OT: London Indian's

I know this is OT however being there are a lot of London peeps here.
I am in London for about 4-5 days from Sunday onwards for business/pleasure. Looking for a couple decent Indians to visit. Nothing to fine dining. Just good old 'English' Indian.
Ideally due to time contraints Zones 1-2. Suggestions guys? There are so many out there....
I am in London for about 4-5 days from Sunday onwards for business/pleasure. Looking for a couple decent Indians to visit. Nothing to fine dining. Just good old 'English' Indian.
Ideally due to time contraints Zones 1-2. Suggestions guys? There are so many out there....
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My favorites, although only the bottom one is a classic indian, the top two are fine dinning, they are worth it but don't go there after 8 pints as it will just appear expensive. Dishoom is self styled "Bombay Cafe" no reservations and yuo have to queue so get there early, food is exceptional and is Indian in a tapas style share everything way.
http://www.benaresrestaurant.com
http://www.cinnamonclub.com/
http://www.dishoom.com/
http://www.bengalclipper.co.uk/
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Been to Brick Lane many times and to be honest never been impressed. Cheap yes! Decent not really. Will look at all these options so far.
As for the restaurants, Gaylord is one of the best restaurants in general and the best Indian Restaurant I've ever been to.
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Avoid Brick Lane though unless you're really on a budget or you're in the area for something else anyway. Its a bit underwhelming and usually swimming in ghee.
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IMHO Milbank Spice in Victoria is the best in SW1 (it's nothing fancy at all), you can go for beers in the excellent Cask first.
Cinnamon club is good, but it's rather 'fancy'. Depends what you want from a curry I suppose - I like your basic chicken Madras!
http://www.millbankspice.co.uk
http://www.caskpubandkitchen.com
Dammit, now I'm craving curry. Luckily I live 2 mins away from the brilliant http://www.kathmanduvalleywandsworth.co.uk
Sorely tempted.
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Dude, thats one of the worst if it not the worst name of a restaurant ever....
the meaning of gaylord
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I hear their Aloo Ducky is to die for, there's no poonani on the menu though.
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I can highly recommend this place. 'Worth the journey' from anywhere they say. And they're not wrong.
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Plenty to choose from.
or the Lahore Karahi if you prefer Pakistani - it's a basic set up but the food is stunning (or was about 2 years ago)
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I think we are going to try the one round the corner from Tayyabs if you mention that is better as all the raving reviews are from a few years back.
Also will give the Bengal Lancer a crack.
After the comments about the Gaylord Indian Restaurant that may not be a good idea....
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You won't regret that. Giles Coren's review of Indian eateries in London mentions all the great establishments and then goes on to add something like: "And then of course there is the Bengal Lancer in Kentish Town, which is in a league of its own."
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Southall is the best area for north Indian food, unfortunately it is not served by the tube and you have to get off at Ealing and get a bus.
Among the Southall amazing indian restaurants, my very favourite is Madhu's.
http://madhus.co.uk/
Prices are very reasonable, quality is outstanding.
Brick lane is OK, but hygiene in those kitchens is a hit and a miss, while Southall restaurants are spotless and the quality of the food is miles ahead.
Much more spicy though...
Had a cracking night out in both. Although Sunday night we ended up in some club half way along Brick Lane which meant we got to eat some Salt Beef Bagels (Wasn't even hungry!!) and a very hungover Monday morning at work.
Glad you enjoyed the Lancer and relieved my recommendation didn't let you down! Did you head anywhere else in Kentish Town? Any of the pubs?
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