I think i ordered a bit too much! Took advantage of the 50% off at Dishoom in Carnaby Street (till Tuesday) @dishoom

Pictured is the Sali Bolti and the lamb chops. First time I tried the chief's special curry and it was really good. 
Lamb chops where a just a tad on the dry side but still very good nevertheless. 
The atmosphere and decor is not as good as the other branch's in my opinion. Didnt have that old school Indian vibe. 
The queue was around 30mins to get in. Special shout out to our waitress Shannon, who gave me the best and most personable service I've had. Make sure you ask for her. 
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@halalfoodguy's review of Dishoom Carnaby on Instagram

Dishoom Carnaby

I was wondering why so many people queueing to the place. It’s modern Indian cuisine.

Tasty, good price vs quality, but same time nothing beyond the universe.
Incredibly well organized the booking process and service in general.

I love open kitchen style, it builds the trust and confidence in a food.

Only one dish with prawns and it’s not the best which I tried. However lamb was delicious

Wowed by the main dishes - delicious chicken ruby (wish it was more spicy) & succulent grilled prawns. Even the salad was surprisingly good! Topped by the friendly & attentive service of Oscar who comes over a few times to make sure we are enjoying ourselves despite the full house

Service was alright; It could have been better. Was a bit reluctant to pay the service charge, to be honest. Food wise — definitely above average, though I felt the standard may have dropped just a little bit, specifically for the naan. It used to be really piping hot, but it was warm when we visited today. That said, the flavours of the dishes were good (we had chicken tikka, chili chicken, garlic naan and chili broccoli), hence we will definitely go back.

Had an incredible dinner at Dishoom Carnaby. The place has such a great vibe — busy but cozy, with that amazing smell of spices the moment you walk in.

The food was just perfect. The black daal was rich and comforting, the Chicken Ruby had the right amount of spice, and the naan was so soft we ended up ordering another round. And the chai — honestly, one of the best I’ve had anywhere.

The staff were lovely too — friendly, quick, and genuinely nice to chat with. You can tell they care about what they do.

All in all, one of those meals where everything just clicks — food, atmosphere, service. Can’t wait to come back.

We walked in from the street with no reservations and I feel we got the last table. We had such a good experience. With everything. The service was very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent and very delicious. Especially the salad we had was worth mentioning. I would eat that every day if possible 😍. I will work hard at home to try replicate that🫶🏻

Our lamb and chicken is Halal. Alcohol is served. Bacon is served on our breakfast menu. Ask a member of staff for details.

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#invite Smokin’ hot burgers in a fun and vibrant setting 👌🏽
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If you’re looking for cheap but tasty gourmet burgers, @smokyboys is the place to visit! Based in numerous locations, the restaurant uses freshly ground beef sourced from Angus Breed Cattle, which is free range and grass-fed. You can definitely tell that the quality of the meat is great 👌🏽 If you prefer your burgers more saucy they have a vast range of dips available! We ordered the Smoky BadBoy (one for the spice lovers 🥴) and The Beast. The Mac’n’Cheese was heavenly 🤤 and the Grilled Shrimps were very flavourful. Thick milkshake lovers, you’re in for a treat with SmokyBoys Milkshakes! We ordered the Ferrero and Oreo ones and they were the creamiest milkshakes we’ve had in a long time!

Settings: 8/10
Food: 7.5/10
Service: n/a
Overall: 7.8/10

Disclaimer: Our food was complimentary!

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@twopeasfoodies's review of Smoky Boys Watford on Instagram

Smoky Boys Watford

I ordered the Brisket Burger, Brisket loaded fries and Peri Chicken Wings.

Food was pretty average, the brisket itself was really lovely as expected however the burger was just sort of plain? They’re very generous with their portions which is amazing however the burger lacked anything more than just brisket and a few pickles/onions. It wasn’t bad, just could have been amazing.
Brisket fries were lovely, pretty much exactly as you’d expect in your mind!
Wings were very poor, they almost entirely bring the overall rating down. Weird texture, slimy/stale/tasteless/dry.

This all came to ~£35. Prices were very expensive on Uber Eats.

For transparency, this was an Uber Eats takeaway so I did not get an indoor Service/Atmosphere hence 5-star.

food is fresh and tasty. presentation is lovely and service is really good. the food feels slightly overpriced. atmosphere was very very quiet.

The food was excellent, the mocktails refreshing, and the staff very friendly.  Their website offers some wonderful deals; I highly recommend checking it out. I certainly plan to return.

Came for ninja warrior warford. Had lunch with a big group here and was really nice. Burgers were tasty but the wings were a bit small and dry. They were very accommodating and customer service was superb. The server, Diana, was very nice and they offered us a birthday brownie on the house.

Very good experience with halal food, and plenty of parking available.

Possibly the best burger I’ve ever eaten. We found this place because we knew we were coming to Harry Potter and what a fantastic find. I’m not from here but if travel back just to have this again!

All of our meat is from Halal certified suppliers.

Smoky Boys

Mahdi Restaurant

Their service was excellent and most importantly, I would like to introduce you to a girl there who will memorize your food order no matter how many people you are. And most importantly, the women is a very young girl who also understands a little Arabic and is very helpful. We went there with our family on Friday and enjoyed the food and service very much. I highly recommend the place.😁😁

I had lunch at Mahdi Restaurant. The staff were kind and welcoming, and the overall atmosphere was pleasant and comfortable. However, I was quite disappointed with the food. Having tried several Iranian restaurants across the UK, I expected more from Mahdi. Unfortunately, the flavors were underwhelming, and the dishes lacked the authenticity and quality I was hoping for. While the service and setting were positive, the food did not meet my expectations.

Excellent food but better you go with someone Iranian native that can help you ordering from the menu. There are no pictures can help making a choice. Quite expensive though!!!💸💸💸

Visited London twice and still can’t get enough how good the food is at this restaurant. This is an absolute must! Love love the mixed grilled platter, nann and hummus, everything on the menu!!

I recently visited Mahdi Iranian Restaurant and honestly, I found the experience to be just okay — nothing special. I’ve tried many Iranian restaurants before, and while the food here was decent, it definitely didn’t have the “wow” factor that the prices might suggest.

One thing that disappointed me was that I didn’t receive any naan bread, yet it was still included in the bill. On top of that, there was a table fee or some kind of service charge, which felt unnecessary given that the service itself wasn’t particularly great.

Overall, I think this restaurant is overrated and overpriced. The food was fine, but the extra charges and average service made it hard to justify the cost.

We are HMC approved. This means our entire menu and supply-chain is certified Halal according to HMC standards. No traces of pork or alcohol in the store.

Mahdi

Ive nearly finished writing my top Burgers in London blog post, only taken 2 years to finally get around to it! .

This cheese burger from @fatburgeruk is definitely in my top 5. Although they suffered when they first opened, on my last 2 visits this year I really liked the burgers here and totally hits the spot every time.

@halalfoodguy's review of Fatburger Camden on Instagram

Fatburger

Not sure fat burger have rebranded as “ brgr & wings “ anyway thought I’d try this place out today , burger was very good , quality of beef was of good, burger had lots flavoursome sauce inside and was cooked really well, defo one of the better burgers I’ve had in a while. Now for the negatives. Chips were basic nothing special , no different then from your local chicken shop. The wings were tiny , and the flavours didn’t seem to cut it. They were really small 🤦🏽‍♂️. Another thing you have to pay extra for cheese on your burger. I would have thought cheese was standard in a burger . All in all average review for me personally, chips and wings let down the meal. Also no wet wipes and toilet facilities out of service . £16 for a double burger meal in this place is pricey and not worth it.

OK burger & great location in Camden however could've been better for the price. You'd expect it to better to be honest, so don't let your expectations be ruined by a half decent burger.

Loads of other places within half a mile proximity that serve a better burger, also the plainest chips ever.

3* Wouldn't recommend only as a last resort 👎🏼

It's no longer called "fat burger" but it never lived upto It's name from my experience. Low grade Overpriced burgers that are no where near the 6oz as claimed. Broken peices of mince meat ain't my idea of signature Beef burger.

However service was OK nothing to rave about. If you don't mind paying premium price for average food then it's your place. Good luck and enjoy.

Proper fast food presented in an American fast food way! You get this American feel about this place upon walking in. I’m not sure if it was just me, but the guy that served me had a slight American accent too (don’t know if it was genuine or just to add to the American feel)! It worked well though! Food was amazing, customer service was on point and food came quickly but wasn’t rushed. I will visit again soon!

I ordered a double cheeseburger and fat fries and a strawberry milkshake :
The cheeseburger was full of goodness, and the fat fries was robust but not overpowering. When my burger arrived, my expectation continued to be exceeded.
The fries was crisp, flavorful, and chewy. The burger worked together beautifully. The milkshakes were packed with flavor, and strawberry flavour had a great consistency By the end of the meal i was  planning my next visit. The staff was very welcoming and smiling very nice can’t wait to pop again,

Tandoor oven roasts, sigri charcoal grills and seasonal curries at Raj-era themed Indian restaurant

Today's Lunch from michelin starred Indian restaurant @gymkhanalondon. This place gets booked up weeks and sometimes months in advance, so i took a day off to check out the lunch menu. 4 courses for £35. Totally stuffed. Full review to come on the website next week. #food #foodie #foodgasam #foodpic #foodporn #halalfoodguy #halalfood #halal #burger #halalfoodie #photooftheday #foodreview #instagood #instafood #photooftheday #foodreview #review #foodblog #foodblogger #london #yum #yummy #goodfood #lunch #indian

@halalfoodguy's review of Gymkhana Mayfair on Instagram

Gymkhana

We visited Gymkhana for lunch and opted for the lunch set menu for two. The portions were generous and perfect for sharing, which is clearly the core part of the lunch set menu concept.

The butter chicken was rich and flavourful, and the bread basket complemented everything beautifully. The aloo chaat starter was another highlight incredibly tasty and the perfect way to start the meal.

We also tried the Goat Methi Keema and Salmon Tikka, which were slightly saltier than our preference not bad by any means, but we personally prefer a milder seasoning. The Falooda dessert was decent but not particularly memorable compared to the rest of the dishes. For that reason, we would rate the food 4/5 overall, while still acknowledging that several dishes were outstanding.

The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive. They took the time to explain each dish as it was served, which added a thoughtful touch to the whole experience. We were there for a birthday celebration and to our surprise, they brought out a birthday cake and a greeting card such a lovely gesture!

Overall, we left very happy. Great food, great service and a memorable experience. It is slightly on the expensive side, but definitely worth trying at least once. Highly recommended!

Set menu is available for lunch with decent sized food portion. Decent vegetarian options available. Papad and chutney combinations are very good. Paneer Tikka has filling and is spicy. Naan is fluffy and fresh. Curries are tasty with balanced spices. Food quality and presentation is very good. Cocktails are a must try. Service is excellent. Ambience is good, dimly lit.

First of all, book well ahead of time. They open for booking 2 months out and seem to fill within the first several days.  We did not (we only looked a few weeks ahead) but happens to look while we were in London and there was a single lunch opening the next day. So we jumped on it. We ordered in excess for lunch and didn’t have to eat the rest of the day. Everything was so good. The butter chicken and lamb chops were so good. The service and atmosphere are what you expect. This place exceeded our high expectations and gave us a memorable experience. We dined off the a la carte menus (same prices as dinner) instead of the tasting menu and enjoyed just having the staff  make recommendations. 240 pounds for entire lunch with 3 total glasses of wine.

Had an absolutely outstanding experience at Gymkhana! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt elegant yet relaxed — perfectly balancing old-world charm with modern sophistication. The service was impeccable — attentive, warm, and very knowledgeable about the menu.

The food was exceptional — every dish was full of depth, flavour, and authenticity. The kebabs were perfectly cooked, the curries rich and aromatic, and the presentation refined yet unpretentious. The cocktail list deserves a special mention — creative, balanced, and beautifully crafted to complement the cuisine.

We travelled 120 miles for this meal

For mothers we were excited
Watching ll the reviews online we assumed everything would be amazing !

To begin with
The prawn starter was delicious - Although it was very spicy. I am used to spicy food as I am south Asian myself but after the 2nd one these were inedible

The other starter recommended was the aloo chaat - Again for a potato dish it was ok not much could go wrong with this

The lamb chop starter again - Very disappointing when it came to flavour, the cut of meat felt under cooked and again bland

The mains were absolutely disappointing
The butter chicken lacked any seasoning it was just butter and cream and nothing else

Unfortunately the daal was also the same
Bland creamy and nothing else too it unfortunately

The bread basket was ok

The best thing about this meal was the complimentary happy birthday chocolate mousse my partner ordered

After enduring a £240 bill we ended up eating at Sheesh which truly delivered this is located down the road as we didnt enjoy our food enough to eat it all

Overall -
Service is impeccable
Food I wouldn’t recommend
It definitely wasn’t worth the drive up unfortunately

I hope moving forward the restaurant can weigh up how much it charges and provided the taste people expect.

I don’t usually write review regarding food but for how much this restaurant charges I feel as if I need to give a true account.

Halal meat can be served if notified in advanced. 

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