Halal Reviews for Crave Joint Forest Gate

Looks can be deceiving. Food wasn’t that great, chips were very salty and the chicken burger was tough in the centre and gamy, pizza was very mediocre, overall very expensive for the quality of food. However the service and staff was nice and plenty of seating

No Consistency in food.. This is my third time ordering from Crave Joint. The first time was when they were based in Brick Lane, and honestly had no complaints – the food was tasty, well-made, and everything looked and tasted like what was advertised. Fast forward to today, ordering from their Forest Gate location, and I’m genuinely disappointed. We ordered two Crave Boxes with two different burgers, but were given both the same burgers. What’s the point of choosing different options if you’re just going to give the same? The pizza in the box was paper-thin and hard. Overcooked. Nowhere near the quality I had before. It used to be fluffy, fresh, and a solid part of the meal. This time inedible. Coleslaw – it was literally drier than the Sahara Desert. No mayo, no creaminess, just plain red cabbage thrown into the box. It looked and tasted nothing like what they post on social media. The advertised coleslaw looks creamy – ours was again inedible. And the sauce tub? Was there even sauce in there? It was such a tiny amount, barely covered one bite, let alone a whole meal. All of this for £17.50 per box? Absolute waste. I really expected more based on my first previous experience, but sadly, this order fell way short for the second time. Crave Joint, please do better – consistency matters

I saw a lot of promotional videos about this place and was really looking forward to trying it. Unfortunately, the experience was quite disappointing. The doner had a strong, off-putting smell that made it completely inedible, it seemed either very old or extremely poor in quality. Despite the bright red colour, don’t be fooled by the presentation. The pizza was rock hard, and although we ordered pepperoni, we were given margherita instead. The fries were overcooked and had a burnt taste. The burger was okay… edible, but nothing special. Honestly, the only thing I enjoyed was the berry cola. The food presentation looked great, which gave us high hopes, but the taste and quality didn’t match at all. Sadly, I won’t be coming back.

Ordered the Family crave box and a number kids meals alongside extra burgers for a get together. Grateful that they delivered the food on time as it was out of the delivery catchment on just eat. However arrived cold and the crave box was missing home made coleslaw and the chips barely had cheese on top, the kids meal also had missing drink and items listed on their menu- especially as it was over £100 order I felt disappointed. The burgers included in the crave box were okay. The rest as it was cold unfortunately didn’t taste great. Sadly complete let down and won’t be revisiting/ordering again.

Crave Joint is a fantastic spot if you’re looking for a lot of delicious food at a great price. I always go for the Crave Box, and let me tell you – it’s absolutely jam-packed with tasty treats. The portion sizes are huge, so you definitely won’t be left hungry. Inside the box, you get a Donner (which is full of flavor and has a nice spicy kick – if you’re not into spice, it might be a bit too much), any burger of your choice (I highly recommend the smashed onion burger), 2 chicken strips, cheesy chips, and a slice of pizza (either pepperoni or margarita). The Donner is incredibly tasty, with plenty of flavor and a nice heat to it. The burger is juicy, cheesy, and melts in your mouth – it’s always spot on. The chicken strips are sticky, flavorful, and super satisfying. The cheesy chips are loaded with both cheese and chips, so you get the perfect balance of gooey and crispy. As for the pizza, I’m not normally a big fan, but the slice they offer is actually surprisingly good – the cheese is so creamy and melts beautifully. What’s even better is that the owners of the restaurant started from a kitchen and now run one of the best takeaways in London, in my opinion. All the meat is Halal, which is great for many customers. If you’re planning to pick up your food, I recommend calling about 20 minutes in advance, as that’s how long it usually takes for your meal to be prepared. The restaurant is on the smaller side, with only a few tables, and it can get cramped when it’s busy. It’s definitely more suited for takeaway or quick bites rather than sitting in. Overall, Crave Joint is a must-try if you want a ton of delicious food for your money. Highly recommend!