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Hey everyone. Been away as I was unwell, I'm better now so for fathers day I took the family to @centralounge a Indian restaurant located in Ilford

Here's what I ordered 

Chilli Paneer £8.15
Avocado chaat £7.25
Pani Puri £5.80
Sticky Lamb Chops £10.85
Butter Chicken £9.95
Lamb Shank £14.95
Lamb Biryani £12.50
Keema Naan £3.65
Butter Naan £2.75
Ocean Blue £6.50
Elderflower & pear £6.50

In general the food was good, some dishes worked well and some need work. My favourite items were the Chill Panner, crispy texture in a tasty sauce. The lamb Biryani was enjoyable and had good portions of lamb, it was a bit sticky in texture but I like it like that and the flavours were balanced and tasty. 

The butter chicken had velvety smooth sauce and was really tasty, with perfectly cooked chicken and sauce with good depth in flavour. The lamb shank also had a rich and balanced sauce and the lamb feel apart with no effort at all. 

The lamb chops however were over cooked, which meant it was tough and chewy. If I was a paying customer I would of sent that back, I could only sample one bite, I didn't like the taste of the sticky sauce either. 

They did serve me a 🥑 chaat that was rotten, that could pass with a btec food blogger but I clocked that straight away. Sadly for my wife she was the victim of soggy nasty avocado. They did take it away and bring me a new one, but it came at the end of the meal so I took it home. The new one with fresh avocado was actually delicious. It's a shame they got it wrong the first time. 

Drinks and food came with a somewhat forced dry ice show for the table, but I'll take anything that will get me the likes. Drinks were okay, I didn't like the Elderflower it was bitter but the ocean blue was nice. 

Finished the meal with a average freakshake but the chocolate cake wasn't too bad. 

Service was good and overall this is a decent place to check out. It's more casual lunch/dinner than anything fancy, but there's there's a free car park on site. 

Alcohol is served. All food is halal with certification available. My meal was complimentary.

@halalfoodguy's review of Central Lounge Ilford on Instagram

Central Restaurant and Lounge

We had a lunchtime birthday gathering for about 30 people, the food along with the service was top class, nothing was any problem, we were dedicated 3 staff who kept taking drinks orders and bringing out hot food. As we had agreed a food package deal, That was great value.
The food was amazing. We had mixed vegetarian and meat Dishes.
The whole experience we and all our guests had was simply faultless and all had a great time.  Again the food and service was top class.
We will be visiting The central Restaurant again for sure.

If you wish to spend an evening out with family and friend then this is the best place great ambiance great customer service and most of  all delicious food, presentation 10/10. Food have never disappointed me. Highly recommend. They also have private parking.

Had our daughter’s 1st b’day here. And also being a regular customer from the last three years.
Food above all, is the 1st go to thing, followed by bar & private parking.
And If this is not enough, the staff is very friendly and polite.
Would definitely recommend everyone to try this place.

Regards,
A happy customer who will always come back.👍🏻

Visited Central Restaurant, last night, with friends and family. Thoroughly enjoyed the cuisine (starters and main course). Excellent range of choice and very tasty. The host was only too pleased to cater for the varied needs, taste wise, of our group. The ambience was spot on, given we were meeting after a long time due to C-19 restrictions. The restaurant and staff had all the necessary H&S precautions in place and the service matched the high quality of food / choice.
Definitely will be returning..... Soon!

Really nice place for a night out. The food was incredible for the price, I've been to other places that have been more expensive and the food has been worse so very happy with the prices. I came with my wife and young child and although the music was a bit too loud it wasn't over the top. Very nice vibe to the place and I would definitely go again. And it's nice to go to a place that has on site parking so you don't have to drive around for ages trying to find a parking spot.

Halal Status for Central Lounge Ilford