Halal Reviews for Royal Mahal Tooting

the atmosphere and service was great, in particular the birthday surprise. the food was also great, recommend the shahi lamb haleem. the lamb tikka grilled platter, chicken biryani, palak paneer, keema naan and garlic naan were all delicious. service from neel, athar, and the dancer was fantastic!

Been here several times, had mixed results. Highly recommend the dynamite prawns and the Dum Parda Biryani. Chicken tikka masala was flavourful. Best garlic naan I've had in Tooting. The chili chicken and lamb Madras are very spicy. Generally the food scores a 5 for flavour but only giving a 4 because the portions are quite small and in some of the curries there's a whole load of sauce but very little meat. E.g. see the pic of the chicken tikka masala (red). And the lamb is not falling off the bone tender like the Afghan restaurants nearby. The service is not consistent. On our first visit we had the old gentleman with the moustache, he was pleasant and helpful and answered our questions with patience. This evening we had a stressed and impatient young man. Previously we had the young female waitress who has a bad habit of staring and glaring at female customers.

I had high hopes for this venue but was ultimately disappointed. We decided to get the Royal platter which included the chicken biryani, masala chips and three samosas. The protein items on this platter were, masala fish, chicken wings and chops. What we hadn’t realised was that you only got three of each item! The service was very slow we went to eat at around 5:30pm on a Sunday afternoon, the staff were too busy chatting to each other to actually come take our order. We made several attempts at getting their attention and finally managed to find someone, not our original server. The food when it came was lukewarm, we ordered naan after the mains, it came quickly but was insipid and overly buttered and chewy not fresh. The protein items themselves were tasty and well seasoned if on the cold side , the biryani tasted like it was out of a packet and the chips were soggy and cold. I thought the Samosas would be the vegetarian Punjabi Samosas, but they tasted exactly like the ones from Pooja. We had also ordered tap water, it came in a glass bottle which looked like it had never been washed. There were grease marks all over the outside. We decided at this point that we didn’t have enough protein so ordered two seekh kebabs, these did come quite quickly. However, this was a mistake as we felt the flavour was more Mediterranean rather than Indian cuisine. Not a fan. On our exit out of the restaurant the floor was so greasy someone could easily slip and fall, and they’d have a lawsuit on their hands. Don think I’ll be back but good to try something different.

Lamb Nihari had too much salt. Lamb Haleem was too thick and too salty. Lamb chops were hard and chewy. One of the worst I’ve had unfortunately. And staff was probably just not in a good mood. Food influencers caused a hype, but it was definitely NOT good quality food. For specific reference, We tried the food on Monday 5th January around 1pm. Do not recommend this place , over hyped.

Royal Mahal Tooting 32-36 Upper Tooting Rd, Tooting Bec, London SW17 7PD Tel. No. 020 8265 5882 https://share.google/9NfR0RX1a5pMSo1it Royal Mahal in Tooting has been designed with a clear vision in mind. The owners have taken bold steps to create a style that feels both modern and traditional, blending contemporary touches with classic South Asian elegance. The service here immediately stands out. The waiters are smartly dressed in black waistcoats and trousers, crisp white shirts, and neat black bow ties. Our waiter, Mr. Umair, was particularly impressive, polite, attentive, and consistently helpful glass bottles at the table, and the overall attention to detail enhances the atmosphere. As shown in the photographs, the presentation matches the promise. The food itself was very good. Every dish we ordered was well-prepared, attractively presented, and full of flavour. While the coffee was acceptable, it did not stand out, and the tea, unfortunately, fell short of expectations.Yet dining here is not just about the food. It is about enjoying the whole setting: the feeling of sitting at an elegant table, drinking from clean and high-quality crockery, using polished cutlery, and being served from attractive utensils. The atmosphere contributes as much as the cuisine to the overall experience. There is a small area where a prayer mat is available for those who may wish to pray(salah). This is something I have not seen in any of the other restaurants. From the moment we admired the restaurant from outside to the point we walked in, were welcomed, seated, served, and attended to, everything ran smoothly. Service was quick, timing of the food was just right, and quality remained consistent across the experience. Considering the welcome, the service, the attentiveness of our waiter, the high standard of table presentation, and the enjoyable meal itself, Royal Mahal Tooting fully deserves a five-star rating.