Spacious Turkish restaurant across the road from East London Masjid

Maedah Grill

Private Hall Hire above the restaurant. This is a really nice hall, nothing over the top but perfect for a small function (small wedding event). There were around 90 people which just about fitted in. Not sure what their overall capacity is. There is a set menu to choose from and depending on what you go for the price represents that. The hall hire is separate to food charge. The food was good, the chicken tikka starter, the chicken/meat currys were particularly good. Service was good, staff gave were they could extra food. Would of been nice to have zero sugar drinks. Overall very good.

I attended a wedding here at maedah restaurant so I didn’t have a menu. Everything was already catered before hand for £19 a head.

I was in their banqueting hall, which is an average adequate space. I believe they can sit around 150-200 people.

The stage design is also quite nice. It’s elegant and simple as well as minimalistic.

The starters, I didn’t try the spring rolls or somasos but the chicken they served was a STRAIGHT 8/10. The seasoning as well as the texture on the chicken was perfect.
We have asked for seconds and thirds for the starters that’s how good they were.

The mains - chicken curry - lamb curry - daal.

Chicken curry - 8/10. It had a nice sweet taste the chicken. It was different from your other curries you could taste the quality with every bite. It was full of flavour .

Meat curry - 10/10.  The meat was tender, soft, dissolved in your mouth and the sauce that accompanied it was just mouthwatering.

Daal - I personally didn’t try it but my uncle said he was disappointed.

We asked for 4 more meat curries. It was genuinely that delicious.

The service was top notch, waiters on standby everywhere, checking if we have enough - enough water - enough drinks.
Can’t complain.

The only reason it’s a 4 star from me is because they properly rationed that starters and when we asked for more, they said no. Didn’t provide reasoning

At first was surprised that we got a table so quick. Now I understand.
Would not recommend this place. After waiting an age, was served with terrible food and a side order of bad attitude.
Ordered a chicken burger meal, which was a dehydrated patty inside untoasted cheap bun. Asked for medium well steaks, got given rubber and silicone on a plate. When I tried to quietly ask what had happened and give some constructive criticism. Feedback was 'that's how we make it'. Was then surrounded by three waiters trying to intimidate me and my family. When I gave a little push back they got a little louder then walked off. Other customers approached my table to fight my corner.
Theres also a creepy guy sitting at a back table. Staring at us from when we got in, just with a small tea in his hand. Either a manager or owner, not too sure. Saw him behind the counter also.
My bill came to £82 or so, which I was more than willing to pay. (My money was already on the table). Another waiter asked them to give me a discount. After taking a few minutes having a meeting, they offered me a discount.
I didn't eat my food as you'll see in one of the pictures.
Overall, terrible experience, horrible food and despicable staff.
Definitely not returning and will be telling all my own people to avoid.

After reading the negative views I was in two minds about coming here but in the end decided to try it due to the prices

Ordered 2 meal deals consisting of 3 cubes, 3 wings, shawarma and Adana.

To our surprise it was actually decent and for the price you can’t go wrong.
Condiments were nice as well.

Starters were good and the bread was fresh and fluffy.

Portions were filling.

Staff were a bit robotic and disinterested.

Will be returning here very soon. 100% recommend

The flavours from the charcoal grill options, shawarma and fresh salads are of great quality. The pricing is very generous for the shawarma wrap meal deal, great portion and quality. Customer service is always 💯. The complementary free bread for starters was also really nice, fresh and 🔥. My go to place to eat in whitechapel would be here 💪

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