Authentic experience in Ilford

“Our Pakistani friend took us to Haweli restaurant in Ilford for dinner. We had lamb and chicken curry, lamb biryani, various kebabs, it was delicious, and our first time having Pakistani food, we all loved it. Sumbul provided excellent service. She was very polite and hospitable.”

“Adana never disappoints! The staff are absolutely amazing—welcoming, friendly, and always make you feel like a valued customer. I ordered the grilled chicken, wings, and calamari, and every single item was incredible. The chicken was perfectly cooked and full of flavour, the wings were juicy with just the right amount of spice, and the calamari was tender and delicious. You can really taste the quality and care they put into their food.”

“Lovely little wine bar and restaurant. Great service and atmosphere provided by very personable staff. They have an amazing selection of wines. A refreshing vibe to the area, where you can really relax and enjoy your drink. Will definately be going back.”

“The food here was absolutely top notch everything was full of flavour. My favourite was the Lahmacun & Adana Kofte soft, juicy and meaty just the way it should be. The Lahmacun was thin and filled with toppings. Everything here was really enjoyable and it’s the perfect spot if you need a Turkish and wanna go with the family.”

“Absolutely authentic dishes. Whatever I ordereded was top notch. Ordered kulcha, kadhi chawal abd halwa poori. Everything was spot on 10/10. True indian taste.”

“There starters are awesome. Special mention to the Appam very tasty with nice chewy consistency which I love it. I had ur food on one birthday party. Outstanding.”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had a great experience at Sahara Grill and wanted to give special mention to Abdur Rahman, who served us. He was very professional and, for a trainee, did an excellent job. He was attentive in a calm, subtle way, checking in on us during the meal and making sure we were comfortable without interrupting the experience. Little thoughtful touches showed his awareness and good service, which really helped us feel relaxed. Food-wise, everything was enjoyable, but the Angus short rib was a standout – absolutely a hit and easily the highlight of the meal. Overall, a very positive experience. Credit to Abdur Rahman and the team.”

“VERY sad to say that The Golden Curry is closing on 1st Sept after 58 yrs (they opened in 1966). Lovely food, place and staff. It will be sorely missed.”

“I av been going there since they are open. 1 of the most underrated restaurants in the Ilford area. Never got disappointed with the food. Spicy nan topnotch as usual... very reasonable price... all the staff are very nice and friendly...”

“Had a great experience at Hyderabad wala Ilford. Amazing taste and many thanks to the chef who made our sister’s birthday very special. Highly recommend.”

“Very impressed with their food and portions. I ordered the mixed doner with chips. Their salad was nice and fresh. The meat and chicken was flavoursome and the portion size was very generous. The triple cheese burger was also really nice and great size. Highly recommend.”

“Excellent experience from start to finish. The food was delicious, well prepared and served quickly. The staff created a warm and welcoming environment, making the whole visit enjoyable. It’s clear they care about their customers and the quality of their food. Highly recommended.”

“This is one of my favourite shops in which I find everything I want to buy, especially items that are hard to find in other shops. If you are looking for Mediterranean products, then this is the one to go to. I love their freshly baked Turkish bread and other pastries.”

“Andra chilli chicken is very tasty.. definitely recommended.”

“The pepperoni pizza was extremely delicious and huge thank you to the employees at Stone Baked for the excellent hospitality upon collection. I would definitely recommend Stone Baked to friends and family!”

“Me and my family, went out to celebrate our daughter’s exam result's. Prior to starting university, we had an amazing evening from the moment we arrived, nice seating, decor atmosphere. Most importantly the food was delicious and the portions were very decent, we had excellent time and would definitely recommend.”

“We had been meaning to try the food here for a while and so glad we did. Two bento boxes , one katsu chichen and the other balogi beef. The chicken was crispy and the sauce I thought was a bit thin but it was very good too. The balogi beef was very tender and tasty. Both boxes had vegetable rolls and goyza , some pickle and vegetables plus good sticky rice. Both boxes were a very good portion. We also had a salmon prawn katsu sushi special. Twelve pieces, nice and fresh with loads of pickled ginger , lettuce and endame beans. We were told a 40 minute wait but it was here in 20 minutes, beautifully packed in two bags , hot in one sushi in the other. Came with bamboo cutlery, soy sauce, wasabi and napkins and the related sauces. Loved everythong and will be ordering regularly no.”

“Had a party yesterday and the food and service was both perfect. The workers were very helpful and also a good place to come to have some very delicious food. Will definitely be booking here again.”

“Friendly and they always search to satisify the customer.”

“Great tasting and fresh food. Good customer service n they always cater to my request.”

“Nasir was one of the most exceptional customer service experiences I've had in recent years. Welcoming and cheerful. The food was great, it could have been hotter, but it's flavour and texture can't be faulted.”

“We had a great experience. Great Turkish food and insane value.”

“It's a big store and very well kept. Very close to the train station ( Ilford station)”

“I had the pleasure of meeting Kas and getting my hair and make up done by her. Kas was amazing. She listened to everything I said about how I wanted my hair and make up done. She did an amazing job and I was very very happy with the end result. On top of being talented Kas was very warm and welcoming which makes it all even better ❤️”

“The experience was very good and the waiters are so friendly. I come here with my college mates or family and we always get good service. Food is lovely and tasty. Good price as well”

“We ordered biryani for my son's birthday, and it tasted absolutely delicious. It was mildly spiced, making it perfect for kids. The tandoori chicken was tender and perfectly cooked.”

“Extremely disappointed with this place. I chose this place based on the good reviews, but everything arrived stone cold. The chips were stale and tasted as if they’d been fried in old oil. The shawarma wraps were also a huge let down, the sauces were so tangy and overpowering that they completely ruined the flavour. Honestly the worst shawarma I’ve ever had. I spent £41 and couldn’t enjoy any part of the meal. Definitely won’t be ordering again. Save your £ don't bother.”

“Kurdish barber is hands down the best barber I’ve ever had. Every time I walk in with a new photo of a hairstyle, then takes it a step further by tailoring it to suit my face perfectly. The attention to detail and personal touch he adds makes a huge difference. Always leave his chair feeling confident and fresh. Highly recommend!”

“Surprisingly awesome experience! Didn’t expect this to become our local favourite but we went as a big group and all enjoyed it very much. The waiter was amazing, very attentive and polite, food was exceptional quality and décor lovely. Thank you guys very making our night so nice.”

“Took my grandmother there for her birthday dinner, excellent food, nicely presented, very good service and great atmosphere. I highly recommend. They even surprised us with a little cake for her at the end, which was so sweet.”