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“Great cafe been in barkingside high street for decades. Same family same lovely welcome. Loads of locals us it. Food very good and reasonable price. WELL WORTH A VISIT SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CAFE!!”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.”

“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...”

“This is a great plase to dine out. We, as a family have been eating at Birashwamys for over thirty years when my father came across it one day. The restaurant is very cosy and the gorgeous aroma coming from the kitchen makes you feel hungry the minute you walk through the door. There's a great choice of delicious dishes on offer that tastes different to other Indian restaurants I have visited. We no longer live close Birashwamys but we make it point to drive down regularly. The food tastes just as delicious today as it has did thirty years ago. Everything is reasonably priced and the staff are really friendly. Nice clean toilets. Good background music. Overall the place has a good feel about it. Well worth a try. You never know. This may become your favourite restaurant. Get Outlook for Android”

“Very nice cafe. Food tastes great. Was recently refurbished so internally better decorated then a lot of other local cafes”

“Stairs to the loo! Otherwise lovely place, small but cute beer garden out the back. Pizza was really nice!”

“Great service, food, and staff. Very clean, inexpensive food - delicious generous portions. Thank you!”

“Best pizza i had in years just like i use to have back in 2009. ( the place i use to go to sadly dont do the pizzas anymore) I went for chicken pizza as i have been craving one for yonks via reminincing the good old days as modern Britain is rubbish. Halal pizzas makes it boom and cooked fresh in under an amazing 10 mins! and the current deal of £2 for a 5 incher pizza and any two toppings is great value for money. Wish i knew of this place earlier. The customers are gonna flock. They deserve the good business. To the resturant owner and all the cooks thank u for making my Friday really needed that.”

“Rohit and Funi were very attentive and hospitable. They took excellent care of me and my friends, even had a good chat and some laughs with them too. Food was absolutely amazing! Tried Gobi Manchurian, samosa tikki chaat, yellow daal and paneer butter masala, all of which tasted lovely! Pani puri needed more sweet and sour in the pani however as a Punjabi Street Food cook myself, based on what I ate, I would highly recommend Indian Aroma which also offers a nice family setting. Rohit brought us a complimentary papad with peanuts and other toppings which was nice but slightly on the dry side. The lime soda needed more black salt but overall, I was pleasantly happy and will be going back to try their Dosa and other vege starters.”

“I highly recommend this place. Breakfast is excellent. Omelette is number 1. I recommend it. Everything is fresh and tasty. Everything is number 1 in London.”

“I ordered Nihari and Naan which was amazingly tasty. Quantity was sufficient for two people and stomach filling as well. Naan was fresh and hot. Service is very fast. Non veg here is halaal. The restaurant is very spacious and has good seating capacity. The staff is very friendly. The prices are very reasonable. I will definitely visit again.”

“Omg this place was so delicious, amazing food , service and drinks. I loved the decor of all the amazing cassettes in the restaurant of all the different movie soundtracks, I would highly recommend such an enjoyable evening!”

“Absolutely the best Indian Restaurant in the Borough!!! Would not go anywhere else. Have been going here for years . Food is delicious and nothing is too much trouble if you want something a little different like paneer chicken.Staff are so friendly and helpful . Delivery is excellent with the food still lovely and hot. If you eat in the service is first class”

“Afrida was our server she was very nice and got a brithday treat. Our food came very quickly no waiting time over all experience was great. Recommend if you like Thai food”

“Proper boozer with great guest beers! This is a real locals pub”

“I have been eating from here for at least 20 years. Food and staff are both excellent. Never disappoints!”

“Really kind and friendly staff and amazing coffee”

“We had my sons 18th party here, have to say was the best night, couldn't fault the staff, customer service was 100% and the management staff, Saiorse and Tracy went above and beyond to make sure everything went well, notting was to much trouble and I can't thank them enough for making it a special time for my son. Would 100% recommend this place for events. The staff and management are amazing. Thank you so much guys. Looking forward to going again.”

“Came here for drinks with family and friends later jist before christmas- great drinks and atmosphere, food looked delicious but I never ate anything but my cousin said it was very good pub food. Second time around coming here, will definitely come back when back in town again! Great local spot!”

“Fantastic Service from Rafaela Today! I stopped by Old Maypole today and was genuinely impressed with the service Rafaela provided. She was welcoming from the moment I walked in and helped me with exactly what I needed. Her attention to detail and friendly attitude made the visit so much smoother. Truly top-notch service—thank you, Rafaela!”

“Very good Quality and service. Food very very tasty. Dosha must try. Highly recommend”

“The best coffee ☕ around this area”

“Absolutely top customer service provided by “Elena” she was very professional, friendly and extremely welcoming. I recieved my cheese and tomato toastie, which was cooked to perfection and Vanilla Latte extra was on point too. Highly recommended”

“Papa John’s pizza is always tasty and fresh. The crust is soft, the cheese is rich, and the garlic sauce adds the perfect flavour. Delivery is usually on time and the staff are friendly. Sometimes the toppings could be spread more evenly, but overall it’s great for a quick pizza night.”

“This is my third time going in here and I always had good time and vibes, the staff and the manager are very friendly and professional, We went also in group during the football game(England and Spain) and the servings was still good even if the pub was full, I recommend the chips and the chicken, there is also lots of space outside in the "garden" and inside. Recommend to everyone”

“We went there around 6 pm weekday. We were first to go , all the items were fresh and hot. Chicken tikka, sheekh kebab , fish fry , chicken wings , haleem were hot , spicy , fresh, no bad smell at all. Nalli Nihari was good, lamb karahi was more like Bengali curry but the taste was superb. Chicken biryani was also awesome with some excellent flavours. My family with kids thoroughly enjoyed this delicious food. Compare to Royal nawab , items are less but I can vouch for the taste which is better than Royal nawab. Adult 18 pounds , kids under 10 is 9 pounds.”

“Went for lunch with my husband and daughter, we were severed by a lovely chap who was also running the bar. We had a very lovely time, the food was amazing and a good healthy portion! They gave us a takeaway box so we could take our leftovers home :). Our waiter was very attentive and friendly, we were abit puzzeled as we couldn't find this place on google maps. We will definatley come again very soon!”

“Not the best looking pub in the world but really friendly staff and punters, the food is very good specifically the fish curry”

“Aap ab tak kaha the prabhu???? I am a Dilli wala and ordered a delivery today.... your lamb is what i have been craving for many years. Malai Kofta was perfect. lachha parantha completed the meal. everything else was also exceptional. Thanks”

“Absolutely loved the food at Paratha Junction! The mooli paratha and aloo paratha were incredibly flavorful, perfectly spiced, and served piping hot with butter on top. The real standout for me was the desi saag—rich, authentic, and just like home-cooked Punjabi food. Everything tasted fresh and was made with love. Highly recommend this place if you’re craving genuine North Indian comfort food. Will definitely be back!”