Quality Curry
15 Apr 08, 16:53
Above expectations
Gorgeous, non greasy, fresh, imaginative curries using good quality ingredients.
Way above your average curry house.
Tastefully decorated and always busy so booking beforehand is essential.
Only downside is the size of the portions as this place is not cheap so you'll end up ordering more food than normal...
Its worth it though for the high standard of food.
Groups: A Face for Radio
Beth G.
Balham
15 reviews
Spice World
15 Apr 08, 09:19
Above expectations
One of three Bombay Bicycle Club sit-in restaurants, the Nightingale Lane branch was actually the first to open, some 20-odd years ago. It’s a favourite of many of London’s top chefs and restaurant critics (with celebs ranging from Gordon Ramsey, Jamie Oliver and Keira Knightley ordering take-out from the chain – which boasts 15 delivery-only kitchens in London and Surrey), and it’s easy to see why.
It’s delicious food in sophisticated surroundings, with lovely staff and non-annoying fellow eaters. It’s curry for the connoisseur, curry for couples on a date, curry for a special family occasion. The only downside is this – after eating a BBC curry, every other one will be a disappointment. NB Don’t go here without visiting The Nightingale pub, which is next door. It’s a lovely, cosy real ale boozer, full of character and local eccentrics.
