Taste of Pakistan Restaurant and Take away Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "Service was very fast and got our food within 15 minutes of ordering."
• "Owner visited every single table to ask for anything they need."
• "Nazir is such a great host; turns any mundane mood into a barrel of laughs."
• "Actually the place seems to be run by Pakhtoon staff, who are very helpful and kind."
• "Management was super accomodating."
• "The staff were helpful and attentive, the service was brilliant."
• "Service was very good and owner was very helpful and friendly."

Cons:

• "Staff was rude and gave us wrong item and when I complained he just ignored us."
• "We had to come back hungry. Very disappointing service."
• "It's too crowded and service is hasty and rushed."
• "Service is hasty and rushed to get you in pay and out."
• "They charged extra which we never ordered."
• "Food is always on point and full of spices... service is slow even when it was quiet ...took around 45mins for my take away order to be ready."
• "However, the service can use a lot of improvement. There's no system to waiting lists and is basically whoever can nab a table first."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Absolutely delicious food and helpful service."
• "True taste of Pershewer."
• "Pure, authentic fresh food."
• "The Afghan Palau makes me want to go back to this place again and again."
• "The food is absolutely delightful and as good as Michelin star menu."
• "They serve one of the best food in Uk. Very soft meat, fresh and tasty."
• "The food is so fresh and flavourful."

Cons:

• "I really like Pakistani curry but was left feeling so disappointed by the portion of the curry."
• "Food was too oily, expired salad."
• "Their karahi has more bones than meat."
• "Over hyped karahi was ok much better option available in west London and sindhi biryani was below the bar."
• "The BBQ grill was a tad disappointing."
• "The chicken and meat dishes were all quite dry."
• "The mixed grill was the worst I've ever had in an Asian restaurant mainly because most of the meat was dry."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "It has a vibrant atmosphere."
• "The bustling atmosphere and bold flavours are what sets this place apart from so many establishments."
• "And the atmosphere is so nice. It reminded me of pakistan and home."
• "The atmosphere is so lively and buzzing."
• "From the moment me and my family walked in to the restaurant we were amazed with the atmosphere which was vibrant and lovely to see."
• "The atmosphere is cozy and good for families."
• "Great ambiance and hospitality!"

Cons:

• "The seating arrangement is not comfortable."
• "The downside is the place is always packed and interior isn’t as appealing."
• "It is ALWAYS packed to the brim, customers overflowing into the outside seating, young and old, enjoying beautiful Pakistani food and culture."
• "Very busy, unclean and stinky.....they really need to work on creating on nice ambience which gives a welcome feeling."
• "It's not a place to have a quiet meal and chat and talk. It's like come, sit, eat and go."
• "Outdoor seating in inclement weather is not comfortable."
• "The place was very crowded and loud around 10:30pm on a Sunday night to point of being chaotic."

Hygiene

Pros:

• "We were given complimentary green tea with almonds which went down a treat."
• "They give 2 free fresh house salads depending on the size of your group."
• "Visited top yesterday same quality of food as it was use to me visiting this place from last many years since they open their doors."

Cons:

• "Unhygienic and cleanliness was extremely poor."
• "Now i know why their restaurant is filthy it reflect."
• "They have some serious issues with the hygiene as their cutlery is not properly cleaned."
• "Me and my family became unwell after eating here which can only mean the hygiene in the kitchen isn’t up to scratch."
• "The restaurant itself is not clean at all."
• "Also toilets were very dirty."
• "Toilets are absolutely awful."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Overall good experience and value for money."
• "Above all the portions were generous and excellent value for money!"
• "Price wise, extremely reasonable. You can feed an entire family far cheaper than you would at any other place in the area."
• "Prices have recently gone up but still very competitive."
• "The food is excellent value for money and decent size portions."
• "Consistently 10/10, very reasonably priced."
• "They serve large quantities for a really good price."

Cons:

• "The food was good but I would say it's more on the pricier side."
• "Value of money.....disappointing"
• "Prices are gone double in last 5 years."
• "But highly recommend the food although it’s a bit expensive."
• "For what you get, its extortionate pricing. e.g. 25GBP for kebabs and a naan."
• "But the Biryani and Charsi Karahi felt average and overpriced."
• "I wouldn’t recommend this un-healthy restaurant to anyone."