Wah Bey Reviews Summary

Category: Pakistani restaurant Ilford

Address: 410-412 Cranbrook Rd, Gants Hill, Ilford IG2 6HW, United Kingdom

Phone: +442033251215

Rating: 3.9
based on 360 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Food was excellent and everything tasted delicious, especially the Haleem and butter chicken."
  • "Mixed grill had extremely succulent meat and was very flavoursome."
  • "The Haleem Wah Bey Special Platter was mind-blowing and caters for all tastes."
  • "The chicken karahi is very nice, and the mix grill has a good balance of flavors."
  • "Amazing food, especially the butter chicken, which was not too sweet and had a great curry taste."
  • "The food is absolutely delicious, with lots of flavors and well-cooked dishes."
  • "The mixed grill and the Haleem were superb, with each dish bursting with flavor."
  • "Seekh kebabs were juicy and delicious, and the mughlai tikka was divine."
  • "The chicken biryani, karahi chicken curry, and keema curry were all flavorful."
  • "The grilled fish was very delicious and the mix grill had a very good taste."

Cons:

  • "The mixed grill's chops were a little salty, and the chicken biriyani was bland."
  • "Masala fish starters were still cold in the center, and the chicken in signature sauce was just nice without any wow factor."
  • "Chicken lollipops were just fried chicken wings, and the chicken mains looked half-eaten upon arrival."
  • "The chicken curry and spinach were over-salty, lacking in true and authentic Pakistani flavor."
  • "The lamb karahi was lacking in spice and quality of meat, not great compared to mutton."
  • "The mango lassi was too thin and lacked depth in flavor."
  • "Lamb chops in the mixed grill were rubbery, very fatty, and completely burnt."
  • "The chicken biryani was overly salty, and other dishes like karahi chicken curry and keema curry were underwhelming."

Service

Pros:

  • "The service was above excellent, with staff trying their best to be comfortable and attentive."
  • "Waiter Khalid was very helpful and made sure to recommend a few dishes to us."
  • "The staff are absolutely incredible, providing top-notch service."
  • "Service was very quick and prices were really affordable."
  • "The staff were so lovely and attentive, especially Khalid's services."
  • "Friendly and professional staff, they allowed us to play our music and were very accommodating."
  • "The service was good, waiters were friendly and polite."
  • "The waiter Arsal was very informative of the menu and provided a great experience."
  • "Service was brilliant and the decor, ambiance were welcoming."
  • "The customer service was amazing, staff were very attentive and responsive."

Cons:

  • "Service can be a little slow on a quiet evening, had to remind them a few times for food/drink."
  • "The service is slow and not at the standards for which they charge, and food comes out randomly."
  • "The service was ridiculously bad, waiters had no clue and the food came out 1 hour after sitting."
  • "Staff were intrusive and forced a 5* review; they were not attentive to customer needs."
  • "Poor service, had to wait ages for food as they prioritize Uber deliveries."
  • "The service was poor, had to remind for napkins and serving spoons multiple times."
  • "Service was not bad but the food left much to be desired; curries were brought out without any rice or naan."
  • "Despite booking in advance, the restaurant did not have our table reserved and the service was POOR."
  • "Service was very good but waiters/waitresses understand little English, making the experience frustrating."
  • "Appalling service, order was taken incorrectly and we were made to eat the wrong food."

Ambiance and Decor

Pros:

  • "The restaurant looks amazing from the outside, standing out in front of other restaurants nearby."
  • "The downstairs area is beautiful and a really good spot for pictures."
  • "Nicely decorated with some modern touches within the space."
  • "The interior decor is very stylish and the customer service met all expectations."
  • "Classy, elegant, and superb dining experience with a pleasant atmosphere."
  • "The restaurant is very nicely decorated, creating a cozy and elegant ambiance."
  • "The decor is awesome, with a prestige feel and a totally different vibe downstairs."
  • "The ambiance of the restaurant was cozy and inviting, with tasteful decor and soft lighting."
  • "The interior design was a beautiful fusion of modern and traditional elements."
  • "Visually stunning with heavy, industrialized front doors and sleek modern interior."

Cons:

  • "The inside seemed very unclean, with dirty velvet chairs, dirty toilets, and a floor that needed cleaning."
  • "The inside was extremely dark and felt more like a nightclub than a restaurant."
  • "The central area of the restaurant is just simply dark with no lights."
  • "Ambiance is like no other in the area, but it felt more like a nightclub than a Pakistani restaurant."
  • "The decor is more bar-like and the atmosphere was very off-putting with staff arguing."
  • "The restaurant was very dark with ambient lighting in places, making it difficult to see the food."
  • "The interior had a bad smell, and the atmosphere was not great with loud music."
  • "The ambience of the place is kind of like a nightclub, with low lighting and strobe light signs."
  • "Disappointing ambiance, dark decor, and the restaurant appears closed from the outside."
  • "The restaurant has a nightclub vibe, with full-height heavy doors and no glass, making it seem closed."

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