Eastern Eye Balti House Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Definitely the best curry house in Bricklane food was great and the atmosphere was phenomenal."
• "The Chicken Balti was a delightful blend of tender, succulent chicken pieces cooked in a rich, aromatic sauce."
• "Really good food, best I've had for ages."
• "Lamb Tika curry was delicious!"
• "The food (especially the chicken Dansak) was full of flavour."
• "Delicious king prawn balti, bindi and rice."
• "The Chicken Tikka Masala, a harmonious blend of tender chicken and velvety gravy, leaves taste buds singing with joy."

Cons:

• "The chutneys looked artificial and were not very varied, one was basically raw onions."
• "The food was nice, very well seasoned and nicely cooked but unfortunately I think that they do not use fresh ingredients but frozen or tinned which makes the food quality much lower."
• "When my dish came it was lamb instead of chicken... the chicken was quite dry."
• "Starters were tepid and undercooked. Mains were lukewarm and lacked flavour."
• "For some reasons it was too sour that made it almost uneatable."
• "The food was not good at all. My grilled fish was heavily burnt and they seem to use some cheap oils, it was greasy."
• "The sauces were good, but the chickpeas were undercooked in my dish."

Service

Pros:

• "A good atmosphere and friendly staff make this place incredibly welcoming."
• "The Manager was also always checking to see if the customers are happy which was nice to see."
• "The members of staff was very polite and helpful unlike other restaurants in the area."
• "Excellent service, friendly staff, mouthwatering food."
• "The restaurant's service was impeccable. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu, helping me make an informed choice."
• "Service by the lovely Muhit was exceptional."
• "Staff were lovely and really attentive."

Cons:

• "Very arrogant staff...hardest reshmi kebab ever."
• "The reason I didn't give five stars is that a service charge of 12.5 per cent was automatically added to our printed bill."
• "The customer service was ostensibly friendly but they tried to make us pay more than we should."
• "The service is absolutely absurd. Our waiter abandoned our table to do his side work."
• "No one checked on us during our meal, servers bumped my chair while passing by without offering apologies."
• "Unforunetaly the waiter was a bit unprofessional. He barely cared for us, was constantly distracted and didn't seem to care much about us."
• "The service we received was absolutely awful. The two waiters spent most of the evening bad mouthing the previous guests."

Value

Pros:

• "Prices were very reasonable!"
• "Their set lunch menu offers wide variety of choices for £9.95 for 2 courses and served up with generous portions."
• "Service was good. Prices were very reasonable!"
• "Superb value for money."
• "Had a wonderful meal for a reasonable price."
• "The prices were very reasonable for east end."
• "The sign in the door offering a starter, main, side and naan for £6.50 drew me in."

Cons:

• "£9.95 for a special offer meal as it says outside. Didnt know or was told by staff that the Bottle of water wasnt for free. £3.50 hidden charge."
• "They only gave us 4 tiny slices for 8 people and then did the same for another table of 8 that we were with."
• "Given the location (dirty BL) and the quality of food it is heavily overpriced."
• "The bill was nearly £95, I still left a tip as I believe it is the right thing to do."
• "Despite a 20% discount we paid a lot for what it was."
• "It was the most expensive dinner of our trip by far."
• "Extremely small portions considering the price."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Lovely atmosphere as bricklane is buzzing all year round."
• "Best food, best atmosphere, amazing staff."
• "The atmosphere is relaxed and we were able to interact with other likeminded diners who added to our enjoyment."
• "The atmosphere was really good and it can be improved but it is fantastic."
• "A lovely spot corner of brick lane open windows nice fresh air with hustle bustle In bricklane."
• "The atmosphere lively but not overwhelming, the bathrooms spotless."
• "Nestled in the heart of the city, the warm ambiance sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately once we were inside there wasn't much atmosphere, everything felt quite rushed."
• "It's also right next to a table which probably made them a little uncomfortable."
• "We were the only ones there (perhaps should have taken the hint)."
• "The restaurant is small and we were there on a very loud night. The tables are very close together."
• "Everything about this place is disappointing. DO NOT BELIEVE THE 5 STAR RATING FROM TRIP ADVISOR!"
• "A total tourist trap, my starter of 1/4 chicken tikka arrived cold and raw inside."
• "We were asked to sit near the front door for 20 mins to wait for our table."