Aladin Brick Lane - Best Indian Restaurant in London Reviews Summary

Service

Pros:

• "The service was impeccable, and I can't wait to return."
• "The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, always ready to recommend dishes based on personal preferences."
• "Service was great especially from Islam and Monjur who were really friendly and helpful."
• "The staff looked after us so well, professionally attentive but discreet."
• "The service was both friendly and attentive."
• "The service was quick and prompt."
• "The staff was very friendly and helpful. We weren't sure what to order, they recommended several dishes."

Cons:

• "The service was extremely slow."
• "Service was rude, or nonexistent."
• "The staff weren't happy at all. However, they took forever to take our order and then when we finished, they took forever to let us pay."
• "Service was pretty poor very slow at all stages as the staff seemed more interested in talking among themselves than serving."
• "The wait staff are too pushy and not helpful."
• "Staff was shouting around, didn’t even compensate for the mistakes they made."
• "The staff members were incredibly rude and unhelpful."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Every dish tastes like it was prepared by a master chef in India."
• "The flavors are bold and aromatic, transporting me to the streets of India."
• "Each dish was packed with flavour like how you would expect them to be."
• "The Egg Rice was a unique and tasty dish, and the Tandoori Mixed Grill was a carnivore's dream."
• "Indulge in the flavors of their Dal Soup, and you'll be transported to the streets of India."
• "The food we ordered was so tasty and amazing."
• "Each dish is carefully prepared with fresh ingredients and a perfect blend of spices."

Cons:

• "Unfortunately not the best curry house - the curries were all quite sweet and not very spicy which was a shame."
• "It wasn't Indian food by any standards."
• "The food quality at this restaurant was extremely disappointing."
• "The food was below par, and I experienced severe stomach upset shortly after dining there."
• "Food is genuinely bland and I've had microwave meals that taste more authentic than this."
• "The food itself was probably the most tasteless Indian we have ever had."
• "The food was one of the worst food of my life."

Value

Pros:

• "Makes for a very cheap dinner as you’re paying supermarket prices for drinks."
• "We got 20% off for pre-booking so was a good value and very filling meal."
• "We ate mountains of food for less than £30 a head!"
• "Large portions and very well priced."
• "The prices were very reasonable."
• "The price is definitely worth it, great value for money."
• "Generous portions for an exceptional price!"

Cons:

• "They will lure you in with promises of a discount and then not acknowledge at the end."
• "MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THE BILL! After waiting for more than 1 hour for our food, they tried to scam us."
• "Although it is central London, £2.50 is too much for a bottle of mineral water."
• "For a small plate of white rice they charge 3 pounds."
• "The total they had written was £4 more than the actual total."
• "They overcharged us, which we had to dispute."
• "We were also charged £20 for 20 poppadoms which we didn’t order."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The atmosphere was fun and lively."
• "Great atmosphere. I will go again to meet friends and enjoy the cultural surroundings of the East End."
• "Friendly staff and quick service, delicious food and good vibes."
• "The ambiance is cozy and inviting."
• "Aladin's festive, lively ambiance."
• "The atmosphere was elegant."
• "The decor is colorful and vibrant."

Cons:

• "We got sat downstairs which had a weird smell."
• "Restaurant itself was packed and super noisy."
• "The service is bad, food bland, expensive, tiny portions, and the place loud."
• "The restaurant is also extremely packed so you may get sat right next to other people which was not ideal given the current situation."
• "The noise, the stuffiness and poor lighting were overwhelming."
• "Brash and loud atmosphere, slow and unbothered service."
• "Extemely crammed and hectic."