I am a mad, mad curry lover and have done some fairly considerable and extensive research in this field over many, many years. Don’t believe me? Check my photos! Anyway, this was quite simply the tastiest curry I have ever had. I’m not saying it’s the best, as that is like comparing lovers and I’m not planning on doing that on Facebook anytime soon! I’m spoiled in terms of what is available where I live however this place was another level. Seriously. The lamb chops - quite simply incredible. The dry meat - sumptuous and delicious. Even the plain pulao rice was exquisite. Hard to fault this place, I can not wait to go back. How anybody can NOT give this place 5 stars is beyond me.
Had a great meal tonight and was the best curry I have eaten in a long time ��
Amazing food, amazing environment, friendly staff
Perfect place to take someone, friend or family for lunch or dinner.
Another amazing birthday meal at tayyabs. Love the prawns and lamb chops and dry meats and all of it .
Went for my niece’s birthday yesterday evening, I’ve been going here for many years & even though it’s always busy, you can never fault the great food & great service 😀 10/10
Came in on a Saturday morning and with a warm greeting my wife and I were promptly supplied with menus and delicious coffee.
Amazing place in London. I love the food. can’t wait to come back here again. Congratulations to the staff.
Wonderful place. Delicious freshly made and served in a nice ambience and atmosphere. The staff is friendly and helpful, the service is prompt and punctual and the hygiene is always up to standards.
We had the table booked at Tayyabs which actually made our life easy otherwise there was a big waiting queue.
Well food was amazing. I would recommend lamb chops ghost daal and mutton keema. It had an authentic taste and aroma so well done at that part. Ambiance is okay but place was too noisy and there was Indian music also being played , I dont know if anyone could actually hear to the music because of the noise.
With respect to service and hygiene it was pretty much standard that you will expect to get in any restaurant.
Overall go for it for the food and you will not regret and you can bring your own booze which is a plus.
Very good Indian restaurant in the area. The staff is highly professional and friendly, the service is prompt and punctual and the hygiene is optimal always . Highly recommended to all those seeking a lovely dining experience.
Heaven for non-vegetarians, order all the starters and you will like all of them. Don't focus on the main course as starters are sufficient enough to fill your stomach. And last not the least, they allow BYOD - Bring your own drinks. :)
One of the best places for Indian food. Loved the biryani, chicken Tikka and mutton Tikka. They have se great options in veg dishes as well.
Chicken tikka and murgh kadhai is the best you can ever have in whole London this place had a variety of dishes and it's flavors along with the aromas of the masala is awesome we had a great dinner and everyone loved the food as well as there hospitality
We recommend this place for asli desi khana
Tayyabs was highly recommended by a friend and the great reviews made us want to check this place out. It's located in Whitechapel on a very dark road but the crowd outside will not make you miss it. So, we get there (without any reservation) and the wait time was 40 minutes. We didn't mind the wait at all because looking at the crowd inside and waiting outside confirmed the food must be good. The amount of brits in a Indian/Pakistani restaurant was crazy. There is plenty of seating across two floors. The ambiance is awesome. We finally get a table and get seated. We ordered the much raved about Dry Meat platter and it was delicious. The mango lassi was fantastic as well. Highly recommend this place.
Introduced to this place by a Brit friend of mine in Whitechapel.
So, my friend had already done the advance booking and we turned up at 6:30 PM for dinner.
The place is spread across 2 floors with lot of seating capacity, and at this place you can carry on your own booze. Get your beer or whatever you fancy and enjoy it with the Indian food.
They serve complimentary Papads (Roasted and Fried) along with different kinds of chutney.
We tried Karahi Lamb Chops, Dal, Karahi Chicken, Garlic Naan.
All the items were really good and Dal was actually stood out. Service was quick.
By the time we left i.e. around 7:30 PM the place was full of people and couldn't find a single table available.
Overall, if you are looking for Indian food then go ahead without any 2nd thought, and don't forget to carry you booze.
Had been to the tayyabs and it was amazing and fantastic restaurant with good ambience and nice service and great staff . The food was very very delicious and yummy i tried many cuisine their with my sqaud in starter we tried mutton tikka in mains we tried karahi gosht,and tayyabs special dry meat and all the food was delicious and mouth watering give 5/5 to the food
Dessert 4.5/5
Ambience 4/5
Definitely my favourite indian-paskistani! The food is simply delicious and you can bring your own drinks (there’s a Tesco nearby). You can expect a crowded place, even if you reserve you’ll probably have to wait a bit. However is totally worth it!
Kch din pehle tayyabs ka chicken khaaya . Chicken OK OK tha. Main course Acha tha... Ambience Bada sai tha. Ek baar yaha jaakr Khaana Khaaya ja skta h
In this restaurant chicken is a very delicious , service's are good food taste is good environment is nice and my favorite is tandoori chicken , chicken tikka
THE place to be in to try Asian Kebabs and Naan. Replete with Indian spices.
Food: 4/5
Service: 4.5/5
Ambience: 4/5
Value for Money: 3.5/5
Overall: 4/5
Absolutely beautiful! The food was delightful, spicy, but not overwhelmingly. Everything we tasted was super tasty. We also tried their specialty dessert and it was amazing and the mango ice cream is super creamy. Also they serve desserts as take away. I would visit again for sure.
Well it's no wonder that this place is the go to place for Londonerz to enjoy the asian kebabs and naan .. The food was superb with the waiting times being the only pain bit that helps to build up your hunger as well.. possibly they can add a few veg Dishes for poor veg souls :)
I orderred a curry (bland poor flavour meat was horrid) lamb chops (ok tandoori flavour but the meat quality poor and no meat chewy texture was the worst). Popadoms/ Naan bland, overall flavourless and if like me you enjoy good food and expecially good curry do not do it it’s easily on the top 5 worse restaurant I’ve been to. Best part was taking my own beer 🍺.
Amazing experience almost 1 year after visit India. Food with very good quality and very tasty. I saw the recommendation on the Time Out and I'll recommend this Indian restaurant, probably one of the best in London!
Tayabbs is very famous for its spicy Indian kebabs and it was worth going to this place. One can't miss to try Indian food from this place.
Filled with Indian spices and amazing curry dishes you need to try this place for sure.
Awesome food and prompt service!
A heaven for Indian food lovers. Chicken Tikka masala was love, their naan would remind of Indian nukkad ka halwai (Indian street food stalls) desserts are authentic, I had Rasmalai for the dessert. Their seek kebab was simply mouth watering. Management is courteous and prompt. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends.
I and my colleagues had a great dinner here. The Karahi Gosht was so delicious and very tender. Typical Punjab dishes. The place was pretty huge although some of the staff were not deft. However, I had a great gastro-experience here. Recommended one: MANGO LASSI!!! The best ever tasted in the entire world.
Tayyabs is a door to the real Indian/Pakistani cuisine, with tasty (and spicy!!!) food and crowded environment, which enriches the whole experience. The food is great (if you don't like spicy food make sure you clearly ask for a non-spicy dish, they can arrange that for you!), the staff very helpful, and the price is nice. They do not sell alcohol so if you'd like some, bring your own.
Grate non veg varieties near liverpool station.
Most of the Pakistani food items are served here
“Amazing Tandoori Chicken and Lamb Chops + best naan of my life”
We ordered the mix grill platter, chicken tikka masala, masala fish, haleem, karahi chicken, karahi ghost, ras malai.
The mixed grill was really nice and full of flavours, the masala fish was not upto the mark, it was perfectly cooked lacked flavours. The main course were nice too, except the chicken karahi. Really loved the ras malai.
Nice ambience.
Good service.
Alexandre De Castro Nunes
+4
Amazing food! Amazing environment! Very good service! I get the feeling that I am traveling to Asia and discovered the real flavors! Definitely will come back!
This is a great place to go ahead for an Asian meal. The food is awesome with a bery reasonable price. They have got a great variety of food and the papadoms that they serve are great. There is a crunch of space inside though but it doesnt count as the overall experience was very nice.
Do visit them for authentic Asian food.
Best Indian restaurant in London. There is always a line to sit, a small price to pay for such amazing food. You can bring your own alcoholic beverages!
For a special meat out for Indian food, I recommend it. We ordered seekh kebab and chicken tikka for starters. A bit on the spicy side but delicious. The chicken curry was tasty but I think I would stick to a range of finger starters for next time. Their sauces used as a dip for the popadums are yum. I thought they were quite sneaky to offer the popadums as soon as we started only to charge us later...thought it was complimentary. The goolab jamun for dessert was great. The ice creams were nice but over priced in my opinion. Many of the waiters don’t speak English which requires patience when conversing. Overall is was a decent experience
Amazing food and even better customer service. I would like to come again for the delicious food. Desserts are truly icing on the cake. Cheers
This place reminded me of a long queue in hostel for meal, after 40 mins of tube from Central London but it’s worth it. Delicious food and environment like Shalimar at Mohammad Ali road Mumbai. If staff shows some politeness, it rocks : go for it !!
It's a pretty decent place to take your girl. Although the service was a bit slow, the food made up for it. Overall I think it's worth it for their prices. #worthit #indianfood
I used to come here often, but something has hanged in last year. To start with, the scandal they had about staff being underpaid, secondly the food is ok-ish, the smell inside of restaurant is horrible, dry cleaned my coat and I still can smell the food smell on it! The air con most likely doesn’t work properly. Big thumbs up for BYOA option, which is very helpful when dinning in big groups.
Tayyabs' food is an explosion of flavours. The seasoning of the lamb chops is perfect, the masala and curries are an experience, the mango kulfi is delicious. Words make it no justice. Do go and try it.
One of the best desi Restaurants in London.
Tried it back in 2014 and 3 years later they have managed to be consistent with their food.
The chicken karahi should not be missed.
Decent food. Although the vegetarian food was not as great but my friends really enjoyed the non vegetarian food.. especially the platter.. the seating arrangements are a bit too close as a lot of tables are crammed in that space.. overall, a decent place to dine if you wish to have Indian food but don't expect too much..
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It's been a few years since I was last at Tayyabs and things have changed. They have expanded next door, out back, upstairs and downstairs so can accomodate more customers. Service is still swift so I guess they expanded the kitchen too. Another good development is the Tesco Metro at the beginning of Fieldgate Street. It used to be a struggle to find an off license in Whitechaple to take advantage of the BYO polcy.
My Pakistani colleague was celebrating a promotion and ordered for our table of eight. For me, the stand out dishes were the grilled lamb chops and seekh kebabs from the starters section of the menu. Tandoori chicken was nice too, but not super tender.
I am not crazy about the curries at Tayyabs but did enjoy the vegetarian dhal baingun. That's lentils with fried halved baby aubergines. A little under seasoned but tasty and rich. We had some rotis and naans for mopping up the curries which were very nice.
There were complimentary poppadoms and chutneys brought to the table as we sat down along with salad dressed with lemon wedges.
Desserts of mango and pistachio kulfi (ice cream on popsicle sticks) were okay but nothing special. In the future I will stick to the grilled meat starters, the dahls and the breads here which are all superb.
The food, service and management are the very good and organized. Used to recommend people to go and enjoy variety of foods. From naan to chicken Karahi and kabab plus Nihari, all are superb. Mango really very enjoyable for what it is known for.
You can book your by phone in advance, don't need to visit and then wait.
The restaurant is quite big and it's always full with one hell of a waiting queue. However, we managed to get a table in 25 minutes because we were not mix group :D. A lot of noise and surely it's not candle light dinner. Better you book your seats in advance when visiting this place.
Papad is damn expensive and i guess a good way to earn a hell of cash while asking people to wait for their main course and appetizer.
Bar b q is damn good and unexpectedly the lamb chops were superb. Mango lassi was not bad either however due to the preference given to mix groups instead of same gender ones was not a pleasant experience. BYOB is an added quality. Location of this restaurant is not that bad either. Over all a very nice place .... but avoid visiting at night specially in weekends. Reducing the rating only because of staff and their treatment with customers.
Well being an Indian it's a no brainer to guess that I would be liking this place in London. I ensure that's it's on my list everytime I visit London. The kebabs are the types which don't make you miss hone much. Nice ambience. A pretty decent experience everytime I visit.
The restaurant is huge and looks like it's always full and there's a waiting queue. However, we managed to get a table in 5 minutes. It's not a calm dine-in restaurant as it's just too crowded.
The menu has a lot to choose from. The best part is it's not very expensive. They have snacks starting from £1. You should be able to have a good, filling meal in £10 per person.
They serve one papad per person along with onions and green chutney which is complementary.
We ordered-
Jug of mango lassi- it was delicious, just how it should taste and ofcourse, very filling.
Proper curry in London! Do book if you plan in advance to go to tayyabs. Or else be prepared to stand in a queue. This place is always crowded. We ordered the lamb chops which had the amazing tandoor aroma and delicious marinade. Enjoyed it thoroughly. For the mains, we ordered the chef's special chicken tikka masala and meat biryani which comes with meat gravy.. All were delicious... Finally her licking. But the one thing I will go here again and again for are their naan. Most delicious, soft, sweet and extremely homely like your mom's made for you. Also do try the mango lassi it doesn't taste like the ones that come with mango pulp. (not sure if it has though) Good food altogether, you come out smiling, satisfied, as you don't spend a lot, and of course smelling of curry 😊😊
If you just care about the food quality this is the best place for Indian food. Period.
The kebabs and the mutton curries are absolutely delightful.
Doesnt get better than this in docklands, or in entire London for that matter.
Caution: it would be spicy & might not suit everyone.
I went in with high expectations and came out full but not as amazed as I thought I would be. Good Indian / Pakistani food, very tasty but also very similar to a few places that surround it. Great value but I think I had set my hopes for something more exciting.
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Where do I begin...As me and my wife came from Sweden I thought of making our first dinner of the trip special so we went to Tayyabs. This was my first visit here and I had some high expectations after everything I read about this place beforehand. Worth to mention is that my wife doesn't really like pakistani and Indian food but I got her convinced to try this joint. Even though it was Monday night the place was crowded and we got a table at the 3rd floor. We ordered the mix grill starter and a jug of mango lassi to begin with, along with some tandoori naan. Honestly I cannot describe how delicious that food was. The mango lassi is definitely the best ever. No other place can match that fresh mango lassi and I've been in many pakistani restaurants around the world. Hope they never decrease the top quality! Mix grill is also a must. That sikh kabab and lamb chops will make you dream back to the moment it melted in your mouth. Chicken karahi and dry meat for the main. They were also delicious, however the mix grill starter took the price. Will definitely come back many more times in shaa Allah.
My very first dinner in London was at Tayyabs. They’ve served their Pakistani-Punjabi styled cuisines since 1974. The local climate was about 2 degrees upon landing with a bout of morning snow, so comforting curries would do the trick for this evening. Tayyabs is huge in size, over many levels, but still can be at busting point with queues down the street. We enjoyed a mix of the lamb chops, kebabs, curries and naan. All very excellently priced. All prepared decently well. I liked the flavour of the curries but the serving sizes were curious. Naan was fine but the grilled meats were definitely the best part for our dinner. Tayyabs also has a good rep for covering off the vegetarian palates too so it’s an easy crowd pleaser.
There are lots of bad things I have done but I believe if I volunteer here and serve their lamb chops for a week I can salvage myself.
The slight downgrade is sometimes it can be a hit and miss but so is genius. @aliahmadansari
Vaibhav Rajiv Chakravarti
+5
Best non-veg in london. The place is huge & always full. The best part is they let you bring your own drinks. Dry meat perfect. Seekh is quite good.
Among the best north Indian restaurants in London. Quick service, great taste. What this place lacks in ambiance it makes up in food. We ordered a mix of vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes. Everything was perfect. Looking forward to visiting again when I am in London next.
Bustling hole in the wall place that now has lines out the door not to mention inside the restaurant when it's raining - depending on day and time that you visit. The slightly eclectic menu has dishes like Tinda Masala. Plus it was byob on my last visit which adds the extra charm.
I had ordered karaghi chicken curry, chicken tikka and lamp chops.. everything was awesome...
Queue is very long.. make sure you prebook and visit the place otherwise the wait is too much... must visit place.. highly recommended
The quintessential kebab and keema place in Whitechapel, the Lamb Chops are a big hit and so is the BYOB ( Bring your own booze ) concept. This huge, loud and busy place celebrates North Indian cuisine like no other.
The queues are long, and the lovely aroma makes it almost impossible to wait, but it is worth it. My favourites: The keema, Mango Lassi(tastes a lot more like the milkshake than lassi), Tandoori Chicken, Daal and the Naans.
Keep Gobbling xx
Tayyabs is a Punjabi restaurant tucked away down a side street in Whitechapel. It is something of a local institution, with people prepared to queue down the street for a table. It is worth persevering with the wait though, because the food here is something else. Seriously, forget all about going down the road to Brick Lane because Tayyabs is the real deal.
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Having just arrived in London we decided we must have an authentic curry. Passing scads of mostly empty restaurants, we arrived at Tayyabs which was busy on an early Tuesday evening. It's a bit off the beaten path but not much of a walk past the main curry area of Brick Lane.
We were seated right away, though rather unfortunately beside a large family with a baby that screamed intermittently. If there had been other tables available we would have requested to move but as it was we stayed put. Service was quick, not exactly attentive but not rude either.
We started with the chicken tikka and the lamb chops, and a vegetable Samosa for my vegetarian sister. The lamb chops were good, but the meat was a bit tough and chewy. Tikka and samosa also fair.
Poppadums were brought to the table which were light, crispy and airy. There were also three sauces put on the table to choose from. Two were quite spicy but good. They also left a jug of water which was refilled promptly when we asked.
We ordered the garlic naan, and traditional style naan. My sister had the dal curry, my wife and I shared the dry meat and the pumpkin curry. The dishes were fine, nothing to fault them but certainly not amazing. Maybe we are just spoiled by the fact that we can get excellent Indian food at home, but we didn't get what the fuss was about with this place. Definitely decent, but not exceptional by any stretch.
The only other thing that off putting was the waiter hovering by the table as we sorted out the bill between us. The second we put the money down he grabbed at it as though he'd never seen a pound note in his life, even reaching over my sister to snatch the money off the table. Not nice.
Overall, I had very average experience.
David Orlando Da Costa
+4
Absolutely packed despite stiff competition from neighbouring kebab houses. Once you have eaten you'll know why it's always crowded. Ordered the dry meat, which was not dry but succulent. Lamb perfectly cooked. The mixed grill contained sheek kebabs, Mutton chops and chicken fried. Absolute delight. The popudum and Chutneys aren't a let down. Naan is authentic. The spacing is huge. However the banana lassi was more of a milkshake than actual lassi. Good quantity, and friendly staff. The Tayyabs chocolate at the end of the meal is absolutely Minty.
Tayyabs is one of the authentic indian restaurants in London. The travel to east london is totally worth it. Make sure to book in advance as they have long queues. The place is lively and the service was fast. Would go again.
No matter what day of week you will always find queues in this restaurant .Been going over years and quality here never fails and specially their Signature Seekh kebabs and Dry Lamb .Great value for money and very good food .
Spice It Up With Sam
+4.5
I have had the opportunity to sample some really nice food over last few days in London, but last evening the kebab and curry cravings were at their peak. Met an ex colleague and a dear friend after ages and after sampling a couple of IPAs at the Shoreditch Grind, we zeroed in on Tayyabs for dinner. This 44 year old institution lived up to its reputation. It was raining and even at 1030 PM, we had to queue up to get a table. Amazing !! We
Ordered seekh kebabs and lamb chops for starters and Dry meat(signature dish) and karahi gosht for the mains with some crisp tandoori rotis. The seekh kebabs were outstanding and very well cooked !! Right balance of spice and char !! Actually they were so good, that we ordered an additional portion and easily cleaned it off .The lamb chops were really good as well but no comparison to the kebabs. The mains were nice and decently spiced - they went really well with the crisp tandoori rotis and the 3 types of chutneys on the table. The dry meat basically consisted of small chunks of well cooked mutton wrapped around in thick khada masala. A squeeze of lemon on the top enhanced the taste of this gem and took it to a different level. On the other side, the karahi gosht was a nicely spiced mutton dish with some curry. It was nice but the seekh kebabs and dry meat were my picks for the evening. I think I shall definitely be paying a visit to Tayyabs again - you should too !! Highly recommend it.
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When it comes to London institutions, you don't get much more iconic that Tayyabs. Long a fixture of the city's restaurant scene, they have been feeding East Londoners and Square Mile folk alike for decades and it only takes one visit to realise why; food here has achieved that glorious balance of affordable and delicious - the perfect recipe for success.
But what you come for isn't what you would expect. See at Tayyabs, curries are an afterthought and carbs are just wasted calories. Here, meat reigns supreme and the mixed grill is the ultimate ruler of them all.
A mountain of a dish comprising various shish kebabs, grilled meats and Tayyabs' signature lamb chops all served on a hot plate, it is every carnivores dream and makes a protein shake look like child's play.
Order it with a couple of naan (garlic and peshwari being mine of choice) and you've got all the makings for a top night out that won't break the bank.
Winner winner mixed grill dinner.
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Really nice place. Authentic Indian cuisine. One of the best Indian restaurants in London. I especially liked the mango chutney they serve. Delicious lamb chops. Nice ambience. Expect long queue on Friday. I had to stand for almost 45 minutes.
We wre here for a company party the other day and it was a good dining experience. it's one of the better pakistani cuisine restaurants in town. Their selction of roast meats like tandoori chicken and lamb chops are pretty impressive, must be the marinade. The lamb was tender, not easy to do as a lot of places get it chewy. Nice decor and probably a decent place to bring clients as it looks rather formal
Their signature lamb chops just cannot be ignored. They are juicy beyond compare and grilled to bring out a charcoal flavour along with chilli heat. We went for Karahi Gosht - a traditional Pakistani curry packed with garlic and masala that just nails exactly why Tayyabs has such a loyal following. We went for a saag aloo and dhal as our standard side dishes and two huge garlic naans. Far too much food for two people but this is one cuisine that I just cannot resist and my eyes are always bigger than my belly (but not once I've demolished it all). (I had mine delivered through Take Eat Easy)
A great traditional place and breath of fresh air. Away from all the expensive places tayyabs atmosphere is so energetic and has a great vibe. Food here is fantastic from the lamb chops to the kebabs it's all great here.
Highly recommended !
Love the food ( everything is absolutely delicious)they serve, the best Indian you can have in London. Loved the Lassi. Can never get tired of this place!
Love.. love.. love it. Love the lamb chops...
A bit difficult to find parking have gone.back more than 3 times at least. Limited options for vegetarians but if u love ur meat its the place to b.
Let me start by saying that this is not my type of place...
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Food rating 2.5?
Lamb chops rating 5!
Worth a visit every once ina while but make sure you don't have meetings afterwards because you'll come out smelling like a gigantic lamp chop!
One of the best restaurant I've been to in London. Absolutely wonderful...It's quite busy so better to book. Their veggie meals are good too, we usually order them along with their wonderful lamb...
The best Indian in town! The food is quite delicious, very budget and the service is fast for an overcrowded restaurant . It is becoming very touristic either, so expect longer queues. Been there today, not changed even a little bit since last year. Suggest you to order some garlic naan for sure, meat biriyani and to neutralize the spicy flavor in your month try the mango lassi. You're welcomed to bring your alcohol, they only serve soft drinks.
A regular haunt of mine whenever I visit London.
Love their lamb chops & mango lassi - the best I've had anywhere.
You have to book in advance otherwise there will be a long wait for a table...
It's not a place to chill out over dinner with friends - too noisy & as soon as you're done eating, they need the table back for the long queue of diners waiting.
Tive gosto de jantar neste restaurante e para agradável surpresa a comido foi estupenda bem como serviço. A diversidade de pratos existentes faz com que nova visita aconteça
The best ever lamb chops :-) everything we ordered was awesome n we have been visiting this place since then. Also try the Kheema... Its finger licking good...
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'The Lamb Chops,' he said. 'The best lamb chops ever.' Well, yes. They were... really, really, really good. I wouldn't usually go for Indian and order lamb chops. But at Tayyabs, you must. They're delicious. With some secret Indian ingredient, they are succulent and spicy and you just have to forget your Western manners and gnaw every bit of the meat off the bone.
Located on Fieldgate Street in Whitechapel, this traditional Punjabi restaurant is a destination restaurant. Off the beaten track from tourists, the place is packed with businessmen, city boys and, most importantly, lots of 'locals' - Asian families. The staff are brusque and efficient, they have no time to be friendly and chatty, too busy dealing with hundreds of customers. After only a few minutes of queuing, we were seated and had ordered, and everything arrived as it was ready.
A great range of starters. The absence of onion bhajis had me wondering how to compare and contrast with all my other favourite Indian restaurants, but this meant I got to try five different starters, and I could have kept eating them all night. Chicken Tikka, lamb chops (of course), paneer Tikka, Samosas and Pakoras. Some of the mains arrived before the pander, but we didn't mind, we were hungry.
The main course selection was relatively limited, consisting of karahi dishes, different meat versions of this traditional Punjabi cooking method, so chicken, chicken keema, lamb (gosht), and Dhaal. But somehow they were all distinctive and all tasted delicious. A range of sides, vegetable dishes and sizzling dishes also caused much head-turning and 'mmmm, wish we'd ordered that too.' I loved the dishes they were served on, black shallow Balti-type dishes. Luckily for them, they didn't fit in my handbag...
The food at Tayyabs is fresh and delicately spiced, and seems to be as authentic as any Indian food I've tried in London. You can tell it's a family run business, who care about the food, and are just focussing on getting their food out to their customers who are all clamouring to eat it. Bring your own alcohol (and openers!) if you wish, as Tayyabs serve only soft drinks and complimentary water by the bottle.
Tayyabs' food is delicious. I have been here a number of times and th e food us always great. Lamb chops and butter chicken are two things you must order as they taste absolutely delicious. Being a popular restaurant I do find that the service at Tayyabs is very slow. You ofter have to wait to get someone's attention and I have felt the need to rush and eat my food as the waiters continuously look as you as if to say - hurry up. Apart from the service the food is great and I would continue to go there time after time.
Tayyabs was recommended to me by a friend for its special lamb chops and safe to say they didn't disappoint. Mango lassi is very refreshing and Peshwari naan is a must. Some reviews have stated the service is slow but we didn't experience such a problem. Atmosphere is also very good although can get quite busy on weekday nights but this isn't necessarily a problem. The curries on offer are not very broad but the main ones you'd expect in an Indian/Pakistani restaurant are on the menu. However, price wise it is excellent value for the quality of food at around £15-20 per person. Definitely recommend for good quality food at a good price.
For those in the know about the London food scene, it's not all about fish & chips and bangers & mash. Nay, it was actually chicken tikka masala that was declared Britain's national dish. Indian cuisine is oft enjoyed in London town and the Whitehall area is the place to go. After reaching out to a few local foodies and review sites, Tayyabs was highly recommended and we were not disappointed. The BYOB was bopping with the young crowd, dimly lit, bustling, yet somehow intimate. I appreciated that they brought out their branded water gratis. Perhaps they knew we'd need it for the curries to come.
Its a place where you should strictly focus on food. Tried this place after quiet of raving of indian food and reading lot of good reviews. Perhaps one of the best lamb chops in london. Mango lassi was quiet refreshing. The food was quiet good. Only downside is the service. The place is extremely crowded even on a weekday dinner. Also they dont serve tap water.
Loud, really loud and busy, but worth the wait and hassle because the food here is excellent. Famous for lamb chops, although the curries are also great.
Best Mughlai cuisine in London. Economical and ambience is nice. Lamb tikka is amazing. Must visit place if you're looking for Afghani/North Indian food.
Tandoori Roti (x6), Lamb Chops (x8), Seekh Kebab (x6), Chana (x1) & Kulfi (x4): £41 | After a long day, we decided to stop at Tayyabs to eat. The service was great, we were welcomed with smiles, seated and attended to throughout the meal. The roti was hot and fluffy as roti should be. The lamb chops were to die for! They were so succulent and juicy and easy to tear. The seekh kebabs were just as delicious, moist and flavoursome. The chana was tasty as well. It had the right amount of spice, not too hot and not too mild. I had the Pista Kulfi (Pistachio Ice-cream) and it tasted absolutely amazing. It was my first time having pistachio flavoured ice-cream and it's something I will definitely be trying again. Overall, Tayyabs was an excellent experience. Be sure to check it out if you're in Whitechapel! Foodie.007 x
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By far the best option to have lip smacking tandoori food and kebabs . Love their preparation the taste reminds you of food back home in a foreign land .
Mango lassi was a delight !
Must visit if tandoori food is on your mind , do not expect a swanky fine dining place . Its a simple restaurant which does get crowded over the weekend , congested and stuffy too but once the food is on the table you tend to ignore the surroundings and enjoy the delicacies .
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Posted on May 27, 2015 by SamphireAndSalsify Tayyabs is one of those Indian restaurants that everyone raves about, mainly for the lamb chops, so I thought it was time I popped down a side street off the Whitechapel Road (a rarity for me) to try it out. The place is staggeringly massive; there are dining rooms galore, all packed full with tables and punters. By 7:30pm the queue was huge. We were plonked next to two boisterous ladies and even though it’s BYOB, and they hadn’t, the words ‘pissed as farts’ sprang to mind. The food was all of a pretty decent standard; not the best you’ll find in London but for the price, it would be hard to find fault really. The paneer tikka (£3.30) was buttery and bouncy, the peshwari nan (£2.75) sweet from its coconut filling. Chicken tikka (£3.30) saw huge chunks of juicy chicken and the sheekh kebab (£4) was moist with bags of flavour. Karahi king prawn curry (£13) had a lip tingling heat coming through which made it really moreish. The lamb chops (£6.50), which arrived at the table sizzling and steaming (see my Vine here for proof), were particularly noteworthy. Cooked more well-done than medium-rare (all Indian lamb chops seem that way which is a shame), the flavour was spot on and the fat was super crispy. Be warned: they stain your fingers orange!
This place is the jems of indian cuisine, best dal and currys. Reservation is highly needed if it's a big gang.. Amazing place have a good dinner with friends
Great value and very good at what it does. Service and decor are a bit hit and miss but that is not why you are here.Grills at the start are the best bit so be sure not to miss. The breads are amazing too.The value can not be beaten. An establishment for a reason.
This is one of the restaurants I miss dining at. How I used to love eating those peshawari naans, soft as cotton candy along with that big jar of mango lassi. I think it's a must visit if you are in London.
I went at this place with my wife. What we really liked about it was that it is not a typical local Indian restaurant. This is a high style restaurant with elegant service. The menu has some unusual choices and it pays to be adventurous. The food met our high expectations and it's as good as the best Indian restaurants in London. Prices are fair and we'll be back soon.
My friends took me to this place for dinner. I like Indian food and this was an amazing place to visit. They have some really good dishes in their menu. I tried the Dahi Vada which is one of my favorites and it was really yummy. The veggies were also very nicely cooked with perfect spices. It was a great experience. The staff and the owner was so welcoming and helping. I am going back to this place again.
Craving for sub-continent food with Pakistani touch - Visit here!
Would recommend to just focus on food to walk out happy (everything else is basic - decor, staff, hygiene, crockery etc).
Try the kebabs (lamb and chicken), curries, naan and biryani. For the Sweet tooth - try the gulab jamun too!
Mmmm chops...... Tayyabs is crazy - been going here for 4 years, go in the day/ early evening if you don't want to be crowded whilst dining. The food is great especially the chops! maybe don't go here is you want a chilled out luxurious dining exoerience but if you want the best curry in the east end then do!
Seriously good food. Tayyabs is something else.
Prior to going, my friend and I looked at a couple of reviews, and people said that the food was amazing, but the service wasn't great. And that pretty much sums it up. But the food makes up for the service, and if you're happy to keep yourself to yourself and enjoy your meal, then it's absolutely fine.
We asked for a table downstairs as it was really crowded upstairs, and pretty noisy as well. Atlhough it was at least a 25 minute wait (on a Thursday night?!) it was worth it.
The mango lassi is to die for. It's perfect for cooling down the subtle heat of the curries. The tandoori grills to start are great, and the mains are amazing; I had the Chicken Saag and my friend had the fish curry, and both were really tasty and enjoyable. You can tell that these are all family recipes.
If you want a 'proper curry' unlike anything from your local, then Tayyabs is the place to go. It's really authentic and I would definitely go back.
Can't Miss Out on Specialities. The food is delicious and very fairly priced. The lamb chops are truly a revelation- smoky and spiced, whilst not being dry as many tandoori meats are. Considering this it is then ironic that the next best dish was the Dry Meat, not in fact dry but succulent, rich and sweet. Karachi chicken was superb, as were the free popadoms.
The peshwari naan was good too, and large enough to share. And the service was fast and of high quality- though we had to remind them of one dish, this was understandable considering the hectic environment. All in all, one of the best curries of my life. I'm sure you'd be hard pressed to find a better one in East London
Booking recommended, about £30 for two.
BOYB
Would return and wholeheartedly recommend to friends.
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Thumbs Up for Tayyabs. Our first visit to this very popular restaurant was disappointing from the moment our waiter told us there was no water, except overpriced bottled water placed on our table. He didn't bother to mention that the restaurant allows BYOB. We ate the superb food in ignorance, and on the way out informed the friendly host. We tried again, and the second dinner was like a different restaurant.
All the waiters smiled and had a great attitude. We were given a pitcher of water and glasses all around without asking. We came well prepared with all the beer we'd want with the meal. The food, as in the first visit, was superb. The meal was about £7 per person; about $11 at current rates, and that included a charge for the pompodom that is brought to every table without prompting.
Tayyabs is very popular and therefore fairly loud, or "rowdy," so if you want a quieter dinner, you'll have to eat there early. After 18:30, you may have to wait for a table.
Tayyabs lived up to its reputation, its Zagats rating, and the raves it's received in the wake of Brick Lane's decline. We hope its popularity doesn't go to its head, but it's been around since 1972, so maybe it will just age like a good friend.
Bustling - was busy at 11:00 pm, good food, fast service. Recommended!
Good indian dishes. Would go again
Worth the Wait. I dream of their lamb chops often. Tayyabs is consistently good, consistenly craveable and worth every minute of the wait in line. The spices hit you RIGHT in the nose when you walk in. Everything is good but those lamb chops... It's also IMPOSSIBLE to break the bank here - you will gorge yourself and end up with a bill of 15 quid - really impressive, great value and so, so tasty.
Can somebody please bring this restaurant to Sydney?. Seriously, since returning to Australia just over a year ago, there are mainly two things that I miss: English Premier League football, and Tayyabs.
Chaotic restaurant but beautiful food. The friendly staff keep calm to serve some wonderful and good value, dishes
Worth the wait. Tayyabs was one of my favourite restaurants to eat at while living in London. Their signature sizzling lamb is delicious, as are their pakoras and vegetable curries. A great place to go to with large groups and worth a visit just to experience the waiter who can memorise 20 people's food and drink orders without writing them down. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Food: 8.5 / 10
Service: 8 / 10
Ambience: 7 / 10
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Very crowded and poor air conditioning. We went to Tayyabs with a group of 17 people with my colleagues, we picked this place because it was close to our work place. The food is ok if you want to try an Indian restaurant i had a vegetarian dish, and some rice also two pieces of vegetarian filled samosa and got to try some Nan breads. The whole thing cost 14 pounds each, which is OK but not so cheap considering we did not have drinks. The service was quick but i usually like my food a bit overheated i guess it felt like the food was a bit cold. But considering the number of people at the table the service was quick and efficient. One impressive thing was the waiter who took our order did not note anything so we were a bit suspicious whether he really gort the orders right and when he took al orders he repeated to us to confirm and he got everything right. At the end when we were paying one of the waiters was a bit nasty was like almost shouting that we need to be quick caouse other people are waiting and the table is already booked and so on. I was actually surprised how crowded the tayyabs was since we went there on a wensday night. One more thing if you go there try not to sitt on downstairs it is more noisy and smelly then upstairs.
Make a reservation. I really like the food here. Despite the filled to the brim feel (the restaurant is always full), the staff has been fairly responsive when we've visited. The mango lassi is excellent; highly recommended. Although normally I'm an advocate for garlic naan, the last time I had it I was a little dissapointed so I would suggest stick with the tandoori. Try and get a reservation, you can request one 24 hours in advance on their website.
DJW. Always a pleasure - great experience and fantastic food kept at a reasonable price despite huge popularity and what must be a temptation to cash in! Keep up the good standards and of course I will be back.
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The benchmark by which I judge all other curries!. Tayyabs is a tradition amongst our friends back in the UK & with good cause, we've been eating there for years. Perfect for that midweek catch-up or a quick curry before heading out. It's cheap, it's BYO... and the food is amazing!
You have to start with a mixed grill (I think it's actually a law or something), the chops and kebabs are out of this world! Aloo Meat ("...'allo meat!..." in thick London accent), Karahi Gosht & Mutter Keema are our other faves.
It's not the place to go if you want chamber music, formal wear & prompt seating at the exact time you booked; I've introduced many groups of friends over the years to Tayyabs' charms & at first the ever-present snaking queue & the elbow to elbow seating makes a lot of them wonder what I've brought them across town for.
But then after a few BYOs in the queue, you finally get seated, you have that first lamb chop & it all makes sense. Tayyabs is about good food & good company. No airs & graces, plain & simple. Definitely one of my favourite restaurants.
Love the lamb chops - I've travelled the world looking for better with no luck. Given the quality of food - price is very reasonable. Staff is all about speedy service here - so you can't linger
I've Found No Equal. This is easily the best Pakistani restaurant I've been to. The seasonings and sauces are to die for. It's been a few years since I've been, but my expectations have been forever ruined by this place.
Get there early!!!. You can stand around for hours here, its a deceptively large place and yet it's full by 6.30 most nights.
This is good food at great prices and you can bring your own alcohol (make sure you do - all the local shops know you're going to need it and have ramped the prices right up accordingly.
The Lamb chops are to die for, all the food is really top knotch. Well worth the trip, its just a bit challenging logistically. Oh- you can book- thats a good idea.....
To the reviewer who said "Bleugh.". WTF? are you insane? Okay, so the service sucks, the wait is horrible, the location a PITA. But the food is quite simply better than every other curry house in London. Tayyabs has stunning food. Go there for damn DAMN good food at crazy reasonable prices.
Good cheap food!. Great food and a cheap price! Don't come here expecting a fancy restaurant and maitre d' to guide you to your seat. Instead, call ahead to reserve a table, bring your own beer, expect to wait even though you reserved, wear something you'd rather not have smelling of grilled meat and be ready to get your hands dirty gnawing on those lamb chops!! I also strongly recommend the dried meat and the pumpkin dish. You'll end up paying between £10 - £15 (depending on how ambitious you are!) and feeling well stuffed.
Good value for money!. If you find yourself fancying a curry in the East end, I would reccomend you definitely visit Tayyabs over any of the standard curry houses made for tourists on Brick Lane. I live in the East end so have visited a number of curry houses round the area in my time and have never been massively impressed. Tayyabs served gorgeous authentic Pakiistani food at good value for money. I had a vegi Okra curry which cost just £5.20 (meat dishes not much more), which with a side dish was plenty.
The only criticism is that we were left to wait at the door fro a table for ages and weren't advised on waiting time. Service could improve- but appreciate that it was the end of the night.
Tuesday at 7pm was relatively quiet, according to the front of house, but we (2 of us) still had to queue, in spite of our booking. But it was worth it, although I wish I had known it was BYO. We were turned around in under an hour, but there was never going to be amy question of lingering, given the hordes waiting for their tables. Will definitely be going back.
You have to try their lamb chops! But make sure you call a head to make a reso or you might wait a looooong time (but worth it)
Best Pakistani Food!. It's rare to find such fine Pakistani Panjabi food. Great food, great service. The mango lassi is divine.
Places like Tayyabs are rare find. This is one of the best and honest everyday Indian, I've found anywhere in the world. If fine dining is ur after then go to Rasoi!
What an excellent restaurant to visit. Excellent food and waiter service is had by all with very reasonable prices. I have been a few times now and will never tire of going there
A must for all meat lovers. A real feast and not to be missed!
Absolutely gorgeous food at excellent prices. Also BYOB. Be prepared to queue at peak times. But well worth the wait
Very good Punjabi food in a chaotic (in a fun way) setting. Large portions and quick service I had heard from Matt and Claire how much they love Tayyabs. We spent the afternoon at the Coffee Festival in Brick Lane, feeling very uncool and surrounded by hipsters (new reason to go shopping soon). Around 6pm, fully caffeinated (from the coffee and delicious chocolate samples at the festival), we were ready for some warm food. Tayyabs seemed like the perfect call to escape the rain and also, to take advantage of being around the Whitechapel area, which doesn’t happen often (another sign we are not cool enough). Texted our friends to get a suggestion of what to eat but were seated downstairs and had no cell phone service (we first thought upstairs was a better call but after 30 seconds of almost chocking from the fumes from the grill, we ran down the steps as fast as we could). After we finished and were leaving, we got our answer: go with a big group, wear clothes you can throw in the wash
Tayyab’s has been serving Punjabi food in a backstreet of Whitechapel, East London since 1972. The family-run business has grown from a small cafe to the current 3 floor mega restaurant. The queue for a table is as legendary as the lamb chops, but it’s easy to understand why – the quality of the food is so good, it’s cheap and it’s BYO alcoholic drinks. At this time of year that can only mean lots of office Xmas parties with a box of beers!
Tayyabs is without doubt one of the most fabulous curry restaurants I have ever been to and trust me, I have been to a few. Two friends who love curry as much as I do took me there last year, which was terrific as I had been reading about it on a number of food review websites. Here is one for you to read: http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2007/sep/07/top10.restaurants Since then, we have taken friends and family to Tayyabs on several occasions (I should definitely be on commission by now) and every time it has been just brilliant. It is located between Whitechapel and Aldgate East tube stations in East London and is a huge restaurant which takes up two levels. It is so cheap and is always absolutely packed Monday to Sunday, from lunchtime through to midnight. It does not serve alcohol, however you can bring your own along. My husband and I went there for dinner this week and had a feast for only £22 which was superb. The photo quality is not great due to the lighting in the restaurant
Probably they are busy but the service was brusque. I would return but definitely make sure that I want to be seated on the ground floor level.
Their trump card is their lamb chops - dry rubbed with spices and grilled to perfection, were a shade better than Lahore, which were good but seemed more thinner and leaner. On the rest of the grilled food, I'd say they are both equal, you can't go wrong ordering a mixed grill platter of delicately spiced sheesh kebabs, the infamous lamb chops and fail safe chicken kebabs.
Typically when a dish is written and written about like the Tayyabs Lamb Chops they end up being underwhelming, this is not the case with the Tayyabs Lamb Chops, they are as delicious as everyone says they are. An amazing charcol flavour and oh so tender. The wednesday special of Shami Kebab was another story, these little lamb rissoles had the consisteny of baby vomit and tasted what I can only assume is very similar. Never again. Thankfully the above was the only a disappointing dish.
There are some restaurants I have been going to for such a long time and which are so well known that I never get round to writing about them. What could I possibly say that has not already been said about such institutions as Brindisa, for example. Tayyabs is one of those places.
Like all good menus, New Tayyab's menu is small (about 2 pages long), descriptive (i.e. allo = potato) and laminated.
The Food Connoisseur
+4.5
It was one of those nights, late October/November last year; the rain chuckled down onto my face as soon as I got out of Whitechapel station. The market along the road was still open, and all sorts of characters wondered around. I lived in East London for most of my life; Whitechapel is all too familiar to me.
The destination was Tayyabs, a family run Punjabi restaurant since 1972. It’s not a very easy place to look for hidden in the backstreets of East London; even I was scared walking around by myself in the dark. I had to make a trip to Tesco beforehand, as Tayyab allows you to BYOB, selecting red wine for our feast.
After 15 mins later I finally made it to Tayyabs, my friend’s boyfriend already arrived. We waited for the rest of the party to arrived and was rushed to our seats. I ordered a jug of mango lassi, a must to wash down the spicy curries. As soon as the rest arrived we ordered our curries and nan bread, plus those infamous lamb chops. We had 3 curries between the 8
The tikka and chops are on the table within seconds of our order being taken. They must be constantly cooking meat in the kitchen, just firing it out to keep up with the demand from the front of house.
Tayyabs is definitely one of the best places to eat in London.
Mention Brick Lane to most Londoners and you'll get a variety of references to grubbily ubiquitous East End hipsters selling secondhand tat, a mention of the various markets and boutiques that dot the area and a bewildering level of advice about the curry houses, dive bars and beigel bakeries that glitter the forcibly pedestrianised length. I, reader, am no different, and certainly more opinionated than most.
I do not know what has happened to Tayyabs, maybe it was just a one off or maybe this is how a stalwart has lost its magic and sadly gone downhill. I must be the only person in London who has never actually had to queue up to get a table here. As we entered the restaurant the warmth met our poor freezing bodies and I was content to stand under the heater for a while. Sadly this wasn’t to be as we were shown our table more
Sensational grilled meats, wonderful Karahi curries and vegetables at very reasonable prices. I cannot wait to return. Highly recommended.
The time had finally come. After a while waiting to go and after reading numerous food blogs about how great it was, the day had finally arrived. I finally made it to Tayyabs. Tayyab's is a Pakistani restaurant located just east of Aldgate, at the bottom
2008 passed by really quite quickly. A lot has happened for me; this blog was born, for a start. Relationships ended, new ones discoveries were made, and new friendships (some through this blog) were made. One such discovery was New Tayyabs . There are lo
Fellow food bloggers rave about this Pakistani Punjabi restaurant in Whitechapel, which has been around for over 30 years. So I finally decided to drag myself over to East London, in fact twice in the last month, to see what all the fuss was a
Surely among the happiest legacies of Britain’s dodgy colonial past are the new tastes it offered: of coffee, chocolate and tomatoes: of sugar, spice, and all those nice things. India, which eventually symbolised the Empire, doubtless gave more ingredient
I did it, I finally did it. I went to Tayyabs for the very first time and you already know what my response is going to be like, in fact, you’ve read all the other all too positive reviews floating about. Drop whatever you were doing and prepare to suspen
I don't know why I haven't written about Tayyabs sooner. Tayyabs was one of the first restaurants I ever went to back when I first moved over in 2004. My friend Rutton swears by their food, as do many people out there on the Internet. It's kinda crazy how
I have visited this place on this weekend for my friend’s birthday celebration. It was a peaceful and well decorated restaurant. The waiters were very attentive. Each dish has its own taste. The starters were lovely but we definitely ordered way too much food, the cocktails are a must and taste Devine! I would call the prices average.
As usual I always judge an Indian restaurant on the veggie food it serves, and the veggie options here are very good. And that's before we start talking about the meat, which is excellent.
Carnivores love this place. Huge plates of meat come out from the kitchen every few minutes and it tastes as good as it looks. If you're sitting near the kitchen just make sure to shield your eyes as they carry the meat past - it really starts to hurt!
It's lively and buzzy on a Saturday night but my favourite meal here was with a group of friends for Sunday lunch. We shared most the veggie dishes on the menu, especially the pumpkin, okra and chickpeas. The mango lassi helped things along nicely.
Tayyabs is an extremely popular "Indian" restaurant in London. It serves more Sindhi / Pakistani kind of food. Friends who have been here before, recommend the kebabs over the curries.
Their lamb chops were quite good as were the seekh kebabs. Husband and friends said that the prawns were good too. The chicken tikka though was dry and the paneer tikka rubbery. Kheema was a nice spicy gravy that went great with the rotis. The biryani was tasty, but I was quite put off with the addition of peas and other veggies in a mutton biryani.
Tayyabs is great VFM, but not a "return to" on my list.
Great tasting food and very authentic. I don't understand why the Indian cuisine tag though. I think they have more Pakistani roots and its something to be really proud off. I simply love that style of cooking. Coming from Mumbai, it reminds me of Ramzan time, when we used to go around Mohammed Ali street eating all we could... :)
Now, I've been there a few times and the service experience is totally mixed. During quieter times, there wasn't any issues. BUT when it was busy, it was a nightmare. The tables were jammed packed, with hardly any place to move my arms. The last time we went, they completely messed our orders up, and we ended up waiting for more than an hour between the starters and the main course.
The other main issue being that it is very difficult to find parking, and mostly you have to park far and walk.
Hence the lower overall score... Else, food is great...
I went to Tayyabs with the fussiest friend I possess so my expectations were high! And were they met?....errrrr yessss! Who wouldn't want their mixed grill within five minutes of ordering it. Personally I would say the starters are farrr better then the mains. I had sheesh kebabs,wings and chops with fresh soft roti which satisfied my taste buds...if you want good food, enjoy loud hustle and bustle and aren't afraid of the challenge of getting the waiters attention then Give it a go! Anddddd standard warning you will smell of smokey grill when u come out!
Went on the new year eve. Mango lassi was too sweet (although it's their speciality) and the restaurant was too crowded but the food is and will always be awesome.
Tayyabs is justifiably popular - despite the hectic atmosphere and the relatively poor service, the food is amazing.
I usually start with a mixed grill or with the chicken tikka and the grilled lamb chops. They arrive on a sizzling hot tray and the air around fills with the aroma and spice (not great for clothes/long hair though!). Then a nice curry such as the chicken keema karahi, or the dry meat (very flavourfull lamb). No meal is complete without their luscious pistachio kulfi on a stick.
Excellent Pakistani Eatery, a casual local curry house for the students of Queen Mary.
Tayyabs always hits the spot it reminds me so much of home cooking and as a student living away from my family I would go nowhere else.
The grilled food is incredible, the lamb chops, Chicken Tikka and Kebabs and some of the curry's give an authentic taste. It is a lot better than the watered down curries one would get in central London. The naan bread taste fresh and crispy on the outside and sweet and soft on the inside.
The staff are nice and helpful and the setting is extremely casual. Really is an experience not to be missed.
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Alright, most people know Tayyabs. A copious amount of first rate reviews. No wonder Tayyabs is an award winning eaterie beating even some of the Michelin restaurants. Tayyabs, a blend of Punjabi-Pakistani cuisine, thrives on stupendous food, unfussy and unposhy. No nit-picking with granishes. No fancy cuts of vegetables.
Inside Tayyabs, it has three separate dining area on ground entrance and a basement floor. Brightly lit upstairs, decoration with vibrant colours is different to the atmosphere in the basement. The basement is dimly lit with difficulty to look at the menu and loud blasting music that you have to shout to the person across the table on already very narrow and small tables.
It seems like it is impossible to get a booking in Tayyabs. Especially when we have a crowd of nine people or maybe because we had a crowd of nine.
Tayyabs do not serve alcohol, you can bring your own and they dont have a corkage charge either (because they do not havea corkscrew). You also might want to take note that Tayyabs close during the ramadhan period.
Spicy popadums (GBP 0.60) with variety of sauces - was a great pre-starter. These were they immediately put on the tables. Even before the menus arrived! These popadoms were served with raw onion, tomato and cucumber salad with three chutneys, tomato and red chilli (spicy), mango chutney (leans towards sweet but has a hint of spicy) and a mint and yoghurt (non-spicy). The popadums were light and delicious. Not at all oily.
mango lassi and the white saltish lassi (I cannot remember what the white was called) - both the lassis were thick and creamy, tasted very good, very filling. If you are apprehensive about the spicyness of the food, it is a good idea to opt for one of these drinks. The mango lassi can be very filling. Therefore, my advice is to go slow on the drink, if you can resist yourselves. The saltish yoghurt, has a touch of cumin. In fact, it was on the verge of salty for us. Order a jug (GBP 6.00) if you were going to order two or more glasses (GBP 2.50).
For starters, Tayyabs are known for their grilled meats. Both meats came on a sizzling plate. Still smoky when it arrived on the table beause it must have travelled a distance from the kitchen to the basement floor on our table.Lamp chops (4 pieces - GBP 6.20) - the marinate is flavoursome. Not as meaty as I thought it would be. There is no need for sauce because of the thick layer of marinate coated on the meat.
Chicken tikka (5 pieces GBP 3.20) - the chicken was on the dry side. but you would expect that from a chicken breast. My least favourite.
After the starters, there was not a long wait until the main arrived.
Peshwari naan (GBP 2.50 each) - darker on the surface, topped with sesame seeds. Slightly messy as the dessicated coconut went everywhere when we tried to separate into smaller pieces.
Tandoori naan (GBP 0.95 each) - called a tandoori so it does not sound normal, I guess. But, it is just a regular naan. Thick and doughy.
Pilau rice (GBP 2.90 a portion) - the portion size is generous for one.
All the main courses that we had came in a small rabdi kadai look alike. Shaped like a small wok it rests on a rectangular wooden block. The kadai was quite shallow and wide. Not much of a main course. I would recommend to have two dishes per person. All their dishes just have garnishes of coriander and fresh chopped tomatoes. Sauce all look tomatoes-eish, with quite a compelling taste of ghee.
Saag aloo (GBP 5.50) - potato with spinach. Though on the spicy side, you can still taste the spinach. Not much potato in the dish. Just few chunks of small potato cubes.
Here, they all look quite similar. It actually helped to identify which is which because the waiter told us what they were before he puts it down. Helps but there is actually no way of telling it unless you are with someone who knows or remembered what they have ordered.
As a first timer and ignorant to the punjabi-pakistani cuisine, these looked the same to me.
karahi mixed vegetables GBP 5.40
tinda masala GBP 5.60
karahi fish GBP 7.50 - chef's speciality. it was a small portion even if it is just for one. Enjoyed the delicate white fish. Not too spicy.
karahi bindhi GBP 5.60 - the okra is sliced into smaller sizes. The okras tasted slightly young to me. They are well cooked without being too slimy.
kulfi GBP 2.95
Probably they are busy but the service was brusque. I would return but definitely make sure that I want to be seated on the ground floor level.
Perfect place for pre-party dinner. Make sure to be patient with service and do not get offended in any case. Food is fantastic. Group dining makes it easier to taste more dishes and nicely split the bill. You must reserve in advance. Place is always packed! The fact you can bring your own alcohol makes it even more enjoyable.
This place is one of the reasons why I think London has the best, most diverse food scene in the world. Tayabbs is an east London institution, firstly it's huge everytime I have been here I've visited I've sat in a different cavernous room. Secondly it's so busy & loud, you literally have to shout to hear each other. Thirdly the atmosphere & food is brilliant. Tayabbs is renowned for their lamb chops, and they live up to expectations - spicy, juicy & tender I could have eaten plates of them! Onto the mains... these curries are authentic - no gloppy, stodgy sauces with heavy cream no these are fresh, light & a lot more spicy then usual. The nans also have to get a special mention - make sure you order one. The service here is pretty rubbish, you will struggle to hear your fellow dinner campions, it might take a while to order but this place is an experience not to be missed plus it's bring your own booze!
Nice ambience and the staff was servicing well despite the crowd.
The non veg platter had good to taste chicken tikka, lamb kebabs. Rightly marinated to reach nearby perfection.
Nihaari and garlic naan tasted excellent. The nihaari tastes well after the dish cools is my expirence. The meat was so moist, delicate and strongly spiced. Good on the taste buds.
Ended with a jug of lassi to drain the spice within the system:-D
I recently tried this Indian place and was quite impressed with it. The food was excellent, perfectly cooked and had amazing flavours in it. The service was pretty quick and efficient and the staff was well-behaved as well. Along with this, the customers can bring their own alcohol which is quite amazing. I would love to visit this place again.
I had a wonderful experience dining at this place. The menu offers an extensive list of dishes. The food is delicious and absolutely delightful. The prices are also not very high and completely justify the quality of food. I would definitely recommend this place and would return for another great culinary experience.
Lovely place to have some delectable meat, but you had to wait over an hour to get a table till recently, when the place started taking bookings. The food here is wonderful, and tastes great, the meat so tender and juicy, you leave feeling happy. However, to avoid the queue, you could try having lunch here on Sunday afternoon instead.
After coming to this restaurant i can proudly say, the best punjabi cuisine is cooked in this country! The place entices you straight from the aroma and fragrance of spices coming right out of door. The food is as delicious. Ordered Lamb dish and mango lassi and other dishes other times. The food is so DELIGHTFUL. The place is always bustling with people. Much worth. A must try.
I have to say that I loved this place. It was economical and tasted exceptionally amazing. We arrived in the early evening, and were fortunately able to escape the queue. It is also advisable to make reservations beforehand. The service was quite sluggish, and they gave us the wrong appetizers. But aside from this one oversight, the food was delicious and priced very reasonably. The lamb chops were ravishing, and the king prawns were even better. We topped our meal with a mango lassi, and left with a massive smile on our face.
The long wait in the queue, the noisy space and the concept of BYOB, may seem very drab however, trust me when I say it is worth it all! The delicious lamb chop is the big winner! This beautiful Indian restaurant proves to be your best option for good, authentic food. Located near our apartment, this restaurant was a wicked experience!
I had dropped in at this place after consulting a lot of reviews to enjoy the best the city could offer of Indian cuisine. It was definitely one of the best parts of the trip.
I recommend pre booking a table at the place as it can get a lot crowded.The service thereof was pretty cordial and fast. The atmosphere is pretty energetic here and the food amazing.
The staff was informed enough to advise me about my order,so that i was able to just about finish my meal.The food although was not totally amazing, probably due to my high expectations, it was even slightly over cooked.
Good time!
The place offers authentic Pakistani cuisine. I have always had a wonderful experience dining at this place. The menu offers an extensive list of food dishes. The food is delicious and absolutely delightful. All the dishes are cooked to perfection and are well-presented. The service is prompt, but the restaurant is usually packed with people and thus the service might seem a bit rushed. The staff is friendly and attentive. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
After hearing good reviews about this place, I was certain I had to try out out even if I had to wait in a long queue to get through to give my order. Not long after waiting in the queue, we were seated on our table and served with a quick service. The food was filling and wholesome while also being delicious.
Its a good option in its league and definitely serves a value for money meal.
The restaurant is suitable for a quick bite rather than an elaborate lunch. The lamb chop was tender and delicious. the prices are very reasonable. The service is decent and the portions are generous. The ambiance is decent. Come here if you are hungry and need a quick fix. I am a regular here too.
If you love having Indian cuisines specially the Punjabi ones then you must come to this amazing place. I had lamb chops here and they were the best I ever had , it was full of flavors. You might have to wait in the queue if you are planning to visit here just because people love coming here.
The staff is very friendly and they are always happy to help you.
The place has some authentic Punjabi food but the service is sub par as the reviews rightly pointed out. The food however, is worth going for and attracts a lot of crowd. We had to wait a long time to get seated. The service won't be much of an issue if you want to have a quiet meal.
I have been visiting this restaurant for the last 4 years and this place has never disappointed me till date. I usually have the chops they are pretty good. If you are planning to visit this restaurant, then try to go during early evening as it becomes really crowded later on. Also, don't forget to try their curry which is pretty good as well as reasonably priced.
This place is a family run business and has expanded drastically over the years, to a three floor huge restaurant. The food here is extremely popular and the queue for the table is always long. The lamb chops here are rather famous. The quality of the food is very exceptional and it is very easy on the pocket.
This restaurant has a very nice and quirky setting, that gives an atmosphere of chaos. They serve excellent Punjabi cuisines, with a very efficient service and generously huge portions. We had heard about this place from our friends, and decided to try it out after an exhausting and futile day of shopping. I especially recommend the Tayyabs, they are truly delicious.
This place was one my list of top favourites for the longest time in history. Getting a chance of visiting it recently, hence, was something that I did not want to miss out on. Grabbing the opportunity I entered the place with high expectations. Expectations which would match up to (if not outdo) the standards set from all the previous times.
I was dismayed to realise that the essence of perfection this place held earlier was lost somewhere in the way it was commercialised.
The general state of the restaurant was very disappointing.
This is a family owned Punjabi restaurant serving authentic food from the state in India. The food has some Pakistani influence too, the curries are a little less spicy and tend to have more dry spices . A must visit if you are a fan of Punjabi food.
We were pretty happy with this restaurant and were impressed when we found out that the place met our pretty high expectations.Our advance reservation made sure we were seated in the upstairs area and completely avoided the long queue outside. The ambiance is buzzing and the service fast. The food served to us was innovative yet uncomplicated. We had no complaints overall.
Amazing place for Asian food, specially if you are from Delhi. Even vegetarian food taste excellent. easy and very approachable from East London.
The reason I'v given this place a 5 is because I'm Pakistani, and all of the food I've found from back home in London is tailored to European tastes. Cut back the spice, make it blander and suitable for all. But I feel like that defeats the purpose of having international cuisine in a city. The point is for people to be able to experience the real deal in their own city. Tayyabs is the best Pakistani/Indian restaurant in all of London.
There is always a queue, but there's a very fast turnover so if you're not a big party, you won't usually have to wait for more than 15mins. You get served immediately, and their lamb chops are to die for. Everything else on their menu is great, but do have those and chicken karhai, and daal. If however you want to be waited on at all times and paid attention to, this isn't the place for you. Like most restaurants back home, your purpose there is the food, and that they definitely deliver.
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I’ve only been to Tayaabs once, but that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t go back every day if I could. Maybe I loved it because I was there with a group of my favourite girlfriends, maybe it was because I felt so incredibly smug walking passed the ginormous queue to our pre-booked table, or maybe it was because the food was just so damn good.
This place is a local institution but its reach has now spread far and wide thanks to the reasonable prices, delicious food and lovely waiters who, by the way, are rushed off their feet for at least five hours a night.
One of our party had been frequenting Tayaabs for years on the recommendation of her curry-loving father and so she was in charge of ordering. I can’t remember all the dishes (our greedy eyes certainly took over there), but I do remember we shared a mixed meat grill that I could have happily devoured single-handedly. The dishes are all so deliciously rich, it felt like an awful lot of love had gone into them.
This is not some kind of conveyer belt curry establishment, but a family-run restaurant that has been founded on a passion for food and flavour. Long may it continue.
The aromas coming from the kitchen were amazing.
Servive is really fast our food arrived within approx 7 minutes of ordering!
Tandoori chicken, keema naan, paneer tikka, lamp chops and mango lassi.
Lamp chops are the most popular dish at Tayyabs and let me tell you they are outstanding juicy succulent meat bursting with flavour and their mango lassi are out of the world
Only downside i would say is that sometimes you do feel rushed like they were trying to turn tables over. Place is extremely busy and noisy so not recommended for those looking for a queit lunch/dinner.
Final thoughts?? Food is delicious, prices are competitive at approx 15 pounds per head , come prepared to wait for a long time, but it’s definitely worth it! We will definitely be returning.
The service at Tayyabs is exceptional as the food comes within minutes and the portions are massive. It doesn't serve alcohol, but you can bring your own and they are happy to serve it for you. The food is quite spicy and captures the actual flavours of the Pakistani/Indian cuisine. I would recommend their lamb chops, which are also one of the most popular items on their menu. Be aware of the inevitable queues, but they are fast in their turnover and you will be seated in max 20 min.
A long running family owned restaurant that serves some if the best Pakistani food in London. The beauty of their menu is it's simplicity there's hardly more than 6 or 7 options to choose from but luckily everything is good. I'm particularly fond of the whole menu but the dry meat seems to stand out for me. Some of the dishes are very spicy especially the jalfrezi so if in doubt ask the staff.
There's no alcohol but its byob so take advantage. Also makes sure you reserve in advance this place is extremely popular.
Tayyabs notorious for providing East London with the finest in Pakistani cuisine. It is BYOB, the atmosphere is elegant and simple. The curries you will notice have less sauce than its western/indian counterpart but by no mean does this mean less flavour.
The stand out dish here? Tandoori lamb chops, cooked quickly in the tandoor and lightly spiced the ribs has a flavourful char to the outside moving along the scale from black to red/pink as you near the bone. They are accompanied by some dipping sauces, personally the yoghurt and mint suits this perfectly.
Lovely restaurant always busy and a big hit with the locals and anyone descended from the old empire. Good food and don't forget to bring some beer or wine with you.
You might think that Indian cuisine is not the food of choice for someone with a wobbly stomach after a night out and you would be right. I am, however, glad that my friends dragged me here because Tayyabs food had a surprisingly nursing quality.
Now, maybe it was the hangover holding down my expectations or perhaps it was my initial lacklustre attitude but whatever the reason I enjoyed the turmoil and molten temperature meats, and the prospect of bring your own booze both excited and repulsed me.
My wonderful remedy was composed of lamb chops, Peshwari naan, saag and poppadoms with a selection of dips.
The food was great, it didn't take long to come and was extremely affordable. We booked in advance so avoided the crazy line that we passed on the way in and out. However, they charged us £2.5 for a bottle of water without telling us, and it was already on the table when we came in. While that itself is okay, they gave us a second bottle of water without asking and charged us for both. But all in all a great restaurant with good food.
This famous restaurant serves fantastic mixed grills - the tandoori lamb chops are worth the wait. There is a buzzing atmosphere and even on a Sunday lunchtime it was full to the brim. Portions are mighty and strong flavours rule the dishes. Service is lackadaisical at best; long waits and unwilling staff let the experience down. I think the reputation it enjoys has lent itself to inflated prices and basic service but it is worth the experience overall for the lamb chops alone.
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This was also struck off my wish list last weekend! I've been coming to London for work since 2010 and every trip I've made, my Asian colleagues have asked me to try out Tayyab's for the kebabs, which everyone swore by! 4 years had passed, 4 summers with the length of 4 long winters, before I had the chance on one lovely British summer evening, to pop in for a much awaited meal..
The exterior was funkier than I expected. Looks like a club! Greenish Black walls with neon labels! But the interiors were JUST as I'd imagined. Busy, loud, the heavy aroma shrouds your being as you step in, the waiters act like waiting is the last thing on their minds, the place is in chaos...perfect! You know that this place means business. Frills can go for a hike!
Enter the food. Dal Tadka, lamb chops, peshawari naan, garlic naan, paneer tikka.
You know what I liked best? The Daal. It is brilliant! A bit pricey at over 5 quid (hey I'm indian, and it's just lentils! I can feed a small village Daal with that money back in India!) but the flavour is just amazing! Spicy, rich, the flavour of caramelised onions, wonderful!
The lamb chops - expected a bit better to be frank with you, considering all I'd heard. Slightly short on salt, slightly tougher than ideal. But good.
The peshawari naan - very nice! Sweet as expected, fluffy! The way naan's supposed to be.
The garlic naan - where's the garlic? The waiter had to reconfirm that it was a garlic naan. I wasn't convinced. Didn't spot even a tiny bit.
Paneer Tikka - the less said the better. You know the saying "When in Rome.." Don't try it. Remember, you've come here for the meat.
My advice - Walk back home.
I've been here twice, once with my Indians friends and they all said the food was good and authentic. Personally I didn't find it exceptional compared to other Indians around brick lane and the second time we went there they sat us downstairs and we got covered in the smokes coming from the grills. Worth a visit if you're in the zone.
Totally worth smelling like a tandoor when you leave this place for the mouth watering (and dirt cheap!) kebabs. Not for the faint hearted in search of a calm cozy meal. This is Lahore style hectic served on a platter!
Best lamb chops in London
In short this place is ideal for large group to go before a night out or to celebrate a birthday. Its BYO which means fantastic value for an evening’s fun, and the lively vibe of the place puts you off on a good footing for the night ahead.
I’m always amazed by the size of the queue, I wouldn’t bother waiting, just book ahead, else head somewhere else.
The food is good, certainly not the best curry in London but of sufficient standard. There isn’t a huge menu so for simplicity get the mixed grill for the table then a couple of curries, naans and rice and just share them around.
This is an amazing place in London advice please please please book your table on weekends or be ready to queue up for agesss. The lamb dishes and mixed grills are yummyyyy but I wouldn't go for the dal's not that great. The service is a bit hurried but I don't blame them as honestly they tend to be packed. i prefer the downstairs bit rather than upstairs but that's just my preference. And the good point you can bring your own bottles of beers / wine which is always a + and you really do get value for food honestly I do find the place reasonable in terms of price.
Hands down the best lamb chops I've tried in London... been trying to find better but almost given up now. The chops here are large, tender and well spiced. At busy times you may have to wait a bit to be seated but its well worth it. The atmosphere is busy and hectic and full of BYOB revellers. Will be back here for sure. Miso satisfied!
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Tayyabs, a short walk away from the usual hubbub of Brick Lane, has built itself a bit of a reputation as the best Indian food in London. The prospect of the much famed queues has always put me off though, however when our team at work organised an early 5:30pm dinner, we managed to get a large table and off we went.
The place was largely deserted when we arrived, however it filled up at high speed. Clearly those in the know know to get here early. Tayyabs is famously BYO, contributing to a very low cost per head!
Free poppadoms and a selection of chutneys to tide us over as we debated the menu! Exceptional chutneys - far cry from the usual and so far so good.
After much debate, we opted for a large medley of food. The famous lamb chops had to be ordered and were everything they promised to be. The Kebabs, Tikkas and samosas were perfectly adequate but did not attract any special praise. In my view, they were a bit dry and just could not compare to the delectable lamb.
We seriously over ordered on the rice, Naans and Parathas as everybody appeared to grow eyes larger than their stomachs. Other dishes included the Dry Meat, Karahi Lamb and Chicken, Tarka Dhal & Dhal Baigun (With Aubergine). I asked for Raita (Yoghurt with cucumber) which they happily threw in despite not featuring on the menu.
My favourites of the night were the Dry Meat and both Dhal’s – and that is high praise from a non-dhal lover.
This isn't really a place for a romantic night out – it’s a place to get together a large group of friends, some nice bottles of wine, make a lot of noise and prepare to eat an awful lot of very tasty food. It's not a place to linger and by the time we were ready to end our meal, we were only too painfully conscious of the very long line (which comes all the way into the restaurant and who essentially watch you finishing up!).
One gripe I did have is that our waiter repeatedly tried to convince us that we hadn't ordered enough food and we ended up then wasting a fair amount. Grrr.
We ended with a couple of Kulfi’s for the table – not what I’d expected and not a win. Skip the dessert and end on a high - Have some more lamb chops.
Totally different Indian to the norm, especially seeing as it's so near to Brick Lane. Great for big groups but do book as the queues literally wind round the restaurant and out of the door, fairly limited menu but that's def not a bad thing-the simplicity means that the chef can really concentrate on doing things really really well. Their frozen ice lollies for dessert are very tasty too.
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Its difficult to find a restaurant which has such high volatility in ratings for factors other than food. Depending on the time and day you land here, your overall experience can scar you or fill you with delight. Thankfully we landed here on a Tuesday at 6 and was genuinely surprised to see the restaurant already buzzing. However by the time we left, possibly around half 7, there was a queue of 10 patrons at least! If a Tuesday can be that busy, I don't want to fathom a guess for weekends - online booking is available, and I think it should definitely be done.
Location is terrible, if you happen to walk from Whitechapel, you would feel unsafe walking this far. Too bad I didn't find a licensed shop on way so had to make do without beer. The restaurant I would closest compare to would be Lahore Kebab House. Compared to Lahore, the ambiance and seating here is a revelation. Tables may be a bit too close for comfort and the waiters are not the most polite you would encounter. However, for £15 a person, you cant expect the world.
Lamb chops seemed to be the most recommended but those at Lahore are far better. Lamb chops here were chewy and tasteless. On the other hand, kebabs were fantabulous and so was the tandoori chicken/ chicken tikka. We had ordered chops, tikka, tandoori chicken and kebabs for starters and all of it was piled on one small sizzling plate. By the time we managed to tuck into the tikkas, there were already cold. I guess, best would be to ask them to bring them separately or staggered - but given the service, I cant say what can be worse - waiting for half the starter or make do with a cold one!!
Starters was enough for the 2 of us and for mains we only ordered the lamb curry with naam. Naam was fantastic, infact we just feasted on the naams for a while without the lamb.
Food was good and coincidentally "non food" factors too didnt disappoint us, so I would unhesitatingly rate it a must visit.
Best kebabs I have had - EVER! The queue is worth it. Lamb chops are juicy and ensure you have a party in your mouth.
This is the best curry house outside of Brick Lane, probably beating most curry houses on Brick Lane too. Although there's always a long queue, it diminishes pretty quickly. My longest waiting time was around 20 minutes.
The food here is pretty authentically Indian and include lots of cool vegetarian choices. Anything with lamb or okra is lovely. The lassi's are also great for dessert. You're welcome to bring your own alcohol, another great reason to come to this restaurant!
The waiters are AMAZING, they can remember over 10 orders and recite it back to you straight after at the speed of light - I was very impressed by this small detail.
The closest tube stop is Whitechapel, a common hotspot for tour guides for the infamous East London Jack the Ripper tours. I highly recommend these as the stories and places you visit around this area are unforgettable.
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It was one of those nights, late October/November last year; the rain chuckled down onto my face as soon as I got out of Whitechapel station. The market along the road was still open, and all sorts of characters wondered around.
I lived in East London for most of my life; Whitechapel is all too familiar to me. The destination was Tayyabs, a family run Punjabi restaurant since 1972.
It’s not a very easy place to look for hidden in the backstreets of East London; even I was scared walking around by myself in the dark. I had to make a trip to Tesco beforehand, as Tayyab allows you to BYOB, selecting red wine for our feast.
After 15 mins later I finally made it to Tayyabs, my friend’s boyfriend already arrived. We waited for the rest of the party to arrived and was rushed to our seats. I ordered a jug of mango lassi, a must to wash down the spicy curries.
As soon as the rest arrived we ordered our curries and nan bread, plus those infamous lamb chops.
We had 3 curries between the 8 of us and 6 portions of lamb chops, and a nan bread each. I have totally forgotten which curries we ordered, but I remember they were all delicious and mild. Nothing was too spicy and enjoyed dipping my nan bread into the curry.
The lamb chops comes on a hot sizzling plate and crackled as soon as it landed on table. We loved them so much we ordered so many.
The only bad thing about this place is the service, we try to grab the attention of a waiter, but they kept saying we had to wait for the one that took our orders. They really rushed our dining experience, and even cleared my friend’s plate which he was still eating from. 4 people cleared our table in a record breaking 2 mins.
Food is good, but down expect a 5 star customer service, they are busy they want people in and out quick time. Between the 8 of us the meal came up to around £15pp.
Unfortunately Tayyabs is no longer a secret gem. Since its stellar reviews in Time Out and the like, this place is PACKED. As a result, the harried staff struggle to take orders and shoo you out at breakneck pace. The food is to die for but many times it's not worth the long wait and terrible service.
However, I've never ordered here to take away... Here's the secret :-) Order your food for the minute you will be there to pick it up as they will (almost) always have it ready on time. Depending on how long it takes you to get home, the curries and kebabs are usually fine as is and naans and rice can be wrapped up in foil and put in the oven for 10 minutes. Voila! No crummy wait staff and great food in the comfort of your home! I think I will be doing this from now on!
When someone from overseas asks me wheres a good curry, i say Tayyabs. However i also add 2 things, expect poor service and a long wait.
This place is well known for long queues and even when you are having your meal you are rushed to Finnish and make way for a new party, if you are unfortunate enough to get a table near the door then expect people in the people to stand next to you.
Ironically, the last time i went was a sunday afternoon and we got a table stright away and the place was quiet!
With that said, the food here is good and good value. When going here theres one thing i ALWAYS order. The lamb chops. They are ER-MAZE-SING
The curries are tasty and good in size. Good pakistani food. The restaurant is also CLOSED during the whole month of the ramadan.
Service - 2.5
Food - 4.5
Atmosphere - 3.5
Value - 4
A hidden away gem in East London. Any foodie would have come across this place even though its not hugely marketed. The queues at the entrance and the expansion of the venue over the years is testament to its popularity.
This place serves some of the nicest starters from the sun continent. Their lamb chops are amazing and their mixed platter is a must!
Staff can be run off their feet, but are usually friendly. The main courses can sometimes be a bit oily, so I tend to stick to the dry cooked veg and non veg starters. This place is a must visit.
Warning I'm talking about a restaurant that only the real Londoners know.
He has nothing to prove, simply just observe the long queue at the entrance we each restaurant.
Delicious, dishes a little hot I admit. If the spices are not your thing go your way.
I drank it the best mango lassi ever and again the food is to die for ... and really affordable.
It is a bit out of the side of White Chapel, the Tayyabs wins.
Avoid at weekends because it is packed but you can book.
Great food and a cheap price! Not a very fancy restaurant but has decent decor seat. For non vegetarians the Karahi chicken is the best. If you are a vegetarian go for the Karahi Mixed Vegetables. I also strongly recommend the dried meat and the pumpkin dish for the non vegetarians You'll end up paying around £15 (depending on how ambitious you are!) and feeling well fed.
Best place in london for Indian/Pakistani food. One of the best lamb chops in the city.
Starting from kebabs to curries to nan/bread to lassi everything is delicious.
Although the place has roughly 500 cover but still fills up very quickly. Please book in advance.
The food is very reasonably priced, meal for 4 (eating more than required just because of the taste) ended up paying £50. You can carry your own drinks which is an advantage.
The only downside is the service.
Recommended.
Do not go in suits, it smells of kebab for a long time :).
I had to visit this place since it has been recommended by a number of my Indian friends. The place is definitely not for the faint hearted or if you are used to being served with a lot of courtesy but food is yumm as was described by my friends.
This place is definitely not for vegetarians and try to book a place early to avoid the waiting times.
As one of the most talked about Indian restaurants in London, achieving many awards for its food, its understandable that the food is quite sumptuous. Be sure to order some lamb chops to accompany your meal as this is one of the finest side dishes. Whilst you may hear mixed reviews, I would definitely advise you see for yourself. The curry dishes are quite distinctive and tasteful. One drawback is the long waiting times, on some weekends it might be advisable to make a booking beforehand.
Tayyabs has a very strong following of regular visitors who go there for the Tikkas, Lamb Chops and Kebabs that Tayyabs is famous for - but unfortunately, my experience has not been all that great. The non vegetarian starters are quite good, but the main course doesn't really stack up after that. There is not much choice for vegetarians and the service is very rushed and staff can be pretty rude. Guests are allowed to get their own alcohol which is a great proposition. As a result, Guests get drunk and make a lot of noise. This place is only recommended for a chicken - lamb kebab binge - not really suitable for a quiet peaceful dinner.
When in Tayyabs, order the lamb chops. Period.
No matter which day of the week you land up here, you are bound to find a queue, although I never had to wait for more than 20 minutes.
Apart from the lamb chops, we also ordered chicken and paneer kebabs which were delicious again. Oh! the papads they serve are top-notch too.
I prefer their naan more than the tandooris, and chicken karahi was very well-made too.
Among the three of us, we paid 30 pounds. Tayyabs is a bring-your-own-booze restaurant, so it comes out cheap overall, you'll find a lot of places to pick up booze from between Tayyabs and Aldgate station.
Digpal Singh Rathore
+3.5
tayyab is one of the most famous restaurent in east london,
you will have to wait for sometime to get a table.
its not as good as lahore kebab if you will compare with price and taste.
I went there with my friends and i must say that it was not as we expected.
food is ok, quantity is less and price is a bit higher than other indian restaurants around.
Chicken tikka and karahi ghost is really good, and i loved it
waiters are rude sometime, i had a bad experience there with waiters.
One of the very first Indian cuisine restaurant I visited when I came to London. I had mixed experience at this place. The starters are very good, I tried samosas which I really liked.
The main course was average and extremely greasy.... However the kebabs are a hit...i would recommend to go for starters and kebabs at tayyabs
Desserts were above average, kulfi is worth a try. Staff is not the most friendly and one of my friends was almost told off to mind his space by a waiter...
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Tayaabs is brilliant, great food at even better value. I wish it was more of a 'secret' though as it's omnipresent queues at peak hours. It is the finest Punjabi cuisine you'll get in the city, even if Whitechapel is a bit out of the way.
The grill 'starter' options of lamb chops, chicken and sheekh kebab are a must, especially those lamb chops, cooked to perfection with the right amount of spice. I don't think I've been a single time without having to order them, they are essential! Service is extremely efficient, they must go through a heck of a lot of covers in one night, and yet the food does not seem to suffer for it. Time again it's always the same fantastic quality, and for under £15 you'll be more than satisfied. Another thing that helps the bill out is it is BYOB, so make sure you do before coming here
Only thing that detracts for me, is the use of 'meat' in their menu dishes, like the chana meat. I'm less enticed to order something without the knowledge of what it actually is, it might as well be called Chana suprise in this respect!
This place is a must for any Londoner and any visiting. A real institution. Yes the cues will be halfway to Shoreditch at the weekends. Bear it. You will be smiling with joy when you finish. With so much to choose from, wild, fresh Indian flavours will keep you dreaming of this place for weeks... A good tip is to tag team the cueing (pop down to the pub on the corner)
Very interesting place.
Even though the venue is HUGE, whatever day you decide to go there, you will have to wait for a while.
This is due to the fact that the restaurant is just amazing!
From the corner of the street you can smell the delicious spices, and when you will get your dish you will just know that it was absolutely worth waiting.
The restaurant is quite cheap: I can ensure that when you will get the bill you will be surprised.
I do not recommend any dish in particular, as I tried all of them, and they are all very good.
Talk to anyone in London and sooner or later they will drop Tayyabs as a reference for great food. For the most part, it is deservedly so - the kebabs can be awesome and the lamb chops are incredible. However, to my taste it, the pickings get pretty thin after that. I never give up a chance to end up at Tayyabs, but not necessarily a fan of the place.
Tayyab's is one of best Indian restaurants I have been to in London. There is a lot of variety in the menu and everything from the starters to the dessert is delicious. In terms of pricing it is quite reasonable for those looking for a nice meal out. However something I dislike about it is the atmosphere. It gets extremely busy at peak times and you have people standing around tables waiting for a seat. This can be very unpleasant. Nonetheless, it's a must visit and I would recommend trying the mango lassi along with the vast choices of Indian desserts.
Best Grill Food in London. Full Stop.
Must Try - Lamb chops.
Prices are very reasonable.
Downsides - Long queues to get a table and below average service.
But the great food more than makes up for it.
Every food lover should at least give this a go.
The best Pakistani food in town - period !! Have been to Lahore Kebab House, etc, still love this place. Definitely worth the wait !!
Being a hard core Non-Veg, my favs obviously include the kebabs and curries, but the dang Dal Tadka is also to die for. Moreover, my hard core Veggie friends loved this place as much as me and swore by the Tinda masala also !
Remember, there is no bar, but you can BYOB !! Only reason for 4.5 and not 5, the long wait !
After a considerable hiatus, my taste buds were thoroughly delighted by the delectable cuisine at Tayyabs restaurant. This establishment transported me to the heart of India with its authentic flavors. With its four-tiered seating setup, the restaurant boasts ample tables; nevertheless, a queue of eager diners eagerly awaits an available space. Hence, I strongly recommend making an online reservation if you plan to visit. The staff exhibits remarkable professionalism, efficiently tending to their duties. Furthermore, the food is reasonably priced, in perfect alignment with the exceptional taste and generous portion sizes.
Food was served super fast I guess they are well prepared serving busy crowds. Food tasted nice and was full of flavour. I heard lots of good things about this restaurant and finally had the opportunity to try out. I turned away twice in the past after noticing a long queue outside. Overall, mixed grilled and lamb korai was amazing with keema Nan.
Food is delicious and so affordable! You get soo much food for the price. My favorite was the dry meat dish. It’s super busy in there so don’t be intimidated! You can go in and wait in the queue if you don’t have a reservation. We only waited about 10 minutes until we got a table. Definitely worth it.
I recently dined here on a trip to London and I must say, it was a standout. The food was deliciously authentic, and the service was great. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic Punjabi cuisine!
Hot tip: get the lamb chops 🤤
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ambience: 3
Tayyabs is definitely one of the best in town. The dishes and services are superb. Lamb Chops are definitely the best and can’t missed. Highly recommended.
Visited and had a great meal, highly recommend the sizzling dishes, very delicious! So many great options on the menu, and so reasonably priced it’s no surprise to see why this place is so busy. Booking is recommended as you’ll likely not get a table otherwise. Bring your own alcohol too. They do serve a selection of soft drinks.
The staff are so helpful and ensure you don’t over order and bring out food swiftly and efficiently.
I can’t recommend this place enough, it’s superb on every level. Go eat and enjoy, you won’t be disappointed.
This restaurant was fantastic!! You can bring your own alcohol, there is even a shop right next door to buy some. This means you save a lot of money. Everyone brings alcohol in, it's part of the attraction to this place.
We all enjoyed our food, very tasty and delivered very quickly.
The staff work tremendously hard and do such a great job. They were incredible.
Highly recommend visiting this place, great experience.
Went there with my colleagues after work. It was recommended to us as the best in London for this cuisine. We all loved every bit of food that was on the table 🙌🏾. It was awesome ❤️. Especially the lamb 🥩 and the shrimps 🍤 . Garlic naan is always a delight. The mango lassi was much appreciated though I have had better before.
In general I can confirm that this is a great place to eat in London.
Tayyabs signature burger is just deliciously tasty. I’ve been eating these burgers since childhood living in Brick lane. The burger patty is handmade and the fried onion and sauce which makes it very good to eat.
One of the best food experiences in London.
Such a great food and nice service.
Be ready for noisy and full of people place 🤪
Must try - Dry meat!
Atmosphere was great buzzing place. You can bring your own alcoholic beverages if you fancy. Food was well flavoured save that the chicken tikka a bit overdone.
What a place! The food is excellent, friendly service, authentic vibes and it's halal but you can pop into the offie next door and bring your own beer, as most do! It's excellent value, we ordered loads and made it out with a 38£ bill.
The food is wonderful
Mango lassi is yummy 😋
Rasmalai is so scrumptious
The rice cane a bit cold
The drinks took so long to be served
The glass cups are very old and do not look good at all must be changed!
The price is suitable die to quality material 👍🏻
Service should be improved to be faster.
Fantastic food with great prices! BYOB which makes the value even better. Beware that it’s close quarters and can get warm. Also the one side of the restaurant connects to the open kitchen so it can be a bit smoky. Overall recommend though!
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