Harden's survey result
Summary
“Fresh, zinging flavours”, inspired by the royal cuisine of Hyderabad, set this four-year-old Indian in East Finchley “way above run-of-the-mill competitors”. The converted shop site is “not the sexiest location”, but the “high-quality, genuine Indian fare” attracts diners from beyond the immediate area.
Summary
This “fabulous” three-year-old Indian in East Finchley punches well above its weight with “top-class, authentic food” based on the royal cuisine of Hyderabad. Its reputation for “high-quality cooking” is attracting attention from beyond the immediate locality, despite the “obscure location” in a converted shop – and there’s “easy parking”.
Summary
This “fabulous” two-year-old Indian in East Finchley punches well above its weight with “top-class, authentic food” based on the royal cuisine of Hyderabad. Its reputation for “high-quality cooking” is attracting attention from beyond the immediate locality, despite the “obscure location” in a converted shop – and there’s “easy parking”.
Summary
“Authentic Hyderabadi cooking and attentive service” have helped this “great local” – a year-old shop conversion in East Finchley – “build up a very good reputation in a short time” and it’s consistently rated for its excellent value.
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Restaurant details
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £12.00 |
Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
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Service | 10.00% |
25 Aylmer Parade, Aylmer Road, London, N2 0PE
Opening hours
Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
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