Harden's says
A side project from the team behind Epsom's Dastaan.
Harden's survey result
Summary
Really top-class Indian cooking hits the spot at this offshoot of suburban superstar Dastaan (see also), on a busy stretch of road where the South Circular passes through East Sheen. Any suspicions that they “may be resting on their laurels” were allayed by an uptick in the ratings this year. Top Menu Tip – “perfect lamb chops”.
Summary
“Top-class cooking” has earned a strong reputation for this three-year-old Indian in East Sheen – a spinoff from the brilliant Dastaan in Ewell, and similarly belying its “pedestrian” interior. A few reports this year, though, suggest success risks going to their heads a little (“a return visit and still worth the trip, but bills have risen – please don’t price yourself out of the game!”). Top Tip – “the pork cheek vindaloo and the soft-shell crab remain things of beauty”.
Summary
“Oh, you lucky punters of East Sheen… rejoice!” – this “unexpected” two-year-old is a spin-off from Ewell’s legendary Dastaan, and is praised in numerous reports for chef Manish Sharma’s “extraordinary Indian cuisine at fair prices”: “big, complex punches of flavour but all nicely balanced”. On the downside, ratings are capped by the odd reporter who feels it’s “OK, but not quite as good as its reviews and reputation would suggest”.
Summary
“Oh, the lucky punters of East Sheen!” – this suburban yearling is “more convenient than Dastaan in Ewell” (its legendary elder sibling) but has become a similar must-visit for those serious about ticking off London’s best Indians. Manish Sharma’s “very classy” cooking is “some of the best ever” according to some reports, with “very subtle spicing and very good quality ingredients… amazing”. “Bravo!” Top Menu Tips – the lamb chops and chilli garlic tiger prawns.
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505 - 507 Upper Richmond Road West, London, SW14 7DE
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £20.00 |  |
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| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £4.90 | £11.50 | £4.90 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £24.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
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| Bread | £3.50 |
| Service | 10.00% |
505 - 507 Upper Richmond Road West, London, SW14 7DE
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
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