Harden's survey result
Summary
“This nightclub-style, Pakistani/Afghan grill specialist in Tooting is packed night after night – especially after prayers on a Friday” – for “terrific spicy meats, grilled or curried”, in “extremely generous portions”. So “book ahead to avoid queuing” – and note: it is a “dry restaurant, not even BYOB”. Top Tip – “whole lamb grilled at nearby tables generates jealousy: take a big team” (to be ordered 24 hours ahead).
Summary
“A wonderful new entrant to the Tooting scene” – this August 2023 debut is from a group with operations in Southall and Ilford. It occupies a big, sheenily designed unit: “cavernous, stylish, neo nightclub in feel with table and banquette seating”. “Afghan/Pakistani grills and curries are cooked in the glassed-off but visible kitchen”: “curries are authentically spicy and good across all proteins”. “It’s already packed with a vibrant crowd of young adults and families at all hours: especially after prayers on Friday”. “NB. it is a dry restaurant: not even BYO”.
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180 Upper Tooting Road, London, SW17 7EW
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £20.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
180 Upper Tooting Road, London, SW17 7EW
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑12 am |
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