Harden's survey result
Summary
Ignore the “very downmarket ambience” – “authentic dishes” and “good value” are the cornerstones of this “first-class”, “cheap ’n’ cheerful” South Indian café on Hammersmith’s main drag.
Summary
“The ambience isn’t great”, but this inconspicuous South Indian café on Hammersmith’s busy King Street is “still a top, no-frills performer in a crowded local market”. “Service is very friendly” and it serves “gorgeous Keralan fare” that’s “always of the highest standard” and “finely spiced”, especially the “fresh vegetables”.
Summary
In an anonymous-looking Hammsersmith parade of shops, this Keralan café is a particularly notable “hidden gem” – “when it comes to authentic, deft, southern Indian cooking for a minimal bill, Shilpa sure hits the spot” and is “unbelievable value”. A word of caution: “it’s anything but an exciting place”: it’s all about the “genuine cooking”.
Summary
In an anonymous-looking Hammsersmith parade of shops, this Keralan café is a particularly notable “hidden gem” – “when it comes to authentic, deft, southern Indian cooking for a minimal bill, Shilpa sure hits the spot” and is “unbelievable value”. A word of caution: “it’s anything but an exciting place”: it’s all about the “genuine cooking”.
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Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £14.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Service | 10.00% |
206 King St, London, W6 0RA
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‑12 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑12 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑12 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
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