Lahore Karahi in Wandsworth

What a disappointing visit particularly since this was my mums favourite restaurant but some years ago! So, roti's have shrunk, curry's have become tasteless. They used to make authentic lahori dishes and it's rubbish now. All the effort has gone into the decor and either they've lost their past brilliant chef or simply think they can rip people off with out of can currys! They don't deserve to be in tooting and it's really sad because they were the first authentic restaurant, serving exceptional dishes but no longer. There are several other restaurants there who are serving delicious and quality food closeby. My sister and I had stomach aches after our meal there yesterday. Disgraceful here.

Waoooo this is a gem. You will be blown away by the carousel of spices and flavors with every bite. A must visit for the south asian cuisine lovers. They play very tactfully with their spices in various forms for meat and vegetarian dishes. It’s not overwhelming and enhances the original taste of the food. Truth be spoken the dishes here are better than some of the best places back in the origin land. Try their seekh kebabs and various naan bread rotis.

I heard good things about this place and chose to use one of my valuable takeaway nights on them. But I have to say, and I don’t take this lightly, that this was the single worst curry I’ve ever had. Perhaps we missed the memo and they don’t really do traditional curries but regardless, the tikka masala and korma were inedible. Toxic waste coloured with cubes of what I was told was chicken but could have been rubber. I went to Tesco tonight and got a microwave tikka masala and, no joke, it was 10x better. To be fair it was Tesco’s Finest.

So yummy! Had the honour of being served by Nadya who was really funny and made being there even nicer!

The staff are rude. They walk past you as you come in the shop looking in your face but don’t serve you. This has happened a couple times over the years so I will never return back into this shop again

My experience was saggy and buttery. Both the saag paneer and the butter chicken were under seasoned and left something to be desired. Flavour. The chicken looked rich being covered in a think red layer of oil but alas, that's all it was. I had more hope for the saag paneer and certainly the cooking of the dish was fine. On a Monday night after a long day of work though, I was hoping for something with more impact. On a positive note the food arrived in good time and at a good temperature.

Order was wrong then brought my curry out and the servers thumb was in the bowl touching my food Disgusting place Wouldn’t come back if it was free

Extremely happy with the service and food of Lahore Karahi. Taste is so nice as compared to other restaurants in same area in tooting. Service is exceptional specially Mr. Atif served us and he was Extremely polite and helpful. You should hire more people like Atif bhai. I wish you all the best. May you progress more. Ameen. Safdar and Tatheir

Tikka was the consistency of soup. Order cold, we live opposite.

I’ve been a regular at Lahore Karahi for years, but unfortunately, the quality has gone downhill. The food used to be amazing—flavorful and fresh—but now, the dishes are greasy and lack the taste they once had. All dishes feels heavy and oily, and the overall flavor just isn’t there anymore. It’s disappointing to see such a beloved spot lose its touch. I hope they can bring back the quality they were once known for, but for now, I can’t recommend it as much as I used to. Very disappointing…

Love it! Warm, value for money food!

Dont order take away from this place they always forget to send the proper order . So be careful

The taste of the papri chaat was great though the price I paid Vs the quantity was not. But this is my review of the food and not the price, so can't complain.

Very poor service, I ordered online for my dinner and I got 2 naan instead of 3 and in dessert I ordered kulfi I got half cup instead of full.

I discovered Lahore Karahi through Reddit and let me say that this was hands down one of the best restaurants my wife and I have dined at in a very long time. We ordered their: Nihari, Chicken Biryani, Keema Naan, and one other dish I can't remember. Everything was PHENOMENAL! Every dish and bite was just absolutely loaded with spices, aromatics, and flavor. Seriously, it was so good my wife and I ordered another keema naan. The 3 sauces they drop off with the naan were so addicting too. I could eat them alone. There was a little accident during our meal though that involved a spill and some stains on my and my wife's clothes/shoes, but stuff happens and they did right by us. Excellent service and even better food. My only complaint is that my wife and I didn't come back a 2nd time before going home :(

Used to love the place. Last few times have been pretty bad. It's so exhausting how every busy restaurant eventually just gives up on quality.

The curry was delicious and the service brilliant. The manager was really helpful and catered for all our needs. Nadia was our waitress and was very friendly. All round a very good experience, will come back.

order chicken tikka kadhai best test ever made by vaibhav and good and friendly service by bhavin..

I recently visited Lahore Karahi in Tooting with my family and friends, and overall, it was a delightful experience. The food was served promptly, and everything arrived at the perfect temperature, which made the dining experience even more enjoyable. The flavors were authentic and well-prepared, capturing the essence of traditional Lahori cuisine. What truly stood out was the exceptional service. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, going out of their way to ensure we had a great time. They were knowledgeable about the menu and offered helpful recommendations, which we really appreciated. The warm hospitality and the vibrant ambiance of the restaurant added to the overall experience, making it a memorable outing for all of us. I’d definitely recommend Lahore Karahi for anyone looking to enjoy delicious food with excellent service in a welcoming setting!

Busy ypu will queue..but worth it! Best in south london

This restaurant food is amazing and delicious meanwhile the customer service is really really fabulous and special one guy who work there name bhavin he is very good person and too much friendly nature towards customers 👍🏻🥰

Now being very regular customer of here. No.1 authentic choice for all occations. Very reasonably priced and guranteed welcoming by manager Rizwan also, thank you Hashir for your friendly help when I collect take away order 👍 I would add six star for your service!!!! Good food, good people.

The food was awful - the saag aloo was a ball of green mush on top of four potatoes & cold! We left without paying - order incorrect , food poor quality and not a great experience considering the neighbours in tooting market have superior food on offer after leaving

Worst curry I have ever had. Sag Aloo was an unrecognisable dish. Chicken skewers had so much salt on them. Left without paying. The family next table also left unhappy without paying.

Don’t fall for the hype. Went there at around lunchtime and was given bhajis warmed up in the microwave, pretty sure most of what I ordered was microwaved. Disappointing since I traveled an hour to get there

Yummy food and Nadia was super lovely and gave us good recommendations 🥰

Muy pobre de hecho. Pedí una comida para llevar, toda la selección aparte del arroz y la samosa eran sosas e increíblemente grasientas. No había sabores aromáticos típicos. La raita era sombría y dejamos la mayor parte de la comida Si yo viviera aquí lo habría devuelto, pero estábamos visitando la calle George.

I ordered chicken biryani, and the experience was disappointing. The biryani was served abruptly, with a small portion of rice and barely any chicken. It wasn’t enough for one person. They only gave me one spoon—no cutlery, tissues, extra plate, or water. I wouldn’t recommend this place as the service and food quality were very poor.

A good average food experience. Seekh kebabs were good. Lamb chops were ok, but portion size is small. Samosa: both veg and meat were disappointing. Keema naan was disappointing. Had higher expectations based on reputation and instagram/youtube hype. Restaurant was a bit cold at time of visit. In my humble view not good enough to warrant a repeat visit.

Unassuming from the outside, but once inside it’s cheery and colorful. The food was great. Highly recommend the lamb skewer, chicken dishes, dal, biryani’s, and grilled hot peppers.

Very noisy all the table full of alcohol food is good

Great food in an informal, cafe style restaurant.

I had the worst experience with this restaurant! I ordered through Uber Eats, lured in by their “2-for-1” offer on kebabs. The listing showed a portion with four pieces of kebabs which is clearly visible on picture below, so I expected that each order would contain that many. Instead, they only sent two pieces per portion, claiming that the offer was just for two pieces . This is either a misleading photo or an attempt to trick customers. To make matters worse, the kebabs that arrived were burnt beyond recognition. I don’t usually leave negative reviews, but this meal was inedible and a complete waste. Very disappointed, and I definitely won’t be ordering from here again.

The best Indian food I’ve ever had. Their paneer tikka masala is the one meal I would have before dying.

Staff incompetent we stood for 10 mins where it was quiet and the staff kept delaying sitting us down until we shouted happy to attend the goray but slow helping coloured people

Delicious food in the heart of Tooting Broadway. It has all the charm as it is definitely part of the community. The food is ridiculously good 😍

I had a case of vomiting and stomach aches only 20 minutes after eating from this place. The customer service was atrocious and the food was appalling. Do not recommend at all.

The worst customer service I have experience I had to ask for waiter 4 times to bring me what I have littrely order

Lovely food and beautifully cooked. Service is good but they should learn how to smile more and be a little more engaging.

Nice food and fast service by..Mr Bhavin highly recommend

Nice service. Tasty food well presented

Very impressive online footprint and clout for a mid oily curry with a 2 hygiene rating. But at least I now understand why my girlfriend and I were ill after. Curry price is reasonable, but that's only redeeming factor. Unfortunately, flashing a Palestinian flag up on the monitors every 5 minutes neither freed Palestine nor made the food better.

Best indian food and brilliant value, you have to visit this place,!!

Here you can sit well and eat wonderfully. We always go here when we are in London. For a long time now. If necessary, the waitress will advise you when ordering. It gets very crowded from 7 p.m. or even earlier. People come to Lahore Karati by 4th or 6th or more people. Not without reason. Everything is just right. See you soon again...

Iconic Tooting restaurant and have been coming here for years. Remember when it was all Formica tables and cricket on the TV. Gone up market now but food is still amazing if not pricier in these tough financial times.

We had high expectations of this BYOB restaurant as there was a considerable queue for a table when we visited. When we eventually got a table we waited quite a while for our order to be taken and then, throughout the service, had to ask for dishes that had been ordered but not brought to the table. The waitress seemed particularly disinterested. The food was not cheap and was disappointing - surprisingly bland, in fact.. An emotive issue, I know, but the Palestinian flag appearing on the advertising monitors in the restaurant, was, we thought, unnecessary in a commercial environment. All in all, a mildly disappointing experience.

Today, I went to the restaurant ordered a couple bits and one of the dishes, tandoori chicken, came out after we finished the meal. I had asked once where the missing dish was during my main meal but no news. When settling the bill, they insisted we pay for the tandoori chicken even though it had not still finished cooking. So, we were forced to pay for it and take it as a takeaway. Terrible service.

Very tasty food especially the chops, friendly service!

Nice delivery service and nice food by bhavin

It was my first time visiting Lahore Karahi Tooting and it was a pleasant surprise finding desi food that’s just like back home. Nadia was very helpful and made us feel welcomed. The Nihari, Paya and Kerele we ordered was just like home cooked food. Seekh Kebabs were amazing! The Gulab Jamun for me was the highlight… I can have 50 of those it was so good. I will surely come back and will highly recommend anyone who is looking for authentic north Indian / Pakistani food in London. They are the best.

Service was very nice and good is very fantastic

The food was fresh and really good

Very nice take out service....fast service ....friendly service ... nice food...highly recommended.....nice service by bhavin

Great place for all sized groups. Great food, and very reasonably priced. Shame it's bring your own booze.

Been a few times and will keep coming back. Popular place with with queues on busy days (we booked). The service is a bit hit or miss, one server was grumpy to say the least. Didnt come here the atmosphere/service so no harm. Everyone else was friendly i should add. Mixed grill: tikka and seekh kebab were very good indeed, flavoursome and tender. Lamb chops normally a big hit were chewy and disappointing. The prawn and chicken karahi were well spiced and delicious, prawns not too tough (which is easily done). I struggle not to order karahi every time. Butter chicken a huge success, proper one not the sugary version you see in many places. I think the onion bhajis are the best in town, such a great soft texture. Lamb bhuna was the big disappointment, lamb had an off day day. Mushroom bhaji suprised and delighted. Same with bombay aloo, can be a disapointment in many places. It was quite spicy but great/ Tikka massala had a cream overload, think they made a mistake. Sag average, tarka daal spot on. Samosas, rice and breads, poppadoms all decent. BYOB too. the hits more than made up for the misses, we had a great time. Very full for £30. I will be back again and again, thanks!

Took two hours to deliver food. Would not respond to messages. Told the courier to make me call them… avoid. Royal Mahal is better.

I love this place, the food is cooked fresh. True flavours and when they say it's hot it actually is. The fresh naan almost melts in your hands. Highly recommended.

We have visited this restaurant many times and have never been disappointed. The food is exceptional especially the chicken and ginger kahari. There was a group of 10 on this last visit and everyone was very happy with the food. The staff are friendly and polite and the restaurant is always busy with a good atmosphere. Would definitely recommend

pakora dry. No longer provide complimentary chutneys sadly

Good food. Service quick and place clean.

Nice delivery service by Mr Bhavin.... Recommended food

Lahore Karahi has the best breakfast. The Puri's are crispy and not greasy, the chole is spicy and the sooji is so smooth and tasty :)

Absolutely good food and service. Atif here served us with very delight and welcoming service Thanks

Ordered from here a few times and the food is always top notch and service is great. I could be going crazy but the portion sizes vary from time to time but it nothing really to complain about, im being picky Price is reasonable.

Astonishing food at fair price. Make sure to book especially weekend. They made our party of 26 very welcome and very full. Many thanks.

We way over-ordered and it was still reasonable. The food was really delicious, and service was pretty quick. We’ll be back! We’ll just remember to buy alcohol on the way next time to save going on a hunt. Thank you!

I’ve actually been many times, over 20 years because it’s always been excellent. But today there was a distinct difference. we ordered chicken karahi, chicken tikka masala, lamb saag and lamb korma, the saag was perfect, but the two chicken dishes were overly mild, lacking in seasoning/flavour and the meat was really dry, the korma was ok, but seems a bit overwhelmed with sauce, which was overly heavy and again seemed to lack taste. There was also no coriander, on any of the dishes, which I usually really enjoy. Not sure what went wrong today but it inspired me to try other local places, I went there with family who live curry and had never been to London, so I wanted to show off the quality of the cuisine in Tooting……I felt embarrassed sadly :(

Few years back I loved this place until weekends start getting bombarded with people with stacks of alcohol atmosphere is smelly and mental so glad I've got my senses not to go in into a 2 star hygiene food rating restaurant.

The above scores may be confusing but this is because there was a problem between JustEat and the order arriving at the restaurant. However, the restaurant dealt with the issue when I contacted them and gifted us some extras to say sorry. The food was excellent as always but perhaps could have been hotter, but this could be down to the delivery driver who wasn’t the brightest!

Pakistani food that will blow your mind Service was terrific and the staff are all lovely Would highly recommend

Great food and service. Always really busy which is a good sign! Food isn't expensive

I did not receive the discount

I ordered through uber eats but they initially forgot 2 naans however the issue was dealt with fantastically as they compensated for the inconvenience with a portion of lamb chops, Oreo shake, 1extra naan and condiments. Lovely service and way to make up for the mistake. Amazing food too!

Okay not as good as it used to be. Microwaved samosas. Very little paneer in main dish. Very very good aloo paratha. Lots of flies around restaurant in September which was a bit gross.

nice food and fast and friendly delivery services…by Bhavin…highly recommended

Poor quality,I ordered 7 boxes of different curry’s and every one is half portion,price full,boxes half cheater,mixed vegetable and potato with cauliflower very bad taste.this time saag with potato also bad taste,saag and potato

Good service. Good good Highly recommended

Great food, bit cold and all the bread was missing

3.5/5 Chicken biryani was bland , and chicken karahi was above average, which was disappointing considering this is THE DISH of this restaurant. The kebabs we ordered were tender and flavourful. Falooda was a bit watery , but the kulfi in it was delicious. The staff were very polite and accomodating.

Overall it wasn't a bad experience. I marked as 4 star as, when we entered, we said we don't want coriander on the food. Any food, yet the hot wings arrived covered with it. As well as the rice. Disappointed because the meal cost £70 for 3 people which the rice had to be cooked again from scratch, the hot wings, we picked the coriander off, but, for £70, you expect, after telling the waiter, the last thing you need to do is send the food back to be redone. I'm afraid.to say, we won't be returning.

I feel bad writing this because I love the food when I’m there in person. ordered a chicken karahi on Uber eats - literally boiled boneless chicken pieces put into a flavorless tomato sauce. Chicken wasn’t browned so tasteless. Oil separated, this is NOT A KARAHI. Ridiculous. The capsicum wasn’t even cooked or browned. This was a zero effort dish that is in their actual name. The restaurant used to be good in the 90s but has gone downhill. it seems they no longer take pride in the cooking. They should take some cooking lessons.

Curry was lukewarm even though restaurant is nearby

Lovely curry shame about the number 2 hygiene rating. If I knew about that I never would of eaten it !!!

Best breakfast point in London! Highly recommended✅ - I have never eat this type of best ever Rogni naan UK 😍

Food ordered at 7.35 and delivered after 21 hours. I refused the order as I had to go out to find food to feed my family. Unacceptable!

food was lukewarm when it arrived. the curry was bland and the peshwari naan tasted like a plain naan. the rest was nice. strange considering how good the quality is at the restaurant.

Top draw the mix grill starter and lamb on the bone Karahi is the one……ask for malik he’s the man 🔥

Lovely food! Brilliant customer service thank you malik!!!

Paid and not received my food. called restaurant and food was delivered elsewhere and restaurant called just eat and they was no use email them to get refund after waiting 2 hours

Only got a cup of karak chai (real Indian spice tea) and it was reasonably priced compared to the other places, good size and very authentic tasting. The food options looked and smelled delicious

Nice take out service and nice food….nice service by bhavinbhai

Amazing food. Lamb charsi karahi was delicious and full of flavours. One of the best Lamb karahi I have tasted by a mile.

Food is lush but rice is way too spicy for kids to eat

Tooting Restaurant offers a delightful blend of flavors with its fresh, delicious dishes and warm, friendly atmosphere. A must-visit spot for a memorable dining experience!

There was a roaring trade of Uber Eats drivers and other diners when we arrived. However, ALL of the Naans, rotis and parathas were made with almonds and pistachios so none were suitable for a nut allergy. Really surprising and unexpected. And we found the service a bit rude - we kept having to explain we were a table of four, waiting for our friends to arrive, then took ages to take our order, and yet when we had finished they couldn't have made us feel more rushed out the door if they tried. Curries were fine. BYOB is good. But wouldn't rush back

Great food better customer service .. strongly recommend!!!

Very nice service from bhavin bhaliya for delivery drivers

Nice service by Bhavin brother 😘

Great food, freshly cooked and quickly served without fanfare. A little too spicy for my taste, but the great flavours shine through, and I could have asked for lightly spiced food. Paneer Tikka was excellent, as was the Mutton Dhansak. Portion sizes are good, but not generous. Was fairly quiet at 5.30 on a Friday evening but was MUCH busier and hour or so later when we left.

Ordered from uber eats very disappointed as what was delivered tasted nothing like what we had in restaurant and we even ordered the same thing ☹️