The Purple Chilli Lounge in Lambeth

People probably come to this restaurant because the Thai is completely full. I have been a couple of times when this Indian has been completely empty but the Thai next door has been packed. The staff are OK. I noticed that they open the doors for some customers on the way out, but not for everyone. So if they don't open them for you, you might be insulted. Staff need to consistent. Drinks. Only beers are cobra and kingfisher which are both rubbish. I wish Indian restaurants would start selling British or European beers again like in the "good old days". We have so many good beers. The food. The mixed tandoori is consistently fine, except for the lamb pieces this time which had a strange after taste. I have tried several vegetable side dishes and I have been disappointed. The Bhindi (okra) is cut into tiny pieces, I would prefer them sliced lengthways as it gives a better eating experience. The spinach dish I ordered this time was cabbage not spinach. The side dishes all taste overwhelmingly of cumin. The naan breads are generally fine, but this time mine was a biscuit. Despite this, I was planning to go back (for convenience) the next night to try the Nawabi lamb, but I walked past the restaurant and went elsewhere. I started to doubt whether the lamb was lamb, and I was desperate for a good beer.

Nice place for a quick coffee if u are at waterllo train station

I always have the same, sad I know, but the chicken tikka, peshwari naan and bhini bhaji are excellent! And I have had a few of these from a variety of places. The naan is well filled, soft and yummy. The chicken delicious as is the okra. The other half has lamb passanda and rice. He says it is a delicious blend of sweet and spice. And all for under £25 A wonderful, local restaurant. Thank you

Paid £10 for six poppadoms, 3 mango chutney, 3 mint sauce. Ended up getting four poppadoms, a mango chutney and a mint sauce. You should wear a mask and a striped jumper at this rate. Daylight robbery.