Castle Tandoori at the Shopping Centre

Had the best dinner again on Saturday at the Castle Tandoori.

I have to say I'm not that gutted that the shopping centre is getting demolished but when we asked the owner he said it's unlikely they'd be opening in the new one. Now I am sad: it's the best curry I've had in London. Way better than Brick Lane.

If you've never been go while you can. It reminds me of when I used to go for curries with my family as a treat when I was little in the 90s! We had a massive dinner for two for £28.

Are there any other restaurants I should try before they go?

I couldn't agree more: the Castle Tandoori is a great and an undervalued restaurant. I love the place.
The cafe on the corner next door to what used to be Tesco, is pretty good too. Whereas, I admit, beans on toast are as good as it gets, but the place is authentic and friendly.

I've never tried it. It's been recommended to me for as long as I can remember but I was always a Tower Tandoori man. Then I remember some posts on here (I think) complaining of mice running around and free meals to those that complained to them but promised not to review elsewhere (ie:Tripadvisor). This turned me off ever going, but I will reconsider and check out recent reviews.

boroughonian wrote:

I've never tried it. It's been recommended to me for as long as I can remember but I was always a Tower Tandoori man. Then I remember some posts on here (I think) complaining of mice running around and free meals to those that complained to them but promised not to review elsewhere (ie:Tripadvisor). This turned me off ever going, but I will reconsider and check out recent reviews.

I also like Tower Tandoori, all the more because it's a 2 minute walk from where I live. Tower Tandoori is slightly more costly and indeed more sophisticated. Excellent food, and a notch up from Castle Tandoori. But the latter is without pretence: a good old fashioned curry house and less expensive.

I usually go where the mood takes me. I'd like to add that some years ago I left my wallet with a lot of cash in it at the Castle Tandoori, and they got in touch with me to return it. Honest and friendly.

Recommended. I took friends there for a meal before I left for India for five months and they were so impressed they took their entire office for a Christmas meal and have returned since, as have I.

Quality food, good prices, and a relaxed atmosphere. Bonus points for the original Elephant and Castle carpet!!