Amrutha - Honor Oak — Restaurant in London

A poem about this lovely restaurant Tasty Curry Haven

In a bustling town where flavors meet, There lies a place, a culinary retreat. An all-you-can-eat curry haven so grand, With friendly waiters extending a welcoming hand.

Step inside, let your senses take flight, A symphony of aromas, a vibrant delight. A tapestry of spices, a kaleidoscope of hue, This Asian restaurant, where dreams come true.

The menu, a treasure trove of curry delights, From mild to fiery, embracing diverse appetites. Every dish crafted with skill and care, Whispering tales of the Far East in the air.

The waiters, like beacons of warmth and cheer, Guiding you through the choices without any fear. Their smiles, like sunbeams, light up the room, As they share the secrets of curry's exotic bloom.

From Thailand's fragrant green, bold and zesty, To India's rich red, where flavors dance so festively. Each plate, a canvas of texture and taste, An invitation to savor, an epicurean embrace.

They serve with grace, these culinary hosts, Attentive and kind, like devoted curry ghosts. Ensuring your every craving is satisfied, With recommendations and surprises to confide.

Sample the coconut-infused curries of Malaysia, Or the tangy and robust flavors of Korea, I say. Let the Vietnamese lemongrass curry take you afar, Or indulge in the gentle heat of Japan, no matter where you are.

Each bite is a voyage, a journey profound, As the spices and herbs on your taste buds resound. From the tender chicken to the succulent lamb, With every mouthful, you're consumed, like an enchanting psalm.

As you revel in this culinary tapestry so grand, The ambiance embraces you, a magical wonderland. With every taste bud singing, an orchestra of bliss, In this all-you-can-eat curry haven, nothing amiss.

So come, partake in this feast of delight, Where flavors converge, igniting pure delight. At this Asian restaurant, curry's crowned king, With friendly waiters, making your heart truly sing.

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Believe the hype, people. It's real. Amrutha was the best meal I've had in London for quite some time.

Full disclosure – I am a meat eater so did not single this place out looking for a vegan option, but I have to say it was easily the best vegetarian or vegan food I've had in this city. In the entire "Selection Grandé" shared by the table at £30 for a limitless refill option, there wasn't a single dish that was any less than an explosion of flavour and texture.

Opening with a shot of beetroot gazpacho, it was clear there was something special going on. Then into crispy pakora, fragrant falafels with a delicious tangy coconut and tamarind chutney, aromatic Thai and "Buddha" curries, fresh salads with bursts of loveliness like goji berries or slivers of dried fig.

Desserts also did not disappoint. It was almost impossible to believe that the lemon and mango ice-creams were not dairy based. The brownie with salted caramel ice cream was wonderful, intense, but one slice enough to share since it's pretty rich.

Wow. It was exceptional. I'm already excitedly contacting my veggie and vegan friends to line up some future nights here.

Service could not have been more friendly - the owner / boss just seems like one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet.

It's also BYO place with no corkage charge, so just bring whatever tasty drinks you want and you are good to go. Whatsmore, the neighbouring bar Grounds & Grapes is a lovely friendly place to grab a cocktail beforehand and they even let us put our bottles of bubbles in their fridge as they know the drill with Amrutha.

Neighbourhood dining at it's...

Fantasticly rich and tasty food. Lovely friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere, comfortable setting, bring your own booze. So what's the problem?

As I understand it, there are two 'all you can eat' choices, one at £29 and the other slightly more expensive - per person (I'm pretty sure you can't share a 'per person' order).

The problem is I tend to avoid 'all you can eat' options and hate eating to the point that I'm completely stuffed. In London I rarely need to order a single £29 plate of food (unless it's a pricey restaurant or a specialist menu like steak or sushi dishes). Instead I prefer to choose smaller or lighter dishes, which inevitably mean I pay less. I grew up encouraged to eat everything on my plate. We were told not to waste anything. Consequently, the concept of an 'all you can eat' dining experience has never sat comfortably with me.

The Amrutha menu strikes me as a very canny business move; start at £29 per person and offer endless refills. The dishes are rich and tasty, but do I need to all this food? Would I normally order so much? Do I really need to stuff myself and then shovel out the remains into takeaway doggy bags.

My request: A third, lighter, cheaper option at around £15-20 for those of us who prefer to eat less. A 'less is more' approach that I'm sure would chime with the restaurant owner's community-focused, plant-based, ecologically-inclined...