Le Chamarel — Restaurant in London

I can only imagine that the one star reviews are from owners of other restaurants. It's even more likely that these Mauritians have been offended by the owner's unsmiling demeanor. Or even MORE likely, if you're Mauritian yourself, you'll know that plenty of Mauritians cannot but help bring their own people down when they're quite clearly successful and very good at what they do. Jealousy is not a useful trait.

Visit this little restaurant with confidence. Over the last 3 years I've eaten various dishes from the menu: different versions of biryani, min frire, du riz frire, the different legumes, and - my favourite - bouillon crab, which was absolutely incredible. Come to think of it, I've had several curries at Chamarel too. I am also guilty of having eaten every single one of the desserts they have on offer, buying the puddin manioc far too many times.

Even the salads and pickles are perfect. I am Mauritian - my grandmother and mum cook Mauritian food every single day - there is no way anyone can say that this food is not authentic Mauritian food! The gateau piment is so good that it's as though you've bought it from a street vendor in Camp Diable!

It only feels expensive because in Mauritius we're used to paying 12 rupees (about 30p?) for a pair of dhall puri so paying £2 here seems expensive. But it obviously isn't.

Visit Le Chamarel and see for yourself! I'll be there...

Really disappointed with this place, we have been waiting 4 years to come here as my husband is Mauritian and everyone mentioned that this place is very authentic. As we walked in we were completely ignored by the two middle aged men behind the counter, and to my suprise there was a sign on the toilet saying 'out of use' so I couldn't even wash my hands. Everyone in the restuarant seemed very quiet and I could understand now as they were waiting to get the attention of the man serving. Finally after waiting 15 minutes got up and asked him about the food choices, he passed me a very limited menu and when asked to explain he proceeded to tell me that is it on the menu. When we ordered dhaal puri he asked one of us to pick it up from the counter, and refused to bring it over to the table. I thought if the food is amazing I will give an amazing review and let people know that the owners are very rude... But this was not the case the dhaal puri was completely tasteless and the fish biryani was like chewing gum it was sooo dry. I left the majority of my food and left swiftly. If anyone knows of any Mauritian places that are warm and beautiful as the people of the Mauritius are, please please let me know as travelling two hours for this was not what I...

It's my first visit to Le Chamarel. I have heard a lot about its tasty food. I was there with my family. The dholl puri was really nice and tasty.  We also ordered bol renversé, fish briani and boulette poissons. These dishes were to our expectations. The service was poorly. Well, the establishment is more like eat in or a take away service rather than a proper restaurant. Therefore, one cannot expect much. I agree with some of the reviewers that some dishes was a bit exorbitant but overall it's affordable. I was looking forward to taste pearona or cidona which I have not  had for years since my childhood but they have run out of stock. It is not easy to find a parking due to restrictions in place there. I have heard a few friends who was issued parking tickets there despite late evening. There are only a few pay and...