Mona Food Chaat House — Restaurant in London

A little food shop located on the side of green street and Woodstock road it’s quite easy to miss as the entrance is on Woodstock road. Upon entering you then realise how small it is as the cooking/ kitchen is done right behind the counter. It is quite cramped making more concerned with the health and safety of this shop, the bin hanging from the door didn’t do any favours. All the cooking done on such small surfaces there’s not much room to manoeuvre. They do cook one fresh food ( like pastries etc) but the majority of food they re heat and serve which obvious affects the food’s texture and flavour (like the vada pav, samosa, aloo tikki etc). This aswell makes me question the freshness of the food. 3 women one to cooking (they fry on premises aswell)and one to make and assemble at the back and the other is an all rounder in the kitchen and they serve the customers upon entering. She didn’t seem that friendly and the customers were explaining that they serve accompanying sauces on the side counter in squeeze bottles chutney, imli etc. Felt like we were a problematic for her, 🤷🏽‍♀️! I thought I’d try a new place so i got the pani puri stuffed with spiced boiled potatoes and black chickpeas and served with a pani puri water mix (didn’t like the water didn’t taste very nice to be honest (i had to Chuck this away). The papdi chaat also was such a disappointment if felt so sweet and the chutney had coconut inside which sweetened it more and there was hardly any papdri and little bit of filling which had a mixture of black chickpeas and potatoes chopped tomatoes and coriander the potatoes, yoghurt which was quite thick and plenty sev on top was a bit too much (majority of the sev got soggy from the yoghurt and chutneys put on top and the chutneys were lacking in basic flavour no masala and spice in general quite a let down it was just so sweet couldn’t taste much else, I definitely won’t be...

I came here the other day as I was shopping in Green St for an event. I really badly needed to use the toilet, so I walked into this place to ask if I can use theirs. If they just simply said yes, then I would have purchased something out of common courtesy, but they demanded I buy something first (which is illegal). I agreed, and told them I’ll buy some drinks before I leave. They demanded that I buy the drinks first before using the toilet. I had to dumb it down a little for them to understand, and told asked them if I should take the drinks with me to the toilet after purchasing! They told me to use the toilet. Then, as I came out, I noticed a couple male members (who were were elderly, and couldn’t do anything to me if they tried) was standing around the exit of the shop to make sure I don’t escape without buying some drinks! I thought they were customers as I walked in, but then realised they all look the same. Their business probably doesn’t do so well, so they got their whole family in there to make it look busy. I baught 2 bottled drinks and a can drink because I had two family members with me shopping. The lady at the till asked one of the standing men something in her language and waited for him to respond. She seemed a little hesitant before charging me £9 for the 3 drinks. At this point, I couldn’t be bothered to argue or anything and thought I’d rather leave a bad review on my lame experience. The place looked out dated, and they had no other customers in the shop. They only had 3 different types of drinks in the fridge too, so there was no need to ask the guy anything before charging me. They obviously upped their price to rob me legally. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone even if it was the only food shop in Green St. absolutely disgusting way to treat customers, and there was nothing special...

"An extraordinary dining experience awaits you at Mona Food Chaat House! This hidden gem offers an authentic taste of Indian street food like no other. From the moment you step in, you're greeted with warm hospitality and vibrant ambiance. The menu is a delightful journey through the diverse flavors of India, with each dish bursting with bold spices and fresh ingredients. The pav bhaji and vada pav are must-tries, perfectly capturing the essence of Mumbai street food. Every bite is a flavor explosion that transports you straight to the bustling streets of India. The attentive staff ensures a seamless dining experience, making sure every need is met with a smile. Without a doubt, Mona Food Chaat House deserves every bit of its five-star rating and more. A true culinary gem for anyone craving an unforgettable taste of India's vibrant street...