Salloos — Restaurant in London

If I could give it zero stars I would

If you’re looking for a great “Indian” restaurant in London, this is definitely not the place to go. Despite its high ratings, many of them are outdated, with most being over a year old. I recently visited with my family for a calm evening, and while the initial impression was promising with the restaurant’s beautiful ambiance, it quickly fell apart. Oddly, they were playing classical music, which felt out of place and mismatched the setting. When the food arrived, we were excited, especially for their so-called signature dish, the tandoori lamb chops, described on the menu as “legendary, melt-in-your-mouth tender and moist.” Unfortunately, the reality was the opposite—they were overcooked, dry, and utterly bland. The disappointment continued with the chicken tikka, which lacked any sauce or seasoning. We also ordered plain and garlic naan, but there was almost no difference between the two, as the garlic naan was virtually flavorless. The biryani rice was underwhelming, and we regretted not just ordering plain rice. The okra, which we thought would be a safe option, was watered down and lacked the bold flavors Indian cuisine is known for. The samosas were tiny, overpriced, and lacked quality. The “vegetable kebab,” described as “smooth” and “spicy,” was neither—it arrived cold, flavorless, and not even on a skewer (despite seeing someone else in the restaurant served a kebab). It was so unappealing we had to send it back. Overall, this meal was a huge letdown and absolutely not worth the money we spent. A beautiful ambiance can’t make up for food this disappointing. Save your time and money by...

It goes back to 1988 when I had a few dinners at this restaurant, and I saw Jack Nicholson haven fun and dinner did not have a iPhone in those days so I could take a picture. Hollywood stars would book tables for dinner in those days form NY 🙏 The owner Mr Saloo Salahuddin used to chat with me I loved the food I talked to the owner, Mr. Saloo who had the restaurant in Lahore Pakistan and opened up this restaurant and he shared amazing stories that when he tried to open this restaurant he faced a lot of opposition as this area was an exclusive area of the rich 7 minutes walk from Harrods It used to be an Italian restaurant which got burnt so he tried to open up Pakistan restaurant after long opposition. Actually he had to fix the place with extra exhausts as people in that area did not want Curry smell 😂 He also stated categorically stated that this was a Pakistani restaurant and people asked him what is the difference between Indian restaurants and Pakistan restaurants and he said with we eat cows, but 80% of Indians do not eat cow because they worship them. Pakistani food is different There was a big roar in the press but it because first top 20 restaurants in Europe Today I revisited the restaurant Has not changed much in size , but the food is still fantastic. Specially, the lamb chops. Met his Daughter and Son in law who own the restaurant now Saloos still a beautiful restaurant, beautiful ambience, and...

everything is really over priced. 12% is their service charge, on top of their expensive food with no taste. a plate of biryani without service charge (takeaway) cost me £23. that too, without any of the following items: sauce, yogurt, salad or cutlery. However, I did get spoon and a fork upon asking but other things he refused to give with an attitude. A small (500ml) still water bottle's cost is £5 and you can get 750ml for £2 or £2.50 at train and coach stations where it is meant to be slightly more expensive than it is in the market.

I have eaten biryani from many restaurants around the UK but this place left me in surprise. The staff attitude wasn't good, biyani didn't taste like 'biryani' and it was double or even more than double the price compared to other places. I didn't have time at all and I was extremely hungry or else I would never pay for...