Shalamar Kebab House — Restaurant in London

Over the last six months, I've been eating here every single week, especially after prayer time in East London Masjid, and every time I went in, I had this strange feeling of being in East London before, and one day it just hit me like bang. I remember my dad used to take me there when I was probably like five or six years old, back in the days when East London was totally different. The old shops down Fashion Street, shopping with my dad, and then I remember he used to take me there for a kebab roll, and those memories just came flying back. First and foremost, I always tell my friends and family before I take them there, don't be put off by the appearance. It may look like a cafe out of the 1970s, but honestly the theme is needed. Even the menus, the boards, showing the prices, they look like it was put up there before I was born. But once again, this rustic theme is needed to preserve the traditional look and feel of this place. My favourite go-to dish, as always, is the kebab roll, with that beautiful green mint sauce. This is a place where people don't sit there for a long meal. It's a quick go-in order, the food comes super quick, within minutes you eat, and then you continue on your journey, going to wherever you were going to. The food is very affordable, not like inflated like the other places around the area. A kebab roll is £3.50, and there's plenty of tap water in jugs which are changed regularly. Once again, the place may look outdated, but it is very clean. The two brothers that work there, they have been there since day one. One thing that really brings a smile to my face is the friendship that they have between them, even though they're busy and they're colleagues, they're always quite cheerful with each other and the customers. And they don't have any silly policy of minimum spend by card. If you eat a kebab roll, just pay with card, no problem. I'm a victim of habit, I always stick to what I eat all the time. Whenever I take my younger son there, he loves the chicken curry and rice. He says it reminds him of Dadhi's house, chicken curry. It's a place where I often go and spend time on my own there, just reliving those moments from the...

Recently discover this hidden gem. This place is amazing! If you want back to basics good food at the best price in London then this is definitely the place to go! They don't emphasise on decor but their food quality is excellent and not greasy or too spicy. The staff were welcoming and despite the slightly rustic look, the place was clean.

The food is authentic as it comes and the service is excellence and food arrives very promptly. They have a limited menu and if want modest yet quality food then this is certainly the place to come to. The Meat Saag and Chicken Curry is highly recommended and the roti and naan bread is freshly made and is one of the best around! Absolutely Delicious. My first and definitely not my last visit to this place, and looking forward to making this a regular spot and trying the...

Don’t let looks deceive you! This is THE place to experience authentic Pakistani food that truly gives the ‘homemade’ feeling. Despite the other higher profile restaurants nearby, this place holds its own.

Just from walking by the place doesn’t look like it has changed much in at least a decade or so. Nothing is wrong with it, and it certainly isn’t dirty, but you don’t get the feel of a high end place. But how wrong I was! After trying the food here honestly I can say that not only is the food absolutely brilliant, but prices are much cheaper than the higher profile competition nearby.

The owner seemed honest and the food was made and warmed right infront of me.

If you’re in the area and want to try some of the best Pakistani food around, don’t overlook this place. It is truly...