Kerala Zone Express

This is a Hidden Gem! A little off the beaten track (three minutes walk from Maze Hill overhead station) but well worth a visit.

My Lover and I dined at this restaurant in September 2010. The food is absolutely amazing - varied menu, flavourful, honest portions and served by the friendliest, most attentive waiters around. I loved the decor! - a mix of traditional and contemporary that works to enhance a warm, friendly atmosphere.

We'd go back again and again, but unfortunately live in Manchester! (we were in Greenwich visiting family who recommended this great place).

How much for a take away to Prestwich, Manchester? lol

Next time we're in Greenwich, we'll definitely give it a visit!
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Lynn Collins
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, November 01, 2010

Last night was the first time I had been to this restaurant so I cannot comment on what it was like prior to being taken over by new management.

Let me start with the food which was mostly amazing. I am a big fan of South Indian food and particularly like uthappams and masala dosas - well the ones at Kerala Zone were some of the best I've ever had and the accompanying chutneys were divine. The uthappams were freshly prepared, light and fluffy and not at all greasy, just how they should be. We also had cabbage thoran - which was cabbage with spices and almonds, which was light and very tasty and channa masala which was probably the best type of this dish I have ever had. Really amazing food and although the serve meat, there is a huge selection of vegetarian options. On the downside, the chutneys we had with our pappadoms were very tired looking and had clearly just been taken from the most recent customer's table - the spoons were grubby and each pot was only half full of the relevant chutney so I would probably give these a miss and try one of the other starters when I go again.

And now the down side. The restaurant itself, wasn't exactly relaxing. It has a huge Sky screen blaring out News 24 which made conversation difficult to say the least. The acoustics were such that everyone's voices seemed to be incredibly loud (and there were only 3 other couples in the restaurant) yet bloke and I could hardly hear one another. Also, although they only had one highly efficient waiter on, there were several other members of staff who kept walking in and out of the restaurant and leaving the front door open in the process.

However, having said that, given how amazing the food was, we are definitely going to give it another go, particularly as the waiter handed us a menu as we left and said if we come again the next few weeks and eat in the restaurant, we will get 20% off our meal.
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alimarcam - View all reviews by this user
8 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 8
Sunday, August 15, 2010

A big difference to see

I went to this resto before that was in November and the Quality and the service was below the poor line

Now !!!!!! its amazing Delicious food with quality service.

Give a go for it, You will like it,

I think that the previous owner was not in mood of running the business but now the management is going in a fantastic way with quality service
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John
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, August 10, 2010

It's official, This is the best Indian food in Greenwich.

I went to this restaurant once last year when it was operated by different owners and the food was diabolical. I remember being so shocked at how bad it was, me and a friend left and almost fell out the door we were laughing so much.

Well it closed shortly after that and reopened in the last week of July 2010.

I decided to try again as they are now under new management and had the most amazing experience. Date of visit was 29th July 2010.

We were greeted by a slightly nervous waiter who took our order and delivered two ice cold bottles of Tiger beer. We ordered 3 mains and lots of other smaller dishes. The food came out in good time and I have to say, it was the best Indian food I have had for years. Spicy, tasty and fresh with lovely chopped herbs, soft naan bread and delicious coconut rice.

The big difference here is quality. Soft lamb in rich and spicy sauce, not the usual bland gravy you seem to get everywhere else. Good quality chicken and a real passion for Southern Indian food.

The staff are currently in a learning phase and are trying very hard to be perfect. Our waiter was just a joy. He was so polite and was simply looking for approval of the food and service.

Give these guys a go. You will love the food but go easy on the staff, they are trying very hard to lose the poor reputation of the previous owners.
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Buddy Setter
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, August 03, 2010

it is a great surprise for me after visiting that restaurant again

everything is changed service and food is good now there are no delays for food now.at the first time i waited more than 30mins for food now it is alright. the food in this restaurant is really tasty.
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vineeth
6 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Sunday, July 25, 2010

Agree with the below review. It was a good restaurant in the beginning.

But now below par standard in service and food.

Guess Mr. Zack is not interested in running the business.
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3 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 0
Sunday, May 30, 2010

The worst restaurant i have ever seen in Greenwich.

I feel really Sorry for you Mr. Zack. You should do some other business.
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simon
0 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Monday, March 29, 2010

A VERY STRANGE RESTAURANT IN GREENWICH THAT OFFER SPECIALS LIKE:

- RUN OUT OF MOST OF THE MENU ITEMS.

- KEEP WAITING THE CUSTOMERS FOR LONG HOURS.

- HALF FROZEN DISHES.

- AND ON TOP OF ALL THESE A HUGE BILL WITH 10% SERVICE CHARGE

HAD REALLY BAD EXPERIENCE A COUPLE OF TIMES FROM HERE.

THUMBS DOWN FOR THE PATHETIC CARELESS MANAGEMENT.

HOPE THIS RESTAURANT DISAPPEAR AS FAST AS POSSIBLE.
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2 Overall rating
Food 1 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 0
Thursday, January 07, 2010

OMG!!! The worst restaurant i have ever been in Greenwich.

Not interested to go there again.. Other better restaurants in greenwich.

Not this anymore..
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Vicky
0 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Monday, January 04, 2010

it was a amazing restaurant in greenwich we ever seen complied wth good food, wth perfect service and hav positive impact we had a good fantastic dinner and enjoyed being there and felt like in kerala, though the place is not quite big then too excellent, ''Delicious food in low price'',
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Steve
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Monday, October 19, 2009