Babur Brasserie

Babur could hold its own with the high-end Indian restaurants in central London, the fact that it is where it is makes it exceptional. Truly delighted that it is so local to us (a five minute walk). The food is on the rich side, but with a wide variety and plenty of veggie options it never disappoints.
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Forest Hilller
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Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Sunday, May 04, 2008

Highly recommended. Very funky decor without being intimidating. Really charming staff. Food is excellent and a welcome departure from the standard curry house menu. We had poppadoms, a main and a side dish each, naan to share and a large bottle of later each and the bill (excl service) was 40 quid. Terrific value for such lovely food and a very reasonable selection of veggie dishes.
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Josie
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Thursday, April 10, 2008

Nice, comfortable surroundings, great food at excellent prices. My friend and I both had poppadums, kormas with naan bread and rice, followed by coffee. We were given a complementary appetizer and sweets. All that came to less than £30, and it really was good quality food.

The service was disappointing, however. I'm willing to concede it was probably just the waiter we ended up with. He first acted really put out when we ordered only iced (tap) water. He couldn't manage a smile, and every time we asked something, he looked confused, or like we'd inconvenienced him. Then he took away our poppadums while we were still eating. He hardly said a word to us if he didn't have to, and was thoroughly miserable, making us feel we weren't welcome.

However, I reckon that was probably a one-off. There were at least a dozen staff on that night, and I'm sure they couldn't have all had such an attitude problem. And the food (just to repeat the main point) was good!
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Dave
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Food 9 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 8
Monday, April 07, 2008

After reading the reviews on Babur I had high hopes for an exceptional dining experience. However, after visiting the restaurant on Valentine's Day I can say I was bitterly disappointed. Despite booking 4 weeks in advance, on arriving for our 8.00pm booking we had to wait 15 minutes whilst some other diners vacated our table. The food was delicious but the portions were very small and they also forgot to serve us a sorbet between the starter and main course, which was advertised as part of the valentines day set menu they were offering!

I will be going back to try again but my initial impression is style over substance I'm afraid!!
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Damian - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 5
Sunday, February 17, 2008

very good restaurant indeed

for those that live local it is a rare treat in that neck of the woods.

Western ingredients (from ostrich to rabbit) with an indian sauce and twist. Very good indeed and good value.
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Mr L .
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Monday, February 04, 2008

I love Indian food but unfortunately my eastern european boyfriend doesn't or should I say didn't. Having lived in the area for 3 years I was dying to try Babur...one evening I managed to convince him it was the time to try it out.

He was so impressed and couldn't believe the service, the food and the fact that he hadn't eaten at an Indian restaurant before. Thanks Babur we'll be coming along again this evening.

ps ... and I loved it all
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Sunday, November 11, 2007

I have recently moved to the area and couldn't be happier that not only my local indian serves up good curry, but it probably one of the best curries I have ever had!
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Leanne
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Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Monday, July 23, 2007

Best Indian meal I've ever eaten.
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, June 18, 2007

I was sceptical at so many glowing reviews, but I was wrong to be. Everything from the poppadoms, through the starters to the mains was spot on. A very unusual menu with items like rabbit, ostrich and soft shell crab sitting alongside the more traditional dishes.
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Went here last Sunday evening with my flatmate - first time since they were refurbished. We were worried they might not be as good - they are not, they are ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! The new decor is very smart, the service excellent - attentive but not intrusive. The food unbelievably good and the prices very reasonable. I had the crab cakes - wonderful but extremely filling. My flatmate had the vegetable pattied and is still raving about them. For mains I had the duck - genrous portion of meat with spinach and a wonderful sweet/sour sauce. My friend had chicken Chettinand which had a spicy sauce and a wonderful wigwam of rice pancake. The food looked beautiful. I wish we could have managed dessert because other people seemed to be enjoying theirs. Will be back soon. Cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough.
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Susan - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, April 06, 2007