Babur Restaurant

I first went to this restaurant in 2006, back then it was quite new and when I went with my date, we were the only diners in there and it was the weekend!! The food was lovely back then.

Tonight I dined there for the first time since 2006 and the food is still phenomenal!! The service was the dog's b, they got my friends starter wrong (waiter misheard), they didn't hesitate in changing it and gave us the 'wrong' starter for free as a goodwill gesture on top of still making her correct starter in speedy time.

As with most posh restaurants, the portion isn't big but I was comfortably full on 2 courses.

Considering it's location (outside central london and not even on a main busy/commercial highstreet) I thought the price were on the higher end of the scale but the food was fresh and it is worth treating yourself to.
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Sophie
10 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Friday, April 05, 2013

Went there to eat on Wednesday, mackerel starter with lamb marinaded for 100 hours for a main course.

Sorry to say that whilst the presentation was lovely, and I can see what they're trying to do with the food, it was just overpriced and bland.

Like I said, all beautifully presented and explained well by the waiters, but I've never come across such bland flavouring.

The best way I can describe it is that it's Indian food for people who don't really like Indian food. Let alone the fact that a main with a side or 2 comes in at 18-20 quid, and starters range from £6.50-9. Very disappointing.
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ted
6 Overall rating
Food 4 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 3
Friday, March 08, 2013

Just came out from the restaurant!!!

What a fanastic dinner, buzzy atmosphere, i guess it is because is saturday. All so good!

Me and my partner arrived without a booking and the manager was so nice to seat us at the entrance and check if there was any table availaible, and after not long we had our table, not the best in the venue, but absolutely fine, we didnt book!

The waiter arrived and served us all dinner long in such good and natural way!

We choosed main courses and side dishes, mine suggested from the waiter,

The dishes were absolutely astonishng, all for presentation and taste!

Absolutely happy about them! Not many words to describe them!

I definitely suggest this restaurant!

My compliments, and lovely clean toilets with handtowel cream and soap!

It is a place to experience if you love indian restaurant. Thank you Babur!
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Luigi
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Saturday, January 26, 2013

I love this restaurant! I am probably the fussiest person ever, but particularly when it comes to Indian food as most restaurants are poor when it comes to this cuisine - serving up the same reheated slop with a different meat - yuk! But Babur is one of the only Indian restaurants in London that I will go to time and time again. Fantastic food, freshly cooked and very much like how I would cook myself from Madhur Jaffrey/Julie Sahni books at home. I have only ever tried the restaurant as opposed to the take-away side, which I've been told is run by a different team although I'm not sure. Anyway, I've been about 6 times now and will keep going back - please keep it up Babur and don't slip into that awful trap that every other place has! It pleases me greatly that there is a decent Indian restaurant in London that I can go to when I get that craving. Awesome, awesome food.
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Rebecca
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Sunday, May 06, 2012

AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!!!!

DISGRACEFUL service received from Babur on the 14th February 2012. I ordered a meal at around 7.15pm which as it was valentines I accepted that the food would naturally take a long time to be delivered and was told over the phone it would take around an hour and 15 minutes.

This time passed so I called to see where the food was and was told it is on its way. An hour and a half after my original call the delivery man called my phone to say he could not find my flat, I explained where it was but he decided that he was not going to come to the door or deliver the food and that he is by a bus stop and wanted me to come down to get it. The driver was very rude and did not provide anywhere near the customer service I deserve, so my boyfriend told the driver to take the food back if he was refusing to bring the food up a small 2 storey flat.

My boyfriend then rang the restaurant to let them know and the phone got passed round multiple people, to which someone eventually said they would send another delivery driver. The restaurant is only a 5/10 minute drive away from my home but another half hour passed and we still did not have our food!! I am not sure if this was the same driver but he said again he couldnt find the flat and somehow ended up behind the building next to ours.

We finally directed him to our flat, to which when the driver eventually managed it up 2 flights of stairs he was extremely rude saying its my problem that he couldn't find the flat. Its amazing how the drivers could not locate our flat when we get deliveries at least once a week, either from sainsburys or several different restaurants and they all seem to be able to find our flat without any bother.

Our food was stone cold once we got it over 2 hours after I first made the order, and still expected it to be paid for even with though it was discounted, the food did not taste the same after it was warmed up in the microwave and I feel like our valentines was completely ruined by this ordeal. Although we had somewhat of an 'apology' over the phone, I feel they need to look into their customer service and the delivery drivers they employ.

I definately will NOT be recommending this restaurant to anyone and my experience has put me off ever ordering from them again!!!!!!
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0 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Saturday, February 18, 2012

Wow! I have lived in the area for 18 months and keep driving past this restaurant. We visited it last week and I have to say not only is the food of excellent quality but the service is fantastic.

Try the duck breast, it was absolutely beautiful! The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, I could not fault the place Admittedly the price is above what I would usually pay, but the voucher system of purchasing either a starter or desert for full price thereby giving you a main dish with 50% off. Perfect!

The waiter recommended an Indian Shiraz, we enjoyed it so much we ordered some online when we got home!
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Harris73
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, December 06, 2011

I hadn't been to the restaurant for some time. I went with a party of five and arrived early. The courtesy and politeness of the staff on arrival and throughout the evening was brilliant.

The food.... what can I say, exceeded some of the Michelin star restaurants I have been to and by far better value. I will certainly be returning in the not too distant future.

Congratulations Babur, you and your Chef deserve many stars.
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Ann Schlachter
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, April 22, 2011

I simply cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. Last night we went in for the first time and enjoyed some of the most beautiful and delicious south Asian cuisine I have ever tasted. The red sandalwood ostrich was particularly amazing. The staff were lovely and the place has a very calm ambiance. One of the best places to eat in South London, if not the best.
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James Hulme
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, November 04, 2010