Patogh

I will be visiting again. I'll be honest, although I heard great stuff about the place, and read great reviews, the look of the place doesn't look great, and is situated on a dreary side street off Edgware Road. However, once i went inside it seemed quite pleasant. Although small, its rather cosy and there was a real feel of authenticity and warmth. I did visit this place on a weekday at about 1pm though, and can only imagine how packed it must get on Saturday nights!!

I saw how huge the mains were from a nearby customer's plate so I skipped the starter. The food came very quickly, and the staff are very friendly. I ordered fillet cubes of marinaded lamb with a huge flatbread (and i MEAN huge) which you can order with rice instead of you wish. You also get a small bowl of minted yogurt to eat with your food. And a tasty side salad is also provided, and it's a lot bigger than your basic 'salad garnish'. The lamb was amazingly lean, with no gristle or fat AT ALL (which is a first, seeing as lamb is normally quite fatty) and don't think they provide a load of salad and bread with a junior helping of lamb-there's loads. And this meal only cost £9!

I'd recommend this place to about anyone. Not really a place to take your girlfriend to for a hot date, but great for a casual meal and light on the wallet.
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Jo
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, June 11, 2008

This restaurant was recommended to me 3 years ago by my host when I was on a holiday in London. Been to London on 2 more occasions since and everytime I made sure to go back to Patogh. I can strongly recommend this restaurant because of the excellent food and the reasonable prices. Last time I had a main dish, a side dish and a soft drink for about £16. Not bad for London standards if you ask me, especially since you get large portions. Mind you, you don't go to this restaurant for a romantic dinner with candle light, this is a simple place where you go to for a good meal. Paghot seems to be a place to me with many regular customers but I never had the feeling that I'm not welcome as a foreigner/tourist. Again, I can strongly recommend this restaurant.
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Erik C
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Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Saturday, April 19, 2008

Very enjoyable meal, if a bit squashed! Very small premises, be prepared to get cosy with your neighbours on a busy night. Food however was fresh, well prepared and very tasty ,and the portions absolutely enormous! (A word of warning; do not go overboard on the bread and starters unless you want to be rolled home!)

Service was friendly, albeit rushed, and the decor had quite an authentic middle eastern feel about it. Maybe not so ideal for a romantic dinner a deux, but it's good just for an evening out with friends, and it's BYO for wine, which keeps (already reasonable) prices down.
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Katie
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Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, April 16, 2008

A tiny restaurant with an interesting decor, and bring your own wine. The food though was very good, massive portions. After pigging out on the starters we all struggled to finish our mains. Good food, authentic and tasty. Worth a try.
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Claymore Richardon
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Food 8 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 8
Sunday, April 13, 2008

I read the reviews and thought I had to try this place. After visiting Le Porte De Indes a couple of weeks ago and having an absolutely appalling time i wanted to go somewhere that was renowned for good food.

I was amazed at this place. My boyfriend and I visited last night and we had GREAT food at a VERY reasonable price. We ordered two different mains, 3 drinks and a side of rice and it only came to £22 in comparison to the £80 we paid at Le Porte De Indes.

The food was cooked to perfection and was absolutely fab, mouth wateringly succulent. The bread was amazing too.

We will definitely be going back to this gem of a restaurant, whether we eat in or get a takeout this is going to become one of our fave haunts!!

Admittedly the decor is mediocre and the restaurant itself is tiny, but the food and the value far outweighs all of this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Marie
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Thursday, March 20, 2008

I have been to this place for almost five years, about 3-4 times a month. The place is small, practicaly on top of each other but food-wise, I have never seen anything like it. Now I live in France and I'm travelling to London especially for this occasion, go back to this lovely food place and eat until m stuffed.

This a must eat location

Bon appetit
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Fares
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Monday, March 17, 2008

I had a take away once, and then again and again and again...

I've eaten in once, upstairs there is more space. Ok, the atmosphere is not the greatest. The decoration is neutral, and the colours on the walls make it quite depressing...You might feel it's too quiet and very "rough", especially when people are looking at you if you are new around! But the food is fantastic, it can compete with the best restaurants in town! Really authentic (my Iranian boyfriend took me there so he knows how Iranian food is suppossed to be), healthy, served in generous portions and very good value for money!

Really enjoyable.
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maria
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, March 05, 2008

What a fantastic place to eat. Drove nearly 100 miles from the north quite often just to enjoy the bread and kebab - Menu 12. Wonderful romantic place.

Highly recommended.
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Parvez Mahamadally
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, January 18, 2008

Superb Iranian cheapie serving huge portions of authentic grilled meats complimented by enticing aromatic mezze and an assortment of delicious vegetables and breads. The staffs are friendly especially (ali one and ali 2 also hai osmaan) and enthusiastic, and Patogh is always crowded with smiling regulars. Although there's no alcohol served on the premises, the staff are quite happy to allow you to drink your own... they don't even charge corkage. This is a fantastic place, with a great atmosphere generated by the excellent food and likeable staff. You're sure to leave with a contented smile and a full stomach
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Akbar Jamali
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, October 09, 2007

This place is accurately described by other reviews -- cramped space but fabulous food and a great value. The multi-ethnic clientele add to the fun. Order your kebab atop one of those massive rounds of sesame-seed-studded bread and you've got a seriously tantalizing meal.
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Bagan
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, March 07, 2007