Takari

What a wonderful place we had such a good time. The waiters were really attentive and friendly. The food was amazing definitely somewhere to come to have real Indian food. The freshness and flavours will blow your mind.
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Jaz
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Saturday, August 28, 2010

Very poor. Bog-standard high street dishes but not done as well. Lamb was tough as old boots and I nearly broke my knife trying to cut it. Other dishes were OK at best.

I had the 50% off food deal but they at first refused to include papadums into that and beer was very expensive at over £20 for 3 Cobras.

Place has very little going for it. I won't be coming back.
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Laurie
4 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 3
Sunday, July 18, 2010

This place was exceptional. the service was friendly and attentive, and the food was outstanding. The restuarant itself is hidden away in covent garden and is very atmospheric. Highly recommended
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sean
8 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, March 30, 2010

What a wonderful experience. I had my 30th birthday here. As soon as I walked in, I was taken in by the buzz and vibrance of the place. The music was good, and while eating our starters. The service was excellent throughout- friendly, not remotely pushy and unrushed. The food surpassed expectations very tasty and generous portions. Would definitely go again.
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Ruth - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Monday, March 29, 2010

Takari is a nice intimate venue which delivered well on service. The food was good and i would recommend the lamb shank as one to try. On the whole the price was adequate in regards to the food as well as the level of service
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marsh chris
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, March 22, 2010

We booked an early table but the place was nice and full which boded well. The food was excellent - my joint favourites of the night were a starter of paneer tikka, and a side of black lentils. Service was good and the deal made it excellent value - my sis and I said we would return even without it.
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pat evans
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, March 22, 2010

I can only say that this place is a gem! One of the party was celebrating a birthday, and they made sure everything went smoothly - even getting half the restaurant to sing happy birthday! As usual, the food was superb, even converting one of us who was adament that he didn't like Thai food. I will be going back without doubt. The restaurant is insanely good value with the 50% offer, and very reasonable without
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jay cam
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, March 18, 2010

Went to takari for my work leaving party....food and service was good....well done
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peter norman
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, March 04, 2010

Totally agree with the last review. Food absolute joke. I had chicken biryani and my boyfriend had lamb biryani. We usually always end up choosing these dishes when we eat out in Indian restaurants and can make very tasty homemade ones so know what to expect. Food was so basic- plate of oily rice with bits of meat. No coriander and virtually zero anything else. Found one dried raisin and a lone sliced almond. No charm or manner from waiter in his fancy authentic indian dress. Other waiter was at least polite- ish.

Food totally overpriced and not a penny spent on toilets which are uncomfortably close to kitchen. We decided to mention our dissatisfaction while paying for the meal. No "I'm sorry to hear that" or “I’ll pass that onto the chef”. All we got was "but you ate the food!" and “come back again maybe it’ll be different”. Only that we had a flight to catch and were hungry, we wouldn’t have stood for this.
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0 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Friday, February 19, 2010

Do not go to this restuarant! i have never actually gone to a place and been unsatisfied until now and believe me i tend to eat anything.

The mood was ruined as soon as they asked us for drinks and i wanted tap water, and they said its their policy not to give any. Ok fine. So i ask to get still water. Nope not available only sparkling water. So, basically the only way to get water was if someone ordered drinks. I don't actually drink juice or anything except water so i had to order a juice to get tap water. My friend tasted it and said its 95% water with 5% juice. Noone at the table drank it.

Then I asked about the portion sizes and the waiter said I should go for the main dish, and showed me using his hands the size of a small portion. But the portion size I got was a lot smaller than what he showed me. The food was bland, there were no spices or any indian aromatic taste to it. My friends were also unimpressed with their meals. Seriously, the food is sooo bland.

Throughout the meal, the waiters gave us horrible looks like we were cheapskates. The only reason why I walked into the restaurant was because of other reviews.

The only good thing about this place was the decor. Most indian restaurants have plain decor, with uncomfortable seats, this place actually looks reasonable. Don't be fooled.

DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE!! There are cheaper and much better indian resturants.
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1 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 1
Wednesday, February 03, 2010