Silka

I have mixed feelings about Silka. The first time I went without a tastecard, it was a very pleasant experience with very nice staff. However, the second visit was quite different.

On the specific day I had called numerous times before to try to make a booking and by the umpteenth call I managed to get through at 7pm (1 hour before). I requested a booking informing them I had tried calling previously and wanted to use a tastecard, but when I spoke to the person over the phone they informed me that they were fully booked until 9pm. However, I went early (8pm) and the restaurant was empty?!

We requested a tastelondon discount after me informing them of having called a number of times, they only agreed to a discount as my friend is a regular visitor, but said I needed to call 24 hours before!

I was served by a couple of very friendly staff and a couple of incredibly grumpy staff...it may be because it was Ramadan, but honestly, they really didn't try. Thankfully the other two almost made up for it.

Leaves me unsure.
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5 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 5
Wednesday, August 24, 2011

I disagree with the previous reviews. I have been there several times and each time I have found the food to be excellent. The main difference between this and other curry restaurants is that the food is not heavy in a greasy sauce. All the vegetables taste very fresh and the meat dishes are tender and very well constructed.

I even changed jobs recently and took my team there for a meal. They were all very positive and several have been back there independently.
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Jon
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Thursday, June 16, 2011

The food and the atmosphere in the restaurant leaves a lot to be desired.

The main area of the restaurant resembles a canteen; there is nothing in the way of atmosphere. The vegetarian main course I ordered did not have much taste to it, and the naan bread was probably the best part of the meal.

For a good curry take a stroll across London Bridge and close to Monument you have the Rajasthan Indian Restaurant. Never had a bad curry there!
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4 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 5
Wednesday, March 03, 2010

it keep it short....would not recommend this resto at all......food was absolutely average at best, service was hit and miss we had a pre booked party for 16 and they only had a table for 12 ready, very over priced...overall very disappointing...better off going to nearby brick lane where food would be better and less costly
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3 Overall rating
Food 3 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 3
Friday, December 18, 2009

Worst restaurant in London...service was appalling and the manager of the restaurant was just plain rude...so rude i was questioning whether we were the customers or not.

Would recommend NOT to go here - would be better off going to the fast food takeaway a few doors away and you would get better service.
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Patci Turner
1 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Friday, March 27, 2009