Kafe La Bangladeshi Cuisine

This is truly a hidden gem in Forest Hill, and one of the best curry restaurants in London for tasty, authentic and fresh dishes. Its position isn't great, located behind the station on Perry Vale in an area where the turnover for shops and restaurants seems to be high. However, since moving to Forest Hill a year ago, this has become one of our favourite restaurants, offering more unusual Bangladeshi dishes as well as traditional Indian favourites such as chicken tikka masala. The staff are always polite, friendly and helpful, the prices are very reasonable, particularly the Sunday and Monday deal for under £10, and the food, what can I say? My favourite dishes would be the lamb lau which offers tender, juicy lamb, falling off the bone and the makhini chicken which is just mouthwatering! Speaking as someone who actually got a bit tired of the sameness of curry restaurants after studying at Birmingham University (balti central), I find the dishes at Kafe La exceptionally different and delicious compared to the usual fare. The quality of the ingredients is second to none.
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Sharon
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Sunday, May 18, 2008

This place is fabulous. We have been going for years and our friends for even longer. Its great value for money - especially the meal deal they have on some nights. The staff are the friendliest and most courteous you'll find. The food is freshly made and carefully presented. The only reason its not always that busy is that its a little tucked away on Perry Vale. But the kitchen's turn over is very high as so many people use it as a take away staple - so you get all the benefits of punctilious service and lots of space and quiet, as well as a healthily-busy kitchen.

You'll fall in love with the quaint charm of this place.
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Rhona Clelland
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Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 10
Monday, March 31, 2008

I thought that the restaurant was uninviting and poor in comparrison to similar restaurants in the area.

the food was rather dry and tastless and the atmosphere reminded me of a recent familly funeral.

I would not recommend this palce to a friend!
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Angela Cortou-Artetta
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Food 2 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 4
Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Very, very good. Well priced; good, fresh food, much more complex than the average; good wine; attentive service; welcoming atmosphere... everything you expect from a restaurant.
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David
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Sunday, November 11, 2007

I love Kafe La! We moved to Forest Hill about 2 years ago and this is the best food ever!

We always order a takeaway at least once a week and the deliveryman is always kind and lovely. Plus if you collect your takeaway you receive a 20% discount.

Eating in the restaurant is also great, sometimes it can be really busy and other times (especially during the week) rather quiet, but the food never let’s you down and it's all about the food!

I have lived in London for over 30 years and this is the best local I've ever had and the best Bangladeshi cuisine.

Very authentic! Keep it going Kafe La.....

It's Friday night and I'm waiting for my Kafe La delivery as we speak.
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Katie & Iain
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Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Friday, June 01, 2007

Excellent restaurant, great food and relaxed atmosphere. My girlfriend and me go often and always enjoy it. Different menu from the average but always decent portions. The curried leg of lamb is really tasty. Waiters sometimes seem more bothered with dressing the tables than serving but most of the time are friendly and helpful.
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Joetwick
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Food 10 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Thursday, May 24, 2007

We have eaten at Kafe La a number of times and the food has always been delicious. Attentive waiters, spotless table linen and properly served drinks (real coke with ice and lemon, wine served at the right temperature, etc). Why it is not more busy, we cannot fathom. The take-away is top quality too.
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Crispin Hardy
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Friday, November 03, 2006

fantastic food and what a service - me and my friends were genuinely surprised at the level of service and the quality of food.
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Andree Smith
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Thursday, September 28, 2006

What can I say, for the money (£34, inclusive of a tip, although this was on a deal) this is the best meal I have had out, ever!

If this restaurant was in the centre of town you would pay 8 to 10 pounds for their starters and 15 to 20 for their main courses. I would happily pay these prices as well.

An absolute gem which we will be going backk to again and again; and they deliver.
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Go and eat here. I've been a few times and the food is fantastic - they have a menu of specialties, but will quite happily make you 'old favourites' that will beat hands down the efforts of your average curry house. Service is attentive and with a smile, but not too attentive, and best of all it's great value. You'll pay a little more than a standard curry house, but don't fret - it won't be alot more, the food will be better and you might even get a free brandy. Really highly recommended.
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Jon
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, August 02, 2006