The Empress

I work in the vicinity of the Empress and am slightly biased in that I use extremely regularly, hence know the senior staff by their first names. whether this makes the service better I couldn't say; I can only go on the quality of the food. I agree with most of the other comments and think the food, service, ambience and general quality are as good as I've experienced. Even on a recent occasion when one of my friends was a little 'worse for wear' the staff couldn't have been better, and assured me that he would always be welcomed back without a problem - something they needn't have done. Well done, and keep up the good work.
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Rob Dixon
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Just an amazing restaurant,Everything is done to detail but still feels like its simple, the food is just delicious, and for the prices its amazing. You get so much more than what you pay for, the staff are really really friendly,
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Annie
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, March 27, 2008

having read the reviews of The Empress i was eager to sample this 'jewel' of a restaurant. So decided to go...

The restaurant looked clean and the staff were friendly.. We ordered starters of chicken tikka, which was quite nice... The mains of Chicken Biriyani and Chicken Korai (sp?) with pilau rice came next.

I was a little disappointed. The flavours were nice, but it lacked that extra kick, or spice i was longing for. The biriyani tasted a bit like the microwave meals you get in Tesco...

I think the chef caters more for the European palate, rather than serve authentic spicey Indian food. Then again how do I know, I am not of asian origin, so maybe this restaurant is authentic

But then again I am the Caribbean Cuisine Expert, so I could be wrong.... Try for yourself, I say....
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Caribbean Cuisine Expert.
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Food 5 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, March 26, 2008

I'm an Asian and I've been to a number of Indian/ Pakistani / Bangladeshi restaurants all over the world and I believe this is the best Indian restaurant (for meat - chicken and lamb). There vegetarian cuisine is pretty good as well. The meats are perfect. Never too hot (chillies) always mouth wateringly delicious. Naans perfect! had starters which melted in my mouth!

The dishes, the friendly service, fresh and aromatic food speaks for itself.

The place seems to be quite busy, yet you still manage to get a seat some how .

The prices are quite reasonable and we would love to dine there anytime we get a chance. I would recommend stongly for quality... A class resturant.
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barida shetu
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, October 30, 2007

This has got to be the best indian restaurant in london and let me tell you ive been to a few ,my misses is indian and my motherinlaw had a meal there with us just last week,and she said the food was the best she has tasted, i recommend you should try it out.The service is fantastic everybody wears crisp clean white shirts ,the decor is great as well, and there is plenty of room on your table,....The gents room is modern and very very clean.
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Richard &Sian
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, September 17, 2007

fantastic meal and service.
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Jodie
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, July 28, 2007

To be honest its one of the best indian in london, (TRUST ME I KNOW)

nothing to fault.very clean and very friendly staff.
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Sachvindeer Singh
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, May 18, 2007

Went to this restaurant with some friends from work . What can i say the food was fantastic and the waiters were very helpful.
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Rakesh Varma
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, March 11, 2007

What a super place food was out of this world

The menu has so much choice for every one

One more thing you have to see the coffee cups and try the pie
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Simon Reed
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Consistantly excellent! The Empress is the best curry house in the area - a real tribute when you consider they are competeing with then likes of Cafe Spice Namaste and the whole of the Brick Lane eateries. The food is always excellent and the service impeccable. The newly reovated resturant completes the experience.
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Sarah
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, January 26, 2007