Raavi Kebab

People come to Raavi for the food - it's the best Pakistani food in London and I've been coming here for more than ten years. Their NIhari is second to none; they do great Haleem; and all the items from the grill are perfectly cooked and come with a great sour coriander and chilli chutney. There is nowhere better for Pakistani grilled food, including Southall, Wembley and South London as far as I know. Everything on the menu is good but the specials are indeed worth a couple of extra pounds. The non-specials tend to be little greasy but that's quite authentic. The biryani is not authentic though (i.e. it is pilau rice and curry fried together rather than slow cooked). The naans and rotis are very good; much better than the rice. You can eat a huge meal here for about £12 per head. The restaurant itself however is very basic and you would not think you were going to get anything nice from looking at it alone. It's a small, slightly claustrophobic room with awful lighting and decor. They had refurb recently and hasn't helped much. It can also get quite hot in there. However in my view it all adds to the sense that you've discovered something really special. It's usually full of Sub-continetals in the know and university types from the neighbouring uni area. It gets very busy and they don't take reservations so you often have to wait (but it's worth it). The service is quick but can be patchy and staff have occassionally seemed rude but it's nothing that would dissuade me from coming. An absolute must for anyone who loves Pakistani food and see past the surroundings.
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Naser
8 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, September 08, 2009

Seven of us visited on 15 November. We can fully endorse the previous favourable comments. The grilled meats were succulent and tasty. Among the main courses the haleem, keema peas and chicken karahi were especially full of flavour with a spicy but not fiery edge. Breads too were excellent. Only the nihari failed to impress: whilst the meat was very tender, the sauce was surprisingly bland. Very good value for money - less than £12 a head for more than we could possibly eat. Service was polite, helpful and efficient.
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9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Monday, November 17, 2008

Raavi Kabab House is small hidden in streets of London, little restaurant in heart of London, where you can have best of Pakistani food. If you really found of Pakistani food, like Nihari, Paya, Kabab, Biryani .... This is the best place to have. I love Nihari and I been through most of restaurants of London Asian restaurant for it, but this is the best place to have it. Food is best no doubt if you found of Pakistani food and you know the real taste of it. Service is best compare to other big Pakistani restaurant.
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Asad Moazzam
8 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, October 22, 2008

If you miss home cooking, than this is the place for you. The food will take your taste budds back to Pakistan. Try everthing from the menu but nahari, chicken tikka and kebabs are out of this world. I wish i could write more but i need to visit Raavi again.............good bye
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munda punjabi
7 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 7
Thursday, April 17, 2008

having gone to uni in london and trying out the majority of indian restaurants around the vicinity - Raavi is simply the best food u can find n e where in central - forget about all those places like Khans, Gaylords e.t.c - they aren't authentic currys at all - unlike Raavi.

its true the service, decor arent amazing but who cares when the food tastes so good. i would recommend to all to try once and i GUARANTEE u wont find a better restaurant in the whole of london.
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8 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 9
Friday, February 08, 2008

Kebabs were good. High quality meat, flavorful and cheap. Currys and other dishes were nice too. 2 entrees, naan and a kebab the bill only came to £15. A big thumbs up to each table getting their own pitcher of tap water. In short a good little find and we'll definitely be back.
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7 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 8
Monday, December 31, 2007

I must say it is true. I love Raavi Kebab restaurant and for almost two years, I have been going there once a week to have dinner with my husband. The service is excellent and the shish kebabs, the Okra Gosht are my favourite menu.
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Neji
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Saturday, December 22, 2007

I have eaton and had paties there. Every one has loved the food. One of the best foods. I was so intrigued with the chicken tikkas that asked the recipe for for them He said the marinate they use is special and inheritated from chef for Mogal empire. No wonder the taste is unique and fresheness makes it further tasty.

It is very reasonably priced that every one can eat.

Service can be improved but is dwarfed by the quality of food.
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8 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, July 03, 2007

great food although service could improve
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Ali
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 10
Thursday, April 26, 2007