Sitar

Always a pleasure to visit this restaurant out of the many times, the taste is different to your normal east end restaurant and that is therefore the reason in which i credit this establishment, the chicken tikka masala always hits the spot on the taste buds
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Howard
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Thursday, August 21, 2008

I also disagree with the comments made by the reviewer on the 15th May; the food has never been cold or stale every time we have been, in fact it has been the exact opposite. To answer your question, the reason why I think this restaurant is still in business is because the food is very nice and the service is up to a good standard. I suggest the reviewer go to these Indian restaurants that he has visited, and eat Indian food made by Indians, and then he maybe satisfied. As for your business advice I also suggest you don’t give up your day job!

Moreover the food at this restaurant is far from micro waved, and the tandoori platter has always been freshly cooked when ordered, it probably cooled down before you ate it. All food at this restaurant has passed all food quality standards which, in my view is totally correct. I will continue to visit this restaurant and i will also reccomend it to anyone who has a true taste for indian food.
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Joe
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, July 06, 2008

Disagree with the comments of reviewer submitted on 15 May. I don't think you have been there, if you had, and if it was that bad - then why did you visit the second time? Is it that you could not find any other Indian restaurant to dine in that is most suited for your taste?

Whenever I'm in the area I choose to go to Sitar out of many. Friends and colleages regularly visit Sitar and we feel welcome everytime.
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James
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Interesting experience. When bangaldeshi restaurants are trying to sell food as indian, the least they can do it put some effort - but then that will not gel with the cold and stale food and rude waiters for this restaurant. Question I want to ask - how is this place still in business? Been there twice, first time my friend asked for the rest room and the waiter literally shouted. I went again and sorry sir, we may not be good but we suck consistently. Never going back to this, and Chowki and these fake indian restaurants. I am an indian and having been to some of the best indian restaurants in London, i guess I can say with some authoriry - you guys need a new business and stay far from food/service.
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Indian Foodie
Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 1
Thursday, May 15, 2008

Clearly the worst Indian restaurant I have been to in London. And not once but twice I had the same experience. First time I thought it might have been a one off bad day but then I was disappointed again. The food is microwave reheated stuff. The started platter we ordered had cold kebab (not enough time in the microwave oven I suppose), oil soaked samosa and the portion was utterly small. The main course was not half as bad but the rudeness of the waiters had already ruined our experience. We were still debating whether we would have dessert or tea/coffee after the meal when we were served with the bill (without being asked) instead of the menu. Trust me, there are better Indian restaurants around in London for a lesser price tag.
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Overall rating
Food 5 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 3
Wednesday, May 07, 2008

My Mum and I try to visit London at least once a year from the U.S. Any trip there would not be complete for us without at least one dinner at the Sitar. Since 2001 we have enjoyed delicious food and exemplary service at every meal. We are so happy that the concierge at the Strand Palace recommended the restaurant. Right now, we cannot wait to get back.
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Rebecca Kugel
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, December 31, 2007

This is a nice restaurant and the food is fine. The problem is that one of the more senior waiters is UNBELIEVABLY rude. I arrived 5mins after the booking time on a weeknight and was told off for being late! I wasn't asked if I wanted a drink while I waited for my friends to arrive, and the waiter was most annoyed to find out that our party of 7 would be a party of 6 as one person had to cancel at the last minute. The service was very slow and the waiter was so rude he was almost entertaining. Thankfully the food was good (though made us very thirsty) and the other waiters were much nicer. It's at the pricier end of the spectrum for a standard curry house, which seems unwarranted given it doesn't even pretend to be trendy. Granted, it's on the Strand, but there are far better Indian restaurants in London.
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Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 5
Monday, October 08, 2007

Really nice food but I would have to say that the portion size was disappointing for the price. It turned out to be a bit expensive for the food we got, though the quality was really good.
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Paul
Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Wednesday, July 11, 2007

This Restraunt is one of the best restraunts i have ever visiited , the food was the main attraction to me. The food is cooked fresh and the tandoori is to die for. All of the customers always complement on the food and me and my colleauges always praise the food for its delicous tastes. I would reccomend this restaurant anyone who wishes to taste a fine blend of spices to complement you pallets, the tandoori mix grill is my favourite and the chikken tikka masala is one of its best credentials
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Khalid
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, April 06, 2007

I totally disagree with the comment made upon this restraunt, i have been dining at this restraunt for many years and the Chicken Tikka Masala is one of the best tasting dishes. To the Author of this comment i suggest you dont visit any Indian Restraunts , as i think its the type of food you may not like and were you just critising the restraunt because you don't actually like the food itself.
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Khalid
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, April 06, 2007