Star of India

I would whole-heartedly recommend the Star of India. The authenticity of the dishes is second to none, no dyes to enhance colours; you have an experience that relies on the natural ingredients to provide the taste, very refreshing.

The staff are attentive, and many charming, doing their best to accommodate specific requirements.

I have been several times, and ordered take out from here, all the dishes were freshly prepared and cooked and still delivered with 40 minutes. A most enjoyable experience.
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Olivia
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Food 7 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, June 02, 2009

My wife and i visited the star of india last night, simply because we were so hungry and really fancied a curry. We usually visit our regular curry house in whitechapel (La Hore) And i must say this; The Star of of India is completely overpriced for the portions that they lay upon you. We were in actual fact gobsmacked that they even charged us for the mango chutney with our spiced papadoms, and the papadoms were wafer thin and tastless.

The Madras meal was delicious in fact, but consider that you cannot share, as there really isn't enough in one dish for two.

I found the waiters walking around mostly looking to take away the very first empty dish availalble on the table (very annoying indeed) Also i never found them particularly friendly but never do in any indian restaraunt; hence (No tip)

Overall i will not return to the Star of India.... But La Hore is simply in a class of its own.
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John
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Food 8 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 3
Tuesday, March 10, 2009

In short....what a dreadful place to have a meal. like the last reviewer I also don't understand the rave reviews of this restaurant and how in this world did it win the prize of best restaurant of whaltham forest 3 years ago

I really felt cheated after such experience
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joseph
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Food 0 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Monday, January 12, 2009

Dreadful place. It is filthy and dated. Have a look at the greasy carpets! The food is mediocre and the 'eat as much as you like buffet' is extremely suspect.

I do not understand all the rave reviews. There are far much better places nearby.
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Mervyn Rogers
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Food 2 | Service 2 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 2
Thursday, August 07, 2008

I have been here a few times now as it is close to home. The service has always been decent. The food has also always been decent, nothing special but good enough to return.
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gianni - View all reviews by this user
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Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, July 02, 2008

Good food friendly service, like a home from home really, mind you - we have been going there for many years!
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ellie
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, June 29, 2008

I have eaten at the Star of India with groups of people a number of times, and I was a fairly regular takeaway customer (I liked this one particular dish, that I kept going back for).

The food is ok, but really nothing special. The manager has the delusion that this is a contemporary, modern and classy Indian, however, it really is pretty standard fare for a curry house, and is slightly over-priced for food in that style of cooking.

The pilau rice is bland, with too many cumin seeds. The Korai dishes could be lovely, but are absolutely drenched in oil, and are bulked up with gravy, peppers and onion rather than meat. The Chicken tikka masala is over-sauced and over-sweet.

I gave up on this place after a number of issues. Firstly, the portion sizes are small, which for £30 for a takeaway meal for two, is a bit galling. Secondly, takeaway orders take a MINIMUM of 45 minutes - I have often had to call after an hour to get my food. Thirdly, I received incorrect orders on three occasions, usually as a result of the waiter trying to get the details down far too quickly and then not taking care to confirm the information. Frustratingly, the attitude at the restaurant is that the customer is inevitably at fault and wrong. The manager is unwilling to accept any fault on the part of the establishment.

If its innovative and exciting Indian food you're after, then visit any one of the excellent Indian restaurants in central London. If its good old curry house food, then head to Brick Lane. But don't waste your money here - it won't be appreciated, and the eye-rolling that bob (see below) talks about sounds all too familiar to me.
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Sabrina
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Food 2 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 1
Monday, June 16, 2008

I have been to the Star of India around 10 times in the last year.

The staff are always friendly and the one time our food took than we expected they brought us some additional starters so we at least had something to eat.

Recommend the Tandoori Korai and their pilau rice is the best i have ever had (no yellow dye required, only the original herbs). I are confident enough in the whole experience enough that we regularly take guests there.

It can be a little cramped so maybe isn't the place for a very large group.
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Tom
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 9
Monday, July 09, 2007

I am very shocked by some of the reviews- I have been visiting "Star of India" for the past three- (3) years and have found the staff to be very friendly and helpful. The food is authentic and has always been to a high standard (much better than many other Central London Indian Restaurants). The restaurant has many loyal repeat customers that I am sure would agree with me in saying that "Star of India" is good value for money. Therefore, I unreservedly recommend it to all seeking good Indian cuisine in this part of London.
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Mark
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Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, April 24, 2007

What restaurant have you all (below) been eating at? The Star is fab! Same price as the other Indian restaurants, but much better quality. The food is fresh, the sauces made there (not out of cans and jars), and the staff are warm and freindly.

For the budget concious, there are 40% discount days and buffet meals. Take-away option allows you to buy your own beer at much lower prices and eat at home. You can walk away paying £30 for two, or less than £20.

There is free wi-fi, which lets me work while I eat. I have business meetings here a couple times a month, eat here a couple more, and get take-away about once a week or so.

There are better Indian restaurants elsewhere in Britain and London, but certainly not in Leytonstone.
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Liz Zitzow
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Food 8 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 10
Friday, April 06, 2007