Colony Restaurant - (Near Redbridge, london)

Ali We went there with our family and had a great time. The food was amazing, especially the Chinese dishes, our kids loved it. Beautiful decor and very tasty food. Would definitely visit again

Cani Seb We experienced a delicious and unique experience at The Banana Leaf, the meal served from a shovel was a hit with our group of 3. It was truly authentic flavors and serving generous portions at a reasonable price. Highly recommend.

Jacqui Jacs Good African Music. Enjoyable night every time. People are so friendly not to mention their generosity. Good food, reasonably priced alcohol, and you can sit down when your feet are tired.

Sultan Wadud We visited Franzos on Ilford Lane on a Saturday afternoon. As we didn’t go during peak time, seating was easy to find for our party of seven, which made the experience comfortable and relaxed. The restaurant was clean and well maintained, and the service was prompt throughout our visit. We ordered a mix of items from the menu, and everything arrived in good time. The Loaded Box was a highlight and went down very well. It offered great value for money, coming with a peri peri burger, three hot wings, and chips. We also ordered the Nashville-flavoured tenders and the mac and cheese with chicken, both of which were well cooked and full of flavour. Overall, the food was satisfying, portion sizes were generous, and there was truly something for everyone. A nice added bonus was the prayer area inside the restaurant, which was very convenient. A solid dining experience and a place we’d happily visit again.

Mes V Great time out with the family. About 5 other people in the cafe when we, a group of 8, showed up. Waiter took our orders and food showed up soon enough. Portions were large and food cooked through and tasty. We ordered dessert too and that was tasty and came in good time although one order came slightly later. Toilets are upstairs though so not accessible to wheelchair users. Parking can be found around the cafe, we parked up at the local leisure centre which was about 5 mins walk away. Prices at the cafe were fair considering its location and demographics. We visited during Barking Market day (Tuesday, also on Thurs & Sat) so busy outside but inside it was quieter and a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle outside. Its also about 10mins walk from Barking Station so helpful for those families travelling on tube etc. Staff were friendly (not overly familiar or smiley), professional and got down to serving us with aplomb. Nothing too much for them. One of our party spilt a drink and we had to move tables due to the mess, but we werent made to feel like we were an inconvenience or silly, floor was mopped, table wiped and back to business as usual. Brilliant service! Really helpful people, thank you for having us!!

S M Had a fantastic experience at Royal Nawaab in Ilford. The food was excellent with a huge variety to choose from, and everything we tried was fresh, flavourful, and well presented. The buffet was constantly being refilled, and the dessert selection was just as impressive. The staff were attentive and organised despite how busy it was, which made the evening feel smooth and enjoyable. Great atmosphere for families or celebrations. Definitely worth the visit and I’ll be coming back.