Salaam Namaste - (Near Camden, South East)

4 /5 Reboot Myth: Indian food. We came by for dinner cos we were staying nearby visiting London. The food is pretty good and service was commendable, though we came a bit early so were not sure if the single attendant would be overwhelmed with a larger crowd. Authentic but also somewhat a summary of all Indian food, with a combination of North and South dishes - at least to a Southeast Asians experience with Indian food, this was pretty good for the price. We like the Sag Paneer.

2 /5 Nitin Gupta: Food was decent but whitewashed. We ordered a paneer tikka for starter which was quite bland and had the most basic of a marination and no salt. Panner curry was quite unusual as well. Chicken biryani was quite good and was happy with the price for it.

5 /5 Maria: Thank you so much to the team for looking after us and for the impeccable service and delicious food! We ordered starters to share and mains, and they were all well loved by our tables. A lovely atmosphere for all.

5 /5 N: We’d come from Birmingham and needed to use the rest room. After looking around central for some time, we found this shop and went in. We explained to the waiter we just needed to use the bathroom and he was extremely kind enough to let us go in without ordering anything. He even made sure to ask if our family who were waiting in the car needed to go. Not your average review but extremely happy with the kindness from the waiter.

3 /5 Paresh Patel: My Christmas Day dining at Salaam Namaste didn’t quite live up to expectations, particularly in light of other positive reviews. Here are some areas where it fell short: • The starters included some gristle, which was a bit off-putting. We chose not to try a replacement. • The portions were a bit smaller than anticipated for two people, and there was a slight mix-up with the rice, but it wasn’t a major issue. • The Christmas pudding and coconut ice cream (which tasted similar to vanilla) were not as impressive as hoped. • There were minor service delays, like waiting for plates and spoons for our pudding, but these were resolved fairly quickly. The staff were quite friendly, though the standard 12% service charge seemed a tad high given the overall experience. The non-acceptance of American Express was a minor inconvenience, considering the location. The experience didn’t quite match the enthusiastic reviews I’d read, leaving a bit of a gap between expectation and reality. While not awful, the meal and overall experience, especially considering the £155 cost, didn’t quite capture the festive spirit I had anticipated. It was an alright experience, but not as memorable as I had hoped for a Christmas celebration.