Pongal Express - (Near Redbridge, london)

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.

Shapla Begum This was my first time eating in this restaurant and I would definitely recommend this place. The service is very good and staff are polite. The quality of the food is excellent and very tasty. We had the wood oven special platter which had almost everything usually eat so I am very satisfied. Thank you to the staff once again for the lovely service.

Misbah Naseer Visiting from North America, was delighted to dine at this highly recommended restaurant. The meat was extremely flavorful and the sides were impeccable. The fresh baklava was also one of the best i have had. Above all, was very impressed by the service. We had a guest with allergies and the staff was extremely knowledgeable and exercised great care to serve us. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting.

A Hana Absolutely delicious food at this new restaurant in Ilford. Generous portions and excellent value. The Mangolian beef, Korean noodles and chow mein were all very very tasty. The dynamite prawns were also juicy and flavoursome. My whole family loved the food. Customer service is excellent and the interior really pops. Cant wait to try the other items on the menu, heard excellent things about the Kung Pao from other customers who were eating at the restaurant. This will definitely become my new regular. Makes a welcome addition in East London, no other HMC restaurant like it!

Omar B The staff were extremely helpful, especially the young lady behind the counter who was so kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable. She took the time to make suggestions and really made the experience feel personal. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious, and the tea was honestly out of this world — one of the best I’ve had. I’ll definitely be coming back.

Akhshaya Niranjan Al Qasr made our birthday party unforgettable. The venue was beautifully decorated with fresh flowers, and the buffet food stayed warm all night. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive, always ready to help. Guests loved the atmosphere and raved about the food. The main hall fit our sixty-person party perfectly and looked stunning. We couldn’t have asked for a better celebration.