The Red Lion - (Near Lewisham, london)

Syed A Inan I went to this small Bangladeshi restaurant today, just a stones throw walk from Upton Park station, called Choruibhati. Not a commercially chain or one of the posh eating palces one might go for a meal. In fact, it is at the moment sitting in the middle of a construction site. We ordered Kachchi Biriyani, Tehari, Duck Bhuna with Pilau, Beef Bhuna with Pilau, Jorda rice, Halim and Borhani as takeaway. At first I was pretty skeptical about the food, but, once my nostrils had a whiff of the food, I realised I was about to be amazed. And, amazed I was. The food was rustic with blends of carefully mixed subcontinental spices that subtly brushes your palate in layers. Any trace of spice is washed away by the complex tangy-spicy-sweet-milky taste of the Borhani. Each dish can be tasted separately due to the differentiated spice blend, unlike all the commercial curry houses where one sauce is used for all the dishes. Comparing to most of the High Street commercial curry/biriyani houses, this is a hidden gem in the heart of East London. There is space for family or a group of 15+ as well as anyone using a wheelchair (down stairs) to sit and enjoy a hearty Bangladeshi exquisite meal. The Chef, Nizam, is a kind man with a warm smile. N.B: Due to constructions wheelchair access at the moment may not be suitable.

Suga Dan I wouldnt normally bother to leave a review for a chicken and chip shop, but I must say this hit the spot! The wings were on point, cooked nicely all the way through, and a nice flavour, lovely customer service too. Next time im in the area, Ill be back for sure!

Lucy H Popped into A2B vegetarian restaurant yesterday for the first time and on first impressions the place is very smart. We waited only a short time to be seated and had enough time to look at the extensive menu before staff came over to take our order. We ordered a cheese dosa, dal and a roti, alongside a lime juice and chai, all of which was delicious and filling. Overall the staff are friendly and the service was extremely efficient. The prices were reasonable, our total bill came to £22, so would definitely recommend a visit. A2B is only a short walk from East Ham station.

Aanss Riaz The food was really tasty and fresh, cooked perfectly and full of flavour. Every dish had excellent taste and great quality — I enjoyed every bite. Loved the delicious flavours, and I will definitely come again. Totally worth it!

alison formosa Weve visited this restaurant twice now, and every dish weve tried has been absolutely delicious! The flavors are authentic, and the quality is consistently excellent. Although the staff doesn’t speak much English, they are very kind and do their best to understand and accommodate your requests. Communication can be a little tricky at times, but their effort and hospitality more than make up for it. The team is friendly, respectful, and truly cares about providing great service. We’ll definitely be coming back — highly recommend if youre after great food and a warm atmosphere!

Nino Manik Excellent food... The kadal punnara was amazing! Everything else was very tasty too. The only slight negative was that it took quite a long time for the food to arrive (>45mins) but it was worth the wait, so no major complaints. Will certainly come here again.