Charminar Restaurant - (Near Lewisham, South East)

4 /5 Talal Ahmed: I recently visited Charminar Restaurant on Catherine Road with three friends. We ordered three Zafrani Lamb Biryanis, a Lamb Korai, and some naan. The food was amazing—rich in flavor and perfectly cooked. The place was quite busy, which usually means it’s popular for good reason. We ended our meal with fruit custard, which was also excellent. The only downside was the cleanliness of the restaurant. They could definitely improve the atmosphere and hygiene. Other than that, it was a great dining experience overall.

5 /5 Cristina Tye: Delicious food and service. SO much food was provided! Delicious lamb curry and biryani

1 /5 vamshi krishna: Absolute rubbish food. Ordered chicken 65 and lamb biryani as a takeaway. Chicken 65 is full of oil. It’s not freshly prepared, instead got reheated in the microwave and added oil to it and garnished with coriander on top. Lamb biryani was with no flavour and the meat was tasteless. There is lot to improve with the food standards.

3 /5 Mohammed Faizan: I am a regular customer at this restaurant because the taste of the food is very good. However, I have noticed that the quantity of food keeps changing, and it seems to depend on how busy the restaurant is. For example, one time I ordered Chicken 65 and received a good portion. The next time, it was almost 30–40% less. Recently, on a Friday, I ordered Bagara Dalcha and Palli curry and got a proper quantity. But the following Friday, there were no lamb pieces in the Dalcha and only one piece in the Palli curry. They also take a lot of time to bring the order. If I order 3–4 items, they bring one dish first, then take 15–20 minutes to bring the next, and continue like that. By the time all the food arrives, my hunger is already gone. If a dish is running low or finished, the staff should inform customers and suggest another option instead of serving reduced portions. Customers are paying for the food — they are not eating for free — so portion sizes should be fair and consistent. I even spoke to a staff member about this, but I did not receive a proper response. I still come here for the taste, but these issues have happened multiple times and are disappointing. I hope the management ensures consistent quantity and better service for all customers.

5 /5 Hajira Thasneem: The perfect restaurant for Indians who want to experience the real taste of authentic Indian food. The flavors are rich, traditional, and truly remind you of home. A great place to enjoy genuine Indian cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere. Service of Imran was really great.