Tamara Lounge - (Near , london)

Kapil Varshney Went to Raai in Basingstoke, and let me tell you… my inner Desi Dad was VERY impressed. And trust me, impressing a Desi Dad with restaurant food is harder than passing CA exams. First of all, the prices. Arre wah! Reasonable. Sensible. Pocket-friendly. For once I ate outside without calculating ‘yeh ghar pe bana lete toh…’ in my head. Now the food: • Pav Bhaji: Perfectly buttery. Spicy enough to wake your senses but not your ancestors. • Vada Pav: FINALLY, a vada pav that doesn’t taste like mashed potato pretending to be from Mumbai. This one had personality. • Masala Dosa: Crispy, golden, and made me temporarily forget I’m in Basingstoke and not wandering somewhere in South India looking for filter coffee. • Veg Thali: VALUE. FOR. MONEY. Portions so generous even my inner Gujarati approved. Everything tasted like it was made by someone who isn’t afraid of spices — God bless them. Service? Fast. No unnecessary attitude. No one hovering around waiting to snatch your plate the moment you take the last bite. Desi Dad approves. Overall: Good food, good quantity, good prices. If you’re in Basingstoke and want proper desi street-food vibes without taking out a loan, Raai is the place. Will I go again? Bilkul. Maybe I’ll even take the kids… if they behave.

Steven McCall Beautiful, interesting cocktails served by super friendly staff. The food was also great and some surprisingly good deals.

Stanley Woodfine Very good food, staff very polite and very good value for money.

Michael Ns I visited The Lavery in London and just had a coffee, but even that was a delight. The café has a cozy, stylish atmosphere, and the coffee was perfectly brewed—smooth, rich, and full of flavor. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making the visit feel relaxed and pleasant. Even with a simple coffee, the attention to detail and quality of the experience made it memorable, and I’d happily stop by again for another drink or a longer visit.

Neta Oren Great couscous! Very nice staff. We had the lamb option which was soft and tasty. Served hot! Price very affordable. We took the food home.

Jules Richardson We booked a large group nice and early. I walked in and was immediately greeted by one of the team and what I loved was it was a genuine happy welcome, not a fake ive been told to greet people welcome. Lets move onto the food. Portions were huge! But the taste?? Oh my gosh I couldnt eat it quick enough. It was sooo good. I am not a big meat eater but was devouring my Jerk chicken like it was my last meal. I really cant recommend this place enough. What a gem!