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The Famous Curry Bazaar
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About
Come and enjoy the very best of traditional Indian cuisine. With extensive menus of Indian dishes and wines from around the world, The Famous Curry Bazaar has something for everyone and everyone's something. Owned by the well-respected "Ahmed Brothers" of East London ,Curry Bazaar is a stunning contemporary decor and relaxed ambiance suited to every occasion, complemented by the finest Indian cuisine. The modern design, stylish fittings , efficiently warm service all add to the refined atmosphere, making Curry Bazaar the place to you want to be. Located in the heart of London's vibrant Brick Lane , Curry Bazaar is a welcome addition to the Indian restaurant canons in central London. Comfortable and elegant delightful restaurant to dine in. Spacious seating and a delicate lighting scheme provide a perfect ambiance for your visit - this is as far from "Holiday Curry " chic as you can get. The menu comprises of a range of traditional Indian dishes with a South East twist, although it's scarily inexpensive in compensation the selection , however is breathtaking. The Famous Curry Bazaar stands as a testament that sometimes you can hit the nail on the head first time. The Famous Curry Bazaar, "Famous for a Reason"
Features
CUISINES
Indian, Balti, Bangladeshi
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Halal, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
American Express
BYOB
Delivery
Family style
Free Wifi
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Table Service
Takeout
Visa
Wine and Beer
Location
Offers and updates
Special offer
Discount applied when each person orders a starter(excluding papadoms) & main course each.
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Sponsored by: The Famous Curry Bazaar
"Best food and alcohol, had a very nice night out."
Liliy W
"Great spot! Top quality food! Mo was very attentive!"
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"Came here because it had the best reviews! I had to come to this place"
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Hours
Open until 12:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 - 0:00
Monday
12:00 - 0:00
Tuesday
12:00 - 0:00
Wednesday
12:00 - 0:00
Thursday
12:00 - 0:00
Friday
12:00 - 1:00
Saturday
12:00 - 1:00
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Ariel E
1 contribution
Feb 2025 • business
Food was amazing! Everything I ate was tasty, sweet (as I like), with spices but not so much and the service was great since I walked in to the restaurant! Toni specially was super nice, he checked several times if I needed anything ✨
Written 27 February 2025
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Nigel G
Singapore8558 contributions
Favourite Review
Oct 2024 • family
Brick Lane is famous for Indian cuisine, and with such an abundance competition dictates the highest quality to survive.
This restaurant, and especially its manager Mr Raj are stalwarts in customer service. The food is excellent and the atmosphere second to none. Love this place. Highly recommended.
Written 12 October 2024
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Susi H
46 contributions
May 2023 • family
We had dinner twice at this restaurant, and loved every detail of it. The service is friendly, quick and attentive, and the food is absolutely delicious. We had different dishes each time, both lamb and chicken, and everything we tried was just fantastic. The price is exceptionally reasonable considering the amount of food you get and the location in central London. F.e. we paid 77£ for two starters, two mains, rice and na’an, pappadums and a bottle of (good!) wine. We can absolutely recommend this place and will come back there next time we visit London. If you can, try the Peshwari Na’an - it’s as good as it can get!
Written 27 May 2023
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SavaSaachi International
Dear Susih,
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience at our restaurant. It's great to know that you enjoyed the friendly, quick, and attentive service provided by our staff. We're thrilled that you found our food absolutely delicious, and it's wonderful that you tried a variety of dishes including lamb and chicken, all of which were fantastic. We're also glad that you found the price to be reasonable considering the generous portion sizes and our central location in London. Thank you for recommending us and mentioning the Peshwari Naan, which we're pleased to hear you enjoyed. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back next time you visit London.
Written 28 May 2023
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sparkylond
London35 contributions
Dec 2024 • friends
Pretty poor experience. Food was just ok, nothing great and quite expensive £75 for poppadoms, one drink each and a main with rice for two. This was after giving us the wrong bill for £125. I know it's Christmas but the problem was we were really rushed through the meal and literally as soon as the last forkful went in they took the plates, gave us the bill and asked us to leave. This was about 45 mins after we sat down. My friend went to the toilet and they asked me to move his coat, suitcase and backpack as well as my backpack outside rather than waiting for a few minutes until he came back upstairs. I'm sure there will be an apology and comment that this is not their usual service etc etc, but this was really poor and unnecessary and it ruined the whole meal. I would never go again.
Written 12 December 2024
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ComdtNexus
London395 contributions
Dec 2024 • solo
I thought I'd come here and drop a bomb about the disgusting attitude of the staff at Curry Bazaar but I see that others have already done it...
As soon as I'd finished my meal and before I'd managed to place the cutlery in the finished position, they came round to clear the table. Red flag. They brought me the bill without me asking for it. Red flag. Dessert was not offered. They seemed bothered that I checked the bill before I paid. A couple of chocolates were brought with the bill and I still had half of a bottle of water left, which I'd paid for. But while I was trying to eat the chocolate they came to the table and started removing the table cloth saying that someone else was waiting for the table... Not really my problem. My things were pushed over the table. I told them they were being appallingly rude and that I had been charged for service. They started shouting at me. I told them that I do not tolerate being shouted at. They told me they had said to people that I'd be 5 minutes and the table would be free... Really? I never said that. Thanks for kicking me out. They were literally all over me standing uncomfortably close. They left me with a dirty stained table cloth in their attempt to force me to leave. They then told me I talk too much.
I've never been treated with such rudeness and lack of respect in ANY restaurant I have ever been to in Brick Lane or beyond. The staff have literally 0 awareness of social norms, customer service or respect for customers. The place was really loud all the time I was there with yobs swearing loudly without any intervention by the staff. Now I understand why.
The food tasted good but the lamb was tough and chewy and full of fibre. The food is better at the City Spice just opposite and when it comes to service you can't go wrong anywhere else by here. Worst service ever.
If I could I would give them a minus 5 star rating. I am sorry that I left a single pound here.
The ladies' toilet was also smelly with no toilet roll and the sink hadn't been cleaned for a few weeks and was reeking because of it. Absolutely disgusting place and staff. Ruined my evening. I'd only send my enemy to eat here.
Written 14 December 2024
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Gollumcouple
Carshalton150 contributions
Apr 2023 • friends
It was challenging to get past the tout to the entrance which was daft as we had already decided to go in! Is a tout really necessary? The service was a little brusque and our bill was bought without asking us if we wanted anything else ( we did) . The menu was standard British curry fare that you get everywhere. The lamb passanda was nice, plenty of lamb and sauce and the saag paneer very tasty. The king prawn dish had a nice sauce but the prawns were very overcooked. The mango lassi was disappointing, very sweet and synthetic in taste.
Written 14 April 2023
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SavaSaachi International
Dear Customer,
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent visit to our restaurant. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the tout at the entrance. We will look into improving our guest arrival process to ensure a smoother experience.
We also apologize for any perceived brusqueness in the service and the oversight of not asking if you wanted anything else before bringing the bill. We will address this with our staff to ensure better communication and attentiveness in the future.
We take note of your feedback on the menu and the dishes you ordered. While we strive to offer a wide variety of Indian cuisine, including traditional and chef's specialties, we understand that personal preferences may vary. We apologize for any disappointment with the mango lassi and will work towards improving its taste.
We value your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continuously strive to provide a better dining experience for our guests. Thank you for your patronage, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and exceed your expectations in the future.
Written 15 April 2023
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sharpyuk
Scunthorpe246 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
Great authentic Indian , there are so many to choose from but decided to book after walking past the day before. It had both outside tables and also the fact that there are tables with open doors so you can see outside.
We booked via the Fork app and this gave us 50% off the food .
The food selection was excellent as was the service and there were a few dishes that I hadnt seen before so opted for one that was spicy but not to hot.
Our server was very helpful with food selection and the drink prices wasnt to high for London about £6.50 for a 600m bottle of Cobra and a bottle of house wine was £14.95
Food was
Overall great choice food was good and
Only open complaint , we booked on line but when we got there they never asked for our name even though we told them we had booked. So surprised to receive a no show email from both the restaurant and the Fork.
Also we were charged full price on our bill even though we had prebooked , this was quickly rectified when I brought it to their attention , easy mistake .
It was Tuesday night and they were fully booked ,
Would recommend this restaurant as the food was very good but pre book and remind them when you check in
Written 22 July 2023
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SavaSaachi International
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your excellent review! We're glad you found our restaurant to be a great authentic Indian gem. Our location and open doors to see outside create a pleasant dining atmosphere.
Booking through the Fork app and getting 50% off the food was a great choice, and we're pleased you enjoyed the excellent food selection and service. We're delighted that our server was helpful in assisting you with your food choices, and our drink prices were reasonable.
We apologize for the oversight in not asking for your name upon arrival and the full-price charge on your bill despite prebooking. We're glad it was quickly rectified, and we appreciate your understanding.
Thank you for recommending our restaurant, and we look forward to welcoming you back with a prebooking for another enjoyable dining experience!
Written 22 July 2023
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kandi191
New York City29 contributions
Jul 2022 • friends
As a vegan I always appreciate it when places list this on the menu and cold beers; however, this as about as good as it got. We waited over 2hrs for our food, had a waiter try to clear our table before we got food and when the mains finally came they were all disgustingly sweet. Spice level was nice but my veg Dansak curry had frozen veg in sauce which had honey or something overly sweet in it. Veg was obviously frozen. Young waitstaff were nice and friendly but the older staff were a mess. Having sat near the dumbwaiter/pass we saw a waiter put his fingers in rice to give it a mix then serve it to a table. Ofter that we tried to watch the pass and told our friends to keep an eye out as well. This place has some potential but the mess-ups are so big that it makes food nearly inedible and just poor hygiene etc.
Written 16 July 2022
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Pvo1969
8 contributions
Oct 2023 • family
We wanted to eat a nice curry in Brick Lane and when we passed here we were called in with attractive promises. It turned out to be a good choice because the food is indeed excellent. We had a delicious range of snacks followed by an excellent curry. The Pashwari naan bread and lemon rice tasted excellent with the dishes served. Definitely worth visiting here.
Written 10 November 2023
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Ahad Ullah Shah
Dear Customer,
Thank you for your glowing review! We're delighted to hear that you consider our restaurant one of the best addresses in Brick Lane. We're pleased that you enjoyed the excellent assortment of appetizers, followed by an exquisite curry. The Pashwari naan bread and lemon rice complementing the dishes is wonderful to hear. We look forward to welcoming you back and providing another memorable dining experience.
Written 13 November 2023
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Stuart Marshall
Birmingham131 contributions
Aug 2024 • solo
Read reviews on trip advisor and decided to give it a go, after previous night’s poor experience at Aladin across the road.
Vegetable pakora had to be sent back as was served cold. Much better when replaced, although a bit mushed vegetables for me.
Curry was a king prawn dish with chillies and garlic, it actually had a kick. Nan bread was well cooked and fluffy.
Licenced unlike some others on Brick lane.
Overall a reasonable experience, but not a patch on currys in areas such a Southall, who cater for Asians, rather than tourists.
Written 12 August 2024
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Ahad Ullah
It sounds like you had a mixed experience. It's good that the restaurant was able to replace the cold pakora, and that the curry and naan were enjoyable. However, it seems the overall experience didn't quite match up to the high standards found in more authentic areas like Southall. It's always interesting to compare different places, especially in a city like London where the quality can vary so much!
Written 19 August 2024
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Nadya M
2 contributions
Aug 2022 • family
During a visit with my family, we visited this establishment and were blown away by the service, value and quality of the food. One of my family members was a Indian food novice and she left delighted by how phenomenal the food was. Highly recommend it!
Written 15 August 2022
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Savasaachi Marketing Agency
Dear Nadyam,
Thank you for the awesome review! We are glad you enjoyed our delicious food and friendly service . We take pride in providing a quality food experience for all our customers and glad we met your expectations fully.
Thank you once again for choosing us and we look forward to seeing you soon again!
Written 16 August 2022
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Suftum1
Bangor27 contributions
Feb 2023 • none
After reading so many positive reviews, I have to say we were pretty disappointed. We were in the area for 5 nights and had some really decent food but a bit repetitive pub grub so went for something different. Booked online and got 25% off the food, to be honest if we had paid full price it would've been one or two stars. The food was decent but just as you would expect in most Indian restaurants. Couple of irritation, they bring poppadum's to the table, I think 6 of them for the 3 of us, we nibbled at 2 of them (Not bad) but then they add over £8 to the bill. Same with water left on the table and £3 or £4 added to the bill.
We don't mind paying decent price for what we order but not so keen paying for things we don't order. 3 starters, 3 mains (2 chicken, 1 Veggie), 2 plain rice, 2 nan and 2 bottles of Cobra, over £80 and that is with 25% off
Best dish was a prawn puree starter, the rest average.
Written 1 March 2023
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Curry Bazaar
The menu is in black and white, prices clearly stated. However, abnormal people still find a way to complain about the prices.
Written 1 March 2023
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Katherine J
East Grinstead80 contributions
May 2023 • couples
This is a must visit for curry lovers. The food was incredible. My partner Steve told the manager that having worked in Mumbai for over 10 years his Lamb Dhansak was the best he had ever eaten. We had the pleasure of sitting on the inside table with the door opening onto the street which was a lovely spot. The staff were very friendly and attentive without being intrusive, service was slick and food hot and delicious. Thoroughly recommend, 5 starts all round.
Written 24 May 2023
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SavaSaachi International
Dear Katherine,
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you consider our restaurant a must-visit for curry lovers. It's wonderful to know that you found the food incredible and that your partner, Steve, regarded the Lamb Dhansak as the best he has ever eaten, especially with his experience in Mumbai. We're glad you enjoyed the lovely spot at the inside table with the door opening onto the street. Our staff takes pride in being friendly and attentive while maintaining a non-intrusive approach. It's great to hear that the service was slick and the food was served hot and delicious. Thank you for your thorough recommendation and the 5-star rating. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again in the future for another exceptional dining experience!
Written 28 May 2023
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Roger B
Tilbury67 contributions
Jun 2023 • family
We’ve eaten at the Bengal Village next door before but couldn’t get in as restaurant was full. Was then told that the Curry Bazaar was the same restaurant. Unfortunately the food was no where as good as the Bengal Village and to be honest this was the opinion of all of us. The plates were barely warm and by the time the food came they were cold. Very disappointed
Written 18 June 2023
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SavaSaachi International
Dear Customer,
We apologize for the disappointing experience you had at our restaurant. We strive to deliver the same level of quality and taste as Bengal Village. We regret that our food did not meet your expectations, and we apologize for the temperature issue with your plates. We appreciate your feedback and will address these concerns to ensure a better experience for our guests in the future.
Written 26 June 2023
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Graylane1280
United Kingdom1 contribution
Mar 2025 • couples
My family and I recently enjoyed a delightful dinner at The Famous Curry Bazaar. This classic curry house, located in London's Brick Lane, specializes in Indian favorites with Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan influences, and it certainly delivered a burst of authentic flavors.
The restaurant had a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it perfect for our family dinner. There was something to please everyone, with a wide array of vegetarian and vegan options alongside classic Indian dishes. We all raved about the flavorful food and the excellent service. I especially enjoyed the delicious mushroom and coconut rice. It was also great to see a dedicated vegan section on the menu.
We highly recommend The Famous Curry Bazaar. For specific opening hours and to explore their menu, visit their website.
Written 18 March 2025
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