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#464 of 15,776 Restaurants in London
Travellers' Choice2023
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US$15 - US$44
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Indian
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Halal, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 1 week ago

We had a most enjoyable evening in Silka. The food is delicious and different from a run of the mill Indian restaurant. However what made the evening was Abs (I think that's his name) who seemed to be in charge on the night we went....He knows exactly how to engage with customers and does everything he can to give you first class service. I'd definitely recommend the restaurant to people and intend to come back one day. You have to try the biriyani!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

I’ve been following Silka on Insta for ages and have been wow’s and tempted by the colourful and enticing photos of the all the dishes and cocktails. I went with family on Saturday night to celebrate my birthday and it didn’t disappoint. The food was...top notch - full of flavour, top quality ingredients- cooked to perfection. We had the most amazing and unusual cocktails too. The service was immaculate - attentive, accommodating, quick and slick, nothing was too much trouble. I will definitely go back! Thank you, Silka, for making my birthday memorable and wonderful! ❤️❤️❤️🤣More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Great spot for a casual night out. STUNNING panipurri, excellent wine list! Juber was lovely- very friendly service. Location is easy to find and can accommodate groups.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 21 October 2023 via mobile

Lovely relaxing meal, we hadn't booked, just called in on chance, made to feel very welcome. Prompt service, amazing food, super flavours. Would visit again.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 6 October 2023 via mobile

We were a party of 8. Service was great! Amazing selection of food on the menu, some classics and some very interesting other options. Portion sizes were good, flavours were amazing, we came away happy! Would absolutely recommend this hidden treasure! Thanks for having us!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 2 October 2023 via mobile

Nice flavors. Not very cozy atmosphere or comfortable seats. Food came quickly. Pretty average Indian food and would probably not choose to come here again with lots of other nice places in the area

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 25 September 2023

A great spot for a great curry. Weird location underground but the food was excellent and we had a great evening, A little over priced if i had to find a fault.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 24 September 2023

We back once again .It was busy Saturday night. The food was excellent. And the service as usual very Good. The resturant well ligthing ,net and clean. Specially The washroom very much clean. We really love at the silka. For sure we will back again...and again.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 23 September 2023

Was ok, mango lassi was warm and thick (they took it off the bill). Spinach curry was underwhelming and not particularly flavourful (I’ve had better)! Prawn fish was lovely and were the breads and rice. Toilets stunk of damp. Not sure I’d go back price...doesn’t match the quality,More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 18 September 2023 via mobile

What a great find, great service and amazing food, prawn curry and chicken biryani is one of the best so far we have tried. Great selection of beer and sprits very suited for food. Our server Juber was very attentive and helpful. I highly recommended...this place if you visiting central London.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 10 August 2023

There were 7 of us in our group, and we all enjoyed our food. We were disappointed that naan didn't come with the meal. We had to pay extra for naan and rice, which always comes with the meal in Indian restaurants in the U.S....Juber was very nice.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Shafiul Alom, Owner at Silka, responded to this reviewResponded 8 September 2023

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you and your group enjoyed the food. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced regarding the naan and rice not being included with the meal. This is very common in the Uk,...More

Reviewed 8 August 2023

Ate here Saturday 30th July in the evening, from the start service was very poor, no communication from the waiters, drinks were just placed on the table, the same with the food, definitely no service with a smile! We had to ask to order just...about everything and service was very slow, the restaurant wasn’t busy for a Saturday. We ordered the cauliflower chilli Gobi which was tasty and spicy, probably one of the best things we ate at the restaurant, the lucknow biriani and the mushroom rice tasted exactly the same, no difference apart from the added chicken and the dough lid covering the dum pot was soggy and stuck to my fingers when peeling it back, it was also very dry and would have benefited from being served with a curry sauce rather than a cumin raitha, it’s the first place I have not been served a curry sauce to bring the dish together! My husbands Nawabi Korma was okay but no better than from any other anvarage Indian restaurant, however the garlic Naan was pretty good! We ordered a side of saag Aloo which wasn’t ver appealing and very mushy! We didn’t stay for extra drinks or desserts due the the poor atmosphere and lack of enthusiasm from the staff! Cocktails were poor and basic. The service charge was added to our bill and it left us feeling short changed! Disappointing choice whist visiting London.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Shafiul Alom, Owner at Silka, responded to this reviewResponded 16 September 2023

Dear Jofrod, I'm truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at our restaurant. It's disheartening to learn that the service was poor and that you had issues with the food quality and overall atmosphere. We appreciate your detailed feedback as it helps us identify...More

Reviewed 10 July 2023

Juber was excellent! So nice and responsive. Made us feel right at home. And food was delish - we had the group menu. Selections were plenty. So much food. Great experience!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Shafiul Alom, Owner at Silka, responded to this reviewResponded 8 September 2023

Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you had a great dining experience with us. It's wonderful that you found Juber to be excellent in providing great service and making you feel at home. We're also pleased that you enjoyed the delicious...More

Reviewed 29 June 2023

Thanks Juber, the food is nice. Everything is great and good to eat! Have a great time here! Nice!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Shafiul Alom, Owner at Silka, responded to this reviewResponded 8 September 2023

You're very welcome! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and had a great time at our restaurant. Thank you for your kind words about Juber and your positive feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable dining experience in...More

Reviewed 19 June 2023 via mobile

We were starving and live Indian food so delighted to find this place. Juber welcomed us with a friendly attitude and his suggestions were on target for the q of us who listened. My Rogan Josh was okay but the Chicken Tikka and Biriyani were...to die for. We were all very happy with full stomachs and happy smiles. The service is very attentive, the table linens clean, as we're the toilets. After 14,786 steps of walking London, we found a jewel of a quiet, clean place in what would otherwise have been dinner in the loud, crowded Boroughs market. My advice: eat here and listen to Juber!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Shafiul Alom, Owner at Silka, responded to this reviewResponded 8 September 2023

It's wonderful to hear that you had such a satisfying dining experience at our restaurant! We appreciate your kind words about Juber's friendly attitude and helpful suggestions. It's fantastic that you enjoyed the Chicken Tikka and Biriyani so much, and that everyone left with full...More

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I have pretty severe achilles tendonitis, and I made it down using the handrails.
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Silka is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4