Taste Of Lahore Cricklewood

333 reviews

38 Cricklewood Broadway, London NW2 3ET, United Kingdom

www.tolcricklewood.co.uk

+442086291044

About

Taste Of Lahore Cricklewood is a Pakistani restaurant located at 38 Cricklewood Broadway, London NW2 3ET, United Kingdom. It has received 333 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 stars.

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Hours

Monday1PM-12AM
Tuesday1PM-12AM
Wednesday2AM-12AM
Thursday1PM-12AM
Friday1PM-12AM
Saturday1PM-12AM
Sunday1PM-12AM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Taste Of Lahore Cricklewood: 38 Cricklewood Broadway, London NW2 3ET, United Kingdom

  • Taste Of Lahore Cricklewood has 4.2 stars from 333 reviews

  • Pakistani restaurant

  • "Food is ok, expensive"

    "Losing their quality"

    "I have been going to this chain for several years"

    "Really tasty and authentic curries"

    "food is okay, but when asked for tap water they don’t provide it and say we don’t serve tap water, which is against the law as a licensed restaurant, and then proceeded to give bottle water on the table without requesting for it, giving the impression that its free but then charging for it at the end"

Reviews

  • chrisw

Food is ok, expensive. Manager needs public relations training. Staff member did not serve me, staff member did see me.i waited at table approx 5 mins, i was then overlooked by the same staff member, who served other customers who came in to the restaurant shortly after me. So i got up and walked out of the restaurant, and took my money to a pizza shop. I called back a few days later to taste of lahore ( i gave this place a second chance by the way ). the manager asked me why i left. I tried to explain, the manager would`nt let me explain as he was arguing with me. i did gave the manager his 60 seconds on the floor. But the manager did not give me my 60 seconds on the floor, as the manager was still arguing with me. how and why did the same staff member overlook me, was it incompetence, or was it a racial thing ? If it was a racial thing. i wont go to that taste of lahore again.... here is my 60 seconds on the floor.

  • Akbur Ghafoor

Losing their quality. Purchased 2 large chicken tikka rolls and and a large kebab roll and a large chips. I paid £24. Transaction date 19/11/2016. The naans were cold and the chips were horrible and oily. As a regular customer, I called them to complain - the attitude I received was overwhelmingly negative. The person on the phone said that if you come back and get a new portion of chips they will still be the same. So my response was to explain my dissatisfaction and post this review. How to improve? 1) Apologise to customers if they are not satisfied with the food. 2) Show some empathy with their concern. 3) Ask them what you can do to make things right. The quality of Taste of Lahore Cricklewood has declined over the last 18 months and this is disappointing. I shall be taking my business elsewhere in the future.

  • Nayan Vakharia

I have been going to this chain for several years. I like the new look of the restaurant. We got served with a fresh minty salad which looks and tastes appetising. I've never been disappointed with the rotary chicken which is then grilled and served. Usually I get a 1/2 chicken, salad & chips which in taste and quality has always been the same, and I love. My wife ordered a chicken tikka biryani for the first time which she loved the taste and the spice! We will definitely be visiting again, and would definitely recommend this restaurant to others, quality has improved a lot!

  • Cheqside 147

Really tasty and authentic curries. This is an update to my earlier review from a few years back. ToL in Cricklewood is simply the best authentic tasting Pakistani cuisine in London, at reasonable prices.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Tandori Chicken Wings, Peri Peri Grilled Chicken, Chicken Tikka Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala, Mixed Grill, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Tandoori Chicken, Half Chicken, Chops, Kebab Roll, Lamb Chops

  • Nabeel Rahman

food is okay, but when asked for tap water they don’t provide it and say we don’t serve tap water, which is against the law as a licensed restaurant, and then proceeded to give bottle water on the table without requesting for it, giving the impression that its free but then charging for it at the end. Other branches e.g west ealing taste of lahore, same company i have been going to for 10 years always serve tap water with no issues, this was my first visit to this branch and i will not be coming back.

  • Haroon Rauf

Its a shame the aesthetics of the sit in are not better because this place would be much more appealing for others if it was. Friendly staff with good old school cooking, classic dishes are bargain prices. £6 for a veg curry, around £8 for a meat curry and £9 for an inhouse special you can't really beat. The curries are really good here even though their briyanis seemed very popular as everyone around us was ordering it. If your local or passing and looking for a takenaway this is a no brainer!

  • Zayn

Chicken karahi with hot nan & the lamb biryani is fabulously good, nearly gave me tears of joy. Haha. Large portion for even 2 sharing ( asian size bellies). Even had the leftover for breakfast and it is still deliciously superb. Just be careful if asking for spicy biryani. It is very spicy. Otherwise ask for regular version if you have sensitive belly. Kudos to the waitress who’s working so hard that she forgot to smile. Forgot to tip her. Worth the 15 min walk from Kilburn station.

  • Alexander S

Fantastic meal as always. The mixed grill is really tender and flavoursome. You cannot go wrong with any curry, and the breads are straight out the tandoor - you seriously can’t do better than this!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£20–30
Recommended dishes
Chicken Tikka Roll, Tandori Chicken Wings, Mix Grill BBQ, Chicken Tikka Biryani, Chicken Biryani, Chicken Tikka, Tandoori Chicken, Chops, Lamb Chops

  • H Samad

We been to this place with family. We had to wait 55 minutes for our Food.during this time nobody bothered To explain the delay. When asked They said chef is doing namaz. While 3-4 workers on the counter Chatting and laughing. NOBODY BOTHER TO GREET ANY CUSTOMER. Very unfriendly-no manners- Very very poor FOOD-TASTELESS Like the owner and staff. Went there first and Last Time. Looks Like all their REVIEWS Are FAKE. VERY DISAPPOINTED.

  • Colin Robertson

I've been here twice, both times i've ordered the chicken tikka biryani dish with 2 tikka Naans. I have loved both of those visits! The lady on the cash till was very nice and helpful, so the service for me was a 5 star itself. The restaurant is very clean and has nice designs of Pakistan (which is a country i love andwant to visit). The food itself is delicious for a very reasonable price. Would definitely recommend this place!

  • Jawaad Bashir

I've been going to taste of Lahore since it opponed I've seen a dip in quality and a lack of costumer care. Asked for garlic sauce three times but ended up with mayo , and on top of that they lie to me about a deal I've been ordering for two years. It's a shame but if you're looking for food that's going to hit the spot visit taste of Lahore cricklewood sometimes you have to sacrifice coustemer service for good food!

  • Amara Khan

Had a lovely experience here. My husband and I were running late for prayers, the brother kindly gave us a space to pray before we ordered our food. The food was absolutely delicious. It was my first time trying out food from Taste of Lahore, and I must say I was very impressed! Will definitely be going back for more! Lovely service and amazing food! Great job! May Allah grant you barakah in your sustenance ameen!

  • Chelsea United

We had dinner there.. the taste was good as compared to other similar restaurants but they really need to improve the service. We had to wait for long and repeatedly had to remind the waiter for the different items in our order. Also had to remind him 2 times for paying the bill. Seemed a little unprofessional approach towards the customers. Hope they will improve the service side of their business. Thanks

  • Bari Malik

Terrible food - Led to food poisoning!! We went here as a group of 10 people and went here to break our fast. Food was not fresh, the grilled chicken was extremely dry and over cooked or seemed like old and reheated with sauces topped up. Seating arrangement was not good and won’t recommend to dine here with family and friends!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£10–20

  • Aneeta A

Popped in before we headed home on the M1. We had chicken tikka rolls with salad and they were really tasty, fresh and filling. A good size and price too. Will definitely recommend and will be stopping again next time we go to London.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Chicken Tikka

  • Rehan Khan

Very bad service , charge us more and when we asked for bills he doesn't want to give us bill , telling us we need to calaim 50% from government. Bad attitude till last serve late even didn't think about kids . I visited lots of times harrow in Harrow Branch they are very nice . Here even I have to bring things in my table by myself . Please if you want to go taste of Lahore then go to Harrow branch.

  • Halima Yassin

I have tried this restaurant numerous times and every single time i am left highly disappointed, I bought two kebab rolls last night, Paid £10, the shopkeeper assured me the price was due to the quality of the food. All I could test was garlic sauce and naan bread the kebab was bland with no flavour. I will be avoiding this restaurant they are nothing like the other branches of taste of lahore.

  • Zain Merali

Phenomenal experience, tastes awesome, freshly cooked mouthwatering grilled meats, tikka, wings, chops, and seekh kebabs, and i love the soft naan, would definitely re-visit soon, just wish that the staff would listen to my order more carefully to avoid any mistakes which could avoid unintentional mistakes, but guess what, this restaurant is a 5 STARS!!!!! i'd definitely recommend this place

  • James Usman

How is it possible that a restaurant provides uncooked meat? it is the second times i noticed the seekh kebabs are uncooked and pink. PINK MEAT , UNCOOKED MEAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cant believe im having to write this. This branch needs to review the way the food is being cooked, its quite a big deal and can be dangerous as well. couldnt eat had to throw the meat away. just a waste of money

  • Usman Waqar

The food quality was subpar, as the Seekh Kebabs emitted an unpleasant odor and the chicken tikka serving resembled a topping for chicken pizza. The rating of one star is primarily due to an erroneous invoice, which charged for the unsatisfactory Seekh Kebabs, though the mistake was corrected upon my notice. It is worth noting that such an error may go unnoticed by most patrons.

  • Waqas Akbar

This branch is by far the best among Taste of Lahore restaurants. Their food quality is consistent, I stayed in cricklewood for a week and had the pleasure of dining in daily in this branch. Today, I ate in their Wembley branch but the food quality was rubbish. The branch owner in Cricklewood is also a pleasant person and I thoroughly enjoyed eating there. Highly recommended

  • Ray Khad

Staff is very polite and helpful. Food is very good apart from thing that I wasn't impressed is keema naan which was dry and oily and has very little meat. Had biryani,curry, and mango lassi, and all was really good and full of flavour.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£50–60
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Michael Pace

Ordered delivery through Uber Eats. The chicken tikka roll was very tasty & fresh, lamb chops were cooked to perfection for my taste & well spiced. Lovely food! Plus generous portions!! I’m now happily stuffed!.. Great value for money! Much appreciated guys!
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£20–30

  • Abu Shaymaa

The food is amazing, no doubt about that. The only thing these guys need to work on is their Customer Service especially the owner who seems to be a grumpy man! (If you are reading this, please smile and be hospitable to your customers instead of being grumpy) more and more people will return when your customer service is top notch.

  • Asif Khan

Very nice lamb kebab roll... On second visit, Tried the lamb chops (perfectly cooked) with just the right amount of seasoning, the chicken shish was a bit dry and size a bit small for my taste. The lamb baryani had a nice fragrance flavour to it and with decent chunk of meat. The mango lassi was also very good.

  • Muhammad Al Amin

At first we visited Taste of Lahore harrow, and we really loved their food. They suggested us that they have another branch at CRICKLEWOOD. This branch was very close to our house. So we visited and this obe is also very good as Harrow branch one. Today was our 2nd visit . Very delicious and fresh food.

  • sierragalful

I was there on Sunday with my family of 5. We had biryani, lamb, some grilled chicken and for the kids, chips and chicken. The food was superb. The service was good, polite staff and very helpful with choosing menus. I will recommend this eatry, psst and some freshly baked nam bread. I will visit again.

  • Yasir Ali Khan

Taste and service was great. I always enjoy visiting this place. It is recommended for all those who love Pakistani food.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£50–60
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Chicken Tikka Biryani

  • Raz Haider

I had one of the worse & tasteless chicken biryani from this place rice looked 5 days not much chicken inside when I complained to the worker on the till he didn't know what to say because he probably knew biryani was not fresh also grill chicken was dried avoid eating from this taste of BAKWAS!!!!!

  • newsco london

Even though taste is ok , the customer services is very poor, even boss when he get busy, he doesn’t care about customer, the cashier and waiter who is there boss is not there , he hardly smiles and he does not like children, that’s reason , I try not to go. Both are very poor and chefs are good.

  • Joanna Lema-Khan

Suprisingly really good food, we went for the Nihari which is a slow cook curry, paneer and saag (veg curry),kebabs And nan. Quick friendly service from the young guy at the till. Will definetly return with family. If your looking for great food and not pricy this place is worth trying!

  • Khalidafruz Mashhad

I actually love the food and atmosphere. The food is fresh and tasty.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Horrible Chips, Peri Peri Grilled Chicken, Half Chicken

  • Aishaaa

Food is always tasty, fresh and service is fantastic. We even order this in on nights we can't be bothered to cook! Their chilli sauce is one of the best I've tasted and the seekh kebabs are moist and flavoursome. Love the rolly polly and kebab rolls in naan. 10/10

  • John Robson

Misunderstanding occurred through a language barrier over the phone with member of staff. Management arranged a visit to the house, very polite, super A+ customer service, explained the problem and food has been replaced with extra free of charge rice pudding.

  • Joe Smith

£5.00 for a quarter chicken, chips and drink. Chicken very tasty, slightly spicy, salad included, chips were nice with optional chili or garlic sauce. Nice portions. Helpful staff. In the window and inside there are lunch offers but not clear what they cost.

  • endrit selita

10/10 GIVE THIS RESTAURANT A TRY, TRUST ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My time was brilliant, I went with 2 friends and we got chicken curry, biryani and chicken with chips. Honestly the best chicken curry and biryani I have ever had, they do it differently!!!!!!

  • A Bay

Food is not the best quality or tastiest, but okay for its price. Main issue is that owners are surly, which doesn't change whenever you go. So best option is ordering online
Service
Take out
Food: 4
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 3

  • Rohan Ashok

I ordered a chicken tikka biryani and a mango lassi, it took time but it was totally worth it in terms of freshness and taste. The portion size too is impressive for the price. Coming back soon!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Mustafa Mohammed

Food was terrible. Went there twice so I think this is a fair assessment. The curry and kebab tasted of old oil and I felt extremely sick. Would not recommend at all. Especially for the price.
Food: 1
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 1

  • Amber Taylor

Food was mehh. Mum was in the shop for ages waiting for our order which was: whole chicken with chips and a drink and two Nan breads. was dissapointing at best. Chicken was dry and overcooked and seemed as if it was just reheated , and the

  • Vijay Goraniya

Worst experience. Took 30 minutes to provide starter and that too even there was no in restaurant. No response when asked for food. Zero customer service. Unfortunately worst experience.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 1

  • Carlos Gravil

Basic take away that offers some quite good grilled meat and nice freshly baked breads. The curries an even the birianys are quite oily though. If you choose your food carefully you can have quite a good meal here at very reasonable prices.

  • muhammad hayat

Visited from Manchester with my friend we had nehari in there the food was delicious definitely recommended.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • DARREN

Just ordered three nans breads, told the guy would be back in 5 minutes . I got back after 5 mins , and had to wait another 10 mims for three nan breads whist they were chatting. Not very friendly staff. Not impressed. Lucky i gave 1 star

  • Aga Emm

What have you done to your chicken biryani?? From absolutely delicious to absolutely tasteless. I had it on take away last week - huge disappointment as it had no flavor and was very poor in general. Please bring the previous recipe back!

  • Kamara

Every time I come here the food just gets better and better. I have recommended this place to so many people because the food is absolute perfection. Great vibes and wonderful customer service. The best part are the tandoori lamb chops

  • Giulia T

Very tasty food,lamb biryani is the best.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£40–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Lamb Karahi, Mix Kebab

  • Sha Cha (Shabz)

Favourite branch, flavourful and consistent. Good value for money, half chicken with chips good value for money. Decent portion but tastes gorgeous with sauces and spices. Parking can be a issue but bays not far for restaurant.

  • Prince aladeen Ali

Lemme start the review with talking about there wings the best I’ve had so far in London the juicy succulent taste dripping from the tandoor in your mouth make you enjoy every mouthwatering bite . So far I’ve only tried that.

  • K H

Food is nice and tasty but the price is keep going up. I stopped ordering as there're many other options where I can get my regular order with cheaper price and better quality.
Service
Delivery
Meal type
Dinner

  • Haider M

I love it here. The food is excellent and the service. I usually for the half chicken and chip. The chilli and garlic sauce add excellent flavours.
Service
Dine in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Arfat Ahmed

Came all the way from luton but the food was really bad. The kebabs were old, with really bad smell. The lamb and chicken currys were tasteless. The peri peri Chicken was Burnt They need to make a lot of changes. 0 out of 10

  • Ben M

Nice and tasty food as usual , friendly staff.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£1–10
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Chicken Tikka Roll

  • Henna Khalid

Amazing service, amazing food. I am pakistani and can honestly say the food is like being back home. Cannot fault this place not in the slightest! I have been going to this restaurant for years and will continue to do so.

  • David Lightfoot

Very fresh, great food and service. Step up on a curry. Chicken and grill look good too.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Mehdii

We love the food here! Shahid is always so welcoming and offers us the best service. We travel all the way from our practice in Hampstead for a nice relaxing meal at the end of the day. Always a pleasure

  • Jacqueline Collins

Had today for first time very tasty food had take away and this didn't take long to prepare. Food was nice and hot when I got home. Only complaint would be that there was not alot of lamb in my dish.

  • atiqur rahman

Vegetable Biryani was amazing. Top chef and a special thank you to the brother who gave me a glass of hot water.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£1–10

  • Black sean

Customer service is bad man. Especially from the lady. Furthermore in regards of the food, meats are not always cook proprely, i mean really?? Also when i say non spicy i get really spicy.

  • it's Rivi

Poor service, food was cold and dry. Staff were confused and unhelpful. Other branches much better. Asked to reheat the food staff took the food away and brought it back cold. Avoid!

  • KIB

Highly recommended. They have the original Pakistani taste. The only place we ate at on our vacation.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£1–10

  • Amir Malik

Kind of generic food, certainly not the Lahore food that I am aware of. Nothing to blow you away but if you're hungry and there's nothing else around, it will do, kind of place.

  • Nitesh Patel

Taste of Lahore is my favourite place for a curry in cricklewood. The curry's are really tasty, mango lassi is great and everything is great value for money. Highly recommend

  • Rim Khalid

very nice and tasty food specially seekh kebab mix grill and i love the biryani and the service also was brilliant and friendly staff. good as always highly recommended

  • ZAM Safi

excellent food and sevice, much better then all the other taste of lahores around. never been disappointed with food or service and the place is always nice and clean.

  • Omar Anwar

Really delicious pakistani food. And prices are very reasonable. 100% reccommend over many other similar places.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Freddie Benjamin

Every thing on the menu is superb. Specials are delicious. Nihari is my favourite. Get it every time I order. Would be #1 choice every weekend if they had delivery.

  • Suraya Raza

Very very delicious!! Ordered on deliveroo and the food was so goooood! They packed my food nice and arrived warm. Best service and best food. New regular customer

  • Soffz Karim

Friendly happy staff, really welcoming, patient & respectful. The food was nice.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£10–20

  • Arun Malla

Ordered biryanis but the taste was bland with no saltness texture. Ordered hot biryani but the biryani was just a mixture of spice and masala othe no thing.

  • Syed Mohammed

Tasty food at reasonable prices. The lamb curry with naan bread is my favorite. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. Keep up the good work guys!

  • balal

Nice food but portion size are questionable. The mango lassie is lovely. Lots of seating and fresh juice. Clean toilets facilities. Ideal for a family meal

  • Bise911

1/2 CHICKEN CHIPZ DRINK AND SALAD WITH MANGO CHUTNEY AND PESHAWARI NAAN - YOU WILL NEVER LOOK BACK
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • arif mahmood

Excellent quality food at great prices. Same wonderful taste every time I've been there Always lovely food
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch

  • Hamza Bakth

Food was very tasty & quick to arrive, despite it being busy. Atmosphere not the best, could improve on this point but this place is worth a visit. More

  • jaime pires

Lovely food at reasonable prices. Love the biryani, kheema naan, tandoori wings and the mixed grill. Happy to say i go there often when i miss home.

  • Tamanna Amin London

I really loved their food and service❤️ Chicken wings were so delicious and they followed whatever we asked for. Very good experience.

  • Shaun Shackleton

Always good food and great service. Would recommend
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
£10–20

  • TK A

ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING RAW KEBAB !!! If you are ordering for take away, please do check your order before leaving the restaurant!

  • Sumaya Mohammed

The food was tasty definitely will come back and I recommend it to everyone. Also it was my first time having it.

  • Nadia Siddiqui

Absolutely delicious... loved it. I had the Haleem ... super hot and tasty. Will def go again. !! Keep it up

  • Nadine

Very tasty food for cheap prices!! Good portion sizes too, will definitely will be coming back again. 5/5

  • Bee P

The lamb chops and tandoori wings are a must.. only downside is they need to be open later!

  • Arshaf Miah

Biryani was good but wings just tasted burnt
Service
Take out…
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  • MSA

The most delicious Pakistani food in London
Service
Dine in…
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  • patheesen

Great tasty food, not the cosiest place. Reasonable priced

  • Aashish Vishnoi

Great mughalai good. Regular go to for all their dishes!

  • Idris Ahmed

Quick, tasty, and reasonably priced. Excellent! 5*

  • Ridhwaan Safdar

Very tasty food and excellent customer service.

  • Mohammad Islam

Food was really amazing we enjoyed it!

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