Empire Empire
London
Anmeldelser
Some lovely things, but others slightly lacking sadly. We had the lamb chops which were excellent - spicy, charred and very tender, the masala chips, (which are in fact crisps), and lacked seasoning, chicken tikka malai which was tasty but the chicken was slightly overcooked, the butter chicken which tasted exactly like a Charlie Bighams oven curry which was tasty, just slightly boring, and a lamb biryani, which had pomp with a pastry lid, (which lacked seasoning) but was otherwise quite bland. On the other hand, all of the meat was clearly of a good quality, they were generous with the amounts of lamb in the biryani, the presentation was brilliant, the staff were nice, and the location is lovely, but for the price we did expect slightly more.
Empire offers a satisfying dining experience with a menu full of rich flavours and generous portions. The food was fresh, well-seasoned, and served beautifully. The grilled dishes stood out the most, cooked perfectly with a great balance of spices. Service was friendly and efficient, creating a welcoming atmosphere from start to finish. The restaurant itself had a clean and modern setting, making it a comfortable place for both casual meals and family gatherings. Prices were reasonable considering the quality and quantity of food served. Overall, Empire is a great choice for anyone looking for tasty food, good service, and a pleasant dining experience. I would definitely recommend trying it and look forward to visiting again.
Staff was extremely nice and sorted table for us even though we didn’t make reservation before. We were on the outdoor area by the street, very quiet and quite enjoyable. Dishes are flavourful and delicious. We enjoyed most of them. Only downside was the biryani … unfortunately some rice wasn’t properly cooked and felt very hard under the tooth, therefore not very pleasant. Too bad as the spices are good. We referred to the staff. Dessert has nothing special. Overall we had a good dinner at Empire empire et would probably come back
Really enjoyed this place — everything we had was genuinely very good. The lamb shank biryani was the highlight. It came covered with a layer of pastry, with pumpkin seeds on top and the lamb bone standing in the middle — looks great when it arrives. You break the pastry and mix everything together, which makes it quite fun to eat. The rice was dry and nicely separated, not oily at all, but still full of flavour. You can really taste the layers of spices in every bite. It’s not heavy or greasy, but still very filling and satisfying. The pumpkin seeds added a bit of nuttiness and texture, which worked really well and made it a bit different. The aubergine curry was also excellent. The sauce was really creamy and well balanced, not overpowering at all. It’s one of those dishes that just feels very comforting — honestly so good I could have eaten it on its own, spoon after spoon. It had a slight kick in the aftertaste, which made it even better. It came with three small round baby aubergines, each cut into sections, plus some tiny baby potatoes — very nicely done and full of flavour. The skewers were all good, but the vegetable ones (broccoli and potatoes) were actually the standout for me — even better than the lamb and chicken. The naan was probably the most forgettable dish of the meal. Not bad, just nothing special, and honestly a bit unnecessary — the curry worked perfectly with the biryani already. I’ve definitely had better naan elsewhere. Portions might not look huge, but it was very filling. There were two of us and we were completely full by the end — had to make a real effort to finish everything. Overall, really good food, well-balanced flavours, and nice to see lots of Indian diners there as well. Considering the quality and how filling the meal was, the pricing felt very reasonable and definitely worth it. Would definitely come back.
This is one of my favourite Indian restaurants in London, it was a very pleasant surprise. To start we had the lucknowi lamb chop, a Bari aloo. The lamb chop was cooked to perfection, they left a healthy amount of fat on & the achari potatoes were so moreish, it’s not a particularly common dish and was really good. We also had a big portion of the prawn pakoras. For the mains we got the king prawn curry, which was incredible, I often find prawns in curry to be overcooked but these were bursting with flavours. And the lamb curry was lovely you could really taste the different layers of flavouring throughout. They sent out saffron milk cake on the house as it was a special occasion, which was a nice and unexpected treat. It was definitely on the heavier side for a milk cake and was very thick an and creamy but we enjoyed it. Overall service was on point, the waiter was very attentive, respectful and knew when to approach. The vibe in there was very nice and the unique candles on each table is a nice touch. Romantic setting, make sure to book ahead. 10/10
