Chilli Shaker

Hi. I have eaten here numerous times, albeit mainly later in the evening when it is not so crowded. Staff very nice. I find the food to be solidly good and consistent. I like the fact that this place is a "hole in the wall" rather than overly fancy (isn't that what all good Indian restaurants should be like). I find its price point for central London (W1/Mayfair) to be reasonable: I can eat and drink myself to the point of being stuffed for 35 pounds. To readers coming from the outerboroughs or US suburbia : Don't forget, London is one of the most expensive cities in the world -- Don't visit if you can't afford it! Overall, this is a good spot. Nothing fancy but it does the trick!

The food was acceptable however was excepting a bit more flavorful. Where they lacked here was definitely made up by their very unique service. I have never been to an Indian restaurant that upon leaving they open the door. When you’re done with your dinner they remove the first table cloth providing a clean table top. The wait staff was on top of everything. So even though the food was fine the service experience was excellent.

We wanted some good Indian food before we left London and this restaurant delivered! I had the lamb vindaloo and my wife had the Chana Masala. The vindaloo was perfectly spiced and the lamb was very tender for a typical curry dish. My wife has been very critical of some of my Indian restaurant choices in the past but she loved her Chana Masala and the experience as a whole. The service was also very good and the wine selection as well. Highly recommended!

We stopped for a meal before going to see a show. We told the staff that we had a bit of time pressure and the service was very prompt and efficient. I ordered a mild dish, they told me it was very mild; it turned out to be milder than I liked. I would have preferred something a bit spicier but it would be wrong to complain about that after he told me it was mild.