Darbaar (Shoreditch)

• We were surprised that service was still pretty chaotic
• All of the portions were quite small
• The starters we had the beef kebab with aubergine caviar
• Shrimp cocktail with coconut and potato and date samosa
• The soups and salads section of the menu was not available ahd the seabass was sold out
• I thought the highlight of the night was the grilled prawn
• From the Chefs Special we had the goat biriyani and baby aubergine with chillies and dried plum
• I found the biryani a little stodgy but one of my companions who is crazy about stews and slow cooked meats found it to be the best dish of the night
• The best of these was the spinach
• In restrospect the food was all pretty tasty
• There seemed to a structural problem with a lack of system here
• The ambience is oriental and the place is spaciousss and very luxurious
• Authentic Indian taste with a modern twist for our starter which was a samosa with potato and date sauce
• A traditional biryani and butter chicken for main course which was satisfying and rich in taste and ingredients
• Simply the best I have ever had
• I might say this is my favourite Indian restaurant in London
• Went to a meet up masterclass event here last night with my friend who runs a PA company and a variety of other food bloggers
• There is a few impressive features to Darbaar (Shoreditch) they have a chef's table and a private dining room which is really cool for private events/corporate dinner
• Upon arrival we were given a lovely prosecco and peach liquor cocktail and shown around
• With beautiful Next the owner and head chef discussed the science of spices which was very interesting
• This was a fun experience and mine was delicious lashing of garlic
• This was washed down with a lovely South African Chardonnay which was delicious
• This was very interesting as I have never treated my chicken with lemon and salt etc but it made a difference the meat was so succulent
• I had a look at the prices and it was all very affordable
• The restaurant area is grandÂ
• The food at Darbaar is designed to be shared and the menu is made up of small bites (including Keralan shrimp cocktail with coconut)
• Appetisers (king scallops with red cabbage or nawabi chicken pasanda with rock moss
• Inspired by the dishes which were the iconic sharing feasts of the Royal Court)
• Naans and vegetables) and chef's specials (including baked leg of rabbit on the bone with Rajasthani chilli and corn sauce
• Spice crusted sea bass with shrimp and coconut sambal wow
• We started with 'hariyali' date and samosa chaat
• Even though the menu is limited the quality is excellent
• One corner of the restaurant was used to pile high all the dirty plates and dishes cleared from the tables and another for all the used glasses from the evening
• Some of the cooking was subtle and even the coffee was great
• The disaster was the Nizami baby aubergine curry floating in so much oil that it would've made a Brick Lane restaurant proud
• Really high expectations when it comes to Indian food (and probably why he had never found an Indian restaurant he was happy with in London)
• 30 PM but we were made to wait till 8
• We realised it was very limited and very badly organised
• The starters we ordered was extremely tasty
• The main course was extremely bad
• Specially since it was supposed to be Indian Subcontinent food but the taste was not at all close to the said dishes
• We are forced to be there for Christmas lunch and it is totally not worth it
• What I want to say is that the food and service does not deserve its price
• A gorgeous restaurant with outstanding food
• So much to choose from on the menu and the staff were very helpful
• Made the booking on the phone only a few hours earlier and requested a nice table and when we arrived we were not disappointed
• The restaurant is a little out of the main road and it is just down after the Hakkasan which is next door so easy to find once you get on the right road
• Modern design with low light levels and separate bar area as well as a separate private dining room so great for events and private parties
• No need to shout here and music is background and not overpowering
• During a normal dinner the level of background music was perfect so you can actually talk without needing to shout
• Many options here but as i do not drink i focus on the mocktails and they had a good selection and again the staff were able to adjust and amend any based on your taste
• It does seem at first that there is a limited vegetarian selection but this is not the case as they are able to accommodate and make dishes off the menu
• One of the party was vegetarian and did not go hungry
• Portion size is perfect as any more and we would have wasted it
• Corn Fritters Veg option and small portion size but it was nice but not spicy
• The selection and food was fresh and clean
• All tasty but mild with the exception of the Lamb Sheekh which had a little kick to it
• Chutney served with the dish was just right
• T really like Aubergine (just the consistency i think) but i did enjoy the dish and great vegetarian option for a main course which is not on the menu
• I noticed another review said it was caked in oil but i did not find this was the case when we visited
• Garlic nan was really nice and not overpowering
• I was lucky as the special was one of my favourites a Dark Chocolate Fondant with Cinnamon
• Really lovely chocolate sauce inside and it was really good
• Even though i was full i could not resist and had to eat all of it
• Highly recommend this dessert if you are a fan of chocolate
• There was only some confusion over a second drinks order but this was rectified with no fuss and it is important to know that any issues are dealt with
• Head Waiter was always attentive and kept passing by and was always able to help and advice on dishes and happy to make amendments to a dish and even suggested and made off the menu items
• We were also introduced to Abdul Yaseen who is the owner and is an award winning chef and a modern Indian food connoisseur who originally came from Jaipur to London fifteen years ago
• Abdul Yaseen is really nice and welcomed us taking a photo and real pleasure to meet
• We had three in our party and we shared dishes with only mocktails and no alcoholic drinks and the bill came to £
• 150 total for three of us) which i think is reasonable for fine dining
• I am looking forward to going again with the 888 crew and doing a full Youtube video review so you can see more of the restaurant and private dining room
• Would be higher if the view outside was anything special and if they had more signature dishes
• Indian food is my one true love
• My step father is in fact the reason why I love it so much
• S been half of a company which has provided almost the entire UK Indian restaurant scene with tandoori clay ovens and even fitted the one here at Darbaar
• National Curry Week is on from 9 to 15 October and among the restaurants celebrating it in London is Darbaar
• I have been here with my colleagues
• Highly recommended dishes are lahori fish

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