Est. India (London Bridge)

• The new venture opened on the 4th November with executive chef
• Inside there are elements of luxury but overall it feels a little cold
• Yet the booths are cosy and look great
• We started our meal with the usual poppadoms
• Papri chaat which is a simple mix of puffed rice
• Was stuffed with a raisin mix and pan seared had lots of potential
• Its so versatile but overcooking this humble cheese is easier than you'd think
• The small plates the best dish was keema pav
• I had the same dish at a newly opened Indian restaurant in Clapham recently and it was awful they could learn a thing or two from Est
• A strange addition of a toasted burger bun was on the side
• My favourite dish has been Chicken Jalfrezi with some plain naan
• The papadoms or papdi chaat are nice as a light starter
• I only visit with work colleagues who are of non Indian/ non Pakistani descent
• Prices are reasonable for the area and the overall restaurant is has a nice decor
• Chicken and lamb with a decent priced bottle of wine
• A good place for a group of friends to enjoy a nice indian meal which is good value (they also accept taste card)
• Since was not so hungry ordered a chicken keema naan and papadums ( coz they were kerala style papads)
• We initially thought the prices were a little high but serving sizes were pretty generous and the food was really top notch authentic
• The service was a bit slow but the head waiter was a gentlemen throughout and looked after us
• Great flavours and depths with the curries and spices
• My partner was happy as he has a gluten allergy
• Will defintely be going back with friends next time
• Either way the point is when a restaurant can't pack an order right it really needs to go back to basics
• Veg Samosa I suspect these are the frozen variant
• I guess this was part of their fantastic packing skills as I didn't order it
• Funnily enough this was actually the best dish I received
• I guess the food is better eat in
• The waiter took us to a corner table even though the hotel was almost empty with other more comfortable tables to dine at
• (Though we were immediately put off by his attitude)
• So already we were upset by his attitude and then comes the food
• I couldn't resist my disappointment after we were served the main course
• Yes we do have an Indian chef and arguably replied you are the first one to complain about it"
• Not to mention that there were no apologies

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