Gaylord Restaurant (Fitzrovia)

• It is a rare Indian restaurant that is centrally located (very close to Regent Street)
• Even a decent chaat if one is in the mood
• The menu took a while to understand but the waiters were quick to help us through it and guide us to the safe but interesting choices a well defined and he knew what we would prefer
• My family was very impressed with the service and also the taste
• The room is nice and the noise level is not too bad despite a busy Saturday night
• I did not see the bill but i assume it was ok because my father did not complain about it so I am unable to comment it as pricy restaurant
• The waiting staffs were extremely polite
• The guy taking the order knew about each dish and was able to answer specific questions
• I would avoid ordering Puchka as it was really expensive for the quantity and the taste was bland (nothing like authentic Indian puchka)
• It was truly the best one I've had anywhere
• The restaurant is centrally located
• It is advised to book a table in advance as it is quite busy in the evenings
• The service is quite slow but the food is good
• Butter chicken and Murg Bhuna Dhania Masala are one of my favorites
• The bread basket we ordered was good as well
• All the food was very average
• Avoid if possible as there are various better indian restaurants choices in the area
• The location is convenient and just a stone's throw away from Oxford Street
• The entrance to the venue is small and narrow
• Surprises you with quite a large and somewhat tropical feeling interior
• A lovely surprise was that they served fresh coconut water
• Gaylords is probably one of those restaurants that promise true Indian food and on some level delivers it but it is expensive and not worth the amount you spend on it
• I was a bit disappointed with their butter chicken which turned out to be tangy instead of the spicy fire that is supposed to hit you
• 3 veg gravy selections along with breads and dessert
• Tamarind mojito was interesting but out of this world umm maybe not
• Because Gaylords is a popular brand under the popular umbrella of Kwality restaurants
• This restaurant was founded in 1966
• It is part of a restaurant group with several other brands
• Aloo tikki was reasonable
• Potato cakes filled with spices and lentils and served with tamarind chutney
• The potato cakes were a little stodgy in texture
• Pani pooris were little crisps whose dough has a hole at the top
• Certainly the pooris were nicely made and the tamarind chutney was good
• Though the mint was rather subdued (12/20)
• Little vegetables pakoras topped with onion and coriander had crisp coating and nicely spiced potato (13/20)
• Murgh malai tikka was a generous portion of chicken marinated in yoghurt and cheese before cooked in the tandoor
• The meat looked a fraction dry but its taste was quite good (13/20)
• Black dhal was a little watery (11/20) but aloo gobi was reasonable
• Not too sweet and with good texture (14/20)
• Though by the time it was served it had started to melt (12/20)
• The formula here is clearly successful
• The dishes were a little uneven in standard
• It is a restaurant that is about as far from fashionable as can be imagined
• Yet the standard of the best dishes was high
• The only real issue was one of value for money at this price point
• An onion bhaji was an unusually good example of the breed
• Though the chicken was a touch dry in places (13/20)
• The version here was better than some
• Still the texture was not as good as it can be (12/20)
• A plain naan was pleasant if unexceptional (12/20)
• The only real issue is the relatively high price point
• With drinks it is easy to spend over £
• If you want an average tasting morsel which is nicely presented
• Very slowly then GAYLORD is the place for you
• Not too kitsch with all the usual Indian dé
• A few minutes later the obligatory poppadums' ( 2 piece) and condiments arrived with 2 glasses of champagne which we devoured rapidly as we were starving
• The chicken kebabs came on a sizzling plate where onions were slowly hissing away
• It was assumed we use the leftover condiments that came with the poppadums' which did not make sense
• Bland boiled potato cake was poorly camouflaged with the very strong tamarind chutney which made the whole thing taste uneven
• Once again we had no choice but to devour our food as we were having hunger pangs by now and we did not want to resort to licking the starter plates
• He also kept asking if everything was OK again and again which usually irritates the pants off a person when the meal is not going too well
• The curries were luke warm to touch even though the dishes were piping
• Meant they were sitting around for while
• We had to return the fish curry as it was the coldest of them all
• The curries in general were average where taste was concerned
• The raita was bland and was literally yoghurt with chunks of cucumber in them
• The saving grace were the naans which came hot to touch and not too fluffy or burnt
• We ate as much as we could at this stage which was not much as the wait had really aged us
• Because there were loads of waiters rushing around like unorganised bees just like the two chiefs
• The place probably was once the Taj of the Raj but has now lost its eastern promise
• From Chinese New Year festivities to an indulgent Persian supper club along with my daily juicing experiments
• The food is always great and I was confident that the Zomato Blogger&rsquo
• Our intense feast got off to a tasty start with a selection of elegantly presented Indian street food that included Gol Gappa Shot
• I was comfortably full by this point and what followed was pure gluttony&hellip
• Their signature Dal Bukhara and the best Butter Chicken in London
• These dishes are staples for any true North Indian culinary experience and Gaylord always gets them right
• Other mains on the table included a Goan Prawn Coconut Curry which was delicious but got cold by the time I made my way to it
• The Chana Peshawari was another spicy and flavourful addition to the meal
• Cucumber Raita was a cooling accompaniment to all the flavours on my plate along with the rice and naan basket
• The feast ended with Gulab Jamun flambeed at the table with spiced dark rum
• The service at Gaylord was efficient and jovial despite a packed house on a Wednesday night
• A group of us were very kindly invited by Zomato to Gaylord so you may want to bear that in mind when you read this review because it is ridiculously positive
• We started with some amuse bouches a trio of Indian street food but elegantly done
• First a gappa shot a little pani puri filled with little morsels in which some sweet and spicy tamarind was dolloped before you pour the minty water into it and then munch it all in one go
• The next round was the starters the biggest tiger prawn I've ever seen was chargrilled and seasoned with saffron and masala
• One of my favourites was a skewer of paneer with charred bell peppers
• Coupled with the green chutney that was like a salsa verde (and a recipe of the owner's grandmother) it made for a zingy
• The minced chicken skewers and tender roasted chicken tikkas were a sight to behold
• They were one of the best Indian grilled chicken dishes I'd ever eaten
• Far and away the most stunning dish (and the one they are famed for) was the butter chicken
• Even when I was past the point of saturation
• Grilled lamb chops sizzling on the plate were brought out I haven't seen bigger ones
• These were cooked to perfection with that tasty charred fat on the outside
• Cooked overnight were simply delicious
• A kulfi sprinkled with pistachios and gulab jamun flambeed with dark rum
• Service was attentive but not stuffy the waiters were happy to have a bit of a laugh with you as they brought out plate upon plate
• The prices are a little higher than what you would spend at your local Indian round the corner
• The food on offer is not what you'd expect at your local
• I think the prices are understandable for what is delivered and the location (just the other side of Oxford Street)
• Was that it was actually hosted by a restaurant reviewing website I contribute to
• Firstly that it was to be a free meal
• Secondly that we were to be treated like royalty
• Thirdly that it was to be a free meal
• Now I'm not a foodie (which by the way is exactly how I had introduced myself to everyone tonight insecure much
• Gaylord in many ways is a typical Classic London Indian restaurant
• These the chops were the most visually impressive
• Oh and although we had them first I have saved mentioning the best for last some amazingly novel amuse bouche consisting of gol guppay (or pani puri in my tongue)
• I'm not sure whether these were available on the a la carte menu
• Dessert was kulfi and a flaming ball of gulab jamun laced with spiced rum I of course took the virgin (and hence flameless) version
• I don't think I've ever been to a medium class Indian joint with such good service
• The servers were professional yet informal
• The manager was in a class of his own
• The overall evening was massive fun and a big part of that was
• I think I would settle with saying Gaylord is a very solid place about which I have nothing special
• Last Wednesday I was invited by Zomato
• London to join a bunch of other food bloggers who are also on the board of Zomato reviewers to Gaylords in Central London
• Going by the weather that day I was not very sure I would reach my destination without being blown away first
• Starters we were served &ndash
• Minced lamb patties with a minty yogurt dip lipsmackin delicious
• Very delicious tilapia fillets fried in a gram flour batter seasoned with paprika and carom seeds &ndash
• Chargrilled with onions and peppers in a saffron flavoured marinade
• All these served with 3 different types of Indian Bread &ndash
• To my absolute delight we were then served some very authentic in taste Indian street food snacks in a posh and innovative way
• These pani puri or gol gappa shots were utterly glorious and made me wish I was standing outside Elco at Bandra in Mumbai eating their ice cold pani puri
• If you ever visit Mumbai then this is the place to go to for the BEST pani puri in town
• I loved how they were served in these shot glasses
• They explode in your mouth enveloping your senses with an unforgettable sensation of taste
• Or puffed rice spiced with chaat masala
• Chopped red onion tomato and a sprinkling of yellow sev or fried gram flour savoury and topped off with tamarind chutney and a green mint coriander chutney &ndash
• Spicy bite sized boiled potatoes in spices mixed with sev and served on a crunchy flat puri base
• 5 main courses with 5 accompaniments were to follow &ndash
• By this point I was not very sure I would make it past the front door after this meal
• Main Course favourites for me were the creamy coconut flavoured Prawn Curry which I polished off my plate with some Zaafraan Basmati &ndash
• Fluffy long grain basmati rice with saffron and the Chana Peshawari &ndash
• Chick peas cooked in their secret spice mix eaten with a steaming hot bhatura which a massive puri puffed and let me warn you has to be handled with care as it is very very hot
• Now all I need to do is figure out a way to get the Gaylords chef to let me in on this secret spice mix &ndash
• T Coca Cola for years led us to believe that their secret ingredient is the one that has generations hooked onto their cola
• Even so Coca Cola is no comparison for this Chana dish &ndash
• Guarding the secret spice mix with their lives folks is serious business &ndash
• That Emperor Shah Jahan got the hands of his sculptors and architect cut off after they built the Taj Mahal which was dedicated to Mumtaz Mahal &ndash
• Some highlights of an extensive menu were the bhelpuri
• Dal makhani (again presumably with extra makhan)
• A few of the other dishes did let the evening down a bit the lamb chops were distinctly undercooked
• The chicken tikka and seekh kebabs were very average
• The service was superlative
• Tasting menus are a good test of stamina
• Sometimes nine courses with an amuse bouche and petits fours often leave diners steeping in their own digestive juices
• When faced with an evening menu involving no less than
• It is part of a large group with a sister Gaylord in Mumbai and was the first to house a tandoor oven in the UK
• Crisp puri spheres containing a little potato and chickpea and filled at the table with flavoured water and tamarind chutney were demolished whole in the mouth
• Vegetables and a tangy tamarind sauce (bhel puri) were tasty nods to the classic Mumbai beach snack
• Hot and sweet aloo papdi chaat came together very well in one mouth swoop over the spoons they were presented on
• The burnished orange tilapia fillets fried in a paprika gram flour batter were less interesting
• Murg gilafi clove smoked minced chicken manipulated around skewers and presented alongside mild tandoor roasted chicken tikkas were delicately flavoured
• The stellar meat was the lamb in the form of expertly cooked Anardana chops and minced patties
• Still a deep pink at the centre with charred corners and a splendid amount of fat disintegrating on the tongue
• Onion and tomato masala in which hunks of lamb had been stewed until flaky represented the corner for rogan josh rather well (even if with a little too much oil)
• Slow cooked (overnight) dal bukhara and chickpeas with a secret spice mix were both bowls of hearty and comforting pulses
• Naans and rice and puris filled with scalding steam helped to mop up and a number of chutneys including a great homemade lime pickle complimented the spread
• The malai kulfi was very agreeable dense and solid from the reduction of milk and sporting a twist of cardamom and a flourish of chopped pistachio
• Attentive service from Sameer (the General Manager) and his team with explanations of each of the unending conveyor belt of dishes
• Gaylord has survived on its own merits with a loyal following and good food coming from the kitchen
• The tooting curry blog were invited out by our good friends at Zomato to catch up
• One of London's oldest and most elegant Indian restaurant's its a far cry form some of the more 'authentic' establishments we are used to in SW17
• The restaurant itself is very well presented
• As mentioned we were served the tasting menu
• We started with golgappa shots
• Chicken kebabs and some of the best lamb chops ever tasted
• Throughout the courses wine and breads were selected to match
• The waiters were very good and the front of house in particularly added to the experience
• We had an explanation to go with each course which we always appreciate
• That can be forgiven as it was busy and they kept our glasses topped up
• The finale was a kulfi sprinkled with pistachios and gulab jamun flambeed with dark rum
• Its location is as West End as West End can possibly be
• Huge windows give an aquarium aspect to passing pedestrians who can peer in to witness platter after platter arriving at tables draped in linen with gleaming cutlery and highly polished glasses atop
• Gaylord has that distinctly classical edge of perfection that is a product of centuries of culinary craft
• Mughlai cuisine was developed in the imperial kitchens of the Mughal Empire and to many is synonymous with the Hindu Kush
• Mughlai cuisine is typified by numerous dishes
• The cuisine is also characterised by the use of freshly ground and roasted spices
• We were presented with a menu featuring twenty one dishes
• Tamarind chutney and tamarind water you pop whole in the mouth to explode with a lively frisson of flavour to send one's tastebuds tingling
• Aloo papdi chat was a similar spoonful of taste sensation
• Were upstaged by lamb chops that were simply a joy to eat
• Baskets chock full of warm puffy naan bread in abundance were present to mop up the various various sauces of dishes including prawn coconut curry
• Huge smiles on everybody's faces were testimony to the success of the meal
• I would place Gaylord in a league with restaurants such as La Porte Des Indes
• Their website is fantastic and covers every single restaurant in London
• Ve been chatting to them for a while now and was delighted when I was invited to one of their infamous blogger evenings
• This particular evening was to be one of the most memorable dinners out I have ever had
• On the night I was live tweeting and facebooking (like my page
• Ll already know that I was shocked when told at what I thought was time to get the coat on and head home
• The food was so good that I ate more than my fair share of these and I was already stuffed
• When food that good is put in front of you
• The flavours were absolutely stunning
• Ve always said that my best Indian food experience was in Goa back in 2006
• S chargrilled prawns and I was taken to another planet
• This was hands down the best Indian food I have ever had in London
• The restaurant is classy &ndash
• The service is outstanding
• Zomato had partnered with Uber to send me home
• Uber is a cab service in the form of an app that is quite big in the USA &ndash
• Their basic (which is still quite nice)
• The nearest tube is Oxford Circus
• Taste at its best and awesome Location
• Starting the year with New Year resolutions of eating more healthy and dieting it was bound to be broken
• Hearty meals are much needed during the winter season and the desire of spicy flavours and yarning warmth calls for a good Indian
• Gaylord restaurant offering Northern Indian food is nicely situated in West London
• Starting off with some drinks
• I finished off with the usual &ldquo
• A stainless steel box with all sorts of meats
• Like cannibals we were all over the meats
• The curries were great without being overpowering spicy
• A theatrical performance came with the desserts as we were treated to a flaming show
• A great night with fellow food lovers
• Lovely good and was advised to go
• Both menus were quite tasty
• The rice into the second course of Maharani feast was not that good
• The tandoori tiger prawn dish was very tasty
• The experience is one that I will repeat
• Gaylord is a very old Indian restaurant with many regulars
• The restaurant is traditional
• I wouldn't have ordered if I wasn't told it was a speciality
• The Amritsari machhi is also great
• Deep fried with a tasty batter
• The service is very good and I recommend the Tandoori Salmon Tikka
• It's a good restaurant for a quick meal however I wouldn't recommend it for a night out as the interior is dated and the atmosphere is quiet
• As a global brand with various international restaurants
• The desserts such as the Kulfi offered cannot be found in most restaurants outside India and so if you are willing to spend the money
• You often get the feeling that the restaurant is overly posh with very little noise and waiters that more often than not
• Gaylord restaurant is very near to oxford street
• After doing lots of shopping on oxford street I was feeling very hungry
• Ambience is very good and hindi music with soft romantic songs are playing in this restaurant
• There style of presenting them is really good
• We are also delighted with the Delhi chaat but masala is very mild
• I love spicy food and that was too mild for me as a chaat
• In the main course we ordered the chick Peas and Bhatura and they are really awesome
• It seems like this was the first restaurant that i have visited in london have this punjabi option as present
• My brit colleague was little bit surprised to see Bhatura and she was scared that how can a person it as full but then she realized it is hollow
• Makhani Paneer was really delightful having the cottage cheese so soft
• The naan's were stodgy and heavy
• Lamb Rogan Josh and Daal Bukhara with Garlic Naan &
• I found that each dish was a bit too salty
• The food was halal so I had plenty to choose from and the Garlic Naan was delicious as it had the right mix of soft and crispness
• I felt like the restaurant needed a bit more life as there was something missing in the ambiance
• Could easily be solved if the waiting staff were a bit more attentive and appeared happier
• The staff at Gaylord is super warm and welcomes you with a big heart
• Their Murg gilafi seekh and murg tandoori are quite tasty
• Dal bhukhara and bhindi masala with some naans are my favourite
• The kulfi at gaylord is just amazing
• The interior is inspired by Indian decor
• I don't eat Indian food often but I had heard that Gaylord was a must try and it is close to where I live
• Butter chicken and potatoes with some spices
• My all time favorite was definitely the butter chicken
• Spices and chicken was the ultimate combination
• Gaylord is this Indian restaurant that I visited with a few friends of mine to experience some Indian food
• The food was extremely delicious and the service was impeccable
• The fact that the decor was a bit boring and the placed could have seemed a bit more lit up
• Also the fact that although the food was good it was not worth the money we paid for it
• Papri chat (starter) was based in sweet yogurt
• The hindi music playing in the background was an added advantage
• We started by ordering the golgappa shots and they were quite good
• The dilli ki aloo tikki was a little bland to our liking
• The non veg we ordered the mixed grill which was an assortment of different kebabs with nan
• Again the kebabs very non spicy may be because they are catering to the palette in london
• The service was however courteous and efficient
• The flavours were nice and the quality was top notch the only thing missing was the spices
• The kulfi that we ordered was creamy and the high point of our visit
• The prices are very high though
• The manager was terribly rude
• The service was even worse
• The worst bit was yet to come when they charged a Â
• Not only was this the best Indian meal I've had in London
• It was one of the best experiences all told
• A very nice White Rioja meant I was guilty of the same
• The butter chicken (served with actual butter
• ) paired with pudina paratha was a winning combination
• The dal makhani on the side was exactly the way I like it
• The highlight for me was dessert deliciously sweet ras malai
• The manager Mr Berry was unbelievably attentive from the moment I stepped through the door
• We ordered the shots because they looked really good in the pictures but I didn't like the taste at all I was shocked from the taste I don't recommend those
• The calamari rings were so hard and not soft at all it was so hard to chew them but the batter was good
• Chicken butter and the prawns korma it's not the best Indian restaurant but it's good
• The feeling is one of genteel refinement and charm
• The Gaylord has been serving fine Indian cuisine since 1966 and the menu on display for tonight's tastings was utterly awe inspiring
• I can categorically state that almost everything that I consumed was spectacularly good
• Baby Idli (a savoury cake made from fermented black beans and rice flour) with gunpowder spice and tomato tukku mayo
• The complex flavours that only years of experience can accomplish was evident to all and the utter charm with which it was served
• That gentle Indian demeanour that is so unique just added to a night of sheer excellence
• They have just launched a new menu with which they want to take you on 'a culinary journey to North India spiced with spendour'
• My favourite was the Tandoori Tiger Prawn
• The scallops were tender and subtly spiced and the crab cakes served on a sugar cane
• All dishes were aromatic and absolutely delicious
• A chargrilled lamb chop with ginger infusion and pomegranate seeds
• The butter chicken is world renowned and must be sampled
• The staples such as dal and peshwari chickpea are unmissable
• A traditional gulab jamun was flambé
• M constantly bookmarking places I plan on going to next) and is great for booking tables too
• The decor in Gaylord is elegant and understated
• The evening started off with a Sharabi Saffron Thandai
• Saffron and cardamom is a winner (who knew
• The presentation of all the food at Gaylord was simply stunning
• First to arrive were the mini bhel puri cones &ndash
• Spiced cones filled with puffed rice
• The dish itself was bland and not particularly memorable
• The bhel puri cones were followed by the aloo tokri chhat
• Our potato cupcake was followed by murg malai tikka and zaffrani chicken tikka
• Succulent pieces of chicken delicately marinated in a light cheese sauce which were perfectly complemented by the spicy chutneys and pickles
• A clove smoked minced chicken skewer which was chargrilled and layered with bell pepper
• Were delicious with the addition of lemon juice
• Claimed to be seasoned with crushed black pepper
• Especially when the other starter options are so delicious
• The lamb seekh kebab and red kidney bean tacos were an unexpected fusion twist
• The Indo Mexican tacos were incredibly moreish
• Chargrilled chops with a spicy ginger infusion and pomegranate seeds
• Prawn coconut curry with kaffir lime and the famous Gaylord butter chicken
• The Gaylord butter chicken was my favourite by far
• Baingan hyderabadi (aubergine in spicy masala gravy) and zaafran basmati rice with anar and cucumber raita
• S butter chicken offering was spicier than your average butter chicken
• At this point in the evening I was seriously concerned about how I was going to manage to make it home without assistance
• While the mains were absolutely delicious to say I wasn&rsquo
• This grated carrot and pistachio based dessert was so rich and sweet that I wasn&rsquo
• As someone who is not at all a fan of wet cake
• My Indian colleague always raves about Gaylord and claims it is his favourite Indian restaurant in London
• A group of bloggers were invited along to try samples of the restaurants new menu
• Gaylord serves a menu of traditional north Indian food and has been voted as one of the best Indian restaurants in the UK
• We started with five canapé
• A round hollow puri filled with spices sat on top of flavoured water
• Once I finished what I thought was the starters
• I always moan about how rubbish and small prawns usually are in restaurants
• Clove smoked minced chicken with bell pepper were moist and flavoursome
• Andhra Scallops were cooked perfectly
• Kidney bean and lamb tacos were placed in front of me on a brightly coloured
• Mains there were two set menus
• Lamb chops anardana infused with ginger with pomegranate seeds
• The last of the mains was the Gaylord butter chicken
• Tandoori strips with their signature makhni sauce
• All this amazing food was accompanied with dal Bukhara
• Aubergine chunks with spicy masala
• Gajar halwa was a sweet carrot pudding served hot with nuts and was delightful
• Cardamom scented cheese cake was extremely good and fresh on the palate
• Ed with spiced dark rum was the finishing point of the food marathon
• I had such a great time here at Gaylord and it was good to meet up with fellow bloggers
• We just didn't know quite how huge this feast would be to say we all went home with food babies would be an understatement
• I was quite impressed with their offerings
• I hit jackpot with my table mates
• Talking 'til we dropped (or the amount of wine that was consumed finally sent us rolling home) all while taking a million photos and trying to decipher which dish was what
• We started with Shafari Saffron Thandai
• S the Golgappa Shot (a liquid amuse bouche that we filled the accompanying cracker with and ate in one go)
• Who were very patient with everyone's cameras being shoved every which way
• The lamb and prawns were my favourite of the starters
• Everything was very flavourful and plated beautifully
• The novelty factor is fun though)
• Can you believe that this was all before the main course
• We decided to pair up with the table next door and get a different one each to share
• They have such a variety on their menu that I think you could go with a large group and everyone would find a dish they love
• Rasmafal (Indian soft cheesecake) and Gulab Jamun Flambe with spiced rum
• The Gulab Jamun was my favourite definitely alcoholic but perfectly so
• We were fed like kings by Gaylord and the general consensus was that the food was great
• The manager and staff were all incredibly friendly and chatty
• I could tell that they are genuinely passionate about their restaurant
• They very kindly sent us home with a lunch for two voucher
• A couple of weeks ago I was invited along to another restaurant get together courtesy of Zomato
• Gaylord was founded in 1966 and is one of the oldest and most established traditionally Indian restaurants in London
• It is just a stone's throw away from Oxford Street and offers up some of the best Mughlai and North Indian fare around
• In the run up to the meal we were warned to come with an appetite
• This warning was not without reason
• We started with a number of different canapé
• A golgappa shot was something I had never some across before
• One of my best loved street food vendors is Horn OK Please and they regularly fill me full of the stuff
• The Crab Cakes Dakshini spiced with curry leaves and southern spices and the clove smoked Murg Gilafi Seehk chicken
• Lamb Seehk Kebab and Spicy Rajma or red kidney bean tacos were an interesting take on Mexican/Indian fusion
• Gaylord definitely was not stopping there
• These also came with a variety of accompaniments
• Plus a bhatura a wonderful unleavened bread that is deep fried until it puffs up like a balloon
• At this point we were four hours into the meal
• As well as an inarguable passion for food they take the upmost pride in delivering the best service to their customer
• I would like to thank both Gaylord and Zomato for a wonderful evening with some equally wonderful company
• These events are a great opportunity to meet a bunch of like minded people
• What I really mean is try the entire menu
• Indian snack style food is my absolute all time favourite and this is the sort of food I gorge myself on when visiting family in India and this does not disappoint
• Happily these were the only downsides
• So enamoured were we all by the cute presentation
• Each of the mains were more delectable than the last &ndash
• The Coconut curry was mild but had it&rsquo
• Established in London in 1966 this is one of London&rsquo
• Bleary eyed with all that delicious food sloshing inside you
• Their front door is plastered with recommended timeout
• Squaremeal and tripadviso r stickers to illustrate that their name is worthy of recognition
• I dined at Gaylord Indian restaurant in Fitzrovia with my favourite girl Ellie Matthews
• 5 shots each was a little too much for us)
• Our main was accompanied with saffron fried rice which complemented the main very well
• The waiter surprised us with a flambeed surprise
• I can't for the life of me remember what it was called but if you show them my picture they will know exactly what it is
• ) it was a great party trick to end the evening and the service was impeccably attentive
• The award winning Gaylord Indian Restaurant was founded in 1966 and is an offshoot of the original Gaylord in Mumbai which opened in 1956
• The cuisine originates from North of India with a menu that is long
• Cor also embodies an authentic Indian experience with artworks by the noted Indian painter Prithvi Soni
• We started with canapé
• Both of which were nicely cooked and pleasantly spiced
• A savoury potato basket was also really tasty and really crunchy
• Fat and juicy with a firm luxurious texture
• They were also really well cooked with the tandoor cooking helping to hold in much flavour
• Sesame seeds and mustard cress were cleverly presented
• 11) was a slightly disappointing dish with the scallops being fairly bland
• The combination with crushed black pepper
• The red kidney bean taco was lovely and was bursting with freshness and aromatic spices
• The taco shells were also a little stale
• 18) as the lamb was meltingly tender and simply fell off the bone
• Ginger and masala was a delightful dish
• It was the sauce that was the winning element with its wonderful heady mix of comforting flavours that complemented the pomfret well
• The prawns were overcooked and therefore slightly rubbery
• T quite have the smoothness I was hoping to see in a butter chicken dish
• A soft aubergine dish with a spicy masala gravy
• A carrot pudding served hot with nuts had a wonderfully soft texture and a gentle carrot flavour
• An Indian soft cheesecake with cardamom scented sweetened milk also proved to be very fragrant
• Both desserts were very enjoyable with neither being overbearingly sweetness
• The food at Gaylord was very good with lots of lovely spicing and inventive creations
• The service was also very competent and thorough throughout the evening
• The volume of food brought out to us spoke of great generosity inherent in how the restaurant is run which beyond just trying to impress us
• Vegetarian mains are about £
• Despite being a Tuesday night the place was full and buzzing
• Perfectly cooked chicken and lamb curries with a wide range of starters
• The food is amusingly well done and the service is very attentive kind and gentle
• With a longstanding reputation and with close to 50 years under its belt
• I'm not sure what I was expecting to see
• One look inside and I was transported straight back to my childhood
• I'm a sucker for a good street food dish and so had to kick things off with an Aloo papdi chaat
• The ratio of the papdi and sev was far higher than the chutneys and yoghurt
• It lacked that depth of flavour the many elements should bring together to convey and was instead quite one dimensional
• It has to be an Indian dish with all the requisite elements to make it worth breaking my pescetarian diet
• Whilst there was indeed the element of chicken
• The sweetness overpowered throughout and was not so nicely contrasted by the overall oiliness of the dish
• Now I get that butter chicken is a greasy dish
• There's a difference between buttery richness and what is clearly an excess of oil
• None of this is particularly surprising to me nor does it indicate a terrible experience
• What they expect is a predictable set of flavours and ingredients
• Must fulfil and here is where I think Gaylord specifically fails
• When there are new additions to celebrate what is clearly an important milestone
• Where guests were handing the waiter an open forum to recommend away
• Instead we went with the sharing platter
• The desserts themselves were all competent and tasty but putting all three on one plate
• The choices and servings were good in the fixed thali
• Service 4.5/5 Waiters were super courteous and quick
• They left us with the menus (beautiful menus I have to say
• Not paper thin like you find in most restaurants) and recommended a lovely bottle of white wine to have with our starters
• We started with some lovely tacos
• I have to admit I was skeptical when I first heard of them
• Some of the best poppadoms I've had
• We had an excellent night at Gaylord's the food is truly wonderful
• The starters were beautiful I would highly recommend the tacos and the lamb kebabs
• You must have the peshwari naan it's the best I've ever had
• The liquid is poured into a delicate hollow puri before you pop it in to your mouth
• Indian cuisine was the thing that really got me interested in food and I&rsquo
• Indian cooking for me is still very exciting and ever evolving &ndash
• Gaylord restaurant opened in 1966 and is said to be one of the oldest Indian restaurants in London (although I know a couple of older ones around the centre of town)
• This family restaurant is owned by the Kwality Group who operate other restaurant outlets in Delhi and Mumbai
• The restaurant was rather quiet when we arrived
• The restaurants fruity take on a non alcoholic mojito cocktail however is a must order
• Especially with summer arriving
• The food however was not ordinary and mostly
• S with their starters and in some cases are outstanding
• Golgappa shots are a popular Indian street food snack if you&rsquo
• Little puffed savouries come with shot glasses filled with a coriander and chicken pea aromatic water and a sweet date and jaggery sauce
• Pulled chicken tacos were not very Indian
• The tacos were filled with lovely moist chicken and paired beautifully with some refined spices and creamy sauces &ndash
• T stop giving and was full of flavour
• The golden batter was perhaps a little too golden but the fine dipping sauce meant it mostly went unnoticed
• One of my favourite dishes here at Gaylord was the saffron stained king prawns cooked over a hot iron griddle
• Another must order dish here was the lamb shammi kebab
• When it comes to choosing between dry meats or dishes with a sauce here &ndash
• Before coming to this restaurant I was told I must order the butter chicken
• A traditional butter chicken is nothing like what you&rsquo
• By this point during the evening we were ready for bed
• Here at Gaylord the desserts were very traditional and we managed to get through two of our favourites
• The gajar halwa was the star &ndash
• Warm grated carrot with spices and sugar
• Gulab jamon was another classic and is made mostly out of thickened or reduced milk
• Gaylord was established in 1966 and is apparently one of London's oldest fine dining Indian restaurants
• The Goan soft shell crab was crisp and tasty with nice spicy flavours from the Goan masala
• The fish was nicely grilled and was quite fresh
• We had some steamed basmati rice and tandoori roti to go with our dishes
• I returned to Gaylord with high hopes for a delicious lunch
• I ordered the Thali Lunch and was highly impressed
• The centrally located restaurant is definitely an option if you want a good Indian meal
• All the dishes I tried were consistently very tasty and had the right amount of spice
• The main criticism about the Thali menu was that it had too many meat dishes and was not well balanced with some of the delicious vegetarian starters that were listed on the menu
• I wouldn't say that it was spectacular
• Another criticism is that the restaurant decor is extremely dated
• Starters were alright but main courses were too oily and did not taste well at all
• Service was good too and when we asked a lot about the menu the waiter we asked (who wasn't ours) was very clued up I find this is very rare
• I also requested no garlic in one of my dishes and they were able to do it which is also another rarely for an Indian restaurant
• The ambiance was a little strange but thats because there were not a lot of people in the restaurant and when we left they thanked us for booking
• Veggie lovers can opt for the Maharani Meal which is all encompassing
• The tandoori chicken is a must have
• The restaurant is a tad expensive but the price is worth the food
• During my family Holiday last month which was apparently with an Indian Tour Group led me to Gaylord Restaurant (Fitzrovia) since our tour operator had arranged our Day 1 lunch at this restaurant
• The ambiance was stunning and the decors had that touch of Indian'ness and the food was fabulous
• At least for Indians who are staying far from their Homeland
• A wide menu with all the specialties from across the cultures of India ensures that you don't miss on the delicacies
• Paneer and Chicken Curry is a must try
• It was almost as good as a Paneer/Chicken Dish that is prepared here in India with apt amounts of spices and gravy
• The gulab jamun was served as a sweet dish which was extremely soft and spongy
• The service and staff were courteous enough and were smiling in spite of the constant nagging by 25 odd people
• Undoubtedly this was by far the best Indian lunch I had during my entire trip of 6 days
• Only saving grace was the tamarind virgin mojito which was really nice
• After some enjoyable sun drenched days here in London we were hit with a grey
• One of London's top Indian restaurants Gaylord are due to celebrate their 50th anniversary in June
• Roti quality is great as are the rice dishes
• The staff are welcoming and the environment is very relaxing
• Unique name with a unique taste
• I mean he didn't really drink it with his mouth touching the jar
• Foods generally was so so and overpriced
• Though there were a lot of empty tables
• Never even bothered to get us the complementary dips and crackers that were served on other tables
• Initially though I was a bit disappointed with the unruly crowd sitting in a highly sophisticated restaurant
• The portions are decent as well
• The restaurant is highly over priced in addition to which they charge a cover charge per person which made absolutely no sense when you're anyway paying a £
• The main course vegetables are okay in taste
• The malai kofta and makai malai matar was disappointing

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