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> Maromora, when you say Babura is not to everyone's

> taste...what do you mean?


Some people have said that meat is overcooked or too salty (see reviews on website I set up). However, last time I was there I had rabbit - the meats had been wrapped around each other with delicately spiced layers and just delicious, similarly a truly authentic chicken biryani was a revelation and surpassed every previous such dish I had ever tasted.


Service, particularly drinks service, can be slow - but the decor and general friendliness makes up for this.


Also add that Ganapati is excellent - and at a lower cost. Decor more "rough & ready" but absolutely charming with good food.

1) Marmora Man is 100% that the quality of the meat and general quality of food served at Barbur is questionable. One day you leave half on your plate and the next you feel as though you've robbed them.


2) Scrap east dulwich. Put your best fighting trousers on and sneak across the border to Forest hills Kafe la behind fozzy hill train station and prepare to be amazed. It also has a Michael Palaeologus 5 star rubber stamp approval. If you disagree you will technically be spitting in his eye. I hear he has breakfast there sometimes as well.

Wht thanks you BBW.


I dont think that there are any "authentic" curry houses in the immediate area, if by that you mean similar to what you would get in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, etc. I have found one in South Croydon - full of asian taxi drivers stopping for dhosas and more; I can remember the name at the moment.


The rest are down to personal taste. Cafe La is good with a contemporary menu similar to Tandoori Nights (but cheaper), Omrith etc. The rest are good but traditional places that serve anglo-indian food. None of them can afford to be bad as the competition in the area is too fierce.


Similarly the Thai places are much of a muchness.


You could try Buddah Jazz on Denmark Hill. Most people who have been there (inc me) speak highly of its south east asian food and good service.

The nearest authentic Indian/Pakistani and Bangladeshi restaurants are probably in or around Bethnal Green but steer clear of the obvious Anglo-Indian style tourist traps along Brick Lane.


One of my favourites is the Lahore (218 Commercial Road, London, E1 2JT - 0872 148 3764) but there are many similar gems that cater to the local Asian community.


my view is that....

the food is pretty good (not mind-bogglingly, life changing-ly so, but consistent in its quality and damn tasty)

it is great value for money

it's BYO so the bill is always easy on the pocket (and you can drink what every you like)

it's cosy, unpretentious, popular and a long standing ED favorite with lots of people I know...

it's nearly always full, also a good sign, so best to book


and no... before anyone asks.... I do not work there or own it!!!

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