Desi Tadka in Hillingdon

Ok this place is not posh or dressy but quite rustic which I think adds to the charm. The food is one of the most authentic panjabi food I have eaten. Staff are nice. Can bring own alcohol if you so wish. Good value for money.

Went here as a family; first time so we dressed quite well, only to find that the place isn’t a restaurant per se. It’s more like a walk in place, no reservations needed. Not blowing my horn, but we turned out to be the best dressed people there. Other customers, including the Staff, were shabbily dressed, which was a turn off straight away. The tables and seats were bare wooden and totally uncomfortable. Tables hasn’t been cleaned properly and had a sticky feel..yuck! To top it all, the place was cold..it’s mid winter and the east they can do is switch the heat on. The food was totally fine, the only redeeming thing about the place. They have a bring-your-own alcohol policy, so there’s nothing to stop you bringing in a bottle of absinthe! And true to form, we saw customers who had drunk too much, using foul language; not a place where you can take female members of your family. I know the place when it first opened, had a great reputation; they used to have live Bhangra dancers come in every day! Now, the original owners have sold out and these guys need to pull up their socks or face dwindling customers. Not that they seem to care! Best advice: don’t eat there; order and pick up your meal.

I don't understand the negative reviews, we have eaten in, and taken away many times and the food is consistently brilliant. We live in Maidenhead and regularly drive to Hayes as there is nothing local that compares. Maybe some people expect a dull chicken korma, or tikka masala and are not used to the amazing tastes on offer here?

Worst Indian food in Southall! Let me take you through the experience... You walk in and immediately start coughing because of the cooking smoke, which will also stick to your clothes. Then you make your way through the dirty restaurant, walk past the slop bucket on show, and sit at a dirty sticky table. Then the food arrives. Oh dear. I've eaten in numerous places in Southall, and this is the WORST 5hite on offer. Food has way too much garlic as that's all you can taste. The kebabs are definitely frozen. Chicken curry dishes are just big bowls of curry sauce with about 4 little chicken pieces. Tramps were coming in begging for food. Rip off prices for what you get. Absolutely appauling!

My husband and I have been ordering from this restaurant for the last couple of years food was amazing, was quite excellent, but recently 3 times ordering the quality is atrocious ! I don't know if they changed the chef or just cutting back on quality ingredients, regardless their prices have increased and poor quality is received instead for your hard working money! Not good, by the way I'm in the food trade and punjabi and I know what I'm talking about when it comes to good food and good quality for your money Thank goodness there are plenty of really good restaurant that are dying for business with quality chefs , service and ingredients, why waste your money on this restaurant ??? Unless they take notice, We all are going through tough times at this moment but that's not an excuse for people spending there hard earned money for poor quality, sort it out!

I had high expectations of this restaurant after being recommended and also reading the reviews, but was definitely disappointed. Food was below average and service needs quite an improvement

I loved the food here, they get really busy within' the local community, but are always honest and reliable so will let you know how long your order will be if you are ordering takeaway. The boss Amish was is often working and is a testament to how to run a great business. Food wise, the meat is top quality and probably the best chicken I have had at an Indian restaurant. Lamb was also tender and delicious, some reviewers have said the food is too hot, so simply ask for a milder curry. I found everything I had here the week I visited was superb, Murgh Madras, Karahi chicken, Lamb aloo, all amazing. Sundries such as naan were perfect, the samosas were great value. A fantastic place, I wish I lived nearby..

Amazing tasty food. Been eating here since 2016 and the food hasn’t changed just got better. The methi chicken is my staple when frequent this restaurant. Full of flavour and they accommodate request for making it mild or spicy Friendly staff Great desi atmosphere Amazing food Highly recommended

Yesterday I went to Desi Tarak with my family. The tables was very sticky. The napkins was wet. No water at the tables. No handle to flash the toilet. No music. The food was very spicy that couldn’t eat the food. No salt at the table. Never going there again. The food was not even tasty. Before use be better because they use to be sardji dancing before.

Very good service, good atmosphere specialy staff tall guy very good talking with him , food awesome love recommend it

Love it 😀 , First time been there highly recommended Very good service, bring your own alcohol and enjoy 😉

Allways first choice to go there with freinds going there since open allways same but now a days Mis Bhangra , but food quality is same

This used to be our go to place for authentic Punjabi cuisine and was highly rated by myself and friends, however on the last two occasions, spaced out by a few months, the food quality, taste and service has significantly deteriorated to the point of atrocious. The owner doesn’t care, acknowledges the feedback and just continues pricing every dish with no offer to adjust or remake a dish. Very poor indeed considering we were regular customers. The place has transformed into a hangout for drunks who after consuming a few bottles just want something to shovel down. Never again.

When you see the price you are supposed to pay and then get charged a higher price it is very unsatisfactory to say the least. Secondly the food is nothing to write home about if you like your food simply reheated in a microwave and served to you. The ambience hygiene levels are a big fat zero! Sticky tables, cobwebs on the walls and I wouldn't be surprised if they have a rodent infestation either judging by their exterior hygiene levels. We'll never ever go back to such an awful place!!!

This was the bill , he said bill was £99 and after discount I could pay £80 .... after I got home and added it ..... please always check. This happened with me although I was a frequent customer. Be careful guys ....rest on you ....................

Ordered food after visiting their with wife and kids the food took 50 mins to arrive and when it did it was cold the order was wrong with the incorrect dishes. After complaining the second lot of food arrived 30 mins later again wrong! To make matters worse there were a bunch of people sitting in there clearly very drunk and very rowdy and every second word was a swear word! Not the place to go to with family. Avoid at all costs. People behind the counter didn’t even offer an apology they were arrogant and rude!

Fantastisk mat og atmosfære.Dette er type restaurant hvor man må ta med alkoholen selv, så vi startet med en snartur innom kiosken ved siden av. Da vi ankom restauranten slo krydder og velduftende lukter mot oss.Siden vi var en stor gruppe bestilte vi ulike retter og delte det hele.Fantastisk og smakfull mat.Ett lite minus for betjening som ikke husket å levere all mat, samt var vanskelige å få til bordet.

I ordered paneer tikka and mix grill for takeaway. There were only 6 pieces of paneer and no roasted capsicum or onions. And mix grill was not in a way to be prepared with very less quantity. I ordered for a normal food(not spicy) but it was quite spicy. And I was surprised that they charged £6.99 for paneer tikka and £12.99 for mix grill. Totally waste of money. Try avoiding these types of restaurants.

cooked by antithetic Punjabi Chef Mr Rakesh , well coming staff and well and neatly presented atmosphere , food is heavenly , enjoyed the dinner very much , thanks to Desi Tadka

It’s small, it’s little -off the main thoughrofare of “Delhi upon London”, the famed Southall -an Indian enclave of London; but this Desi Tadka (there are others too) is really upparallaled in terms of personalised service and detail to food and the portion and the taste. I don’t usually eat Indian food -but make sure to go try different Indian restaurants wherever I am travelling (by the way, most “Indian restaurants” these days are run by Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Sri Lankan or even Nepalis -but Nepalis are Indian extension anyway) -and this particular little “authentic Indian” joint has struck me as the most efficient, well portioned and detail to quality of food attended Indian restaurant amongst others.First you are greeted by traditional Punjabi dressed maniquens by the little door & then you are immidietely ushered into wafts of multitude of different recipes; that already hightens the appetite for the food to come next. Then you are greeted by tall & handsome Mr. Amish Tuli, an ever smiling host of the restaurant -who is always eager to put you at ease regarding the overwhelm you feel, about many different taste and type of Indian food. Then after ordering, mostly the food arrives even before you notice time has lapsed. Ordering some papadum to kill the time between order & delivery of food is usually a right thing to do. The papadum comes with three different types of sauces, a mango based, a chilli based and a yoghurt based -balancing each other out. And then food are good proportioned with just right amount of spices & chilli to be able to endure onslaught of Indian spicy food for even a first-timer.Again the place is bit off the busy lane & may appear small; but by providing quality food & quality service in a very reasonable competitive price, the place has earned my loyalty and much recommendation to other potential customers staying in my hotel.As Mr. Tuli would like to put it, Desi Tadka is Simply the Tadka!! [Meaning it sends zinger through your tongue & belly!]My suggestion, Mr. Tuli start another joint named “Tuli Belly”! There are just too many named “Tadka” and this one being off lane & smallish doesn’t get its true due.My favourite: Lamb Korma & Mushroom Fried Rice! Number one! Best I have had so far!! [You can ask to have less gravy, more lamb!]

Had read about this place and really wanted to visit. Table was sticky, rice on seat beside me, cobwebs on vent beside us. I cleaned off the table and chair as staff were busy. The noise from the speakers was extremely loud we had to text each other or shout across the table. The food was okay, we had 3 vegetarian dishes, 3 breads and 2 lassis between us. Dal mahkani was good. Seemed quite expensive at around £40.00 and had a bit of a wait for it to arrive. Wished we’d gone elsewhere but the only good thing was close to the hotel. The open kitchen was disorganised with pots and trays everywhere. Tried it once but will not return. You can bring your own alcohol as they don’t sell but there are soft drinks to purchase.

All check boxes ticked..... food, ambience and atmosphere (that includes service).....excellent as always

If you are looking for decent Indian food in this area then you must visit this place. Good food with homely taste.

Proper down to earth curry, everything I've tried has been good. Don't go for the decor, go for the food.

Very good tasty food good service don’t go on the ambience the food is authentic Indian and fresh Liked the Dal Roti and Paneer Very quick service Rajma also good Portion size is excellent and big

We were seated, the menus were left on the table and the waiter didn't bother saying anything. It was basically empty, just 2 other tables occupied but it still took ages for the anyone to come and take a drinks order. The food was average, nothing special, atmosphere was dead and the staff were miserable. The dishes were being loaded into a fruit crate and pushed on some trolley you would find in b&q. Never going back here!!

brilliant atmosphere, at different times during the meal, the staff all come out and dance to laud music and the guests are encouraged to join in

Fiancé and I wanted to grab a quick tikka roll before hitting the road for a long journey so we ordered a £3.75 chicken tikka roll, we were charged £5 because we chose to sit in and eat. We were there less than 10 minutes and cleaned up after ourselves. It was not worth £5, nowhere does it state there’s add up for eating in and there wasn’t exactly table service...

Bad food & the worst service ever,avoid at all risks!! Was still eating and staff picking up dishes which not even finished yet,while manager looks on laughing away!

Good authentic cuisine served in traditional metal dishes. This place did remind me of India, basic furniture and cutlery as well as informal service. If you go here expecting waiter service from the places in the middle of Southall then you will be disappointed. The food however, is very good quality and worry visiting for that reason alone.

I have been to this restaurant twice now and for me it is unusual....in a nice way. This place has really authentic Punjabi cuisine and the flavours are 'right up there'. Cleanliness and presentation could be improved but I think I am asking too much here. In sum, for a really good and reasonably priced place, this is faultless. Well done...I will be going again!!!

Went on the 21-Oct-2018 in evening. Got a table almost immediately despite being a party at the back which was great - no need to wait for long. Nice decor and customer service is good. Starters papri and aloo tiki chaats were spicy just the way we like it. The mains dhaal makani and fish curry was OKish. In general, it's fine experience.

Tasty Tandoori mixed grill and a well baked Nan were lovely. Its a BYOB with an off licence next. Very reasonable prices.

Food just like home made. I was there with a friend on 02/10 evening and had some veg starters and veg curries. Very good food, service and overall great experience. Highly recommended!

If you go in a group don't go for the set menu, you'll get ripped off as they know you are not paying attention to food coming out and you WILL be short changed, half my guests left before the deserts were handed out, all soft drinks were supposed to be included than I was charged extra for lassi.Some of my guests said they ate when they got home as they did not feel they should have to keep asking for food to be topped up and than met with distain from the waiters and a long wait.The butter chicken should have a health warning for diabetics due to the excessive amount of sugar it could almost be served as a desert.

Friendly staff, clean seating and toilets.

Absolutely love this restaurant. The food is the best. I literally mean the absolute best Indian food you could wish for. They always get it spot on. The entertainment with Fidpal is fab.

Having had a recommendation from a mate about this place , I thought I should get down at some point and check it out . Last night was a last moment decision , based on the fact I hadn’t planned anything for dinner . What a revelation it was in this place . When I ventured in it was buzzing with people , pretty much all locals from southall . It was pretty loud and it was a bit difficult at first to get seated . A restaurant will always prefer a table of 2 or 4 instead of one . Anyway eventually got seated by the kitchen , so I could see the food prepared , which all seemed to be cooked from scratch . I ordered onion bhajis , which arrived quite quickly . I also opted for egg fried rice , peshwari Naan and chicken Dhansak. Everything arrived pretty swiftly and was very tasty indeed . The place doesn’t serve alcohol , but they didn’t object to me bringing some in from the off-licence next door . It is certainly a authentic curry house which caters to the locals , or that’s how it seems , but dont let it put you off a visit . It’s a very basic place , decor wise , but people come here for the food . And I would come here again without no hesitation .

Rated as a place to have home cooked ndian food I tried it. The place has simple furniture and red painted brick walls with Bollywood stars on the wall. It was very noisy due to the patrons talking loudly. I was the only non asian there, People were milling about the counter. There were bowls of salad in a cooler on display uncovered. It wasnt fresh. I was shown a table but had to place my order of masala chicken and pilau rice at the counter where people were milling around. I took a 300 ml bottle of water from the fridge which also contained dishes of sauce.

I was staying in Hayatt Place and happen to visit this place which is just 2 mins walk.

It was good tasty food however a little saltier than average home cooked food.

Made reservations for 8 and 4 got seated and we waited 45 mins for the other 4 to get seated. Looked at other empty tables opposite ours and asked them to join the tables as they would anyway and were told that they had been reserved (well we made a reservation too??). Mixed grills came out and I don’t think people like the chicken much because I could bet my life on it that the chicken on our grill once belonged to another. It was stale and hard but the kebab was tender and hot. Mains was not great and I think most of my mates had stomach problems the following day. Plus side is the entertainment. People come to this place to see the waiters dance.. yes it’s funny and there will be a couple of drunk customers getting involved but to be straight to the point.... I came here for butter chicken and not a dance... if I wanted a dance I’d go to spearmint rhinos... sort the food and service out and then dance all you want.. def not recommend considering there’s a a bucket load of decent Indian restaurants 500 meters down the road on Southall broadway..

love this place..... food is so good tht come to love here again and again ....... enjoyed great punjabi food in london.

Absolutely disgusted by having to wait for them to open. It's clearly stated they open at midday.....I waited for 45 minutes, made numerous phone calls, obviously not picked up as they weren't open. Truly disappointed that this establishment cannot run an effective business correctly by simply opening on time. It is there loss as I went elsewhere and spent £80.... Will they learn from this I seriously doubt it. Desi tadka....probably also means opening at their own desi hours......Absolutely despicable

I am a regular at the Desi Tadka so probably biased in fact have been in Thailand for 3 weeks and missed a curry so will go there tonight.A friendly place the food is good always order and eat your starter first before you order your main meal otherwise it all tends to come up together.I have eaten in all the indians around and find the food the best

I absolutely love this place and the authentic food that they do. The best place to be if you are around that area. I use to live in London and I use to go there way too often but I still go from where I live now. An amazing place to be for a lovely meal

I have been visiting Desi Tadka for sometime now and food is good but nothing close to outstanding. I always found salt to be on higher side but not to the label that you can’t eat. When I visited first time it was reasonably priced but since than prices have gone up drastically and biggest concern is the quantity, which is sufficient only for 1 person literally. I paid £7.90 for Kadai Paneer and I couldn’t finish 2 rotis had I not ordered alloo gobi. It’s really appalling that they charge any amount without doing any research about the right price and quantity. Really don’t know for what they charge so much because there is no ambience either?

Been there few times now, got to say amazing food, not westernised, if you can handle some spice do ask for it, tasty mix grill and foods.

..that it is located literally a few hundred meters from McDonalds, where you'll have a better, freshly cooked meal.

I've been here many times since it has opened and can honestly say it is getting worse and worse after every visit. The quality of food is bad. The lamb is tough and the chicken is chewy. I don't think they use fresh meats when cooking as it shouldn't be tough or chewy. On the plus side you can take your own alcohol in which is always good. Food is decently priced but make sure you stock up on toilet roll if your planning to eat the meat dishes.

I went there for lunch with my brother. Though we had to wait for a while, due to lack of people ( heard on that that day there were fewer people working). We customized paneer, to give us a very spicy one. Also Dal tadka was made to our taste. Overall we had good experience.

Very good food, friendly staff, we have been there twice in just two days, highly recommended if you want to have some good and reasonable priced Indian food

I love going to Indian restaurants, despite having an Indian mother who cooks delicious food. This is an example of...

Fuimos a la Desi a tarka con miembros de la familia ayer, desde fuera parecía una casa con terraza pero cuando fuimos dentro tenía espacio más que adecuado. La distribución interior era bastante básica. Sin embargo, no se deje engañar por la primera impresión, ya...

Never Judge A Book By Its Cover... What A FAB Find, Food & Staff Where Amazing & Accommodating, We Sat Right By The Food Counter As It Was Bizzy With A Party Of 27 & You Could Watch Your Food Being Cooked (Which Was Lush)..You Can Also Bring Your Own Wine/Beer Too... & It Helped That There's An Off Licence Next Door (Handy)I Had The Mix Grill Which Was Good ... But I Think The Lamb Cutlets Could Have Been Better... More Bone Than meat !! If Any... But We Would Go Again For Sure If We Was Pass Again As There's More To Be Had On The Menu .. yum

When we turned up we were a bit apprehensive as the decor isn't at its best. Its a bit like a cafe.We weren't sure if we had to go up and order but eventually we got service. It is worth remembering that you need to bring your own alcohol, but I believe their is an off licence next door.Water is ready on the table. It would be nice if they couldve supplied a wine cooler.The menu looks basic but don't be put off by this, when the food turned up it was amazing. Really fresh and well made and the flavours were immense. Overall the food came to around £40 which was great value as we really did order a lot. Of you want an authentic Indian meal then this is great and it doesn't cater for the English tastes!We will definitely visit again and will recommend to friends & family.

Went last night with friends (7 of us). Customer service is very slow and the restaurant I would say was not that busy for a Friday evening.Ordered 2 mixed grills and a couple of other starters.The starters we felt were not value for money given the amount of items that came with it. Measly sized mixed grill.The Afghani Murgh starter was nice. Also ordered the Chicken Wings. A friend tried them and found a couple that were still pink inside. Unfortunately we should have complained at the same time which we didn't. We decided on sticking around to ha e some mains given that if we have moved onto another venue it would have taken time finding somewhere, getting seated etc.4 main dishes were ordered (chicken and lamb). Not much in the way of any meat but quite a bit of sauce.Not much to go around and again not good value for money I'd say.Mentioned the poor quality and quantity of their food to a 'manager' as we were leaving but whether he took any notice given that tomorrow will be another day with more paying customers, so does he really care?Most of us left still feeling hungry and disappointed with what was meant to be a great evening catching up with friends.I don't think that I'll be visiting this establishment in a hurry regardless of what the good things some of the previous reviews say.

Great food and atmosphere for friends and family. Pure Punjabi music (sometimes a bit too loud). Waiters tend to do bhangra during meals which makes the restaurant lively. One of the few restaurants in the area where you can take your own drinks (soft drinks and alcoholic), which is why I would try and avoid visiting on a late Friday and Saturday evening with family as there are many drunks. Overall if you are in the area and looking to eat good authentic Punjabi food in a upbeat atmosphere this would be a place to visit..

The place is a bit away form the many restaurants on the road but The food was excellent fresh and full of taste They serve a variety of traditional original dishes and I will try others the next time so I will return BUT the place is not for families it's a bring your own bottle restaurant so this leads to the obvious where the focus is on a knees up and suitable for a lads night outIf you visit for the food you will not be disappointed I went in the evening I will try during the day next time

We have visited many times food is very authentic I dainty food. If you have only ever eaten sweet British style curry (which does have its place) you must try the real thing. Even if is just a take away. Another real benefitif you eat in is that you can bring your own booze. if you want a real taste of India visit soon.

The food was excellent Punjabi home cooked food, great atmosphere and great prices, the staff were very helpful and welcoming, I would suggest booking a table in advance

This place is phenomenal. The food is out of this world and well worth visiting Hayes just for this.

Food and atmosphere of the restaurant is quite nice and price is quite reasonable too. Only little concern is service which needs a little push to be quicker. Overall it was very good experience

I have been coming here for years as one of the best indian food places in the area. Great customer service and good food at a reasonable price. A few times we have had the waiters bust out dancing whilst you eat, which is quite good. Interior is nice and reminds you of Punjab, its good to eat here whatever the occasion and whoever the company.

This is our favourite restaurant to go to or to have a take away when around the area.It's not a special occasion place but we eat here regularly and enjoy the food here every time. It is very loud so there won't be much of a conversation but you will enjoy a dance from the waiters in the evening.

This is a great place to eat, nothing fancy interior wise but authentic Indian Cusine, specially Tadka Daal, Sarso ka Saag, Malai Kofta, Kali Mirch chicken etc, the Naan, tandoori roti are great from the tandoor to the table tastes amazing,The grill dishes like kabab and tandoori chicken etc are ok not great, this place I personally think if you go for the curry dishes you will not be disappointed, dishes can be very oily you will have to Tell them less oil, then they are perfectTake your own booze I think is great specially if you are in a large group is excellent, then you don't have to spend silly money on boozeTake away is awasome every time I order by phone and get there in about 20min the food is always ready, recommend to everyone

good food and a boisterous atmosphere -desi style.we had a fun family night, kids loved the bhangra dancing and joined in!if you want a quiet formal meal, then go elsewhere.

I've been a customer for about 10 years and the food has been consistently excellent. I've taken family, business friends and held celebrations at the Desi Tadka. The service is very good, in a basic punjabi style - with one exception of one terse waiter.

Our favourite Punjabi restaurant. Consistently good each & every time. Friendly staff, excellent food & Bhangra on the weekends - what more can you ask for! Highly recommend.

Visited today with some friends, impressed with the taste however disappointed with the quantity. Highly recommend if you prefer quality over quantity. Also difficult to get attention of the staff due to loud music in the evening. Overall it was okay.

A simple restaurant that serves excellent food. Alcohol not served. Pleasant, welcoming staff. Very reasonably priced.

Very bad service, waiter was drunk and kept forgetting the order. There was more oil in the bowl then food!!!!The waiters were only interested in looking at women customers then serving us. We caught one chef picking his nose and put it his mouth!!!!The restaurant looks nice, but once in there, you will experience bad service. Plus don't use their toilets

We ate in this restaurant because it was directly across the road from the hotel we was stopping in. Food is fresh and authentic and tasted great, It does not serve alcohol but from what I could see from other customers, it looks like you can bring in your own. Only let down for us was a young child belonging to a member of staff was freely running about the restaurant and was noisy at times.

10 of us went from work food was good but when we went to pay they said dont take credit card...so sad wont be going again what sort of place says we dont take credit card...stay away

Excellent home style Punjabi food. Great no frills experience, although the waiters could with being more attentive to their customers.

Enoyed the authentic good Punjabi food here - paratha are delicous! Everything is made fresh in the open kitchen, with kebabs cooked over a smokey grill & nan breads in the tandoor oven. The punjabi manequins are a point of interest, as well as the occasional Bhangra dance performance!

This is place is only catered to men and in particular men who like to drink.I visited this place with friends over 5 years ago and was not impressed, this time around it has got worse. The food is average, poor service, too many drunks including a few staff and foul language spoken by staff.I feel for the unfortunate women taken to this place because this place is full of perverts, both staff and customers.

So I was recommended this place by another restaurant ownerThought I would try it out and this place is definitely a place to enjoy the great food compared to the rubbish that is served on the Broadway in SouthallService is very accommodating and warm. The place has a very rustic Punjab feel. It's a no frills place but the food is the reason for visiting this restaurant. They are very good at accommodating special requests and being a very fussy eater they did this with a very positive outlookThe atmosphere in the place it's very good. It is always very busy which is also a very good sign of a good restaurant I can't recommend this place enough It doesn't have an alcohol license so you can bring your own alcohol in to the restaurant.The methi chicken and chicken tikka were dishes I tried and enjoyed them very muchThe food is fresh and isn't preheated unlike establishments on the Broadway. This is what sets this place apart from the rest. The food is also rich in flavour.desk tadka comes highly recommended for those seeking a flavoursome meal in a place that atmosphere and good service

Had a quick stop off here for breakfast whilst shopping. The paratha was delicious and I only wish had more time to eat more. Will definitely go back soon. Really cheap but so tasty which is a huge bonus.

Went on Saturday and many table were there but minorities were boys with whiskey bottles on the table. Sorry did not enjoy the environment at all. My family was started at. It was a very drunk atmosphere.. not a place for families at all. Will not recommend to a decent family

Stayed at the Hyatt Place Hotel over the road, The Desi Tadka was recommended by fellow travelers who ate there the night before. I have to say we were not disappointed, the place was full of locals (always a good sign). We had to share a table it was so busy, which was not a problem. The food was amazing, the service was fab. The price was good!

This hotel is right opposite to Hyatt Place. They serve really great Indian food. The atmosphere at hotel is totally Indian.

This place does Punjabi cuisine like its supposed to be. This is a no frills restaurant so don't expect table cloths and fancy cutlery. The food is fantastic and full of flavour. If you are into typical Punjabi cuisine then this place is perfect. If you want a westernised flavour of Indian food then its not for you. Even inside it has a "Dhaba" like feel to it. Will be coming back to this place.

We went with friends, even though the restaurant had one table occupied we were given the table right in front near the cooking. We objected and were able to move to a table that had not been cleaned yet. The food was okay. We were offered deserts and we all went for Kulfis. Ten minutes later we were told that the aunty that deals with deserts is not in so deserts are off. I am sure the reason was that they needed our table for a bigger party. When the bill came I presented my credit card to be told cash only as the credit card machine has not been working all day. I explained that I saw the credit card machine being used for another table only ten minutes earlier, the waiter just ignored me. I told him to put a big sign saying cash only, as I started to make fuss another told the waiter just process my credit card payment. I think if the management want to deal with cash customers only they should definitely put a sign up cash only.

I simply love this place. It's not a typical English style Indian Restaurant, rather it's humble punjabi resturant where non punjabi guests will be welcomed along side the natives of Southall. The food is closer to the style that you would expect to find being eaten in an Indian household. Personally I relish the experience of eating authentic food rather than always eating the anglesized version.The traditional dance display, that arrives without warning periodically throughout the evening, lifts the mood and enhances the experience.Alcohol is not served but you are welcome to bring drink in from the off license next door for which they are happy to provide glasses. Just remember that they will be washing up your glass when tipping.Try it you won't better the experience.

Never again. Not for couples, full of pervs. The food was cold and stale, not the most hygienic place in the world. Terrible.

Lovely place for authentic punjabi food rather than your usual bangladeshi stuff you find on most high streets. You go to this restaurant for the food rather than the decor. However, if you are lucky, the waiter might break into song and dance!

Это очень вкусно! Еда приготовлена в традиционном пенджабском стиле, жирноватая, но вкус превосходный. Овощи (картошка с цв капустой) были отличные, даал тоже, курица (баттер чикен) - на мой взгяд, слишком сладковатая, но в меню так и было указано. Ласси подают в огромном металлическом стакане. Интерьер непритязательный.

Authentiek, heerlijk indiaas eten. heerlijke curries en tandori. De beste die ik tot nu toe heb gevonden in London, voor heel weinig geld (heerlijk dineren tussen 15-20 pondBier moet je wel bij de buren halen

Well, I've been to India and I have to say this restaurant is as good an experience with what I ate there, perhaps better. . You don't get white table clothes, you don't in India either. Hot food cooked to order was authentic . Its cooked at the front of the restaurant. It's not licenced, bring your own wine or beer! We had a thoroughly enjoyable time. It was full of diners,what better recommendation. We went at 8:30 and stayed till closing. Thank you.Will definitely return.

I would not recommend Desi for lunch. Poppadoms were stale, paneer was cold and mix grill was micro waved. As a result a have food poisoning.

Fantastic place, food is outstanding and the atmosphere is amazing especially when the Bhangra dancers come on, which they only do for special occasions. Will most certainly be going back again.

Nice decor, the models and display pieces are a nice touch, gives the place character.Food was nice, good standard. Staff friendly

Desi Tadka always has been and still is my favourite restaurant! I've been a customer since it opened and have never been disappointed! I'm extremely fussy with Indian food but never tire of the food here. It's always hot, fresh and packed full of flavour! Not greasy, not loaded with food colouring... Just good Panjabi food!I've been with friends (groups of girls/even just two), family, work colleagues- large groups too and my then partner now husband. Everyone I've taken here has LOVED the food and atmosphere... And what an atmosphere! If you prefer it quiet then during the day is when you should visit. If you want it lively then an evening visit is a must! They also do catering. I love the food so much I booked them to cater for my pre-wedding party. Everyone loved the food; it was just as great away from the restaurant.Having moved away, whenever in town we must visit Desi Tadka... To eat in or take away.It's take your own booze... Added bonus!

Visited last Saturday evening, really good food, good prices and excellent entertainment, am definitely going back again

Fantastic Punjabi food! Reasonable prices and don't miss the impromptu "Bhangra" performed by the waiting staff and of course you are also allowed to join in too!

When it comes to restaurants especially Indian ones, when the food is this amazing you dont care about anything else. I read people complaining about the portion sizes or the fact that you can see the chef's cooking your meal and I think that's the good thing about this restaurant. Seeing the chef's prepare your meal shows they have pride in their cooking skills and have nothing to hide. The service was actually good and it's easy to become friends with the staff and they are really friendly if you give them the chance. If you're asking for big massive portions then no this place is an Indian restaurant, and to enjoy Indian food you should order a small variety of dishes to share with friends and family, that's how we Indians eat. Everything is cooked with amazing flavour, in my opinion skip having starters just order your mains of choice with Garlic Naan and that's yourself sorted with amazing flavours left in your mouth for a while. The plates are silver metal bowls and plates that are actually used by the somewhat wealthy in India so take it as good service that you're being served with this, and they attend to your needs as much as they can. I visit all the time and my family love it

Saying that I really mean it.It was my first visit and me n my husband were not disappointed.I enjoyed aloo tiki and paneer parantha and my husband chicken korma n tandoori roti.We loved the food as it justed tasted perfect not too spicy or not too bland.We went at 4 in the evening and still they served us lunch.I will definitely go there again to try more dishes and see if they taste good as well.I didnt find any issues with cleanliness as toilets were clean too. I def recommend this restaurant as they have enough sitting also.Next time will take pictures too.

Will come back at a weekend to see the dancing Waiters. Food was lovely. Can not fault it nor the service.

Affectionally known as "The Dancing Waiters" the Desi Tadka has to be one of the best Sikh restaurants this side of Amritsar. True, if you want a quite romantic meal with stiff white table cloths and even stiffer white waiters then sadly you must pass it by ( though for impressing a first date it could be a winner.) However, if your wish is to be transported from the grey haze of Hayes into a bedazzling Bhangra daze then step boldly across the DT threshold. Forget the scratchy YouTube videos you may have seen of this place for only a full Michael Palin camera and crew job can do it any where near justice, and even then you'll not experience the fantastic food and genuine hospitality of this crazy and exceptional restaurant.A truly life enhancing experience! Highly recommended!