Lahore One Restaurant in Tower Hamlets

“I recently dined at Lahore One and was thoroughly disappointed. The meal was undeniably overpriced, costing me £35 when the quality and quantity of the food should have easily warranted a price closer to £20. The dishes were served with low quality, microwaved food, which did nothing to enhance the overall experience. I ordered the meat biryani, expecting the robust flavours and aromatic spices I’m accustomed to as a South Asian, but it turned out to be bland and far from a genuine biryani. In my opinion, for those seeking authentic taste and fair pricing, a short 5-minute walk to Shalamar Kebab House is a much better option.”

By far one of my favourite restaurants to eat at, been going to this place for the last 15 years and the food is still incredibly tasty. The methi chicken and karahi gosht is the one👌🏽 when it comes to the price I believe it's reasonable.

Ahhahaha. Nice place. Better than Mac Donald’s across the streets. I shoe bee go away bee is it still going oh oh oh. Wonderful eatery, carol was a delight! Will be coming back for more soon🫡🤗😶‍🌫️🫠

Lovely experience and the food was amazing!

Implore you spot and discount the reviews from accounts with a single review. I was in London on business. For sure. Options galore. But it had to be the Lahore One. It really did. And again, impressed by the service - which Is always warm and welcoming - and of course the crux, what’s on the plate. The foods were a delight. Kebab and mogo chips (plus the popadom ) to start. Chana for mains. We also split a lamb biriyani and bolted on a roti each too. We finished on a (shared) kheer. Sublime. As it always is.

Wonderful people, delicious 😋 food.

The food was beyond delicious. Traditional desi dishes. The ambience is simple but Quran Ayats playing made it the best place to open our fast.

Their seekh kebab is a must have!! Definitely a hidden gem

We were very lucky to find this tiny but comfy small restaurant. The food was tasty and the staff was friendly. You can pay only cash but there is a cash machine very near by. I recommend, for having a quick meal.

Lahore One serves some of the best biryani, samosas, and kheer! The biryani is flavorful and perfectly spiced, the samosas are crispy and packed with delicious filling, and the kheer is rich and creamy with just the right sweetness. The staff is also very nice and welcoming, making the experience even better. Definitely worth a visit!” We visted at the iftaar time and they served us iftar for free

Toooooo good . Delish chickpea & cauliflower dishes, mint chutneys, immediately knew I’d be coming back again soon

Sympathic ambiance. Good and tasty food

An absolute insider tip in London! The food was perfect and the service was very friendly and attentive. The price was also more than fair. We would love to come back and would recommend it to everyone!

We loved the food and the service! So authentic! It’s a must! A place to come with your partner, family and friends!

Very good food quality, kind staff. Recommended.

Amazing food enjoy every dish staff are lovely..... so amazing every time I come here it gets better never go away unsatisfied...absolutely love it here... gorgeous as always

Best rice pudding ( kheer) in UK. Come atleast 3 times a week

The food was disappointing, very westernised version of Pakistani food, biryani was such a disappointment, it was white rice and curry stir fry, when complained I was told in the UK that's how the biryani is as if I have never eaten biryani before in my life, I was also not thrilled with the chicken karahi, it also lacked flavour, it was more chicken curry and less chicken karahi. The overall experience was unfortunately very disappointing. Shame.. I had high hopes...

Lyla says “good food” Reg says “best food ever! I’d rather have this than mc donalds!”

Love this place! Food is outstanding the kids said they want to come here everyday!

Great place. Have been coming for years. Writing this review while im waiting for my methi chicken

This is one of my favourite places to eat in London. Great food. Delightful staff. Lovely atmosphere. The chickpea dhal is so good I might name my firstborn child Chana. Thank you, sincerely. I’ll be back. (You should have three of the garlic naan and the lamb spinach)

Really lovely service, guys are great!!! 😉

Food was amazing and the service was the same I would definitely advise you too come here and eat the best garlic naan and the best meat curry I would always come here.😁😁

Best restaurant in world and best Dahl!

Absolutely delicious and very affordable by London standards, easy 10/10

One of the worst Pakistani restaurants I ever visited. Food quality was too poor. The plates and bowls that were provided for serving the food were also dirty. We Lamb Biriyani, Chicken Karahi, Naan and Paratha. The Lamb Biriyani was totally tasteless and there were hardly 3/4 small pieces of Lambs. I will never recommend this restaurant to anyone.

This is a revised review from a 5 to a generous 2 star. There's nothing wrong with the food, but the service and attitude leaves a lot to be desired. I work at the nearby hospital, and ordered a takeaway on my lunch break. I was told 10-15 mins for collection. I got there after 15 minutes and was told to take a seat, then ignored. Many drivers came to pick up orders in the interim. After another 15 minutes, I asked if my order was anywhere near ready. The surly gentleman behind the counter just shook his head. No explanation or apology. Because I hadn't yet paid, I walked. There's plenty better than them in the area, and cheaper. They have lost my 20 odd years custom.

Delicious food but exceptional people. I went here tonight and I didn’t realize until the end of my meal it was a cash only restaurant (my mistake). Being from the states and every establishment I had visited having tap to pay or taking credit card, I made an assumption and that was ignorant of me. I hadn’t brought a debit card with me, as I didn’t need one anywhere I went, and I told the folks up front that I had no way to pay unless they took Zelle, Venmo, etc. I went down the street to see if the Tesco did cash back and they did not so I was truly out of options. The older gentleman, possibly the owner, told me not to worry about it as he saw I was literally looking for any option. It wasn’t even an expensive meal but I just felt terrible. Sincere thanks to the people here for understanding and if anyone sees this and goes to this place, please send me a message and I will Venmo you extra just to pay them £20. Can’t recommend this place enough, the food was great and fairly priced and, again, the people were very kind and truly the best.

Comida y servicio desagradables. La comida carecía de sabor y tenía un largo tiempo de espera. El servicio al cliente fue terrible muy grosero rápido.

I am utterly appalled by the service we experienced. First, we found hair in our food. Instead of addressing the issue professionally, the server took the dish to the back, then returned with a flashlight and demanded we point out where the hair was. I chose to stay quiet out of respect for my husband, as this is his favorite spot for comforting home-style food, but the disrespect was beyond unacceptable. To make matters worse, we were served curry but had to wait 20 minutes for a single roti. By the time it arrived, the curry had gone cold. When we asked about the rest of our order, we were told it would take more time. Meanwhile, a white family that arrived after us was being served naans and rotis without delay and the servers were speaking in their language saying this table should receive continuous service keep the food coming. When we raised our concerns with the manager, instead of acknowledging the issue, he dismissed us, saying we were “overreacting” and that “our type” always does. That comment was offensive and unacceptable. This experience was extremely disappointing, and I am deeply dissatisfied with the lack of professionalism, respect, and fairness in how we were treated. I would not recommend!!!!

Been coming for about 37 years it is like the best food next to our own home kitchen - not sure I should share that with you all it’s the best 😉

Set menu was excellent! Kebabs and samosas were delicious. Friendly service and a great vibe.

Delicious food and a fabulous evening had by all. Went here last night for a team work dinner. Each dish was superb and there was something for everyone. All left with huge smiles on their faces and very full stomachs! Highly recommended.

Local gem with fantastic food in a wonderful relaxed atmosphere. We went there with a group of 9 on a busy Tuesday evening and got some stunning dishes - absolutely loved the Channa and the mixed vegetables dish. The Naan also super fresh. Food comes piping hot with a quick and friendly service.

The best venue in the area. Wonderful channa and biriyani

Really nice place , homely vibes , really tasty food and lovely people . Love going in a restaurant where I feel that tastes like home cooked food.

Six of us for a BYO lunch. Wonderful food. We were given a table upstairs by the window. Amazing service and value.

Yummy food. Spinach saag Aloo was particularly delicious 😋

He estado viniendo a este restaurante por más de 20 años y nunca me ha decepcionado. Volví a visitar con un amigo para cenar ayer. Era un plan muy improvisado, ya que habíamos planeado ir a otro lugar, pero al subir al coche, ambos sentimos que no habíamos estado en Lahore One durante unos meses y decidimos arreglarlo (a pesar de que el viaje era de más de una hora en cada sentido). El viaje valió la pena, la comida era genial como siempre. Este lugar es muy discreto y básico, pero lo que se obtiene en términos de sabor es increíble. Y añadir a eso, el personal es muy educado, amable y servicial. También es BYOB, así que buena comida, buen servicio y bebidas baratas también, qué más se puede pedir. Los kebabs buscados son encantadores, pero mi plato favorito es el fantasma karahi. Si te gusta el cordero, no te equivocarás al ordenarlo como parte de tu red.

Lovely food as always! And the staff is superb!

Lamb Tikka Roll in Naan Bread (50p extra) is delicious. I whole heartedly recommend the food here. Glorious!

Authentic Punjabi food. Small menu. Delicious curries.

Unbeatable authentic Indian food. Highly recommend

Amazing food and great service, will definitely be back!

Amazing!!! Love this place such delicious food and the staff are so friendly. Also incredibly good value. Definitely recommend.

Such a wonderful spot. Highly recommend

Amazing food! Have been coming here for years! Never disappoints. Love the chicken Karahi and their unique chutney.

The Channa was excellent. Super friendly and beautiful authentic Pakistani meal 😋

Great price, friendly staff and really delicious chana

Cheap. Delicious. Easy. 10/10 would recommend

The best food!! And customer service is

Great meal. Genuine place. Idiosyncratic approach but that adds to fulfilment would go there again

Recommend the chickpeas and chicken karahi

Gorgeous place, family run, incredible food!

. The food was absolutely disgusting—poor quality and completely lacking in flavor. On top of that, the owner’s attitude towards customers was dismissive and rude, which made the experience even worse. I was also surprised to learn that they only accept cash, which raises concerns about proper business practices. Definitely not a place I would ever return to.

Excellent food and great service. Will definitely come back

An absolute must if asian food is your thing.

Their memory is pretty incredible. Family run. Fabulous. Simple, good, gracious food. Incredible family run restaurant. Who smashed it wonderfully. Care and attention are brilliant xxx

Soy un revisor repetido. De vuelta a la zona del negocio. Yo y mi quirófano cenando en los familiares. El Mogo. El cristal. La chana. El fantasma kahari. Simplemente maravilloso. Son sus 40 en el negocio. ¡Felicitaciones y brindo por otros 40!

Whenever I go to Lahore one I am blown away. The staff. The food. It is absolutely the best place to go in London for a coffee. 10 out of 10 every time.

The food was good but beware of unexpected extra charges. They will charge of all the chutneys they will give will seem like on the house but they will charge you for all the chutneys. They offered in a very friendly manner but at the end they made me feel like they cheated for money. Beware of the friendly attitude.

Excellent East End no frills Pakistani restaurant. Limited menu for the reason of excellence. Dishes packed with authentic flavour and served in a friendly and welcoming manner. BYOB + no corkage fee*great value = return visit 👍

Amazing food, service and atmosphere

This is a no frills eatery - £20 for dinner for two, was delicious, easy going and fast. Chicken Biryani is good but the saag paneer was amazing. Cash only fyi

Maha was the best & i absolutely loved the service. Looking forward to my next visit to LaHore one Thank you Maha Shout out Maha

Food and service was okay. But sitting arrangements not good. No privacy. We can hear other's conversations. And they only take cash. When I asked for receipt I was given hand written receipt on a small piece of paper which has no meaning.

Super friendly and welcoming owners, every dish is absolutely delicious, well balanced, love the fresh ginger on top of the currys. Lamb falls apart, garlic naans super fresh, my friend had to take a moment when eating the Karahi Gosht because it tasted just like the one his grandmother used to make ❤️ We come often and will be back again soon. Thank you!

Very bad taste... Lahore's name remains bad.

Amazing food and nice people serving food with kindness

This restaurant is a complete scam. How on earth does a single roti cost £1.50? Six rotis are priced at £9—ridiculous! The chicken portion, priced at £12.50, is so tiny it would only be suitable for a child under 12. And as for the kebabs, you get 4 for £10, but they're so small they look like okra (lady fingers). I strongly advise against dining here—charging £1.50 per roti is outrageous.

Great food. Cash only - no credit cards.

The best curry house in London. Extremely good service, food impeccable, at incredibly cheap prices. An absolute gem.

B Islam was the best server! Delicious food and vibes! Great value for money!

Freezing cold take away- refused to refund us or take it away. Said they told us on the phone it was cold which they did not . Clearly not cooked fresh and it’s not just like warm It’s freezing cold from the fridge or freezer. Awful customer service. I will complain to the highest level to get a refund. I’m sure they have broken the law refusing to refund us and refusing to take the cold food back. Will NEVER is them again.

Amazing little curry house. Their Chana Masala was soooo tasty!

We are delighted. The food is great and super tasty, and all the people in the restaurant are lovely. They recommended us different options and we tried many dishes.

For authentic Pakistani cuisine in London, this spot in Whitechapel is unbeatable. Expect flavorful kebabs, rich curries, and fragrant biryanis. The atmosphere is lively, service is quick, and prices are reasonable. A top choice for a genuine taste of Pakistan.

Básica pero sabrosa y buena relación calidad-precio. No es un showtopper, pero siempre me gusta un pequeño menú de platos que han clavado - comida agradable y buen personal. BYOB es una ventaja.

The food is amazing ! Lamb curry is a must

Food was tasty, not very expensive but then there is a lot of competition in the area, karai was tasty the kebabs were lamb not chicken very nice could have been a bigger portion size... Over all nice food and very authentic

I've walked past this place on my way home many times, decided to stop in. Lovely meal. As a single diner, they still made me feel special. Gorgeous Karahai Gosht and Tandoori Parata. Staff are lovely! Two points for people to bear in mind: 1) they don't have a licence to serve alcohol, but you are welcome to bring your own; 2) cash only, although there are cash machines close by

Very poor quality food that is overpriced. The staff look tired and unfriendly. Hygiene is an issue. Portions are very small and tasteless. Salad plate consists of just cabbage with a few strands of carrot. Poppadoms were tiny as opposed to the regular sized ones. I will not be going back.

Most delicious food! B Islam was an amazing server. Thank you!

We had a bespoke service where they catered for an event, and their food did not let us down! The chana was a HIT and the Biryani's were so tasty and juicy, and the rice was cooked just right! Properly stuffed samosas and I 100% Will be returning to try the rest of their menu

I’ve tried this as part of catering delivered to our company, the Chana was out of this world, and the rest really top notch asian cuisine

The food is incredible! The chicken biryani is a top fave as well as the chickpea chana. Every dish compliments another. So many deep flavours! Highly recommend

Incredible food and a fabulous atmosphere.

The food was awesome,very spicy but very tasty,the waiter is friendly,nice service,the only thing is that you can pay only with cash,but there's an ATM next to the restaurant and they don't sell alcohol,but don't worry there's a tesco near.This is the first time I eat paskitan's food,and it's super!

Delicious food! We had chicken Karahai and karahai gosht and loved it!

I have visited Lahore One Restaurant three times now and all the times they have been very receptive. Their Chicken Karahi by far is really good. Biryani was good but could be improved and same can be said about their Chicken Tikka roll. I have yet to try out the acclaimed chana and saag but I am hoping it’ll be good. Overall their food is good for value.

The best food, the famous Chana (i got it spicy) is insane Pilah rice, warm naan, so delish, and they have the best sauces 👌🏼 Thank you for another great meal, didn’t take any photos as was starving but will update next time ❤️❤️❤️

My favourite place to eat in Whitechapel. Amazing food. Friendly staff. Super affordable. BYO. No frills, but you don’t need frills here. Shout out to B Islam. Go here. Then go back again. Tip ‘em.

I ordered Lamb biryani it’s horrible just boil rice and put lamb pieces inside westing time and money not preferred for anyone too expensive £10 lamb biryani and test like boiled rice

Been coming here last 20 years Original taste - kebabs are lovely - king prawn chilli oof a must try!

Amazing! Great value for money. Friendly and great

Tiniest portions in the whole world we were very disappointed and also we didn’t know it’s cash only until we asked for the bill

Great good, authentic taste. We went just like a walkin and was amazed withe quality of food

Ridículamente caro, si usted es asiático, este no es el lugar para usted. La comida está por debajo de la media. Buen servicio de camarero y por favor no pierda su tiempo y dinero

Perhaps better described as a spiritual experience.