Mandalay in City of London, Westminster

I love this restaurant - charming atmosphere, amazing and authentic food. Sadly it hasn't been open for a while now, perhaps even since Covid in 2020. Does anyone have any news or an update? I'd love for this gem of a restaurant to open up again.

Fui con mi familia curiosa para probar la comida birmana y basándome en las buenas críticas que había leído. El lugar estaba vacío cuando llegamos allí. Se mostraron reacios a dejarnos sentarnos en una mesa más grande a pesar de que nadie más estaba allí. Había escuchado grandes cosas sobre la ensalada de hojas de té, pero me disgustó encontrar un cabello largo y grueso en ella. El lugar está poco iluminado y le vendría bien una renovación, ya que se ve un poco monótono por dentro.

Deliciosa comida birmana. Que gente tan encantadora. Amable y atento. Realmente me encanta este restaurante. Muy buenos precios. Seguiremos volviendo. Gracias otra vez

Estas personas encantadoras dirigen este restaurante; con gusto lo hablarán sobre cualquier elemento del menú que no conozca y le harán recomendaciones basadas en los mejores platos de su país. La comida es muy sabrosa! Bien condimentadas y buenas especias. Una experiencia encantadora y un placer encontrar otra opción diversa para los restaurantes de la zona. Gracias Mandalay!

Un moment délicieux.... Les plats choisis : un régal ! Le patron du restaurant et tout le personnel très gentils et très accueillants. Le restaurant ne paye pas de mine, très simple mais qu’importe, on s’y sent très bien. À conseiller vivement MYRIAM

Situato nella popolare Kilburn High Road, questo locale propone cucina tradizionale birmana inclusi alcuni piatti nazionali come il Mohinga ed il Chicken o Beef Khawsay. Il locale è semplice e di primo impatto può non essere così invitante, ma le persone ed il servizio sono gentili, i piatti ottimi ed il prezzo abbordabile. Ho preso un’insalata, una zuppa di lenticchie e il chicken khawsay con noodles di riso riso e latte di cocco. Tutto ottimo. Pagato in tutto, incluso del naan bread e acqua minerale, 21.50€.

If you desire good Myanmar cuisine then this restaurant is one that I would strongly recommend. The staff are friendly, and helpful, but more important the food is authentic, and the taste is better than Thai cuisine.

Fabulous meal with the family. We were served Mohinga Burma’s national dish we all had different dishes but we shared xx Lovely ambiance and the owner is very friendly and attentive

We know Mandalay well from its Edgware Road days. Unfortunately the present New location couldn’t be worse. Please move as soon as possible as you will come to this conclusion very soon. Kings Road Hammersmith? High street Cricklewood? But Kilburn is a complete no no. Food was better at Edgware Road - maybe wife on holiday.

Authentic and humble cooking. We were served by the chef, and she was friendly and informative about the food. All cooked well, and all very tasty.

Visited here after I found out they had re-opened. It was great to see the owner again - I used to visit the old place very regularly when they were in Edgware Road many years ago. The interior is not as charming as the old place, and the menu is much smaller, some of the old classics have vanished, such as the twice cooked fish curry, and the old lunch deal no longer exists (used to be something like 6 pounds for starter, main and dessert). Location is a bit of a shame as it feels like a bit of a rough area. Food was tasty, although quite spicy (ask for mild if required), and fairly oily (although normal in Burma). Probably not as good as before, although I give enormous credit to the owner for keeping this restaurant running (they have been through a difficult situation) and allowing us to experience Burmese food in London!

Our group had a stellar dinner at Mandalay! We enjoyed the cucumber & papaya salad (amazing!!), shrimp egg rolls, lamb danbauk (wow!!) and the twice-cooked fish (fish curry). This is seriously one of the best meals in London, and you can’t beat the price. Visit Dwight at the Mandalay, and sit back and enjoy the fantastic food.

This has been on my bucket list for a few years, so I was really excited to finally eat here. I researched online and decided the chicken khausay and lamb tamarind were the specialities along with tea leaf salad and spring rolls. So my expectations were very high after seeing the reviews. Unfortunately the food was only average, if not slightly below average. Shrimp Spring rolls- did not have much flavour, the filling was non descript... I've had better Spring rolls from standard Chinese takeaways , and much better from Thai and Vietnamese places. Tea leaf salad- I was expecting something refreshing, but it wasn't really a salad ( I was imagining mango and papaya style salads) it had almost no vegetables and was mainly roasted peanuts, dressed with very few strands of cucumber, we found it very rich and hard to eat. Chicken coconut noodle soup, I was really looking forward to this after seeing the photos, unfortunately it tasted similar to tinned coconut milk and noodles, it was not spicy nor aromatic but very coconutty. Tamarind lamb- This was quite flavoursome and taste like carribean goat curry almost. Went really well with boiled rice. But it wasn't cooked to order it so the meat whilst very tender tasted a little flat and like slow cooker stews.The portion was very small, it came in a small bowl like a thali size If you're looking for a low key home cooked exotic flavour you're better off going to Penang Satay in Turnpike Lane or Roti King in Euston. Where there's more kick and flavour in everything... I really wanted to like the meal but it just didn't tickle my tastebuds. The owner is very nice and I'm glad to try Burmese food at last, sadly not for me...

We arrived and were warmly greeted by the owner, who was later most helpful providing explanations and advice about ordering. The food was delicious and the portions were substantial, especially given the price. The atmosphere was relaxed and friendly and the restaurant is very clean.

We were looking for a cheap curry in our local area and stumbled upon this place from good internet reviews We were not disappointed!! The resto itself is pretty basic but cosy and clean. The food was amazing, with the tamarind lamb being something special! The owner was also very friendly and provided great service. Highly recommended

We visited based on the good reviews. Arrived and seemed to surprise the staff that they had a customer. The staff were friendly but the food was disappointing and all together, a strange eating experience.

Hemos ido a Mandalay muchas veces cuando estaba situado en Edgware Road, y estuvimos encantados de encontrar que volvió a Kilburn Alto Rd. El anfitrión-propietario es acogedor y cálido y el servicio es encantador. La comida es fantástica; la ensalada de hojas de té debes y todo lo demás es simplemente precioso. Los precios son bajos. No te dejes engañar por la entrada algo desvencijada; el interior es atractivo y muy cómodos asientos. Altamente recomendado, no se lo pierda!

Mis colegas y yo visitamos el Golden Mandalay Myanmar en su nueva ubicación en la calle alta 302 Kilburn última noche. Para empezar, disfrutamos de las gambas y verduras Spring Rolls junto con la papaya y pepino ensalada. Maravilloso! ! Para los platos principales, compartimos el curry de pescado (anteriormente conocido como el "pescado horneado dos veces"), cordero y arroz frito. Danbauk Todo fue fantástico! El pescado era sencillamente espléndido, y el Lam Danbauk puede convertirse en un nuevo favorito. Visita su restaurante, Dwight y y prepárate para una experiencia culinaria!

Mandalay was a recommendation from a friend and we went on a Saturday for dinner here. We had hah the Calabash, papaya and cucumber salad and veg sprig rolls for starters. Loved all of them especially Calabash which came with an excellent tamarind and ginger chutney. For the mains we had the chicken and veg khausey, lamb in tamarind and parathas. Loved the lamb and the khausey was worth trying as its the Burmese speciality. For dessert we had the tapioca and agar agar pudding(Burmese pudding) and Burmese tea which is tea in condensed milk. My picks would be Calabash, papaya and cucumber salad and lamb in tamarind. The owner was very helpful in recommending what to order so do ask him. Also, this restaurant is now at kilburn and not edgware road.

You really can't fault the welcome or the food you get here although it looks rather scruffy & almost unloved from the outside. I'm sure this doesn't put off those in the know but it won't encourage passers by to pop in & try as there is a lot of competition in the area.

I was very happy to hear that the Mandalay had re-opened in the Kilburn area, a few minutes walk from the tube and overground station. The restaurant is much larger than its predecessor which can now accommodate for all the hungry customers! We opted for the mohinga and chicken khawsay dishes which were rich in flavour with the right amount of spice kick. To finish off, we both had the banana fritters which again, was enough in sweetness without tasting too sickly. The service and friendliness from the Ally family is always welcoming and a pleasure to see them time and time again. The other great things about this little gem is the non-London prices but the food is consistently mouthwatering. I would highly recommend this little find to anyone!

A great find. Treated very warmly as soon as my wife, daughter and I stepped in. Tried the papaya salad, noodles in fish with coconut sauce and chicken chilli rice and so pleasantly surprised by the great taste and lack of oily residue we find in so many places serving eastern cuisine.

So good to see that this restaurant has now re-opened as "Mandalay Golden Myanmar" in Kilburn High Road!!

Just to reassure - this restaurant is very open, but is now in the centre of Kilburn (TripAdvisor is/was showing the right address but the wrong map location) as it moved in July.

With my father having been born in Rangoon (even though he is of Indian heritage), Burmese food has always played a part in our lives.

Comida que es auténtica a la última cucharada. Servicio que es acogedor y atento. Entorno que son limpias y cómodas. Un lugar modesto que es de los mejores. Sólo hay aparcamiento en la calle, después de las 18:30.

Fuimos al restaurante, sin saber qué esperar, pero me quedé impresionado por la sensación de 'casera' en la comida! Que se sumaba a las delicias de la comida! Sin duda merece la pena probar!

Sabes cuando estás en el extranjero y caminar por la zona de bicicletas de una ciudad, cuando te quedas con hambre a una pequeña llanura buscando restaurante y pienso que debe ser donde come la gente. La decoración, mesas, sillas son demasiado simple para ser para los turistas. Así que puedes tomar un riesgo, entrar y luego tener una comida genial y creo que has descubierto un restaurante secreto. Eso es lo que siento acerca de Mandalay.

Besökte restaurang Mandalay i mars 2015, lugnt ställe med god mat. Lite ovant att behöva betala separat för ris, tycker jag väl ändå. Men ändå värt ett besök.

Ottima soluzione budget (£24 in due) quando si stacca la spina da fish&chips e hamburgerie. Cucina burmese varia e saporita. C'è di tutto: pollo, agnello, pesce, tanto riso e varietà di noodles, e un'infinità di piatti vegetariani. Ottime le samosas, e alla fine mi son lanciato anche in un platano fritto.Il locale è senza fronzoli. I proprietari - famiglia birmano-norvegese a quanto ho capito, hanno anche un b&b a Sussex Gardens.

I walk past the place where this restaurant used to operate every day. It has been closed for months and months - probably since early in 2016. Any recent reviews are pure fiction !

If one is after good authentic Burmese food, I would recommend Mandalay restaurant. The food is excellent, and likewise the service. My only criticism is that the portions are small.

Recently returned from a two week motorcycle adventure tour through Myanmar and really fancied trying this restaurant so was very disappointed to find it all closed up. It looks like the refurbishment mentioned in an earlier post is taking more than a few weeks. Who knows if it will ever reopen :-/

The place is a dump, it probably hasn't been updated sine 1970. Outside toilets are dark, dirty and totally unacceptable. The food is ok but very small portions and not cheap either. It's a real shame, if only the owners cared a little more they could have had a gold mine. Do yourself a favour and take your custom elsewhere.

appena entrati si rimane incantati dallla moltitudine di marionette appese al sofitto. Personale cortese e molto disponibile. Cibo meraviglioso mio marito è tornato indietro nel tempo a quando era bambino e cucinava sua sorella. Da provare senza ombra di bubbio

I was quite excited to try the only Burmese restaurant on London, and have made a reservation in advance. But when I turned up (7 pm, Saturday 19 November), the place was closed. Nobody answered when I tried calling. Not cool.

I recommend this restaurant is very good food, and very delicious food, spaical kozy is really nice and taste

We invariably come here. After watching the cricket at Lords, twenty minutes walk away, we stop by for dinner on the way to Paddington, for the trip back to the West Country.It is important to book ahead if you want to be sure of a table. This place is very popular and fills up quickly for good reason. Read on.For a few years here was the only purveyor of this nations food and even now, one of only a half dozen or so restaurants from Burma (Myanmar) It really is a good find the Mandalay in Edgware Road. For those not familiar with Burmese cuisine, they draw their inspiration from surrounding countries, but roughly, if you think of a combination of Indian & Chinese, you won’t be far wrong and this should hit the right taste buds for most of us. Curries, rice or noodle dishes, salads and fried snacks are combined into innovative dishes with herbs and spices, hot, sweet or sour that will delight your palette. Also there is no shortage of original dishes for those who prefer vegetarian options. This summers day (June 2016) having watched England make a somewhat slow start against Sri Lanka on the first day of the Third Test, we stopped by to find the place redecorated, with high backed chairs and a more tastefully minimalist decor.There had been a revamp of the menu also, but our welcome, the food quality and presentation were as good as we remembered.Price wise, it’s a steal. You wouldn’t think you were in London at all just a hop-and-a-skip from pricey St John’s Wood. There are a lot of ethnic places to eat in Edgware Road, but the Mandalay is one of the most reasonably priced of many of them. Worth a visit - and a few repeat visits afterward.

Ne pas se fier à la devanture, la nourriture et le service sont au top !Un riz coco exceptionnel !Un bel endroit, à recommander

Don't be put off by the rather depressing area or basic decor, this is a really nice place to eat. Warm, friendly staff and an interesting and varied menu offering well-cooked and delicious Burmese food. Really good value too. Have been a couple of times and both were excellent - highly recommend!

I was there with a few friends. First time having Burmese ... we got some good guidance on menu favourites and feeling in the mood for something spicy they helped choose some mains - lamb curries and chicken.Food arrived in good time - but I was disappointed with portion sizes. Very small if you ask me. Tasty and spicy .. but you'll want extra sides.

I spent some time travelling in Myanmar recently and really craved some Burmese food, so when the opportunity arose to visit this restaurant, I jumped at the chance. It being a Tuesday the place was not crowded, even though it is very small and reserving a table seems like a good idea. I loved the tea leaf salad, the calabash fritters (with tasty relishes, the lime one being especially good) and the red lentil soup, all of which reminded me very much of the food I enjoyed around Mandalay city. The fish soup with rice vermicelli varies from region to region in Myanmar - this one was a version I'd not previously had, and quite a lot more delicate/less hearty than I'd expected, but fine, just different. The lentil rice and vegetable noodles were good, nice plain food; I was surprised by the aubergine and potato, which was drier than most dishes I'd encountered on my travels. The special Myanmar sweet (agar jelly and tapioca) was exquisite. The bill was modest by London standards and I felt we'd had good value. The staff were very accommodating, and topping up the water jug and bringing extra spoons and dishes so that my guests and I could all taste each other's food..A couple of things I'd have liked to show my guests but didn't find on the menu: garlic and chilli flake sauce; thinly sliced unripe mango relish; and (perhaps we missed it on the menu) some of the fabulous fresh vegetable curries I'd got used to and would love to experience again. My only slight grumble is that I kind-of expected a pot of green tea (or refills) rather than just one cup with a teabag. But these points are suggestions for the future, rather than criticisms. We had a lovely evening and will almost certainly come again if we get the chance.

Very rarely do I say that you will have to put up with slow service or an uninspiring exterior. The Mandalay Golden Myanmar serves the most authentic Burmese food I have ever tasted. I have been brought up with Burmese food (my family all came from Burma at the beginning of the 2nd WW) and so tasting food that is as good if not better than I've had in the past was a joy. The basic nature of the menu (check out the website to get the authentic names of the food) doesn't do this fantastic little restaurant justice! This is a must visit restaurant! We will be back! Just wonderful!

Really nice and authentic food. I loved the starter fritters and the pickled lamb. As a desert the semolina was wonderful.

We recently returned from a holiday in Myanmar and met up with some people who had been on the same trip. The staff were friendly and there was a lively atmosphere. It's a small and basic place. We recognised some of the dishes from Myanmar while others were, perhaps, a little less traditional. The starters were nothing exceptional but the mains were pretty good. If you live nearby, it's definitely worth a visit.

友人と行きました。小さなお店ですが7人でいきました。どれもお安く、美味しく、めずらしいミャンマー料理をたべれて楽しかったです。ただ立地はあまりよくなく、バスを利用しました。

Came here for work Christmas Lunch. The food was absolutely beautiful and the owner explained everything. We actually forgot the menu and just asked for the most authentic Burmese dishes. What a brilliant idea as we were treated to some of the nicest dishes we had ever eaten. HIGHLY recommend this place. Food and service was first class.

Been to the Mandalay a number of times. Interesting to eat Burmese cooking in London. Good value for your money.

A little known gem in the heart of London! A family run restaurant with great tasting unique burmese food at a great price.

I was looking forward to having dinner here again, but I don't know what happened here: the food was greasy, portions very small and not tasty at all. Such a shame..

The food was good but disppointingly small portions which did not justify the price. I will not go back there. It seems good value but in reality it is expensive. As a starter, I had cucumber with papaya. I received a fistful of cucumber but so little papaya that I could not even taste the flavour of this fruit.

Wunderbare Lindensuppe, herrliche, superfeine und abwechslungsreiche Menüs. Per Zufall haben wir dieses kleine Restaurant gefunden. Und wie es so im Leben manchmal eben ist - herrlicher Zufall! Das Personal extrem freundlich.Das Pet

I went with my boyfriend who is from Burma and the only Burmese food I've tried is what he's cooked for me so I was excited to try food from a Burmese restaurant. My boyfriend was excited because they served tea leaf salad which he says reminds him of Burma and is his favourite dish. Everything was absolutely beautiful - we even ordered more because it was so good.It's a little cramped inside the restaurant, the girl on the table next to us knocked one of our plates when she stood up because the tables are so close together but luckily the plate was empty. Other than that, I can't fault Mandalay at all.The service was great, the staff were so friendly and helpful and when I go back to London, I'll definitely be eating here again!

Excellent food and typical from Myanmar. My husband (who lived in Myanmar) was delighted and said the food brought back great memories ! Large choice in the menu. Great value for money too, mains are cheaper than in most restaurants in London. Very pleasant service, friendly and efficient but not obsequious. We actually came in earlier than the normal opening time (the door was open and we had not seen the "closed" sign) and they did not say anything and gave us a table ! Will definitely pass the word around and come back.

Firstly, if you are looking for anything approaching and normal restaurant or a high quality of decor or service then look elsewhere! We were served by the boys of the owner in their casual clothes so silver service it certainly isnt!What you will get here is fantastically authentic and unique food, cooked to order and clearly in a way that the owners or their family used to do overseas.We tried a few dishes and all were beautifully cooked, flavoursome and plentiful.....I wanted more but just cos it tasted to good.It was a lovely relaxed meal and pretty cheap for the location. If you like food from different SE Asian countries and want to try a new variation then give this place a try. Leave the smart clothes at home however and just relax.....

We had noticed this restaurnt had undergone a transformation. We hadn't been back for near on 20 years. Yes the place had been revamped, unfortunately the tables are on top of each other. The food is ok, still being heqted up in the microwave and the sauces very watery. Good if ŷiu are looking for a cheap meal, fine dining this isn't.. Our bill wasn't itemised so we couldn't tell from the bill what we had eaten.

avevo prenotato questo ristorantino curioso di provare la cucina birmana che non conoscevamo ma siamo rimasti poco soddisfatti per non dire abbastanza delusi. assomiglia molto alla cucina indiana con cenni di cucina cinese ma l'abbiamo trovata meno appetitosa. abbiamo preso le samosa e dei fritti di verdure insieme ad un'insalata di foglie di tè (insolite ed abbastanza buone) ma il resto tutto nella media. poi noodles con noce di cocco e pollo e curry d'agnello. porzioni medio-piccole, da bere tè verde, acqua, birra tiger (di singapore) e succo di mango. per andare in bagno bisogna attraversare un corridoio lungo dietro una porta che porta sul retro, attraversare un vecchio cortiletto esterno dove ho visto scappare un animaletto e poi entrare nei bagni. il proprietario è molto loquace ed affabile, i prezzi sulle £ 20 sterline cadauno.

E' l'unico ristorante birmano a Londra, ci sembra. La cucina birmana può piacere o meno, ma per chi l'ha assaggiata in loco, tra Yangon e Mandalay, quella offerta da questo ristorante di Edgware Road è piuttosto deludente: sapori in po' insulsi, riso terribilmente stracotto, menu poco birmano e molto indiano (ma anche qui, non la grande cucina indiana che conosciamo). Inoltre, il servizio, è familiare (ma questo andrebbe bene), ma piuttosto approssimativo (e questo va meno bene). Ci dispiace dover dare questa recensione. Amiamo la Birmani e i birmani e, per altro, siamo sicuri che la famiglia che gestisce il ristorante operi con le migliori intenzioni, ma il risultato, come detto, è piuttosto deludente. Davvero un peccato!

If you don't know what Khow Suey is, just know it's the signature dish for Burmese cuisine and a must try item.And there's no better place to do it than Mandalay. The food here is amazing and for a party of four people who left completely stuffed, we paid barely £10 a head!An absolute must-eat location in London.

We had selected Mandalay from the internet and were intrigued by the thought of Burmese food. We were not disappointed. A simply decorated but clean and efficient restaurant with very good service, We ate prawns with noodles and coconut milk, rice with lentils and a divine spinach with ginger and garlic, as well as the enchanting fritters as a first course. What a lovely mixture of flavours; a little from India, from China, from Thailand all fused together into a national cuisine we had never tried before but will certainly try again.

We didn't know what to expect from Burmese food, but this was so delicious. We kept just remarking to each other how tasty it all was. From the samosas starter, to my king prawns in lemongrass/tomato sauce, my partner's chili chicken (with rice and parathas), and they kindly halved a veg dish, so we had a side of ginger/garlic spinach: it all was delicious. We finished it off with an odd-but-tasty dessert (including coconut milk, seaweed jelly and vermicelli!), and just felt really grateful for having found something new in London. And the price was good, at £50 for two, including a bottle of chilean cabernet sauvignon. They've also just done it up, so it may look better than before. Not swanky, you still wouldn't rush in from the street, but OK, new menus etc.

Edgware roadを北上したところにあり、アクセスはあまり良くないです。大通り沿いにあるので見つけやすいです。15人程度が入れる小さなお店で、内装はロンドンとは思えないくらいアジア風です。となりの席とは近め。ミャンマー料理のようなのですが、他にミャンマー料理を食べたことがないので本格的かどうかはわかりません。インドネシア料理に近い雰囲気を受けました。揚げ物等のスターターや、丼もの、チャーハン系、麺類、焼きそば系等、東南アジアの屋台で売っていそうな感じの料理で、みな美味しいです。なにより安い。Time out のCheap Eat awardsに選ばれたことがあるようです。店主さんがとてもフレンドリーな方で、心地よく過ごせます。雑誌にも載った店だからか、人気があり、週末であれば予約したほうがよいです。

I'm a regular at mandalay having discovered the restaurant via tripadvisor. The food is unique and authentic. The fritters are a must try. I'm also a big fan of the chicken in tamarind with coconut rice. The setting is basic and nothing special but the pricing is excellent

Not the most glamorous looking place - had we just been walking by we'd probably have kept walking. But having read various reviews we went in - and were not disappointed. Far better than any other high street curry house I've visited for value and taste. No frills or gimmicks, but a top meal!

When in London we always eat here. Found it by accident wondering around Edgeware Road near the Hilton Metropole. Later saw it listed in guide books. Delicious foods, wine by the bottle or glass, beer, and food from Burma, Thailand and India, all prepared with different flavors. Yum!

Das "Khao soi" mit Hühnchen ist einsame Spitze. Preis für Vorspeise und Hauptgang mit einem bier: 14£ Gutes Preis/Leistungs Verhältnis!!

For anybody thats eaten in simple places in asia and wants reminding of them then this is the place. If it was 40 degrees inside you'd think you were back there.Good quality authentic food cooked asian style.No frills.Will come again when in the area.

First of all, I'm a British born Burmese guy and I've eaten most Burmese dishes.My mum cooks all of the best Burmese dishes to perfection and yet I still come here occasionally on dates as the food is lovely and very traditional.The owner and family are also lovely people.The restaurant itself is very tired, dated and let's not talk about the toilets. But to be fair they were investing their money on a new more modern location closer to Paddington station, which they unfortunately found out too late that the council said they were not allowed to cook any food there!But if you are interested in teasing your tastebuds to some traditional Burmese food, then look no further. The low price, good portion sizes, value for money, excellent quality, service and lovely family make this place a must visit.

This is a very very basic family run restaurant. So don't go if you are expecting fine dinning... and going to the toilet is an "interesting" experience. But the food is rather good indeed and interesting. The Tea Leaf Salad, the Vegetable Fritters and Lamb Curry were my favourites. I would recommend it and would love to go back.

This was my first time eating Burmese food, I went with a group of 6 people after work and we had lots of dishes to share. The food was delicious and the staff particularly friendly and helpful, it really felt like a family business. Potatoes and aubergines were especially delicious but all was great - i would highly recommend for a fun and unpretentious spread!

I saw the reviews and went to this place. As others have said the layout was basic, but I guess that is fine as they are trying the keep the costs down for the customers. The food was not bad I must say but not great either. The main dishes were decent but the samosas were not terribly exciting. I am not sure if there was enough choice of Burmese dishes or it is a mix of different cuisines.The price was OK but in a cafe type environment you can have decent filling food for significantly less. And the environment is that of a cafe rather than a restaurants. There were some loud arguments in the background were the lady who appeared to be the manager was berating the staff with no concern about our dining experience. If you are in a cafe you expect a friendly and helpful face behind the counter, if it is a restaurant you expect a proper dining experience. I am not sure I got either of those. This is the first time in my life when I have left an eatery without leaving a tip. Not sure if I would go again. And I cannot recommend unfortunately.

The menu was did not state the proper Burmese dishes. The food was not original Burmese food. You may appreciate this Burmese restaurant if you are no Burmese yourself.

This is my second visit to this restaurant.The first i remember as memorable. We booked early.We were told - 'we had to have the table back by 9:00pm'. They are a small restaurant. So that seemed fair, they did not mind what time we turned up, if we came early that was fine as well. Some restaurant impose football match themes to their bookings ie 90 minutes. Not sure what happens if there is extra time for a foul.....We ordered Prawn crackers to start. They turned up and were oily. To be fair they had just been cooked. But no excuse. They came with sauces. All of which were watered down versions of the real thing. Main courses were not very hot, either hot by chilli standards or hot to the touch. The 'Crispy fish' was not crispy at all. it tasted like something the NHS would serve to an ill patient. Which is fine if you are not well, but crisp - no. Prawns with ginger - again - no spice, which may be the Burmese way ( I doubt it) , tepid, and lacking in flavour. Portion sizes are small. So I would order at least 3 main dishes for 2 people.I oculd not stand anymore so avoided the desserts.Its the first time in many years that I could say , I came away from a restaurant feeling hungry.The bill, as other reviewers noted is low per person. But then so is the quality.They need to really rethink what they are doing here.I would not recommend going, until they revamp, rehash and redo the whole place, including an improved keying system for the toilets and cleaning the corridors. Service is fine and helpful.But really, this is something out of the ark.

We enjoyed especially their fresh salads. Came here twice and also tried the vegetarian curry and some fritters. All dishes made from scratch and were fresh. Nothing to complain about. The interior is old but there wa sno problem with the stomach after eating and that is the most important. So do not worry even though it looks a bit weird at first sight.

although not for the padlocked toilets I guess!Very basic family type restaurant with all that entails: plastic tablecloths & amateur approach.Food is fresh & tasty but portions are small & perhaps a little too salty for Mrs KFJH. Banana fritters were great though and easy on the pocket.

Went to Mandalay with a friend who's a regular. The food was very tasty and the service was very friendly and efficient. It doesn't look like much for the outside but it's definitely worth a visit.

As other reviewers have mentioned, this restaurant is basic and smack bang in the middle of Edgware Road which isn't my favourite part of London by any stretch of the imagination - but none of that matters when you sit down and eat the delicious food in Mandalay - I have never tried Burmese food and it was a real treat. Service was friendly and the family who run the place are lovely. I highly recommend any of the fritters, the raw papaya and cucumber salad the lamb in tamarind but I'm pretty sure anything you choose would be a pleasure to eat!

Had dinner with my boyfriend here and we both enjoyed it a lot. We are vegetarians and they have many nice vegetarian dishes. We had the coconut noodles, aubergine and potatoes, and omelet curry, they were all very tasty. The coconut rice was also really nice. Everything was quite cheap. We spent only 35 pounds for two people including drinks and desserts. The decor was indeed not so fancy, looks more like a cafeteria, but we thought the simpleness actually has its charm. Most important thing is that the food is really great, definitely worth a try.

I have been to Mandalay at least 10 times. The surroundings is nothing much - it is small, gets fairly crammed when it is full, and the decor is basic. But it is clean and the staff super friendly. The food is always good. This is Burmese cuisine, very interesting and different - with influences from Chinese, Thai and Indian food. Try the Tamarind Lamb and also Spinach ginger and garlic. And the Burmese noodles called Khow Suey. Food is very affordable, you can eat very well at abut £15 per head. Mandalay obviously has a very dedicated band of regulars, and seems to have won many awards (specially in the cheap foods categories) as is evident by the numerous wall hangings on display. Long may it continue.

My husband took me here on a date. From the outside I can't say that I was impressed for date night! Never judge a book by its cover! The food was lovely. Very basic surroundings, the place looks as though it is a take away joint that they have squeezed tables into. However, it is clean, the staff are lovely, the service is good and the food is great. I'm ashamed to say that I had not tried Burmese food before. My husband had the lamb (which I tried), great flavours. I had a curry and noodles. It was amazing. I want to go back so that I can have it again. Not the most romantic of settings, but who cares, the food is great. Love, love, love.

This little gem doesn't look like much and don't expect particularly attentive service but the food is excellent and good value for money. It is very popular with people in the know.

I, along with my friends and family, have been going to Mandalay since 2009. The owners knew us and we always spent a few minutes chatting with them during our visits. The restaurant itself is very basic and minimalistic. If you go to Mandalay you go for food and that's it. Space is tight. Table mats are old and show signs of excessive wear and tear. Cutlery and crockery are also very basic. Price reflects this as well which is fine. One day we were taking some friend a for lunch to Mandalay, so I booked a table for 7. We arrived on time and when we were seated, we were given a table which could just about seat 6 adults. I spoke to the owner and explained that we were very cramped and wouldn't be able to eat comfortably without elbowing each other. I said we would order starters and requested he join a single table in the meantime to allow us to sit more comfortably. While we were eating our starters, I didn't see much movement on the table front and my friends were quite obviously feeling uncomfortable squeezed in together. I requested the owner (who is also the manager) to try and work something out for us, remaining very polite and respectful having known him for so long, but what came my way after was shocking.He lashed out at me and said I was being unreasonable and that my friends should just eat in the space they had and leave. Shocked by this I wasn't able to respond. My husband asked the man to calm down and expressed disappointment at his behaviour. The man went on to rant a bit more and then said that we should just leave if we were so disappointed. This was 19 months ago. We haven't returned since.

I've been here twice now and both times I found the dishes to be simply lacking in flavour.The service is charming. The decor somewhat tired.In short can't see what all the fuss is about.

I often go to restaurants that are recommended by timeout and they are usually good. Mandalay doesn't deserve London best cheap eat. Firstly it is not cheap at all, 8.90 for a lamb curry that doesn't come with rice, adding coconut rice ending up paying 12 pounds for a main course. Portions are small, food are tasteless. Restaurant is small, looked very dated with no decor and doesn't look hygienic. VERY overrated and overpriced for what it is.

Das Lokal ist nicht sehr groß. Ich bekam gleich einen Tisch zugewiesen und bis ich mich versah, war das Lokal voll. Das Essen war sehr lecker. Ich liebe die Asiatische Küche und koche selber asiatisch und probiere das immer in anderen Küchen auch aus!

I had heard good things about Mandalay for many years but had never managed a visit. Yesterday lunchtime on a sultry day, accompanied by a friend, I put that right. A warning for prospective visitors: don't go for the decor or dazzling service. This is a cafe-type destination. But the food is fantastic, made in a home-style way. I can recommend the tamarind chicken and fish in coconut milk. Utterly brilliant!

Great prices, small place! I enjoyed the food. It was different from what I usually eat and thought it is worth a try. The service was a wee bit slow and the cleaness of the place could be a bit better. But i did enjoy the experience. Hard to judge positively the place if you are based solely on appearances...

I'm so confused with the good reviews. The service was terrible. The food was average. My friend found a HAIR in her meal. When we mentioned this we were ignored. Terrible atmosphere and truely one of the worst experiences I've had yet.

Before grabbing a train back to Newbury we were looking for Indian food and this was highly recommended and for very good reason. Superior quality food and extremely reasonable prices. Best call for reservations as it is a small place and was fully booked on a Monday evening.The owner is there actively involved with your ordering. The menu is varied but the house specialities are outstanding. We ate like Kings & Queens for about 65 USD.Worth the trip from anywhere.

The owners here are a very nice family who also own a budget B&B in Paddington. Very friendly and kind people, the cafe is very basic and functional, a bit of a squeeze and at times noisy depending on how busy it is (especially at weekends). We've been a couple of times, the first time both our food was very good indeed, mine the national dish of noodles in a coconut/chilli/veg sauce, and my partner the spiced rice, which made her moan with pleasure! The second visit (a direct consequence of the yummyness of the first...), the dishes were very much average fare and nothing really special. The dessert I had on the second visit seemed to be pitched to a child and very 70s like. We would certainly go back at some stage though, preferably through the week when it isn't as busy, and booking is recommended. Don't forget, this is a functional cafe, serving cafe-style food, so don't raise your expectations unrealistically, and enjoy the warm welcome and this Burmese cafe for what it is. Enjoy.

We visited Mandalay because of the good rewiews here on tripadvisor. The place looked old and a bit 'dirtylike' both outside and inside. We found both the service and food good, but not more than that either. ...My god those terrible toilets could need a makeover...

This was my first time trying Burmese food, so I asked a lot of questions. The server (thought he might have been the owner?) was very patient and helpful and I ended up going with his recommendations. The food was pretty good overall, especially the tea leaf salad...I've never tried anything quite like it. The restaurant itself is rather cramped and desperately in need of some updating. The padlocked loo was downright scary. I would consider a return visit if I found myself nearby, but not sure I would go too far out of my way to go back.

I was not expecting much in terms of atmosphere or interior décor. However, the food was really below mediocre, the prices completely industry standard (3-5 pounds for starters, 7-9 pounds for main) and the portions noticeably small. I needed to get a sandwich after paying 20 quid for the dinner with friends. Summary: really not worth it, massively overrated.

Having read all the reviews I was really looking forward to eating here but I left very disappointed. We had the mixed fritters which were various deep fried vegetables that all tasted the same, the chicken samosa which were very tasty and I had the "spicy" lamb curry, which while good wasn't spicy in the least ( and I'm not massively into spicy food). The worst thing about the whole evening was the service, it was awful. The man serving us clearly didn't know what he was doing - there was no smile, my drink was taken away before I had finished it and we waited for 15-20 minutes to get our bill even though it wasn't that busy (clearly the infamous Mr Ali wasn't in on the night I went!).Sadly I would not go back, there must be a better place in London that serves Burmese food.

Don't let the exterior put you off. This simple eatery offers great food, friendly service and good value for your money.

Third time visiting this restaurant. This time I visited with my family (we have Burmese blood) and I wanted to impress them.They were not disappointed and we enjoyed the lovely dishes which reminded of our dear departed Mum's cooking!Only downside is the décor but as the food is so reasonably priced, you get what you pay for - good flavoursome food. I will be returning!NB Need to book for evenings as it gets very busy.

Love this place! A very nice and cozy family-driven burmesian restaurant. I eat the best samosas I've ever had here! The food is really nice and quite cheap. Perfect place for a lunch.

Very good food and selection, filling portions and affordable prices. The staff were friendly and even modified my dish to make it less spicy, although I was halfway through it. Downside is that the place is very small and the tables too close to each other.

Everything we ordered was fantastic. The chicken fritters we wanted more of, kind of like a bhaji. My favourite part was probably the wine though. Only £10 a bottle and surprisingly nice. Will def recommend to friends.

I'm going to Myanmar in November and was looking to have a little taste of it when I found this restaurant online. I made a booking for 9pm on a Friday for 5 of us.We shared some samosas and papadums to start which were nice, although on the small side. We then shared a few different plates, chicken, spinash, prawns, different rices and all was very tasty! Given the prices, it's really good value for money. The owner was also super friendly with us taking the time to take us through different dishes.The restaurant itself is quite dated and you actually feel like you are somewhere in Asia for the time of a meal.One little downside was the wine... It really wasn't nice at all but then again... At that price, it wasn't a surprise.