Pilau Restaurant in Camden

Solía amar a Pilau. Sería mi lugar para ir a almorzar mientras estudio cerca. Sé recordar por qué dejé de ir. ¿Por dónde empiezo? En primer lugar, las porciones de comida se han reducido tanto en comparación con las grandes y generosas que solían ser hace unos años. Ahora te dan comida en estas cajas repugnantes y endebles. Mi caja se abría de camino a casa en la bolsa, no la que estaba. El arroz estaba blando y asqueroso porque lo cocinan en una olla arrocera una vez y luego durante el resto del día se cocina demasiado. El pollo era tan asqueroso y no tenía ningún sabor. El chico que me sirvió no me preguntó qué ensaladas quería y simplemente puso lo que quisiera. El viejo Pilau nunca fue así. Todo lo que pude probar fue un abrumador sabor a jengibre que me hizo querer vomitar. Ustedes dicen que tienen un experto de la India que consultan sobre cómo hacer cambios y crear recetas, ella necesita ser despedida. Ustedes no saben lo primero que es el arroz "Pilau". La comida que sirven es una desgracia para la humanidad. Pilau tenía la promesa real de ser algo único y emocionante, especialmente en el área de la calle Goodge, no estoy seguro de cuánto tiempo más sobrevivirás en esta industria competitiva. Para el propietario, arregle y resuelva este desorden de un restaurante, solía parecer tan apasionado y entusiasta y ahora es como si hubiera desaparecido por completo. Es una pena ver un buen lugar para almorzar a la mierda.

Vine a almorzar para probar su nueva opción vegana. Después de que me explicaron las opciones, me decidí por mi plato vegano. Llevé mi almuerzo a la oficina y a mitad de camino de comer su nuevo plato vegano, me di cuenta de que en realidad me habían servido pollo (que no había comido en muchos años) y también habían agregado queso Paneer (también no vegano) . Volví a quejarme y me trataron con extrema grosería. Cuando me volvieron a servir el plato vegano que pedí originalmente, no se molestaron en preguntar qué ensaladas y salsas me gustaría y agregaron ingredientes que no había elegido originalmente. Luego proceden a decir 'lo hemos reemplazado ahora, ¡así que ve y sal! ' Definitivamente no voy a volver y no recomendaría esto a nadie.

Vine aquí por primera vez, ¡y me alegré de haberlo hecho! A un precio razonable, la comida sabe muy bien, el tamaño de las porciones es decente y el servicio es rápido y amable. Volveremos pronto!

de nuevo con mis amigos sin experiencia para visitar su lugar indio favorito @pilaurestaurant obtuvimos "el clásico" que consistía en pollo con mantequilla, chutney de albaricoque y mango, crujientes cebollas fritas, arroz pilau, pepinos y la ensalada de repollo de PILAU el pollo con mantequilla y el arroz pilau definitivamente han mejorado desde nuestro último encuentro hace unos meses El único inconveniente de nuestra experiencia y comida en #pilau fue que se quedaron sin mantequilla de pollo y arroz pilau, así que nos quedamos con restos fríos de mantequilla de pollo y arroz pilau. Un gran lugar para presentar sus compras que no están sazonadas y no están familiarizadas con la comida india de la calle. Realmente aprecio la ética de @pilaurestaurant ya que cada comida comprada alimenta a un niño en la India. el clásico - 6. 50 ¡Los estudiantes obtienen un 20% de descuento con ID de beans de estudiante entre las 2 pm y las 9 pm! considerando que pagamos 5. 20 para una comida llena de v en Fitzrovia que está llena de sabor, definitivamente recomiendo #pilaurestaurant y volvería! en general daría 8/10?  - Mira mi foodsta en Instagram @eyezrateats para obtener más reseñas de comida :)

The food always tastes really good however this is the third time in a row I have visited and they can’t wrap a wrap! They overfill and when you unwrap to eat the wrap it goes everywhere! Good job the office is nearby to grab a plate and cutlery. Either provide training for staff or don’t offer the food as a wrap. Will definitely limit visits especially with the great options nearby.

Went a few times to Goodge Street outlet as I work around there. Firstly, the portion size of the boxes has become significantly smaller, and now it seems that the wraps have also become much smaller. I paid £7.50 (incl 50p extra for some tomato) for a wrap full of rice and some small pieces of chicken. Those wraps used to be a reasonable portion, but they have cut sizes (..which the lady working there actually confirmed..) to an extent that I am still hungry now. Better alternatives around there are Planet Organic (£7.00 for a proper filled, good-quality lunch box) or Coco di Mama (Italian)

Ordered the butter chicken. Chicken is very poor quality, very dry just covered in a cheap mango sweet sauce and rice was hard. Couldn’t finish it.

We never intended to stop here for lunch but were intrigued by the Indian Street Food Grab & Go concept (being development chefs in London researching food trends). There are no sit down standard tables, only benches along the walls which lends itself to the quick eats street food scene. The staff were friendly and explained the concept well. Not having an extensive menu is a good idea. Simple idea, simple food. The choices sounded interesting so my colleague went for the coconut chicken rice bowl and I opted for the Chickpea Wrap. Unfortunately, we do not feel that it lived up to expectations. My chickpeas lacked in flavour and were not cooked through till soft and the sauce was very watery, making eating the wrap impossible. I had to get a tray and use a fork. The coconut chicken again, was watery and none of the sauce was very visible in the bowl. I do have to say though, the mint & cucumber homemade sauce was lovely. Light & refreshing. The offering of toppings was great too, especially considering you can choose up to 4, which is really good. I think the whole basis is brilliant and with a little more thought around ‘Indian street food’ flavours, consistency and authenticity, this could be even bigger than it already is.

Staff are friendly, portions are generous and inexpensive but its fast food Indian and that's what it tastes like. Rather bland and uninteresting IMHO.

The food was delicious although the portion size was slightly on the smaller side although it was relatively filling to be fair. Voted down because the 'meal deal' wasn't available as the naan balls weren't available even though we came only an hour after opening. Also found it strange that a staff member was wearing gloves to take out salad etc for the rice boxes yet was using her phone (which are known to harbour germs) in between serving.

Great fit out. Loved the food. Nice play on an Indian concept, essentially modernised Indian street food

The food is amazing and the place is very cosy and cute. It's a nice spot if you're looking to eat cheap and delicious in Central London! The team is great and very friendly! Best Indian Street Food I had in London !!!

India meets London ! I recently came back from a trip from india and upon my return found myself longing for food that had a little more "pow". I found just what I was looking for in Pilau, the dishes were so diverse with the perfect blend of spices and flavours. I now have a new favourite lunch spot ! A must for any food lovers !!!!!

Unbelievable service / food / reasonably priced. Would highly recommend whether it’s for a quick lunch or dinner. Best authentic Indian street food I have had in London.

I decided to try out Pilau for my lunch after colleagues have been raving about how good it is! I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was and at such great prices! The staff were lovely, as it was my first time they were helpful in explaining the menu and giving me advice on what to try. I was also intrigued to learn that Pilua do amazing things for charity. It's always a nice to know that young business owners are giving back in such a great way! If you haven't been already, go!

Amazed how this place survives the competition in the London food scene. The quality and flavor is disappointing, and not even remotely authentic.

From the outside it looked appealing but the quality of food was sub par. I got the butter chicken with rice bowl for lunch and was so disappointed. No flavour whatsoever to the chicken and hardly any sauce, it definitely was not butter chicken. One...

Used to be a regular here and like the ethical idea behind it but the level of service has been consistently poor over recent months. They don't seem to have any staff training as to hygiene best practice. Went in yesterday to see a woman...

Very small filling (about 5 small pieces of paneer), rude server and other staff standing on phones. Only about 3 available extras from the list of 7 (it was only 1pm). Food tasted OK but poor experience in store.

Been coming here for a long time. Food and service is great but i think the recent change in music really destroys the authentic atmosphere it used to have. Pilau has always been a cool trendy place for me and my friends but we can...

I have just got back from India and was desperately in need of a curry! Stumbled across Thisbe little diamond in Goodge street, lovely food and great selection of toppings and extras! The brownie was beautiful! Service was lovely, happy smilingly and good manners! Would...

High quality, tasty and healthy food always with friendly genuine service. Gave me a drink on the house due a slight wait, very kind.

The food was delicious and the staff all so talkative and clearly happy to work there. Also like the charity aspect, providing meals to children in India. Whats not to like!?

Stopped by for a lunch. Simple Indian food cooked to perfection which is what lacks in London. You can get all the fancy stuff but no taste. This place has kept it nice and simple but fresh and flavourful. Which is why I d highly...

Fantastic and truly authentic Indian food... Pilau is my go to place whenever I crave food from back home. The portions are large with great. I can vouch for their paneer and the totally divine mango lassi. The staff is so friendly and courteous. Total...

Great atmosphere & a gem of a spot in the heart of central London. If you're looking for quality, authentic Indian street food Pilau is the one. Delicious!

My kids are fussy eaters and we ordered a £6 bowl which had filled them up ready for their afternoon ahead. Food was very nice and simple, traditional home cooked food which does the trick. It’s topped with salads and a sauce of your choice....

I really don't get it. Pilau is cold, dry, bland 'interpretation' of a curry. I don't understand why people rave about it, have they never eaten flavoursome food before? There must be some pretty low standards... Back to Pilau... went at 12noon and lamb was...

I visited here after work based on the recommendation of a friend. The concept is simple, there are 3 main options to choose from, lamb, and chicken or paneer (Indian cheese) which you can either have as a wrap, with rice in a box or...

Real Indian street food - fairly priced and very tasty. Perfect around 12:30 for lunch during the week. Nice atmosphere; rice bowl is the best.

Went at lunch, was greeted by girl eating her bran flakes from a serving dish at the front! The prep area was very dirty, and untidy. Ordered the lamb with rice..which essentially just lamb curry with yellow rice with smothered with super sweet (factory bought)...

The food was alright, if not a tad cold. Very grossed out by the waitress who was eating a wrap behind the till. Very unhygienic!

What a warm welcoming feeling when walking into Pilau! Not to mention the amazing food. My favourite is the braised lamb dish accompanied by a few naan balls of course. Everyone must try Pilau!

I found this place through MealPal - it wasn't actually this branch, but the one on Noel street doesn't seem to have a separate profile. The paneer wrap changed my life today, it was absolutely delicious, decent amount of filling, the flavours were fantastic, I...

Found the lamb rice absolutely delicious. Very friendly team of workers and a great vibe. My first time visiting the place and found it amazing

Pilau never fails to impress! Fresh, tasty Indian food and a banging playlist to match, what more could you ask for? I love that every time I come here I can customise my meal and have it different every time, you could literally never get...

I tried Pilau for the first time yesterday and I have to say I was hugely impressed. After speaking to colleagues who recommended Pilau to me I got myself down there. There was a large que (which I think always bodes well) but the wait...

Regularly grab lunch here, or even dinner after work! Fresh and tasty and ALWAYS a huge portion. Lamb is tender and falls apart - my vegetarian girlfriend tried the paneer wrap for the first time and was raving about it. She (and me) will most...

Not my first visit. I will always be back for more! Delicious Indian street food for a fantastic price. I'm a butter chicken wrap person personally but it is all great! just wish I worked closer so I could be more of regular.

This place is banging! I have been a few times now and both the Butter Chicken and the Lamb and Marrow wraps are delicious. The atmosphere is a winner too, I couldn't imagine anywhere I would rather spend a Friday lunchtime with a wrap and...

The setting of the place is nice and so is the concept. If your looking for a healthy wrap this is not your place. I had a paneer (cheese) wrap delicious but the amount of oil on the dish that the lady was getting this...

I went to the new Pilau on Noel Street in Soho. Tasty Indian curry street food. But service was just awful. Quite a display of attitude. Music was blasting. It was difficult to communicate. Service refused to lower it, arguing it's their right because they...

Limited choice - salad, wrap or rice, two sizes and 3 curry choices I had the rice with lamb with onions, chillies, ginger and slaw with a chilli sauce topping This was excellent. I had the smaller size - I guess the bigger size may...

Been here a few times since opening. I was really impressed the first time, super tasty curry and a solid portion size. The second and third times were really poor though - lukewarm curry and the portion size was tiny. Probably wouldn't return.

I had the lamb wrap. The lamb was chewy and the taste was very bland. The wrap itself wasn't filling either.

Great atmosphere, really nice people and lovely delicious food! Cant believe every wrap I buy also feeds a child! I will be back :-)

Reliable authentic indian food, friendliest staff you'll come across. Great place to grab takeaway lunch

I have been to Pilau many times and it has always been fantastic. The food is always fresh and tasty, the staff, friendly and attentive. The rice puddings are a real winner!! 10/10 from me.

Was drawn in by the cool decor of the place.. Thought i'd check it out for lunch. Had the delicious Butter Chicken wrap - all the trimmings are a must (the shoestring Bhaji is amazing) and a mango lassi. Overall very very tasty food and...

Value for money - low prices and large portions. Not going to get a much cheaper lunch in central london. Left feeling full and satisfied, looking forward to my next visit.

I have been to Pilau countless times since it's opening and I must say it is by far the tastiest and best value for money take out place around. The curries have insane amounts of flavour and you are guaranteed service with a smile! With...

I love trying new street food and have to say I already love Pilau. The idea behind donating and feeding children in India is a brilliant one, but not only that the flavour, price and customer services. Would highly recommend Pilau to anyone who is...

After hearing a lot of buzz about this place I had to try it out... I've been to India several times and always loved the food, so I was very excited to try my first Pilau- and IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT!! I had a large...

I was lured in by the lovely lighting and patient lunchtime queuers who seemed to be regulars.This bit of Goodge st has loads of good food options so I was spoilt for choice but Pilau turned out to be a great one. Firstly bloody lovely...

Fantastic and healthy lunch at an unbelievably affordable cost - especially for its location. Staff were delightful too, will be back!

Trendy new Indian lunchtime eatery that also feeds poor children in India. The food is tasty but I agree with the earlier review that portions are not big and taste is modified for a modern fusion palate. I can recommend their paneer rice bowl and...

I went to Pilau for a quick lunch as it suppose to serve Indian street food. I should say that the food is tasty though it was a very modified version of Indian. My problem is the quantity is so little. I get the large...

Just walking past and decided to get some lunch. We both had the butter chicken wrap with pilau rice, lettuce, red onion, pilau slaw, and grated ginger. It was awesome!! Very filling and great value at £6. Will definitely eat here when we visit London...