Raavi Kebab in Camden - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Best place for Nalli Nihari and Roti! This establishment prefers cash and all types of cards except for Amex. The service is as usual amazing. Make sure to get there early or you may not get deserts. A go to place if you’re missing Mughlai food. They have a tandoor on which they make fresh rotis. The haleem is excellent and the Nihari is amazing with some freshly squeezed lime. Will definitely leave you craving

If I could give zero stars I would. Absolutely awful. First time I ordered from them and everything was completely burnt and inedible. The lamb chops were literally 2 charred bones with no meat and the bread was burnt and falling apart. To add to that it took them 1.5 hours to deliver - I live 2 miles away. When I called asking for an update they lied saying they are waiting for a driver when in fact the driver was waiting for 20mins. Every time I tried to call them back they hung up on me. Do yourself a favour and avoid.

I recently visited this restaurant and had a truly disappointing experience. The service was extremely poor; our waiter wouldn't even look at us, leaving us waiting for an unacceptably long time just to get lemon. When the food finally arrived, the nihari was a major letdown, lacking the authentic taste it's supposed to have. Overall, it was a frustrating visit, and I won't be returning.

Wholesome meal. Love the lamb seekh kebab and tandoori roti. Must try the nihari

I've been going here with good friends since the 80's. Yes, last century. It's been a treasured spot and we apprecited the absence of decor and fancy stuff because the food was bang on. Not anymore. The famous thallis have gone, the menu has changed and I suspect the ownership along with it. The food was so poor it is still making me angry. If you need time to inspect the floor of your bathroom then go because thats the only thing it did for me. So shiite.

Brilliant customer service! Food was so delicious and authentic. The lamb Biriyani was my favourite. Prices are affordable too. Will be back again :-)

Best seekh kebabs in London IMO, delicious nihari and chicken curry on the bone too.

Food was cold, too greasy and much too spicy - mouth burning

Very good friendly good service

The most authentic Pakistani food in London, the kind of food that makes you homesick because it tastes just like it would be when prepared at home. Quick service and such great value for money! Must eat in London!!

What else can I say, the service is very poor.. Two waiters are too busy on mobile phones and don't understand English.very disappointed.

A legendary spot for nihari in London. Huge dose of tradition and history at this restaurant

Cash only but the food is BOMB!! Will return!

Nihari, grilled fish and chkn tikkas are excellent

Very disappointing. Bad menu Bad service Bad food Guy doesn't even give salad only few. The food is good but needs modernising. I had portion of kebabs three, I wanted one more and guess what you have to buy a whole portion lol. Seriously. Bad experience and expensive

The Lamb Shank speciality was terrible tasted like soup with bits of Lamb. Avoid this place like the plague.

Whilst the decor is reminiscent of the 1980s (I like that) this is a Lovely old school restaurant serving the best Shish kebabs in the UK

Great authentic food. Their Nihari is awesome. Note they only take cash, so go prepared.

It was okayish kinda place if in. A hurry and don't want too tasty food then it is fine. If you are looking for a good taste then it is not the place for you..

Very slow service and the toilet closed👎👎👎

No frills, nondescript place that has the most mind-blowing and authentic food on the cheap.

Unassuming place. Hugely run down but super fresh!

Great kebab roll. Only thing missing was the chilli sauce! Great price too. Long established.

Raavi Kebab House in Little India, called Drummond Street, London, a beloved London institution for more than three decades, holds a special place in my heart. My family and friends have gathered at this gem countless times, and we've even savoured their delectable dishes through personal visits and online orders. This restaurant is truly one of a kind, marked by exceptional service and an encyclopaedic knowledge of the menu, courteously provided by the General Manager, Mr. Faizaan Patel. What sets Raavi Kebab apart is the remarkable efficiency of their one-man team, led by the ever-attentive Mr. Faizaan Patel. From taking orders to serving food and presenting the check, he seamlessly orchestrates every aspect of the dining experience. His passion and expertise shine through as he describes the nuances of Pakistani specialties, a true delight for those like me, who have known these dishes for almost four decades. The most astonishing aspect of Raavi Kebab is that, over the years, the taste of their cuisine has remained as exceptional as ever. Their Pakistani Kebabs, cooked freshly on the open pit barbecue, are an absolute revelation, and the wide array of Pakistani dishes tantalize the palate like no other. It's a genuine treasure to find such sophisticated and authentic Pakistani cuisine in the heart of London, a place where people from all over the world can satisfy their cravings. Despite the test of time, Raavi Kebab has retained fair and reasonable prices that hardly waver in the face of inflation. This commitment to affordability makes the experience even more enjoyable. But what truly sets Raavi Kebab apart is its unparalleled service. The staff's dedication to providing an exceptional dining experience is second to none. I wholeheartedly wish the management, officers, and staff of Raavi Kebab continued progress on their journey to achieving the pinnacle of success in all their endeavors. Raavi Kebab is not just a restaurant; it's a cherished institution that will forever hold a special place in my heart and the hearts of many others who have had the privilege of dining there. Ash-Cash and Ashandkaren

Raavi Kebab House in Little India, called Drummond Street, London, a beloved London institution for more than three decades, holds a special place in my heart. My family and friends have gathered at this gem countless times, and we've even savoured their delectable dishes through personal visits and online orders. This restaurant is truly one of a kind, marked by exceptional service and an encyclopaedic knowledge of the menu, courteously provided by the General Manager, Mr. Faizaan Patel. What sets Raavi Kebab apart is the remarkable efficiency of their one-man team, led by the ever-attentive Mr. Faizaan Patel. From taking orders to serving food and presenting the check, he seamlessly orchestrates every aspect of the dining experience. His passion and expertise shine through as he describes the nuances of Pakistani specialties, a true delight for those like me, who have known these dishes for almost four decades. The most astonishing aspect of Raavi Kebab is that, over the years, the taste of their cuisine has remained as exceptional as ever. Their Pakistani Kebabs, cooked freshly on the open pit barbecue, are an absolute revelation, and the wide array of Pakistani dishes tantalize the palate like no other. It's a genuine treasure to find such sophisticated and authentic Pakistani cuisine in the heart of London, a place where people from all over the world can satisfy their cravings. Despite the test of time, Raavi Kebab has retained fair and reasonable prices that hardly waver in the face of inflation. This commitment to affordability makes the experience even more enjoyable. But what truly sets Raavi Kebab apart is its unparalleled service. The staff's dedication to providing an exceptional dining experience is second to none. I wholeheartedly wish the management, officers, and staff of Raavi Kebab continued progress on their journey to achieving the pinnacle of success in all their endeavors. Raavi Kebab is not just a restaurant; it's a cherished institution that will forever hold a special place in my heart and the hearts of many others who have had the privilege of dining there. Ash-Cash and Ashandkaren

The most authentic pakistani/north indian food restaurant remaining in central london. Other authentic ones include Shaheen at waterloo road and Miran Masala at hammersmith road. You can of course go to Whitechapel for multiple authentic Pakistani restaurants (Lahore Kebab House and Tayyab’s deserve special mention )

Tried Nihari and lamb seekh kabab with green chutney, authentic desi flavours. Best Nihari I've tried in UK so far. Value for money Edit: Have tried several times from this place, there is no consistency. Today I got Dal Gosht, and it appeared that they added Gosht in dal tadka. Not worth it.

Average taste of biryani or i would say it was pulao but Mango lassi was amazing , seekh kebabs had smell of meat in it

Quality of food has declined in the past couple of years. We were served doughy, heavy naan and old curry last time we went.

I have been eating here since 1990 - when it had only three tables next to the open-fire cooking place, and the backspace did not exist. The old owner, since passed away, used to sit and chat at one table. I no longer need to look at the menu, as every dish is equally well cooked. It is much much better than the Whitechapel joints. Salloos at five times the price is the only comparable Lahori place in London. Over the years, the waiters have changed, but the chef trained by the old lady, has remained the same

Nice food recommended for take aways.

An at first sight unsightly place in a back street near Euston station. Immediately next to the door is a small kitchen where a man is grilling meat and further on in the back a few tables. No frills or much attention to the decoration, but a simple plastic tablecloth. You can put together your own menu with various dishes from the menu. and the prices are more than reasonable. The taste and quality is where the attention goes. Can easily compete with more luxurious and expensive restaurants. Would go there again if I'm in the area.

.. for Pakistani cuisine and flavours. I have only known it for a few years and appreciate the no-frills ambience and can count on the fact that the food is the focus. It has incredibly reasonable sticker prices for the freshly made fare that it serves up. I overhead two gentleman at an adjacent table describing how they have been visiting for 4 decades and that they never have to look at the menu! That was a solid tribute to dependable quality and the fact that Raavi Kebab sticks to the basics rather than experimenting with the trendy. I enjoy a lot of their dishes but the freshly made rotis are incredible -- this time I did just the nihari, rotis and a salad. One serving of curry would easily be enough for two so I brought half my nihari home in a take-away container.

It's an old restaurant so far good experience

I'm all for local, low frills restaurant where the food is the highlight of the experience not the decor. However, when cleanliness is the issue it's a no no. The waiter didn't clean the table before we were seated. The toilet and wash basin area to clean your hands was filthy. The kitchen in the basement opens out to the staircase/ landing before you walk to the toilet so you get full view of the kitchen - anyone could walk in if you went the wrong way. The chefs aprons were filthy. The water jug filled with tap water looks like it's seen better days (we stuck to bottled water). Weren't given napkins or glasses for the water until we asked. Food was so so. The curries were the size of side dishes, considering you're paying £10 per dish really not worth it. It's a shame, it sounds like this place was a real community staple before and now it just screams we don't care about the customer, our food or atmosphere which is a real shame.

This used to be the place to eat but has rapidly declined since covid. Once renowned for its superb thali and other great dishes, menu is now a shadow of its former self. Toilets are absolutely filthy!

Pakistani food does not get better than this in central London. Honest to goodness food, authentic. Arguably the best Nihari this side of the persian Gulf.

The food was one of the best Pakistani food I’ve had in London so this comes on top now when I crave authentic Pakistani food …. A very homely place rustic reminds you of burns road eateries service wise and atmosphere wise and food was really excellent we had Nihari Haleem daal and Seekh kebab they all were flavourful and the naan was cherry on the topping …. Highly recommend

Still good. Been coming since 1995. Can be a bit taciturn at times.

Fantastic food as ever from Raavi. Balti Gosht, Chicken Tikka, Nan. All delicious. Thank you Raavi.

The place is not that fancy, but the food quality was okay. Though after reaching there they told us that they accept only cash

You come here for the food, the place looks simple but food is authentically made

Pathetic service, small portions. Asked for only cash and no card payments at the end.

The best kebab I had in the UK. They remind you of the taste of kebab you get back in Pakistan

Great value kebab roll and very tasty. Freshly made naan and all made to order. Fantastic value at £5 in central London. My only feedback is it is rather scruffy so I got a takeaway instead.

Delicious nihari, the best in UK so far x

This place is nowhere near as it was a few years back. Menu is slashed into almost half, timings are reduced, and they are accepting cash only. The food was very oily and tasteless. Sorry to see a good place go down so badly.

Excellent nihari and really fresh naans. Food got a bit cold as it was close to iftar time but the nihari more than made up for it. Will surely revisit on my next London trip!

The best spinach in the world. I love this place. Thank you guys.

Good food. We went for Iftari. We'll recieved & nicely served. Good lamb and the mixed grill.

Delicious kebabs and very good service.

Gem of a place, obscure and simple. The kebabs were one of the best I've ever had. The nihari and dal gosht were equally delicious. Naans and parathas were wholesome and fresh. The food arrived quite quickly too. Very reasonably priced as well. Its a place you go to for their finger licking food rather than ambience or service.

Top of the line food, at the heart of London. The quality of the food and service goes to show why this place has been around for so long. Would definitely recommend 👌

Food great! Service reluctant, and cash only.

Extremely good, authentic, and reasonably priced. Meant to take a picture of the food, but forgot, as it was so good

One of the best places for Biriyani.

The place to have Nihari if you are in the area.

Walked in on saturday 18/2/23 around 2:30 pm. The restaurant has just gotten empty. Asked the gentleman to take our order and he v rudely said wait 5 minutes. He continued to hum around and slowly clear all the table, then continued to slowly clean away while making us wait. No curtesy at all. It went about 10 minutes of waiting quietly and still no order got taken, we decided to ask how long he will take. He rudely said, oh we clean everything before we take next order. We requested to at least have been told about that once we sat down. The guy was so so rude and cold and from his attitude it felt like he was not interested in customers or serving us we decided to leave. He seemed almost relieved to let us go. It was a horrible experience and i wouldn’t recommend going there.

Horrible horrible service! NEVER GO TO THIS PLACE. Worst service ever

Portion sizes extremely small in comparison to other Pakistani restaurants we order from, pilau rice came in a very small half a desert size container. The chicken Karahi container was quarter filled and was tasty but more of a runny chicken curry. The Lamb Nihari was 1/3 of a container filled compared to other restaurants and not a lamb shank as stated - only had 3 and a half cube size pieces of meat and not a shank at all but charged at full price! Nihari was very hot (chilli hot) which is unusual for Nihari. A very different experience to other pakistani restaurants! I will not be ordering from here again!

Just awesome test and hospitality

Excellent food. Just like dhaba in Manchester my dad used to take me to

Delicious food if it's available.

Excellent Service, Delicious food, Price is very very Good .Thank you Raavi.

Terrible service. Shocking! That's all I can say

Wanted to give -10 star if i can . Absolutely rubbish people working there and thinking they are in pakistan . I was trying to place an order over the phone but he hang up on me 3 times and swearing to me in Hindi . I am going to complain to trading standard about this rude behaviour towards customer . Absolutely disgraceful. Please avoid .

Very quirky. Don't expect OTT service. Just plain simple no flash simplicity and helpfulness both in decor and service. Food simple authentic and great.

Delicious food enjoyed with family

The food was fabulous and delicious. I ordered chicken biryani , we’ll cooked generous amount (although it was not like authentic Karachi style but still tasted so good I ordered one for takeaway as well) and lamb nihaari, I must say the best nihaari I had in London to date. The place is a bit small but clean. The waiter was friendly and also got our nihaari reheated when I asked (because I like my dishes piping hot). The waiter told us it’s cash only Resturant but later managed to charged us via card machine, better to take cash with you

Outstanding food and service. Thank you

Best kebabs in London.... But not the prettiest

Order missing naann extra sauce (paid)

Food taste nice, but mixed grill missing, no dips at all kebabs wraps there were no sauce in it I don’t understand that when you write it down they don’t even look or read the message. Not happy at all.

loved this place as a kid, 3 generations and I have seen the food service and atmosphere remain excellent. the only negative is that the design of the internal design is dated, but I have to say that with everything else hitting 100%, it's not an actual issue if you're happy in the end.

Delicious food fast and courteous delivery thanks guys!

Such a shame to see how far this once family-owned jem of a restaurant has fallen. This place has a food hygiene rating of 0.

Their food is the only thing that sets this apart. It's simply fantastic. London's best food is available for a reasonable price. The only other thing to keep in mind is that there is only 1 man who takes orders, grills kebabs, and cleans tables. Therefore, you can be upset to see that the one staff member is neglecting your food when it becomes late. But I'm simply here for their delicious meals. nothing more

A popular restaurant with no frills. The decor is clean and staff friendly. But the best part is its kebabs. I am visiting this place since last 18 years when my daughter was studying at LSE. I reside in States and whenever we go London, it is a must visit place.

Delicious mutton seekh kababs its a must try Daal and other items good too. small place to sit but heavenly taste.

Don’t waste your time with this place. They will take every opportunity to rip you off so make sure you check your bill. The waiter is possibly the worst customer service rep I’ve ever seen. Hair in the food and shockingly dirty. STAY AWAY

Superb food, must try. We live in Dubai. But better than any Dubai Pak restaurants. A must try. I recommend!!!

Please change your closing hour

Lovely food in a great location. I have eaten here many times over the years and it never disappoints. It can get busy at times so service may get slow but overall we have had great service and super authentic food.

I wish I could give this place a big fat zero instead as its not worthy of even a single star! The service is non-existent. The whole place is run by one person with poor hygiene who is running around like a headless chicken. We sat for good 15 mins and nobody took our order. In the end we just had to leave. Would not be visiting this place ever again

Worst wrap ever chicken uncooked and taste burn. There was no sauces at all also I told them not to add salad which they didn’t read. Naan was burnt too

I love it so tasty Same like back home

Little local gem for lunch. Kebab roll or Chicken Tikka roll hits the spot at £5 or £6 respectively. Give it a try if you work nearby trust me!

The owner was really nice, good food, really love the food and tasted like how my mom would make it at home, definitely come back again

Surprisingly delicious briyani rice. We has chicken & lamb briyani. Dont let the unassuming shop fool you. Give it a try!

Delicious traditional Pakistani food. No nonsense, no thrills, a lot of choice on Drummond street, but choose this place. It may look a little less inviting on outside, but it is worth it. Particularly Nihari and Haleem.

All the food was disgusting everything

The most disgusting men work here. Your actually such a disappointment to the community. A shame.

Just not that good. The kebab was a bit dry and what they offered as a set meal can hardly feed one adult.

It's a small place but with good tasty food around Euston.

The food is great. They only take cash, so be sure to bring some.

I’ve been coming here for 10+ years and this serves the best seekh kebabs in London [even better than Tayyabs!]. Excellent value too. No-frills on the outside nor particularly fancy inside but what Raavi Kebab lacks décor-wise, they certainly make up for in quality. Best served steaming and sizzling so if you fancy authentic, unpretentious Pakistani fare with a family-run feel, I’d recommend eating in.

Very reasonable price and great food

- Lamb seekh kebabs : nothing special (had better ones at home from freezer - Nihari and naan : Really good - Fried fish : Awesome, ordered it again - Lassi : Really nice. Requested a sweet and Sour mixed one and they made it - Chicken boti : Really nice We went on Saturday afternoon, wasn't busy, and staff were really responsive

Poorest service ever. Poor presentation staff was rude and uninterested in serving customers.

Great food, really authentic. The chicken kebabs and normal ones were amazing! As was the nihari would definitely go back. Just don't look at the decor and you'll be fine!