Shahi Pakwaan in Haringey

a very simple small room with good food and helpful service. An enjoyable experience but it becomes noisy as it fills up. No soft surfaces to absorb the sound of diners and drinkers and table tops are not well wiped. The one toilet directly off the dining room via the washbasin is dirty, neglected and off putting. It needs constant cleaning of all surfaces. It should be obvious to the manager.. if not it should be reported. Perhaps a woman should be in charge. ?

Me and my friends went for dinner and it was amazing experience. We had a wonderful dining experience compared to the other Indian restaurants in this area.excellent service as well Recommend dishes : ch 65 ,tandoori chicken

Hair in food with our delivery ! Called the restaurant and the manager / owner was away , chef spoke on the phone and all he could say is this has never happened before ! Didn’t offer a refund ! Avoid !

The combination of delicious, authentic cuisine, a charming ambiance, and a staff that goes above and beyond make it a must-visit restaurant. If you're looking for a taste of India this is the place to be. Cherry on the cake was Shehraz's impeccable service that added to a lovely afternoon at the restaurant.

I help to run North Middlesex Cricket Club and last night we held our annual curry night for our Club's coaches and other volunteers at the Shahi Pakwaan - 23 people attended. As in previous years Siraj and his team served us a delicious meal of several starters, mains and sides. The service was impecable with nothing being too much trouble. Feedback from our people was excellent. We shall certainly be back again next year.

I have been eating at the restaurant for over 5 years. It never fails. Best Indian food around. Traditional cuisine with some astonishing dishes. Highly recommended.

Best local Indian in London! My family and I regularly visit here and always bring or recommend friends because it is the best/most authentic Indian restaurant. Service and food are both 10/10 and staff are always going out of there way, especially the Chef, Siraj.

Fabulous, delicately crispy Karare Prawns (like tempura), ultra light, steaming, subtly flavoured, freshly made Peshwari Naan, delicious perfectly cooked Tandoori salmon, excellent helpful friendly service.

Great indian hidden gem with quality food and excellent professional service would highly recommend !!

Absolutely fabulous food. Magnificent flavours, cooked beautifully seemingly without copious amounts of oil. Very friendly and helpful staff. Reasonable cost. Highly recommended.

Great food, very clean , really nice interior and good service! Looking forward to visiting again . Thanks

One of the best indian restaurant ive ever visited the food was so delicious and tastefully with all pure indian spices and specially the chicken kholapuri was so nice indeed and the service from staff was very friendly and interactive will definitely recommend to all of those who looking for purely indian food ..

If you know your curries then don’t dine here. Even though we were being made to finish by 10pm on a 9pm booking! we had to chase our poppadoms. Madras made with coconut, Jalfrezi also not great, but most importantly shockingly rude manager & customer service. Not the New Year celebration dinner we were hoping for. I would go as far to say the worst Indian and dining out experience I have had to date. I’m baffled by the positive reviews as this is why I originally chose the restaurant!?

Tonight must have been at a guess my 140th visit to this gem of a restaurant. I have written a few reviews but tonight's meal was actually PHENOMENAL!!! This chef should be knighted, the lamb, fish,chicken and veggie options are beyond magnificent. The staff are so attentive and good at front of the house! If you like Indian food and when I say Indian it is across the whole spectrum, not North or South India but just simply Indian food. The starters are mind blowing, the lamb chops, tandoor prawns and their famous chicken 65 were all beautifully cooked and presented, my lamb was so soft that it just melted in the mouth! All I can say is wherever you live ,if you love Indian cuisine, then you must make the effort to get to Shahi Pakwaan! Thank you shahi

Best Indian in town . We order there weekly and food has never disappointed. Great service , staff are very friendly. Food is well priced and tastes amazing.

Ive been recommended from one of my colleagues so i was desperate to visit this place with my family and we went on special occasion on birthday of my son and we ordered some starters like in special chicken 65 and lamb chops were so tendered and the street food sev puri and then in main course we ordered lamb biryani with is traditionally specail and chicken kholapuri spicy and some veg side dishes which was small but you can still share it flavourable authentic spice and in specail oman was very generous and good man and will recommend it to everyone of my friends and yes we will visit again soon thanks ….

A very hidden gem of Indian authentic food with all original Indian spices I went out with my friends on weekday and the food was unrealistically amazing specially from starters to main course it was a very amazing experience and will definitely come back to this place and the service was very nice and friendly and recommend to everyone .. will give more but it’s only 5/5 for now thanks

Staff were very attentive and the food is the best. We got the prawn masala and chickpea masala and both were excellent. Would highly recommend.

It's utterly ridiculous that a restaurant like this has no vegetarian mains on the menu. And when I phoned to ask if they could offer any off-menu vegetarian mains (e.g., a vegetable jalfrezi or panner tikka), they could only suggest some of the starters or...

Right off the bat, my partner and I arrived at the restaurant in the evening. I was aware that they were closing in about 1-1.5 hours. First thing we were greeted with wasn't even a "Welcome" or a "Can I find you a table?", it...

After reading all the glowing reviews, this meal was a major let down. The Tadka Dal was basically a soup with barely a discernible lentil and Goan curry and chicken chettinad were so bland (other than a little chili heat) they may as well have...

An absolute fabulous experience good quality quantity and favourable curry’s specially the real Indian taste and spices with sensational friendly staff in special the manager Oman was so generous and helpful perhaps highly recommended place for the best food in north London .

It is excellent food in a lovely little restaurant, Atmosphere was wonderful. I came here with my girlfriend who’s Indian so we’re always on the hunt for the most authentic food. This place was amazing in terms of quality of food and service (even she...

It was my first time at this restaurant and I had a delicious meal and an amazing experience. The food was so tasty and the staff were lovely, kind and attentive, Oman in particular was very friendly! We ordered the chicken 65, lamb chops, Dahi...

Finally got round to ordering a takeaway from here after reading lots of good reviews for over a year. I don't live local, so was rather put off when the food arrived within 25 mins on a Saturday night, implying they just re-heat everything in...

I haven't written a review for a while and after last night's experience I felt that I just must. I've probably eaten there over 100 times ( don't really need to say much more) one week 4 times! Firstly the proprietor, Shoaib, he is simply...

We had food catered for an event and everyone loved the taste. Excellent service made it really convenient for us. Well done!

So impressed with the management, we ordered take away, we said no coriander on any of the food, Unfortunately most of the food came with coriander which meant my daughter could only eat the rice and one other item that didn’t have coriander. Not only...

Probably the best takeaway curry we've had in London, absolutely amazing value for money, all of their dishes are delicious and different. We spent £70 on four of us and got two whole meals out of it!

I ordered a take away for 6 people. One of my guest was American who had been in London for a few months. He sid that the food was the best Indian that he had in London and he had been eating Indian food at...

The food is absolutely delicious, everything we have tried is fantastic. We've only ever had take away (because of lockdown) and the food and delivery is really excellent. Absolutely cannot fault anything. We look forward to eating in the restaurant when we are able to.

Heard great things ... ordered take away .. was fantastic ... looking forward to visiting them next week

We get takeaway probably every week at the moment. We have tried the local competition and think that Shahi beats the lot.

I love this restaurant ! We visited it as a family, the chicken tikka , chicken biryani and sides were incredible, amazing nigh-out, the staff were very friendly and helpful . You can park car on the street nearby.Would definitely recommend.

Just had a lovely takeaway from here. We got two lamb dishes (the lamb was so tender and just fell apart at the touch of a fork), the tilapia fish starter and, among other sides, the BEST naan we’ve had in forever. Just delicious -...

absolutely delicious, we ordered two lamb curries, veg biryani and sides. lamb so perfectly tender. order arrived hot and on time. keep it going guys we really appreciate you serving nice quality food in lockdown.

Visita di gusto in questo locale molto Particolare e carino , La qualità è eccezionale. Tutto molto buono ed anche...

very disappointing, all dishes tasted the same.basically of salt with only meat and sauce no veg in the meal at all. also pricey especially for what you get

We usually order take away meals due to the current lock down. Food at Shahi Pakhwaan continues to mesmerise our taste buds. The succulency and taste of their Non-vegeterian starters like Zaffrani Chicken Tikka and Lucknow Seekh kebab is mind blowing.Most of their Chicken, Lamb...

Since lockdown in March we have been self isolating. We have ordered a number of meals from Shai Pakwaan, they have all been without fail excellent.

AMAZING!! This might be the best Indian restaurant in the UK. The flavours are complex and balanced & the service impeccable. I’m not sure what was better, the delicious daal makhani, the fish or the lamb curry, or the amazing Peshwari naan... And, it’s quite...

Very good food very good service but only downside table fell sticky that the reason we take one star out. But we will go back to vitsit again.

I have eaten here on three separate occasions over the past month or so. The restaurant is relatively small so make sure you book ahead. I have always found the service second to none, they were always extremely friendly and attentive. I really enjoy their...

We ordered dinner through UBER EATS & enjoyed tasty Dhall , kulcha & chilli mushrooms. The food arrived nicely packed & hot in good quality containers .

Very good food biryanis was delicious great flavours throughout, great service, well worth a visit of near by. 👌

Hidden in a service road where the A1 meets the Great North Way delicious Indian food cooked and served to please the connoisseur

Great atmosphere in this fantastic restaurant. Me and my friends recently discovered this place and already planning when are we going again. Delicious food and friendly service. Highly recommend

Lovely atmosphere, delicious food. Came here with my sister and her boyfriend who had just moved to the area and discovered this restaurant by chance. All the food was tasty and everyone was hugely hospitable. Really recommend.

Four of us went for a Monday evening Meal; it was all very good and one mistake in the kitchen was cheerfully rectified. All dishes tasty and spicy but not too hot; beer served nice and cold. We will come again soon

My wife and I decided to have a last minute night out so posted on the restuarant club for a “new” Indian to go to, after lots of recommendations we decided on here, in all honest all that concerned me was that it was virtually...

Really nice food and service. Atmosphere was good too even on a sunday night it was quite busy. Warm

Nous nous sommes rendus à 5 dans ce restaurant et nous n'avons pas du tout été déçu. La cuisine mérite...

The Oakham Curry Club (OCC) is one of the world's most respected reviewers of Indian cuisine. With multiple international franchises, we relentlessly scour the globe in pursuit of the crispiest poppadoms, the tastiest sauces and spiciest curries. Our August offering took us to Shahi Pakwaan...

Been to a lot of indian restaurants in north london and have struggled to find a place that is clean and tasty. This place ticks all the boxes. Has a nice atmosphere a que to get in thankfully we booked. We had lots on the...

Really a different experience in Indian cooking. We have deserted all our regular Indian restaurant s for this gem. Easy parking, lovely staff and food beautifully cooked makes this a tip top stop not to be missed. Best to book as it is small.

Really impressed by this lovely little Gem of a restaurant. Brilliant, tasty food and great service. Highly recommend.

An unexpected small venue just a few yards off a busy arterial road. They have a range of starters which include quite a few vegetarian dishes some of which are outstanding. The main courses are adequate without quite reaching the excitement of the openers. The...

We came here for a quick Sunday night dinner. The food was incredible, the service impeccable. We had the Punjabi samosa: so flavoursome and well cooked. The saag aloo was so creamy and flavoursome, the duck breast was soft and delicious and the garlic naan...

Came here for dinner after seeing how many great reviews this place had on TripAdvisor and we were not disappointed. I would say book in advance as the place is small and fills up quickly. The food is great- I loved the bhindi bhaji and...

Best Indian in the game. Food is unreal. Great service. Good choice for meat and not meat eaters. Am a regular.

Excellent service and delicious food. Don't let the decor put you off. Try them out . "Proper freshly cooked Indian food"

Lille og hyggelig restaurant med fantastisk lækker mad og fremragende betjening. En af de absolut bedste!

We were looking for a good curry house in our neighbourhood and found this a month ago and weren't disappointed. Came back and brought the family as well. Met the owner on the second occasion and complimented him on the food. Would recommend the goan...

I have tasted alot of Indian food (home cooked, take away and restaurant) and this is one of my favourite places to eat. The food is amazing and the quality is consistent. The spices are unlike any other restaurant and are very authentic. Highly recommend!

My husband and I had lunch last Saturday and it was so flavoursome and tasty. Our food was served on warmed plates which is very rare these days. Linen serviettes were on our table. Nothing was a problem for our hosts. I would highly recommend...

Ate at this restaurant with my wife last night (birthday treat). I had read excellent reviews on this site and it’s quite local to us, so felt compelled to try it. We had the spicy mushroom starter (ok, but reminded me of Chinese sweet and...

Been to Shahi Pakwaan a couple of times now and I have to say everything was a joyfull experience. The staff are fun and friendly with a cosy atmosphere. Having been to many Indian restaurants I often am critical of how the spices taste in...

Just as well we had booked...it was really busy. The restaurant is small and basic but the food is great. Good portions and excellent flavors. I had chicken korma with pilau rice and pashwari naan. Two portions of rice was more than enough for three...

This is a very high quality Pakistani/ Indian restaurant in a small parade of shops in between Highgate & East Finchley. The place was very busy the plates & food all came v hot (temp) we had a large selection between four of us. All...

Shahi Pakwaan, Gujarati for Royal Cuisine - and indeed the standard of the cuisine at this local favourite merits five stars. We decided to visit again, and once again were well satisfied. Interesting, varied menu (see our delicious dishes below), attentive staff, and a pleasant...

We regularly get take aways and eat in here and the food is always incredible, by far our favourite curry in London. The yogurt and chickpea starter is amazing! Staff are very friendly, highly recommend

With so many Indian restaurants around one is always spolt for choice, However the Shai Pakwaan is well worth a visit . With a great varied menu and excellent service. The Jalfrezi was cooked to perfection and try the Fish Shashlik. The spicy mushroom starter...

Having read all the good reviews on TripAdvisor, we decided to use Shahi Pakwaan to cater for our staff training day. The whole process was very smooth and they were incredibly accommodating. They cooked a lot of the food fresh on site, and it went...

Fantastic tasting food and the cheapest meal I’ve ever had in London. It was such good value for money that I had to check the bill twice. We’ll definitely be back.

I am Indian and I have been to many Indian Restaurants and this is the best in London. The food is exquisite and the staff are very kind and attentive. The manager is also very helpful and is a very nice man. This has become...

I wanted to give it one star just to put others off because we would so like to keep the secret of this amazing place to ourselves. We have been going here since they opened in a an unprepossessing shop venue a couple of years...

Lots of amazing food to eat and very delicious and lovely place it is a best place to celebrate birthday party and family dinner staff is very friendly to be honest they are helpful alot.... loved it...

There isn’t a dish you won’t like. A well balanced menu, with spiced mushrooms and sev puri as great starters and chicken murkani to follow. All washed down with a kingfisher! Delicious, and great value

This place has become my favourite, it’s just getting better and better, Quality of food is just great, everything was fresh and cooked to perfection.

A real hidden gem. Small and cosy. This seriously was the best Indian meal I have ever had. Good sized portions. Reasonably priced and simply delicious. I'll definitely be back Highly recommended. Phone and book as it's in demand

We went to Shahi Pakwaan on a Sunday evening, right at the end of the year, to find it busy and buzzy - glad we'd booked in advance. The place smelled so aromatic, I couldn't wait to get started. We had papadum with dips before...

Wat een geweldige avond! We hebben ontzettend lekker gegeten. We hebben de ober gevraagd voor ons een keuze te maken...

One of the best food that i ever had. Awesome ambience. If you want tasty and quality food then this is the place. Get your taste buds satisfied.

This place never fails for both excellent food and service. Recommend everything on the menu, but not in the same sitting!

Shahi Pakwaan is in a quiet row of shops and it must be building a good local reputation because it was nearly full even on a Wednesday evening. On the plus side the service is friendly and efficient and the atmosphere is pleasant. To my...

Really excellent quality food- not just the usual dishes but some more interesting specialities. We’ve eaten in and had takeaway and couldn’t fault either.

Always happy to go to this restaurant as the food is consistently superb. All the favourite dishes from Rogan Josh to Tandoori King Prawns and loads of new,interesting ones aswell. Service is charming and attentive and nothing is too much trouble for the owner and...

After reading there reviews we finally decided to visit this lovely small place. We went on Tuesday night, they were really busy. Food is just great, very reasonable price and service was up to the mark. We will definitely coming back.

My parents and I have eaten at this restaurant on quite a few occasions, and tonight I took my father for his 86th birthday! The food is always excellent, so fresh & tasty, the dishes are made uniquely compared to the majority of Indian restaurants....

Easily missed on a little shopping parade by the A1 but what a find. Fantastic Indian food in pleasant surroundings with very good service (love the outfits, we want one). The breads are fresh and made properly and do not overlook the vegetable handi. The...

The food is excellent, prices are very reasonable, and the service is friendly and prompt! Would recommend!

Guys , its just a pleasure and pleasant experience walking into this Curry Palace . Such a lovely smiling friendly dudes welcoming you to this awesome World of Curry experience . My 45th birthday eve was completed with the worlds best Punjabi Samosas and thanks...

The food is delicious. Whether you’re a fish eating veggie like me or a carnivore like the rest of the party, you will find so many tasty dishes on the menu. My particular favourites are the mushroom starter (spicy and sweet and tangy and crispy)...

Bon dans l’ensemble c’était très bons on s’est régalé le service était parfait l’équipe du restaurant très serviable il y...

Really nice food, currys are nice and not to spicy. Friendly waiting staff, overall nice place. Prices are for london standards really low (10 pounds for a main course).

I just came here with my brother and his family to celebrate my nephews 7th birthday. We really had a great time. To begin with we were given a warm welcome and seated to our table. The staff had smiling faces and the order was...

We are always in search of good Indian restaurants and found this one on trip advisor. Though this restaurant is bit far from out place we went here for our anniversary dinner. And we were not disappointed as they served good North Indian cuisine with...

We are normally stay in North West London for a good Indian restaurants but decided to try Shahi Pakwaan, we were not disappointed. The food was flavoursome, perfectly spiced and actually it was quite refreshing having had over spiced food regularly at other restaurants. The...

Good food, traditional Indian chicken curry it was so so Naan bread was OK I had chicken curry and the taste was not authentic but it was better than other restaurants near this restaurant.

Went here for my birthday. Went on a Saturday evening and had a table reserved in advance. They had birthday confetti sprinkled on the table for me. Staff very kind, professional and attentive. Food service did not take long. Starters: Chicken 65- nice but a...