Strand Tandoori in City of London, Westminster

terrible service, no hygiene, reservation did not work, only cash w. the worst experience ever, never again!!! room was way to small, hot and no air for breathing zero stars

Really bad service, they were really rude and told us to sit down when there was literally no space left and at the end they messed up the receipt

Worst experience ever! Booked a table for a big group 2 weeks beforehand, but when wer arrived they didn’t have enough seats. When we explained the situation, we were just yelled at and told to „sit down“. A part of our group had to leave and eat somewhere else.

Excellent central London Tandoori. I've been coming here for 30 years or more and it's only got better. Great value for money, attentive service by May and wonderfully flavoured food. Cheers

The waiters were rude, they threw a tissue in my face instead of putting it politely on the table, kept talking to each other when I ordered. Very unprofessional. Food tastes bad.

Sorry to disappoint everyone but it’s not Indian restaurant neither it serves Indian food. Was definitely very disappointed by the food. It’s a Bangladeshi restaurant but even for Bengali food it disappointed me on a different level. Would rather wait in the queue of Dhishoom for half n hour but will never try this for sure.

I have been coming to this quaint Indian restaurant for 25 years. I find the food to be tasty and well prepared, and I enjoy Mr May’s suggestions and willingness to serve. It is a little crowded inside, but that is a small inconvenience when you weigh that against the smiles and service over such a long time. Thank you, Mr. May!

Food was bland and greasy. Staff were not very polite. When it came to paying, they tried to get me to pay in cash saying their card machine was broken. This was untrue as I had seen others paying by card. I insisted on paying by card and their card machine worked fine.

Booked a table for two and got shoved at the end with a tiny amount of space, sandwiched in between another table of people and a metal unit, didn’t stay to eat, see photos… all tables dressed nice, mine cobbled together with everything just thrown down!

Really great food and excellent service from Mr. MAY

Very good dinner! Had dinner with the six of us and had a really good time!

Terrible restaurant! Even tho we booked well in advance we were rushed off to an attic room, that was freezing and incredibly empty and neglected. Downstairs there were people, decoration, proper atmosphere, but for some reason even with reservation we couldn't get in there and wished afterwards to just have left when that happened. The waiter we got was so mean, no greeting, no manners, simply throwing cutlery, slamming the door, absolutely no etiquette there. He barely talked to us and started being friendly when we had to pay and tip - before that, frowning, grumpy, disrespectful. The food was okay, acceptable, but not great at all, so no saving grace there. Even when we asked for a jug of water, we were shouted at that they have none and were not offered an alternative, we had to ask again and try hard to get the waiter's attention if we needed anything. Even in the beginning when we had to ask a few times to see a wine list and then I've never seen anyone pour wine the way this guy did in any restaurant - you don't know if you should laugh or cry. The toilets were dirty and the whole place is better to be avoided, especially if they start taking you upstairs.

Mr May was very nice, food was delicious!! We can only recommend it! Happy to come back :)

I ordered 5 items and 1 was missing. Just eat refunded it but missing partnof your meal is not good

the place was highly recommended by a stranger, we enjoyed the food a lot. thank you for having us!

One of the nicest Indian meals I’ve ever had!

Amazing food after seeing a show at the theatre. Paneer tikka masala is beautiful, highly recommended. Mr May is a wonderful host, very friendly and welcoming, making your visit special.

Best Sag Paleer I’ve ever had - way better Indian than Dishoom. Great personalized service

Excellent service and absolutely fantastic tasting food, would absolutely recommend

Brilliant tasting food first class service from mr may would definitely recommend and come again

Des plats excellents, copieux, servis rapidement et bien chaud. Parfait de ce côté là. En revanche, la musique indienne sortant du téléphone juste derrière moi était beaucoup trop forte... Le service quant à lui était franchement mauvais, dans le sens où les deux vieux messieurs qui servaient avaient tendance à débarrasser le moindre récipient vide sur la table... Cela a fini par nous donner l'impression qu'ils voulaient nous mettre dehors ! Les autres clients qui quittaient le restaurant n'avaient même pas passé la porte que leur table était déjà redressée ! Ce service expéditif nous a gâché en partie le repas.

Food was fabulous, served really quickly and hot when arrived. Lovely fresh chicken. Mr may very welcoming and good host would definitely recommend!

Delicious food and excellent service from Mr May!

Lovely family dinner before the show. Not too loud like most places around but still a lovely buzz in the place. Mr May took great care of us. Excellent service

Strand Tandoori offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere with authentic Indian cuisine. When I visited for dinner, I was impressed by the cozy ambiance, which felt both intimate and vibrant. The staff were attentive and friendly, making sure we were well taken care of throughout the meal.

An excellent meal with very good quality food in a cosy environment. Each dish was carefully and individually prepared with great flavours and as a sign of the kitchen's skill and attention all the breads were freshly made. Remarkable value in central London.

My 2nd visit to Strand Tandoori this evening and the food was excellent. Great flavours and good size portions. Welcoming service given by My May. Will certainly come back again.

Recommended menu was great It was so kind. Above all, the food was delicious.

The service was good, the food was delicious, and I always greeted you with a smile, so I would like to visit again if I come to London. lol

Great friendly service and lovely food

Very Disgusting. I visited Strand Tandoori on a Sunday afternoon, expecting a pleasant meal with a decent view. Before ordering, I decided to check the reviews online, and I must say, they weren’t encouraging. Google reviews were mediocre, and reviews from Indian customers were even worse. Based on this, I chose not to order. That’s when the waiter informed me that they charge for the table, which I found quite odd. I politely asked him to show me where this policy was stated on the menu, but instead of providing any explanation, the situation took a turn. As I was leaving, the waiter actually swore at me, which was completely unacceptable. For anyone looking for authentic Indian cuisine, I wouldn't recommend this place. It’s an Indian restaurant run by Bangladeshi owners, and it’s clear that the experience doesn’t live up to expectations. Save yourself the trouble and find somewhere else for a proper meal.

Group of 11, went after eork. Fantastic curry, great service, Mr May was very welcoming. Would recommend

Mr. May was great. Food was fantastic and was very accommodating to dietary restrictions.

Very nice curry with good beer and quick service. Very good spot for a curry and a good atmosphere for friends to eat together.

One of the best curries I’ve ever had would highly recommend!

Last night the delivery guy rang me 4 times, even from my street at one point, but he hardly spoke any English and after 15 minutes of watching him drive in circles on the map, my food never arrived! Worse still, the app said it had been delivered! I rang the restaurant who were no help and took no responsibility, so last night I went to bed hungry, furious and £28 out of pocket! I sent two complaints to Just Eat, but so far no explanation, apology or refund - why am I not surprised…?

Both had lamb dishes and it was incredibly tough. Popadoms bit stale and very plain.

Unbelievable curry. The service was also brilliant and speed of food was excellent. I would highly recommend to my friends and family.

The food is absolutely delicious. The Manager and his staff are warmly welcome every guest and makes you feeling home. We are visiting this place for around 30 years now and I just can say“it is like coming home“ Visiting London? Try this place!

Very good food, and got the food quickly. 6/6

Food was average. Service was horrible, the staff made my mother very uncomfortable. It was very congested place, even though we were the only guests. The waiter kept asking my mother to move her chair forward even though there was no more space left. The two waiters present, kept talking to each other from the one end to the other end of our table. They were standing there the entire time, making us conscious. Very unprofessional behaviour, wouldn’t recommend especially for the price.

Amazing food, quick service and the general feel/atmosphere was homely and cosy. We were served by Mr May who was friendly, humorous and quick with service! Coming back!

The food was very tasty specially the lemon rice and the service and staff were great. A very nice restaurant and Mr May was very friendly would definitely recommend

Mr. May is the best server!! We walked in with a group of 13 and he was so accommodating, friendly, and happy to assist us. He made excellent recommendations, was very attentive, and the food was excellent! I cannot recommend that restaurant enough and definitely try to see Mr. May if you can!

One of the best meals we have had in London. Mr. May greeted us and took the time to find out what we liked to eat. From there he created a perfect meal for m husband and I to enjoy. I highly recommend everyone to try this restaurant.

Lovely place to go for a quiet meal staff are friendly also the food is full of flavour would recommend good value for money! Thank you Mr. May

Amazing food, staff is very welcoming , quick service, probably the best food on the Strand ! We ate here a few times now and enjoyed our stay every time!

Excellent tasty food as always. Mr May managed to arrange a Ceylon for me (not on the menu) and it was delicious. Would recommend. Friendly staff and great service

The food is so yummy! Ordered lamb saag, chicken tikka masala and some vegetable dishes. Everything we tried was amazing! The owner was super warm and welcoming and we got right in. Saving to go here again!

I stop in for a lamb curry everytime I visit London and the Strand. Nice to see Mr. Miah again and thank you for the kind service. Food is authentic and setting is comfortable and in a convenient location.

You can get a unique selection of pure vegan food curated by Mr May here. Highly recommended if you're looking for a pure vegan experience.

We booked the table for 3. Food was freshly made and very tasty. Definitely we will go back. Specially the service was great. Thanks.

Great restaurant and service from Mr May, will definitely return.

Worse India, we ever had, won't ever be going back. Wrong orders brought to the table, we were told what we got was what we ordered. Toilets were like a padding Pool.

Good old fashioned curry in Covent garden miserable service. But if you just want a curry. It works.

Mr May was a lovely server and gave us great food.

Nicer restaurant, lovely food, great service

Mr. May was our server and we had great quick service. Food was extremely good and full of flavour. Great experience overall

Authentic and delicious Indian food

The service and the cuisine was outstanding! Loved the curry chicken.

Amazing food and extremely welcoming and friendly staff especially Mr May

Absolutely amazing. Food & service cannot fault. Definitely worth a visit

Amazing food! Very friendly staff. Little known gem of a restaurant.

Mr. May really looked after us. A bottle of wine was very reasonable. The meals were wonderful. I had Lamb Dansak, my wife had Chicken Dansak. We had rice, Naan and mixed vegetable. We would highly recommend and we will be going back. Good prices, good good and very friendly staff 😃👍

If you are looking for a classic excursion into Indian cuisine in central london— look no further. We’ve had a lot of curry’s in our lives and it was easily one of the tops. We had: -poppadoms -chicken jalfrezi -lamb bhuna -onion bhadjis -Sag paneer and - lamb korma Mr May was also very attentive and an excellent server! Highly highly recommend!

Wonderful tasting food. Korma hotter than expected but delicious.

By far the best curry in central London. Work party, catching up with friends, this is the place to be! If you’re visiting London and have heard of the great quality Indian food available, this is a must visit!

We dined in Strand Tandoori before a west end show. Delicious, authentic food, welcoming proprietor Mr May. It's a snug little place but we didn't have to wait for a table. We enjoyed our visit very much!

Best curry and service in London - thank you Mr Mia!

Lovely food, great location and great service from Mr. Mai. Great prices too. Perfect for pre show curry!

The food was wonderful as was the service. Mr May took very good care of us. Nice and tucked away. Will definitely be coming again.

Mr. May provided a stellar 100/10 dining experience! Such a warm, hospitable owner serving the most delicious Indian food. I will be returning very soon for more!

Brilliant place, excellent food, Mr May was very attentive throughout and I would highly recommend this place.

Mr. May was very lovely, He recommended the best sides for pur tika Masala dishes!

The Aloo Gabi was amazing!🤩 My only complaint was that the samosas and dish sizes were a little on the small side, or I’m on the bigger side 🤪. Rice is not included with entree and Naan is only on piece. Nevertheless, we were all but licking the plates clean.

The food here was very delicious, fresh and well made. The staff was also very kind and welcoming. I would highly recommend coming here if you are visiting London!!

Food was quite oily. Delivery guy didn’t read the delivery instructions. Won’t be using this place again.

Was hungry and stumbled in here a bit randomly. Terrific service, especially by Mr. May. We are very fond of Indian food and buy it often. This is one of the best we have tasted. The Naan breads in particular were amazing. We bought, among other things, Butter chicken and Tandoori chicken. Highly recommended.

The food was great, the service was very friendly, and the dishes were extremely delicious. It was an excellent decision!

We had a meal here before a show. The staff made sure we were well. Our food arrived promptly and seemed perfectly timed for us to have a relaxed yet quick meal. Every dish we ordered was simply prepared but bursting with rich, authentic flavours. If you're looking for a place with great service, quick and flavorful food, and a relaxed atmosphere, this is the spot. Highly recommended, we will be back!

I wish the delivery guy would check his route before leaving the restaurant, or ring me if he’s lost! And the chicken was really tough in places, which does spoil the enjoyment L.

Good food. Excellent service. Kudos to Mr. May

I suspect I may have posted this twice. A brilliant meal. Great hospitality. Thanks to Mr. May. To be repeated.

Being in London weekly, I get the opportunity to sample many restaurants. Strand Tandoori is my go to for Indian food. Their curry selection is robust and the service is attentive yet not overbearing. The dining setting is intimate and cozy. King prawns with the Phall (extreme heat) curry, Butter Chicken and garlic Naan were cooked and seasoned well. The staff here are lovely and will return soon. Cheers!

Delicious food in a great location!! Staff were lovely. Would highly recommend and will definitely return!

Superb food and service with Mr May at Strand Tandoori 10/10!

This was some of the best food we had on our trip to London. Mr. May made great recommendations. I highly recommend it.

The food was great and the staff was very attentive.

Great food and lovely staff ! Thank you Mr May

The food is outstanding. Main problem is the service. The staff are very rude and appear to hate their customers. I had to wait 20 minutes for a drink, another 10 for poppadoms which arrived with no dips. The first course was served before I’d finished the poppadoms and my plate was taken off me before I’d even finished the main course. The waiters shouted at each other, and talked over me as I gave my order. Service charge was extortionate and the air con was too cold.

Mr May was very hospitable and the service was very quick and friendly. The food is also amazing here, the best option for Indian cuisine in covent garden!!

Came for a bite during a trip to London, very satisfied. Food was delicious, just what I needed after a long day. Mr. May helped us and was very attentive throughout the meal. I’m vegetarian, so I was very glad to have good options. It’s small, perfect for a nice and absolutely delicious meal!

Amazing food and Mr May was a great server.

Great food. Fair price. Mr may served us really well

Went in early evening for a pre booked meal so before the main rush. Mr May gave excellent service and the food was both lovely and plentiful! Would recommend!

Was really tasty and fresh food. Staff were helpful and nice especially Mr Way(?) I recommend coming here

We came with a party of 7 and they served us with great care! The food was incredible! Thank you Mr. May. You were great! Will be back!

Mr MAY kindly served us incredible dishes

We came found this hidden gem of an Indian restaurant. We were surprised at how good the food was and how good the service was from Mr.May. We’ve gone here multiple times on our trip to London, and they most definitely have the best Indian food in London.

Good curry just what you would expect from long established restaurant. I bet the place can tell a tale or two. Typical old London curry house. Really enjoyed it.