Tayyabs in Tower Hamlets - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Mutton tikka was too hard and chewy.. Meat pilau is very average and meat is hard as well. Complained to the waiter but no response or refund offered. Lucky I didn't get tummy upset. Not sure what happened but food quality is not as good as it used to be.

Great place - lovely food and great (and hardworking) staff

As someone who grew up eating curries, I can truly say that Tayyabs nailed every dish I’ve had there so far. Absolutely amazing chops, kebabs and dry meat curry! I was I’m London for about a week and ended up going there on three occasions!

Best curry in London. No debate to be had on the matter.

The staff are very friendly and the service is fast! 💫

Absolutely delicious! We'll go again with family!

Ordered the masala fish, it was dry and over cooked. Chicken Tikka masala was bland and sweetish. Lassi was actually chaas which is a watered down version of Lassi. Only the tandoori roti was nice. Do not recommend.

Must visit if you are in town for indian/Pakistani food... Pros Awesome food Simple menu Can buy liquor from the store beside Fairly quick service Clean Cons Can't find any, but can get crowded in the evenings

I was looking forward to eating here for a while. However, most of the bad reviews are true. Food: Bland, cold and worst of all - we ordered starters and mains. 30 seconds after the starters came out the mains started to arrive??! Staff: The bad review unfortunately are true - rude and uninterested. Decor and ambience: Crammed tables, ripped and old seats with poor facilities which was probably the only authentic part of this restaurant. Price: BYOB with no corkage is a plus. Overall its poor - You only hear of the bad reviews normally so some people must really like it - if you have a eat to live mentality then it probably fine. Me being an live to eat found it disappointing.

The best lamb chops and peshawari naan I’ve ever had in a restaurant. I’ll definitely be back the next time I’m visiting London.

Best kebabs and tandoori food. Loved the flavour and the presentation. The kebabs were literally sizzling. The curry was amazing and the peshavari naan as well. Would definitely recommend the mango lassi to go with all the amazing food. Be prepared to eat fast as there is a huge queue of people waiting. We reached a bit early for dinner hence got a table quickly and didnt have to rush but others were not so lucky.

Delicious food and nice sized portions. Definitely one of the best Indian restaurants I've eaten at.

Food was delicious but very noisy.

I ate in this restaurant, many years ago. And this time I took my kids with me and they loved the food and restaurant as well. we ate prawn and chops for starter and ordered Chops karahi with yummy naans and prices are also amazing. I wish they have location in city center so we go every time we go there.

Where do I even start *sigh*. Apparently there is an option to reserve a table at google maps but no one ask for it at the restaurant. I was at a table upon asking for it and had to call someone after waiting for 20 minutes only to hear from them “Oh I thought you had already ordered”. As soon as I ordered, food was brought in within 5 minutes, which looked to me was already cooked beforehand and just reheated. I ordered chicken tikka cubes and Dhal Karahi. Chicken tikka was a 3/10 and Dhal a 1/10. I could only swallow dhal because of onions and chicken tikka. Overall, a very bad experience and don’t plan on visiting them again.

Great atmosphere. It feels like you are in a different country. Good food especially the naan bread. The fact you can bring your own drinks is a great touch. The chicken tikka pieces were good so was the seehk kebab. The staff were attentive. I ordered the lamb chop marsala and it was swimming in oil so that was disappointing for me. The rest of the food I enjoyed. The naan is so fluffy and addictive. I could eat 5 it was that good. I didn't mention I review food when visiting so my experience was totally authentic. The salad was not great lacked life in my opinion. Lots of famous bollywood people have visited the restaurant. They didn't offer tap water they said they only offer bottles water which you pay for. That's the first time I have gone to a restaurant that as refused tap water. The cost of living crisis in the UK is real right now I think the policy on tap water should change. The place is well known and popular. It's always buzzing with a good vibe. They also offer a vip area.

Was very disappointed by the service and the food wasn’t much better. On arrival we were given a table right near the kitchen area thus were gasping for air as the smoke from the grilling was hitting us. Also we were sat near a rowdy bunch of ’bring your own alcohol’ clientele. Even though there were plenty of other tables and they could tell we were Muslim (by the way we were dressed). Why doesn’t common sense prevail the staff? Then the chair that I sat on was ripped to bits. When I brought it to the waiter’s attention he didn’t have the initiative to change it. The music was so loud that we couldn’t hear each other. Finally one of the items we ordered was Dhal Kerela and I’d say 70% was dhal! So maybe not ideal for families and also avoid sitting where we were put especially if you don’t also want your clothes smelling of the grill. Also consider taking ear plugs as it felt like we were in a nightclub. Poorly managed and poorly run.

Awesome awesome food and service! Went on Monday and tried the nihari with fresh naam!! Yum

Was very disappointed by the service and the food wasn’t much better. On arrival we were given a table right near the kitchen area thus were gasping for air as the smoke from the grilling was hitting us. Also we were sat near a rowdy bunch of ’bring your own alcohol’ clientele. Even though there were plenty of other tables and they could tell we were Muslim (by the way we were dressed). Why doesn’t common sense prevail the staff? Then the chair that I sat on was ripped to bits. When I brought it to the waiter’s attention he didn’t have the initiative to change it. The music was so loud that we couldn’t hear each other. Finally one of the items we ordered was Dhal Kerela and I’d say 70% was dhal! So maybe not ideal for families and also avoid sitting where we were put especially if you don’t also want your clothes smelling of the grill. Also consider taking ear plugs as it felt like we were in a nightclub. Poorly managed and poorly run.

The eldest Reumsik is Gyundae Riha :D I guess Lemoo is a bitch^^!!!!!♡ I came here because they said it was the best restaurant for lamb chaps. haha. I hug the eldest friend's eyes, it's lovely. If you're cute, I'll come back♡ It's reasonable^^!!

Bustling restaurant with good food. I have given four stars as they now have no option for tap water so expect you to pay for bottled mineral water. They also put poppadoms down on the table as soon as you arrive which are not complimentary and cost £1 a poppadom.

Very nice curry and roti. Attentive staff. This is the place to be.

Came all the way from Canada to eat here, but I am very dissatisfied. service was unacceptable. Forcing us to pay for water. Forcing us to accept starters and selling it like it’s “free”. This is morally wrong. Furthermore, the staff were rude. They gave attitude and weren’t respectful. They were always trying to upsell. Lastly, food was not great. The lamb chops were dry, the dry meat lacked flavour and the chicken was cold. Save your money and go elsewhere.

Very good restaurant recommend and service is excellent many thanks

It used to be better, but quality and quantity is getting worse. Chops are not eatable, chicken tikka masala sauce is so mild and tasteless, Garlic naan is not garlicky at all, again it’s tasteless. I have had very good meals in this place previously, hope the get back to normal.

All the food is great, but the tandoori meats are on another level. All wonderfully spiced. Don't come here for a quiet meal - the place is always heaving (for good reason). But the service is always good and food arrives quickly once ordered. I don't know how they do it with so many customers. The garlic naan was one of the best I've had - crispy on the outside, but soft and chewy on the inside. Also great value.

Nice place to enjoy subcontinental food,

Came here after reading Reddit reviews and so super disappointed. Food was just mediocre. Also I couldn’t believe that every table was getting complimentary “papad” and when I asked about it because we didn’t get it, I was told we have to order them (complete lie). I think I am more upset about the lie than not getting the appetizer. Unreal. I passed by so many other places in Whitechapel to get here and #totalregret. I would avoid this place if you want to have good desi food.

Long queue to get it, poor service, quality of food dropped. Prices are ridiculous for taste and service. Would not go back in a hurry.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Best Curries and Mixed Grill in Whitechapel! Tayyabs is a must-visit for anyone craving delicious and authentic Pakistani cuisine in Whitechapel. This bustling, vibrant restaurant is always alive with energy, and the lively atmosphere adds to the overall experience. The mixed grill is a highlight, featuring perfectly spiced and tender meats that are grilled to perfection. Each bite is packed with flavor and leaves you wanting more. The curries at Tayyabs are simply outstanding. Rich, aromatic, and bursting with authentic spices, they are some of the best I've ever had. Whether you're a fan of fiery heat or prefer something milder, there's a curry here for everyone. Despite the restaurant often being loud and busy, the service is efficient and friendly, making sure you're well taken care of. Tayyabs is the perfect spot for a casual meal with friends or family, where you can indulge in fantastic food in a lively setting. It's easy to see why it's a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Highly recommended!

First time at Tayyabs. I had heard a lot about it over the years and finally had the opportunity to go. All I can say was that it was an experience and not a great one! We had made a booking for 6 people at 8pm on a Friday night but only managed to be seated at the table for around 8.25 pm. The place was utter mayhem. Hordes of walk ins, bookings, all crammed inside and outside, one manic restaurant manager running around trying to organise people’s tables. I was there with my elderly mother and aunt, who both use walking sticks. When I asked if our table was ready on arrival, the manager had asked why I had not mentioned that I required special assistance, as they had booked our table upstairs. As I had never been to Tayyabs before and it was not mentioned on the website if I required seating downstairs, I did not realise this was something I needed to do. Anyway, the restaurant asked us to wait whilst they organised a table downstairs. When I finally found the manager after 15mins, amongst the crowds of customers waiting to be served and enquired about how long it would take, I got told by the manager that the table was being prepared and that if I asked again, he would cancel my booking!! I was ready to leave at that point, but realising it would be difficult to find somewhere else with two elderly people with walking difficulties, we decided to stay. Once we were seated at the table, the food came very fast. We had their famous lamb chops which tbh, were quite tough but ok flavour wise. We enjoyed the paneer tikka and the grilled king prawn starter. The elders liked the Friday special Lamb biriyani. But I would not recommend the masala fish which had a very odd sweet and soapy taste and the mango lassi which was just a jug full of foam. Overall the food was ok in an old school curry house kind of way and the service improved later as we had a dedicated waiter who looked after us. Other than that, it wasn’t cheap, £165 for 6people and no alcohol. Would I go again? Not sure I would.

I take my student groups here as the culmination of an East End tour. Great food, great value, always quick friendly service.

Very good food, for those who are not used to it it is very spicy, but with truly typical aromas!

I think this is my new favourite spot for curry. Reasonable prices, great services and great taste. Think a whole bill (2 curries, naan, poppadoms, rice + BYOB) came to £38. I'm DEFINITELY coming back very soon for round 2.

Been there with friends and had a great time. Mixed platter was good and Garlic naan was great. Chicken karahi was just average at its best. Lamb dal was good. Tandoori Chicken was great. Deserts were not upto the mark.

Make my way down to Tayyabs anytime I'm in London and never disappoints. Excellent lamb chops!!

7/25/24: Excellent grilled meats (I ordered the mix grill for 1 person which had chicken Tikka, kebab and lamb chops). Garlic naan was pretty good as well though I'd ask for it thin and well done.

Went here yesterday for my sisters birthday and had an awful experience. Firstly when I arrived I found the staff to not be very welcoming. After arriving we was seated at our table. We was sat for quite a while with no offer of a drink. We placed our order and the lady who took it was clearly struggling with understanding what we wanted as we was having to repeat ourselves several times. When we was asking staff regarding the dishes on the menu they didn’t even seem to know themselves much about the food served. Our food came out separately and I was eating rice and bread for at least 30 mins before the curry I ordered arrived.. There was no plates or cutlery on the table when the food came out we had to ask several times. The manager was very rude and unhelpful. I was also violently sick and unwell after my visit. Do not recommend. Will not be returning.

The owner is rude as hell. We drove two hours to get to this place to have some pakistani food but these guyz were not considered at all. They wouldnt seat us only cuz we got there few mins later than 11:30. The person who is perhaps the owner or the manager he has a bad attitude. No sense of customer service. Its not that the restaurant was closed. There were still 15 mins before they closed and we literally were begging them to let us sit as we drove from so far but no curtesy at all. Would not recommend this place to people for whom customer service really matters.

My 91 year old dad has been poorly in hospital and as it was close we had no option but to go to Tayyabs. Big mistake. Old food. Old rice. Wilted salad. My parents couldn't eat the food. The food came out surprisingly quickly which makes me think they don't prepare food fresh. This place has gone downhill massively

This was abit of a travel for me from where I live but the food was really good I didn't mind by the time my belly was stuffed! The staff was friendly enough and food was served rather promptly. There is loads of space they have an up and downstairs. Prices are relatively cheap aswel

Chose this restaurant to celebrateba birthday. Very disappointed. We waited a long time to be served. 2 dishes came that were not ordered. Plates of rice sat on the table for approx 15min till next dish came. All dishes came at different times and some were wrong and not what we ordered. Very poor service. We were eating our dishes whilst others had not been served. We felt like leaving. When the bill came it had approx 3 dishes we did not have plus extra orders of side dishes we did not have. Would not go back again

We had a great experience here. Lots of reviews mention feeling rushed, we didn't experience that at all, but our booking was at 4pm so perhaps a quiet time! All the dishes were tasty and well presented.

Best Pakistani food so far!!! Highly recommended for large groups.

Popular place for north Indian cuisine that has been around for ages. Have eaten in as well as taken away Evenings are always busy, so best to book before. Or you will be looking at a wait of around 30 to 40 minutes. The food is good and well priced. Stick to the curries and bread starters were ok but not that great. Biryani is not great. They don't serve alcohol but you can bring your liquor with you. Be prepared for a noisy, boisterous place in the evenings but it is a lot of fun as everyone is having a good time.

Delicious food. Everything was so good. Highly recommend pashwari naan and all the Karachi curries. Will definitely come back.

Saw a review of this place on Gary Eats YouTube channel and decided to traverse my way over for lunch. Very friendly place, with prompt service and excellent food. Never had lamb chops like that before very tasty. My only criticism would be that they bring everything at once. For example, I ordered a starter, which arrived followed about two minutes later by the main. I do understand they are very popular and it is obvious why but that was a little bit of a let down. It felt slightly rushed but I'm probably nit-picking. On a side note I had starter, main with rice, a drink and a poppadum for under £40 which is very reasonable for not just London but anywhere given the quality of the food.

Truly authentic Indian/punjabi food. They can improve a bit on their service but it doesn’t take away much from the experience and they are truly remarkable in terms of their food quality and flavor. It’s a London must visit for anyone looking for authentic Indian cuisine.

LOVE! One of the best Indian restaurants in London!! Everything was delicous and lots of flavour! I will be going back :)

They didn’t send me ‘dry meat’ in my takeaway order, when I called them the receptionist started blaming me for ordering ‘non-standard’ food! And then started calling me a ‘prick’!!! Avoid at all cost, the atmosphere is 3rd-world, the last time I was there they had a leak from the ceiling from the bathroom above and used the pots in the kitchen to collect toilet water!

Fantastic food. Servers were very patient and answered all questions. Very busy place on a Friday night. Be aware, it can be extremely loud when the tables are full.

My work colleagues have mentioned this place many of times, always saying whenever we work in London we should try it. We got 2 mixed starters to share the portions were great and everything was really tasty. I especially liked the Raita it had a nice kick to it. I had Chicken Karahi for main course not to spicy just the right amount. The restaurant was busy when we were in thankfully we booked and got seated straight away. We never felt rushed at any time. I would definitely recommend if anyone is visiting central London.

I go to London every year for work. I also have a ton of friends in London, so I go additional times to visit them. Tayyab's is the only place I go everytime I'm in London. I highly recommend it!

The first floor was very noisy. It's close to the kitchen, so it's easy to ask the staff if you sit down. The curry didn't have a strong tomato flavor so it was delicious. Even though I ate a lot of meat and was full, it wasn't much. Good value for money

One of the best halal food outlets for desi food in London. You can order anything as everything I have tried has been a hit.

The food was fresh and so good!

The dry meat is a must try dish in London

Always good here. A bit hectic some times but that's the way they in Bangladesh too

Food is great, atmosphere is great, I’ve been going there since the 90’s when it use to be an Indian sweet shop. Unfortunately the waiter was so rude for absolutely no reason what so ever and that really spoiled it for me, will not return due to the waiter! An absolute shame.

Lives up the hype. Everything was delicious, especially the karahi and lassi.

Tasty food. Nice atmosphere. Amazing staff. Decent price. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

Very good Indian food 👌🏻 Friendly service ✅ Good environment to be comfortable 100% recommendation

Not as good as we remember. We booked a table for two and were immediately offered poppadoms. We ordered two, they tasted old as if they had been sitting there for a long time. They were also soft. We sent them back explaining. They then brought 2 again but this time dripping with oil and slightly burnt around the edge as of they had taken the same and put them in a high heat frying pan. They were still also soft. When we complained again they then said the weather is causing them to be soft. I then asked if the poppadoms sit outside. It was a very wet day. We ordered their dry meat as a main which is our favourite. A large portion for the both of us. The meat was tough and some pieces were fatty. It tasted no different to a mutton curry. It really was disappointing. We have been here a few times before and the food was top quality. This is why we continue to return. We have no idea what has happened but needless to say, we saw different people receive more attention and were probably served different quality food. I'll leave it to you to work that one out. Tayyabs, don't become too complacent otherwise they'll be another business or someone else looking to produce something better. Complacency when it comes to good quality food is very unwise for any business. Bring back your tasty, quality food. Just because you don't recognise a face it doesn't we haven't previously visited and know what you can produce.

Best curry in London! Awesome vibe, byob. Never disappointed.

I wish we can give negative rating. I am not sure where to start as everything is bad. When we reached restaurant they told you are allowed only 1hour 30min to finish your dinner after that you have to leave which is no where mentioned in there website. We ordered chicken tikka and chicken tandoori which came within second of our order. It’s like already ready they are just putting on gas and serving. Chicken tikka was half cocked and chicken tandoori was below average taste. Chicken biryani is not available on all day. Mutton biryani came within second of order. It’s like race.. open your mouth and keep dumping everything. You cannot enjoy food and taste is also bad. We have not finished our food and they start clearing plate. Frankly we stayed for less than 1 hour. I understand you need to serve all customer but for that you cannot degrade quality and service. Why cannot you put start and end time at the time of booking and put some timer on table if you have so much concern on time. Staff were also very rude and always show attitude. At the end they ask for tip and he was standing on our head Like we should not runaway without giving tip. It’s just over hype restaurant. We call it uchi dukaan fika pakvan.

Please do not go to this restaurant you will waste your money we ordered meat and got very old meat probably in the fridge for days we all felt sick we wasted our money for nothing the chef is not a chef they can’t make a simple chappati rubish food and waste of money and very rude customer service they were shouting at us even though they are in the wrong they are such a waste of money and the curry tasted cold and it smelled like a electrical fire , I spotted a bug and the man got a news paper and killed it first of all killing a innocent creature and it could of gone on my food !!!!!

I'm not too sure how this place got a decent reputation, it's not packed because I suppose people have already been here and won't go again. The tables are incredibly cluttered with far too many things . Then they bring you without asking for a large carafe of tap water to even more cluttered up the table . It's an open kitchen so ok you can see the chefs do their thing but it doesn't help that the smoke from the kitchen wafts across into the dining area which is great . The service goes from super quick to nowhere . The papadoms are really greasy and not appetising at all. These come with more stuff to put on the table . The Mango chutney is like gulp and the salad is all coriander tbh . The lamb chops were really grisly with no real meat on them . The prawn curry was really oily to the point it ruined it . The prawns are not great either . My partner's veg curry was so spicy although being not labelled as spicy she had to ask 3 times to finally get some yoghurt to tame it . The nans were greasy too. . The salty lassi was an experience , not my thing but my partner loved it . The price wasn't too bad but I've had better from a takeaway . Unless you love coriander which seems to be everywhere don't go.

Great family experience. The food was fantastic (specially the lamb chops). Saag aloo was slightly more spicy than what I would like, but great too. The only but, and I knew before hand, is that they don’t serve alcohol (they allow you to bring yours though) Will come back!!!

We started with some Papadam and sauces, one of which was sweet and spicy. We continued with Samosa, which was very delicious even without seasoning it further with the sauces at our disposal. The meat mix was excellent, especially the chicken, for those who like the spiciness and tenderness of beef. Finally we tried the sugar-filled desserts Cham Cham and Rasgulla, very good. The music could be perceived as loud and when grilled meats are served the area becomes difficult to breathe leading several people to cough.

Decent food. They charged us for the bottle of water that was already on the table when we sat down, even though we didn’t even open it! Very sly, the waiter tried hinting at getting a tip when we were paying too.

Disappointed, had heard good things about this place Nihari was below average Waited over 15 mins to get change- waiters were making me feel uncomfortable for waiting for change, which was £10. I would have tipped , but the nihari was undercooked and lacking flavour

One of my all time favourite restaurants. I have been coming here for years and the food is always cooked to a high standard. The food on this occasions was 10/10. The Chana Chicken was delicious. The peshwari naan was scrumptious. Highly recommended. The only negative was that the popadoms were stale.

Never received the order. This has never happened before. They never even left the food outside the house.

As an outsider I consider myself a backyard connoisseur of Indian food. This spot was utterly incredible, highly recommended by two separate people I met in London, and I had to give it a try. The service was amazing and made my trip to England so special. Most US spots don't have Peshwari naan and pilau rice together, so I made sure to treat myself. Located in the historic Whitechappel neighborhood - you will not want to miss this place.

Not the same Tayyabs of yesteryear. BYO means you'll get all sorts of booze in there. Feels more like a pub restaurant than an authentic Pakistani restaurant. No locals or ethnic people dine there anymore. Food is still good however. Avoid and go somewhere else if you want an authentic experience.

All their meat curries contain dairy , no idea why. Also the food was so so. I won’t personally come back here again. I will stick to Lahore Kebab House I think. Even the prices r a bit on the high side. Very disappointed overall. Only saving Grace was that I was with family.

I would say 50/50 with food sometimes it's great sometimes it don't hit the spot. But overall good.

At Tayyabs, a meal through bustling Whitechapel, transported to an evening at Local Indian Dhaba. The thick air with conversation, clatter of plates against kadhai, sizzling on tawa, cracking of papads. The aroma lingers, clinging to clothes and leaves stains on fingertips. Kadhai Chiken, Shammi kabab, Garlic naan, Tandoori roti and yogurt,mango and tomato chutney. Special mention Dahi ki chutney with fresh mint-coriander-Ajwain and GulabJamun. Mera to ho gaya!!!

I would recommend the chicken tikka

Hi I am a single parent with 3 children I placed a take away order 2 weeks ago the food was off didn't smell fresh my kids didn't eat anything. When I made a complaint regarding the order the manager was very rude to me over the phone and put the phone down on me. Yesterday I went to the restaurant with my 3 children the same manager was rude again and didn't serve the food to us because I made a complain to them so they didn't like it. I had to leave the restaurant without eating the food and I literally cried and was humiliated in front of other's. My kids were very upset and dishearted yesterday's incident. I was very upset yesterday and had severe anxiety attack and I ended up going to hospital. I wish had never gone to the restaurant.

Food here is really decent actually. Very busy though and service certainly could be better. Having said that, I'd be happy to return.

I posted a review a few backs about how I found HAIR in my chicken tikka curry that was delievered to me through Uber eats. It seems they managed to take my review down along with the pictures. DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS RESTAURANT . NO SENSE OF HYGIENE YOU WILL BE EATING HAIR !!! I don’t know how much hair I swallowed before I finally discovered the hair . AVOID THIS BUSINESS !!!

Known for its grilled food, The seek kebabs and nanns were the highlight - they were excellent, lamb chops which were my favorite previously were not so great, barely any meat on them and not tender, chicken tandoori and tikka was average. Had not visited for years after a bad experience with service - service was excellent this time, but Tyaabs is such an institution and was my favorite place to go for a long time, so gave it another go, but have to say not as great as I remember.

Very busy restaurant and you are packed in. But the food was excellent and the servings were generous. For London it was not to expensive.

It was busy as pretty much always. However the food was mostly on point my saag paneer was just a bit on the oily the butter nann was very well made and the mago lassi was a highlight.

Really bad experience. Went in with tge family for dinner and regretting my decision. Food had bad taste and on the top service was very poor. Waste of money guys.

I wish I could give no star but there is no option.Very expensive restaurant and as compared food is not great taste.Very oily curries and karahis.Congested sitting place.Says halal restaurant and customers bringing alcohol and using same glasses to drink.Never ever will go again to waste my money and never recommend to anyone .staff doesn't have any good customer service.ignore you so many times for help. They concentrate on customers input but quality going down and price going sky high. Went from a luton

Food has gone down hill and expensive. However it was the service that let it down. Asked if we can have tap water as jug of mango lassi wasn't going to quench our thirst. Was told they don't do tap water..tap water is readily available in uk and drinkable. When the nan bread arrived we tried to make room for it on the table but the waiter just gave me the nan bread and the plate we v hot so I said the plate is hot n burning my hand. He just smirked and walked off Just found the waiter had an issue with my table of 3. The guy who was maybe in charge of him was better. However our spoilt our experience. My guests had come from overseas to try curry and this was awful service. We were also made to feel we had to leave after we eaten..I thought it was to free up the table because they were busy but there was no body waiting. If they hadn't pushed us to leave they may have made more money as my guests decided they wanted some dessert and teas. I won't be going there again. A sad institution that has bad staff.

I returned to Tayyabs recently after nearly a decade. Despite a decade going by, it remains extremely busy, if even more busy. The restaurant's large size means you'll likely get a table relatively quickly, and the food arrives quickly. Some of the curry dishes are quite good, and it's a BYOB spot if that's your preference. However, the food overall is mediocre compared to other East London places. The service is virtually non-existent, with staff focused on rapid table turnover – so don't get too comfortable at your table! The atmosphere is chaotic and overwhelming as a result. Overall, there are far better dining options available.

Great food very tasty and flavoursome We book a table for 20 but only 18 turned up but charged us for 20 people. Waiters are little bit rude and not fluent in English language My visit was spoiled by the fact it is halal restaurant but allows customers to bring their own alcohol and allow them to use the restaurant glasses, not very halal It’s all or nothing Further disappointment was they rushed the food and did not allow us to have the full restaurant experience when trying to meet with work colleagues who have travelled from the northern office, furthermore once the food was finished we were asked to leave rather than allow us to finish our drinks

Delicious curry with authentic flavours, all freshly cooked. Recommend the lamb chops, Karahi chicken, karahi king prawn (generous portions so small portion is more than enough), karahi mixed vegetable, the naan, the roti and to finish off the mango Kulfi ice cream. Great service. Thank you to the team.

Absolutely delicious food every time, dishes were rich and flavoursome

Went for the first time and food was delicious but the service bit confusing.

This place has to be the worst place I’ve ever been to. The waiter was extremely rude swore at me and even shouted at me, when I queried why he was not willingly to leave the receipt on our table. The reason I asked for the receipt is because we were a large group and one member of the group had to leave therefore they needed to pay before going. Anyway the waiter couldn’t understand that all we were asking is to be able to mark what was paid for but obviously as this individual was a neanderthal and uneducated they couldn’t grasp the information. When I proceeded to say I will take a picture of the receipt and then he could take it he became extremely aggressive and even tried intimidating me. This place is disgusting. I complained to the manger who literally could not care less and proceeded to say well what can I do. It is the most atrocious place. When I returned to my seat the man tried to square up to me as if he was going to hit me. All male staff members who pick on the female customer. Literally the most awful food I have had. They have filthy plates and cutlery too. Disgusting. They include the service charge into the food prices as they know their service is the worst service you’ll ever receive. Honestly disgusting food and disgusting service. DO NOT EAT HERE. Save yourself the hassle and eat anywhere else in London. Walk down the road and you’ll find plenty of brilliant Asian cuisine. But you guys do you :) hope this saves someone the money and hassle. Take it easy and happy Eatting to all.

Bit of a weird experience. We were denied tap water, even though other guests at other tables were given a jug of tap water. We asked for it, but they said that we were in the VIP section, so we could only have expensive bottled water. We hadn't asked to be VIPs, so we asked to move, but they said we couldn't move. Just baffled as to what their reasons were to be honest, and they refused to tell us. Had about 3 debates with them but they didn't budge. One waitress snuck us a glass of water - clearly not the waiting staff's fault but coming from the managers. The food was pretty decent, quite oily but if you like grills quite nice. But the service, and the fact we left the restaurant dehydrated as a crisp really killed the vibe 😆 . Won't be going back for sure.

Food was good but the service was awful. One member of staff sweared at a colleague and then the manager refused to acknowlegde her complaint.

Quick service, reasonable prices, and good food. Happy customer.

Unfortunately, the service was poor. The waiter was mean and rude to us.

Don’t miss Tayyab’s when you’re in London!

Good food! But it's very noisy.