The Shad Indian Restaurant in Southwark

Food was good. I felt that the portion size is a bit small. Considering the location i guess it's expensive. Service was excellent.

Lovely Indian restaurant with great food, great prices and friendly service. Highly recommend if you’re in the Tower Bridge area!

Good place for large groups to go, food is good but there is definitely better for the price nearby.

Food is always cooked perfectly. Service with a smile and very good recommendations for dishes especially for little people

The food was good but the service was on top of it all the time, a little uncomfortable but otherwise fine

Been coming to this restaurant for 15 years and never ever had a bad experience, Always had a great reception and the food is second to none. Highly recommended!!!

Great food and atmosphere. Incredibly child friendly.

Very expensive - £8 per beer. Good service.

The worst service I have ever experienced. I was with my family and I would strongly advise not to go here after the treatment my kids and my family got. Extremely poor. To make it worse, the food was terrible.

Decent food & service from 2/3rds of the staff we came into contact with. The main guy in a waistcoat is miserable and shouldn’t be in hospitality, the cheek of him to charge service after that!

The shad is the best Indian restaurant in town , me and family have becoming here now for years , the food is delicious 😋 100000 stars 🌟, and staff are amazing to so friendly and polite and I even give there delivery service a 10 out of 10 fast and on time So if your ever wanting a Indian restaurant to sit in and eat please go to shad or even call up for a delivery take away they will not let you down food is amazing

Foods was really good and Rasel bhai was very nice to us Thank you very much

I come here every time I'm in London....always excellent food and great staff.

We were not given drinks menu card that looked discriminatory. Also if you are looking for authentic Indian restaurant this may not be the place.

One of the most delicious meals we’ve had in London! Everything was all around great!

Chilli panner was good specially the chutney with ,channa masala was also good just like india or just like home and staff was nice specially rasel thank you

Lovely evening, great food and fab service - shout out to Rasel

Great Indian restaurant. Highly recommend *****

Travelled 200 Miles To Visit This Restaurant Not Disappointed Welcome From Entering Restaurant to Exit With Speaking To Owner Food First Class Service Excellent Worth A Visit

The food was really good, but staffs were really ill mannered

Very bad service, they were rude to us, and took away or plates before we was finished

Worst food experience ever Everything is overpriced briyani portion we got was worst everything we ate made us literally throwup literally we paid £88 and had to eat dinner later from outside again

To much expensive and contatty is to low and too much chrge for

This was the best meal I’ve had in ages service was lovely food was amazing I will 100% return with my family. Thank you for everything see you all very soon. The food was so lovely it wasn’t on the table long enough to take pictures but take my word for it, it was all amazing. They even got my mother in law and son a birthday cake. They even got restaurant was clean the staff were so polite and kind.

The best restaurant i can suggest❤️

Had a really nice time friendly atmosphere and good food would highly recommend

Testy food .. and authentic Indian style..

Great food and friendly atmosphere with Rasul as our friendly waiter, would definitely recommend if you’re around London Bridge and itching for a curry!

Super tasty, very friendly and attentive staff and really clean.

Thank you for a lovely meal and services and drinks on the house at the end! Lovely meal! Rasel was amazing to us and extremely accommodating!

Great place and great service from Rasel

Russel is fantastic, wonderful meal

¡Fabulosa comida! Gran servicio por el personal que es amable y atento. Sin duda volveremos... fantástica noche!

Very attentive and helpful staff. Excellent food and average price for London. I highly recommend it!!!!

The food was good, i ordered chicken madras which was delicious, however, unreasonable chapati price, around £4 for small portions of chapati. My experience with staff has been awful, a grumpy old age man took our order, he looked so annoyed, my husband asked him about the menu and he seemed irritated with any questions. Food was good but staff is rude.

Excelente servicio amable, atendía mis necesidades dietéticas peculiares, menú de muy alta calidad con comida servida de manera profesional. Y tan cerca del puente de la torre...

Had a very nice indian meal. The service was great!

The best Indian cuisine in all of London!

My favourite Indian place in the neighbourhood

What a fabulous place this is! The mixed grill was to die for and the staff were super attentive. 5 stars from me!

Went here on a whim. Great food and great service. Would accommodate a walk in of 4 when no other restaurant would. Would go again.

We had an amazing dinner. The food was delicious and the service provided was very professional. Particularly Yash, he was very kind and nice.The atmosphere was very pleasant with light music in the background which allowed us to have conversations.We will definitely come back again!

Great restaurant by the tower bridge. I had dinner here twice in a row and it was good but time, but the lamb shank I had the first time was outstanding. The service was very good and it did not take long to get the food. As far as prices go, it is not cheap at all, especially the drinks which i thought were overpriced. I still recommend it though.

Fantasy mmm. Happy ending? Indoors, yes pleas and thank you

Amazing restaurant we found it by accident. We will be back asap x

Why complain. Everything worked well, good value for money. They are charming. Just remember to take the dish, add rice, vegetables, bread and serve. We don't necessarily have the codes.

Yet another fantastic evening at the Shad! Excellent food and great customer service

Excellent curry. New favourite!

Love this friendly small restaurant close to London Bridge

Lovely cozy atmosphere Food Lovely

"Disappointing and Discriminatory Experience" I was really looking forward to dining at this restaurant, but my experience was ruined by the dismissive and, frankly, discriminatory service. Even though we were the first customers there right when they opened, we were immediately questioned about having an appointment in an empty restaurant and then told we could only stay for an hour. This rigid and unwelcoming approach made us feel uncomfortable, and the attitude of the servers was off-putting. As an Asian customer in an Asian restaurant, I expected a welcoming environment but instead felt singled out and dismissed. To make matters worse, the food was average. The fried rice was nothing special, tasting more like a simple rice pulao. I hope management considers training staff to ensure every customer feels valued, regardless of their background. A dining experience should feel warm, welcoming, and inclusive, and unfortunately, this experience was far from that. Reply for your Response : Your excuse about reservations is hollow—there were no other guests when I was there. Stop playing the victim and address the blatant racial discrimination I experienced. It's clear your staff, especially the male members, need proper training in respecting all customers. Asian patrons, like anyone else, deserve to be treated with dignity. Unfortunately, your dismissive attitude reflects poorly on your establishment and undermines the essence of Indian hospitality. I won't be dining here again, as no one should have to endure such treatment.

I had a great experience and amazing food and atmosphere.

Great food and very friendly staff

I recently visited this restaurant with a few friends for a light dinner, and our experience was disappointing. Despite arriving an hour before closing, the staff seemed annoyed at our presence. When we asked about the menu, they explained it in an unpolite and hurried way, making it clear from their tone that they didn’t want to serve us. The lack of respect and poor customer service made us feel unwelcome. I expect a basic level of courtesy, but unfortunately, it was lacking here.

Decent food served with a lovely atmosphere.

All in all a great meal and value, with excellent service, thanks you

Los camareros antipáticos y poco profesionales no tienen experiencia ni siquiera pueden entender inglés, el gerente estaba tan orgulloso. Nunca he visto una experiencia tan mala en Indian Restaurant. Nunca recomendaría no querer ir nunca más.

I have eaten here many times over recent years. Always my 1st choice when in central London! Food always fantastic and friendly staff. All the common/standard dishes I've had were great. Two standout dishes I have had more than once are Khala Lamb Bhuna and Dhakar Murgh. Both seem fairly unique to this place, as never seen them anywhere else.

simply I wouldn’t eat here again

My third visit and amazing as always. Absolutely loved the samosas, bhajis and lamb chops combo for starters. The mains of lamb rezala, king prawn bhuna, and numerous other dishes with some choice sides (sag, tarka daal, Bombay spuds etc were just spot on. Everyone left satiated and smiling, so says it all. Well done team!

When we arrived, the restaurant was very busy, but the staff were very courteous and welcoming, food was amazing and the service was very good. I would highly recommend.

Fantastic and tasty food served in a lovely friendly atmosphere

What a fantastic Indian, I live in the West Midlands and am surrounded by Indian restaurants, this place is brilliant, great food in a great atmosphere.

Rasel and the crew at Shad are Exceptional and cater to your every need we love come here and having a lovely evening thank you again

Disgusting never going here again so rasist very rude service food taste really bad paid 100 waste 😖😖😖

Very poor services bad attitude slow services, rude behaviour , smelly food

So much to choose from, everything was great and the service was phenomenal 👍💯

Thank you Aman, great service, lovely food, lovely atmosphere.

Amazing Indian food. Helpful suggestions and the food was so delicious and flavorful. I will come here every time I’m in London. The service was very good too.

Great. Customers service. Food. Friendliness and location all on point really good 10/10

Great experience and amazing food.

The food was so tasty, restaurant was impeccable, so clean and such a vibe. Staff are very welcoming. Will defo be back again

Delicious food and amazing service

Visited shaad today with a few friends and absolutely had a wonderful time. The staff were very accommodating and food was delicious

Excellent Indian restaurant in the heart of London! Fantastic authentic Indian food! Highly recommend to satisfy your curry cravings! Customer services top notch! 10/10!

Had an amazing time here, delicious food and fast service.

Lovely place for an evening out. A social and friendly environment. I went with my family and we absolutely loved it. The food was amazing and the pricing was good. I’m not fond of spicy food but the waiters noted that and had the food made milder for us. Would definitely go again, a new favourite.

10/10 food, yash is the man, great service

Worst indian food Ive tasted, served by disinterested people in a dungeon

last Sunday, Great selection of authentic food, which had so much flavour! the man who took our order unacceptable behaviour was a bit grumpy and very rude, and he was using his phone on the bar,There were two other waiters, they were very patient and their words were much better than his

Food was outstanding, with rich flavours and great quality across the board. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was friendly and efficient. If you're after a solid Indian dining experience, this place is definitely worth checking out.

I would not prefer to visit here again as the staff is very unprofessional and rude and the owner of this place needs to make action towards this. Thank you

The food was good hot and tasty the service was good and friendly in all a great place to eat

No value for your money. Terrible service, the manager is very rude. The food is average the prices are very high, minimum of 15 pounds, the restaurant has a rule, where a person must be a main dish. Indian food is about sharing but it seems different Indian style where guest have to follow a compulsory rule.

Very bad food and bad behaviour of staff

Está bien para una noche casual, pero no la comida india de la más alta calidad, bastante genérica. El pollo con mantequilla también era bastante dulce y sabía un poco demasiado como las zanahorias. Sin embargo, el único plato vegetariano aloo era bastante agradable. Sin embargo, el precio es demasiado alto para la calidad.

Very bad service there is one muslim girl she behave very bad to everyone

Service was incredible. Yash was a great waiter and made us feel very welcome

Our dining experience at Shad was very pleasant, with the customer service being great and the food quality/taste was amazing!

I visited this restaurant with a group of work friends. Nine of us in total. (Majority of us black). The waiters were fine at first and got us a large table to accommodate us and took our orders. 1 x bad customer service When the staff started bringing out our food, there was only one piece of Naan bread. So we only assumed that the rest was on its way. Half way through eating our dinner, we asked where the rest of the naan was. And the waiter said that the chef has now turned off the oven and will no longer be serving Naan. There was a big group of South Asian men who were eating Naan bread. Plus a white couple who were also eating Naan. I said that is fine could you take off the 8x Naan breads we ordered off our bill please? The waiter soon changed his mind and said "Okay, okay we will bring you naan." 2 x poor customer service Half of us had not finished eating, and the waiter kept standing behind us and kept asking if he could clean the table. So we started giving empty plates. As that is what we all thought he wanted. And then a couple minutes later, the waiter asked again if he could clean the table. I explained that there were no more empty plates. The waiter then said, "No, I want to wipe the table." So I said, "Would it not make sense to wipe the table down after we have left? What is the rush?" I simply could not comprehend why we should have to get up to allow the waiter to clean the table. It was clear that we hadn't all finished eating, so there was a massive chance that we would have dirtied the table again. Furthermore, not a single server approached the large group of Asians or the table of white couples to urge them to get up so they could clean. And then the waiter came back and asked again. So I said, "How can you expect to clean the table if half of us are still eating?" The waiter then said, "Oh, well, you can stand up and i'll clean your area." I just ignored him from this point. I just think some Asians do not respect black Caribbean/African people. The way they talk and treat us, even us black British people, as if we are lower then them? It's unfortunate for me that I now have to be more selective when choosing which Asian restaurant I dine at. As I simply do adore eating korma......with naan bread lol

I visited this restaurant with a group of work friends. Nine of us in total. (Majority of us black). The waiters were fine at first and got us a large table to accommodate us and took our orders. 1 x bad customer service When the staff started bringing out our food, there was only one piece of Naan bread. So we only assumed that the rest was on its way. Half way through eating our dinner, we asked where the rest of the naan was. And the waiter said that the chef has now turned off the oven and will no longer be serving Naan. There was a big group of South Asian men who were eating Naan bread. Plus a white couple who were also eating Naan. I said that is fine could you take off the 8x Naan breads we ordered off our bill please? The waiter soon changed his mind and said "Okay, okay we will bring you naan." 2 x poor customer service Half of us had not finished eating, and the waiter kept standing behind us and kept asking if he could clean the table. So we started giving empty plates. As that is what we all thought he wanted. And then a couple minutes later, the waiter asked again if he could clean the table. I explained that there were no more empty plates. The waiter then said, "No, I want to wipe the table." So I said, "Would it not make sense to wipe the table down after we have left? What is the rush?" I simply could not comprehend why we should have to get up to allow the waiter to clean the table. It was clear that we hadn't all finished eating, so there was a massive chance that we would have dirtied the table again. Furthermore, not a single server approached the large group of Asians or the table of white couples to urge them to get up so they could clean. And then the waiter came back and asked again. So I said, "How can you expect to clean the table if half of us are still eating?" The waiter then said, "Oh, well, you can stand up and i'll clean your area." I just ignored him from this point. I just think some Asians do not respect black Caribbean/African people. The way they talk and treat us, even us black British people, as if we are lower then them? It's unfortunate for me that I now have to be more selective when choosing which Asian restaurant I dine at. As I simply do adore eating korma......with naan bread lol

If you want to understand how much they respect the Indian customers, just check the reply of the owner in all the reviews with the lowest rating.

There was less than average quality meals. There was less food in relation to the cost of the meal. It was a boring atmosphere. Serving wasn't what the waiter wanted to do.

The food of this restaurant is very bad. And the behavior of their employees is very bad to me.

If you want to understand how much they respect the Indian customers, just check the reply of the owner in all the reviews with the lowest rating.

Cutlery placing not correct, chicken biryani is just chicken fried rice, dull monotonous music in background - staff and manager denied to change it upon customer request.

Hoping to go here this weekend strange reviews most bad reviews from Asian names maybe jealous curry house staff elsewhere

Brilliant food and service in a nice environment. Pleasant staff and we didn't have to wait long for food to be prepared. I came here with work colleagues after a busy day at work. What I also liked was that we stayed for hours chatting, and we didn't feel forced to eat and leave quickly. I would definitely recommend the Shad. Thank you for a nice experience! M. M. Guy's Hospital.

Average food and service but giving 4 star on service bcoz of only one server who always smile on with true face and genuine smile ....credit goes to him which really let me think to leave 4 star on serive however the service is not good at all . Papad came when main course finish but all around is OK I am from the same hospitality background so never complain such easily it's a honest feedback so they can improve the food quality and improve the service for the better results.

Quick and tasty meal, rice wasn’t included in the price of the dish which makes everything a little more expensive but super friendly, helpful, and generous staff