Mint Leaf Restaurant

mezza789

Don't go! I suffered from food poisoning! 14th November 2009

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We went with a group of girlfriends, two out of three of us suffered from food poisoning! We went on a toptable special and the waiter seemed very arrogant, rather he was the owner then a mere waiter! Gorgeous interior, but never again for us, food alert are looking it for us!

Cedric

Fantastic Indian food 24th April 2009

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This is a modern Indian restaurant serving top quality food in a sophisticated environment. I enjoy all the dishes I selected, and the stuff in my friends plates were also quite appetizing. Lot of fishes dishes alongside the classics. Even the deserts were stunning. The only down side was the live music, a bit too loud in the restaurant area. A top choice in any case.

SteffieG

Funky bar... 28th October 2008

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I popped in here for a few drinks with some friends and was not disappointed. The bar area is fairly small but had a great atmosphere. Drinks were fairly pricey but no more than other bars in the centre of London. There was live music which was fantastic and the food smelt great so I will definately be going back to visit the restaurant!!!

263481

Interesting indian 26th August 2008

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Very funky dining experience, the food really is very tasty. This is defintely more for the younger crowd perhaps groups or couples.

QueenB

Not your average Ruby... 7th May 2008

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Although I had a lovely night here, I have mixed view on the Mint Leaf...

My other half made the booking and had to really haggle to get a table at 18:30, the unhelpful receptionist said we could only come at 18:00 and would have a limit of 2 hours only - she eventually relented and gave us a table at 6:30.

We arrived and found the resturant surprisingly tranquil with tea lights and petals on the dark wooden staircase, away from the roaming tourists.
Greeted by a smiling and polite receptionist, we were introduced to our waiter for the evening and shown to our seats. He gave us a brief over view of the menu and drinks, made suggestions as to the way we may like to order and left us in peace.
We then had a number of different staff bring our food and drinks over the vening with him double checking everything was OK.


Over a cocktail each, we ordered 4 small starter plates - Jumbo prawns (2), Soft shell crab (4 pieces), Duck kebabs (6 cocktail suasage sized) and Rabbit Loin (same as duck kebabs) to share and two different curries with rice and bread so we could try a range of dishes each.

I couldnt fault the seafood - the prawns were delicious and the crab was so nice I could of eaten another portion.
I wasn't over keen on the duck or rabbit as both meats had been minced too much you lost the real flavour and texture, then over spiced, sadly.

The curries were lovely, they wisely used the thigh meat in the chicken biriyani as this is known to be juicier and more tender.
The lamb was also very succulent. Plenty of rice for us both to share from the biriyani, the garlic kulcha was mild and delicate flavour.

We had a bottle of red wine also and shared a portion of sorbet at the end.

Including the discount offered by using our Taste London card, it still came to £110!!!

I found it to be over priced but it was very nice and for a good and fresh, modern indian I would go again.
The venue was very stylish and sleek looking, with great drink selection and staff.

My main concern was how loud it was, as there was no sound barrier between the typical City drunkards at the bar and the VERY loud dance music. Luckily we were tucked away in the corner away from the bar, unlike some unfortunate customers who only had them 2 feet away.

paulcollins

4th June 2007

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Great cocktails, good contemporary indian menu including bar snacks and some of the most attentive service I've seen in London. On the expensive side, but worth it