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Star of India - Restaurants in leytonstone, United Kingdom
Star of India - Restaurants in leytonstone, United Kingdom}
875 High Road
London, E11 1HR
Nearest Transport: Leytonstone
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Recognised as one of the best Indian restaurants in London, the Star of India boasts among its staff two award winning c...
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  • 3
    Star of India
    875 High Road London E11 1HR uk
    More reviews by t_moussa
    t_moussa
    31st August 2008
    Nice place
    Current
    Lovely little place, with good food and a nice atmosphere. The food is very good, not too oily and flavoursome. Portion sizes are also decent. It is also reasonably priced. Haven't been there for some time so not sure if they still do a buffet, but when I used to go, the buffet offered a wide variety of dishes and was not overly expensive. Dishes worth checking out are the taarka dhal and the lamb bhuna. The last time I ate here,around Christmas time, my friend and I were given christmas presents upon leaving, several toiletries! The staff are friendly and the service is fast.
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    Star of India
    875 High Road London E11 1HR uk
    More reviews by RestaurantRview
    RestaurantRview
    30th August 2008
    Star of India
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    The food wasn't bad but after checking them out with environmental health I don't think I'll be dining there again in the near future.
    ZERO stars as rated in July 08. To quote, "A general failure to comply with legal requirements. Little or no appreciation of food safety. Major effort required"

    Until places like this clean their act up and stop putting the publics health at risk, I'd advise checking any restaurant out before eating there.
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    Star of India
    875 High Road London E11 1HR uk
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    syb78
    16th June 2008
    Unclassy, overrated, self-important...
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    Where to begin and where to end?

    The food really is overrated - it fancies itself as being quite a modern Indian food experience, which it never quite manages.

    Portions are stingy, and the service is either non-existent or over-attentive.

    Takeaways are equally poor - always taking a minimum of 50 minutes to arrive - they skimp on portion sizes for takeaways too, which is disappointing.

    The manager of this sub-standard joint fancies himself a bit of a community leader too, and publishes a newsletter carrying news about this utterly class-free establishment and spiel about his delusions to master restauranteur.

    In summation, if you really want a special sub-continent experience, then do go further afield and eat at the wonderful Indian restaurants in central London and the city. Alternatively, there are many equally good Indians in the area (Purbani in Wanstead being a case in point) - don't waste your hard earned cash in this place.

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    Star of India
    875 High Road London E11 1HR uk
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    fussyeater
    11th December 2007
    Place is filthy
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    This place is filthy. Have a look at the carpet. Wonder what the kitchens are like? Had the buffet, only because the group I was with had the same. It was a load of stale rubbish dressed up in oily sauces. Well you didn't fool me. If this is the best place in Waltham Forest, I would like to know the worse!

    This is purely designed for cheap end of the market to lure idiots who think they are having a good meal. Hygiene is suspect and worrying.

    I have given it one star as system says you must! It ain't worth one. Quite appropriate though? STAR OF INDIA. Should be NO STAR OF INDIA.
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  • 5
    Star of India
    875 High Road London E11 1HR uk
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    jennufcboss
    14th August 2007
    A true 'Star of India'
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    This is an Indian restaurant that exudes class.
    The decor is really inviting, rare I think for an Indian restaurant.
    The food though is the thing that has to be talked about at this small restaurant in Leytonstone. The food is invariably exquisite, and most importantly it is unique. Many Indian restaurants have the same menus, and the same kind of flavours, but Star Of India, whilst keeping the classic dishes on the menu, prepares them in such a way that they are simply better than anywhere else! The chicken shashlick is divine, the chicken Jalfrezi has the perfect balance of flavours and spicyness, and the onion bhajis are juicy and flavoursome.
    On top of this, the staff are very friendly and welcoming.
    I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough for curry lovers, or for curry virgins.
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  • 5
    Star of India
    875 High Road London E11 1HR uk
    More reviews by comedytragedy
    comedytragedy
    4th June 2007
    Perfect treat
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    This is a classy little Indian that delivers. The atmosphere is lovely and friendly. The walls display awards and promotions for local life. There is a great community feel to the restaurant, as well, as genuine look. The food is excellent and the prices are great. The first time we went here, near Christmas, we got a free calendar and our meal was capped with an after dinner shot of, we think, tia maria. We were pleasantly surprised on our return to discover this little drink is the usual and not just a Christmas treat. You are also treated to a hot cloth after your meal. It is special touches like this that make this a worthwhile trip. I know we'll be going back soon.
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