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Mirsch Masala - review by shopaholcleo

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:23:48 +0000

Mirsch Masala - review by shopaholcleo

Rating: 4.3

Location: 213 Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7TG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8672 7500

Tags: indian, family & home feel, cheap eat, good value

I came here for my birthday the other week and was pleasantly surprised. The buffet lunch was under Â£7 and we got a massive starter of chicken and lamb kebabs, a huge onion bhaji, pakora, naan bread and chapati, plus raita. The buffet had a choice of 3 or 4 curries, plus rice and vegetables. The only thing I wish they'd had was a wider variety of dishes, but I guess that's just what happens when you get the buffet, and I'm sure they have more dishes on the menu which I'd love to try out. I was full after one trip, and would definitely love to visit here again.

Numero Uno - review by mollymc

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:23:30 +0000

Numero Uno - review by mollymc

Rating: 4.5

Location: 139 Northcote Road, SW11 6PX, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7978 5837

Tags: Italian

I've only been here once so don't feel I can give it 5 stars but the meal I had there was excellent. We had the lobster linguine and the parpadelle with boar sauce. Both were excellent. Portions are large.

Onam - review by mollymc

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:02:20 +0000

Onam - review by mollymc

Rating: 5.0

Location: 219 Tooting High Street, SW17 0SZ, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8767 7655

Onam is my favourite Indian restaurant. I lived in South India for a while and I never had a masala dosa as tasty as those at Onam.
It's slightly off the beaten track as it's about a 10 minute walk from both Tooting Broadway and Colliers Woods tube stations but is definately worth the effort.
Great value - they do a daily special for Â£4.99 and a takeaway lunch-box for Â£2.99.
I can higly recommend the Kerala fish curry and the Chicken 65. I eat there at least once a week and have never had a bad meal.

Mirsch Masala - review by mollymc

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:35:30 +0000

Mirsch Masala - review by mollymc

Rating: 4.3

Location: 213 Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7TG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8672 7500

Tags: BYO, Bring Your Own

Fantastic. Excellent food and shockingly cheap - helped by the Bring Your Own policy. Queues in the evening testify to the quality.

Numero Uno - review by kirsty

Mon, 07 May 2007 15:41:19 +0000

Numero Uno - review by kirsty

Rating: 4.5

Location: 139 Northcote Road, SW11 6PX, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 7978 5837

Tags: cosy, good value, authentic, friendly, lively, italian

Numero Uno is one of those restaurants that you know will never let you down. Like a good friend I guess. Or one of those old favourite toys you had when you were a kid.

You know its always gonna be there. Its like you know that the décor and loos are a little bit shabby but you know deep in your heart it's a trusted place.

One of those places you go when you fancy a quick supper, somewhere you go with your sister and her children for lunch, somewhere you go with your boyfriend for a romantic dinner or somewhere that you can go on birthdays or other such celebrations!

The menu is awash with the most wonderful flavours, fresh produce and choices beyond belief. One of my favourite dishes is the lobster with linguine. It's melt in the mouth delicious. Huge lobsters served with unending reams
of pasta. I also love the pasta vongole ( clams , garlic!) The starters are good and huge carpaccio is a must for all meat eaters!!! The mains always generously sized ( again) with a great array of traditional Italian dishes such as veal (so un-pc) or sea bass cooked their way!

Wine is always at a high standard - even the house wine. (Which let's be fair at most places taste like rancid battery juice!)
But really the highlight for me is the desert trolley. It's every woman's dream. Chocolate profiteroles are my favourite, as is anything with caramel, lemons, apples, liquor, cream!!

So there It is the old faithful&a time and time again favourite&. but the one thing that makes this place really special is the staff the Italian waiters and waitresses who have been working there for years and years and know that their restaurant is an absolute treasure in South London. Always packed but somehow has managed to stay this guilty secret among us in the know!! Oh and by the way I am only telling you this because I like you.

Mirsch Masala - review by herrylaw

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 11:22:59 +0000

Mirsch Masala - review by herrylaw

Rating: 4.3

Location: 213 Upper Tooting Road, SW17 7TG, London, United Kingdom

Phone: 020 8672 7500

Tags: indian, tooting, north indian, cheap eat, good value, delicious, london

Mirch Masala in Tooting (the centre of the Indian community in London) was opened in 2004 and quickly eclipsed the many local establishments in the quality of its cooking. Set in a simple and unpretentious cafe, it turns out delicious freshly cooked North Indian fare. Nothing exceptional on the list; just the usual, but very well executed. Not licenced.