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Tayyabs
North Indian Restaurant££££
Whitechapel, London
The lamb chops at Tayyabs is a can't miss
"dry meat curry and mango lassi"(23 Tips)
"BYOB which is amazing and food is awesom shame about service"(27 Tips)
"Fantastic mixed grill starter - includes their famous lamb chops!"(111 Tips)
"Lamb chops and Karahi chicken are fantastic!"(11 Tips)
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Pieter de MeerSeptember 22, 2015Excellent food/price quality! Better than all the restaurants on Brick Lane. Expect queus during the weekend and you will not get a friendly small from staff. Definetly worth it, ORDER LAMB CHOPSUpvoted 1 week ago
David SulitzerAugust 10, 2014Crazy Indian restaurant! So so big! Loads of rooms, you'll get lost. But they manage to fill it up on Saturday nights. Great busy vibe in there. Food is really good. You can bring your own alcohol ;)
Diana MightDecember 20, 2014The best place in town when it comes to a fragrant, tasty big portions of Indian food. Lamb chops are the one! Is always busy, so book ahead. Great sticky desserts as well - an overkill.
Robert ButlerSeptember 14, 2015Lamb chops, biryani, curries, everything. Not as spicy as they market it to be. It's delicious. Fast service and cheap. Great night out. Bring your own alcohol and no corkage fee!
Simply the best curry house in London. Chaotic and busy, but with the best food at very affordable prices. Service is idiosyncratic but perfectly matched. Lamb chops are a must!
Evina DiamApril 2, 2018Nice authentic Pakistani food! Friends loved the lambshack and the lamb with chickpeas. I personally enjoyed the Karahi prawns. Everything goes well with mango lassi! ;)
Brian StraussSeptember 7, 2017Vibrant, bustling, with waiters whisking smokey crackling platters of deliciousness everywhere. The meat dishes are the standout here. Yes, yes, the lamb chops! Maybe the best I've ever had.
Leo C.February 15, 2016Cheap and good. Lamb chops are to die for. Bring your own beverages, no additional charges or corkage. Come in a big group and eat as much as you want and yet you'll find it hard to hit £15 each.
Richard MacKinnonSeptember 30, 2012Great food at great prices, but absolute chaos getting a table at 6pm on a Saturday evening. Madness! Plus, you'll come out stinking of the amazing grilled meat, so don't wear your best clothes...
Pascal LooseDecember 23, 2016What a great place. The food is spicy and delicious, the lamb chops are scrumptious and you can bring your own drinks! It tends to get very noisy, but if you don't mind, this restaurant is fantastic.
Shirley LiuFebruary 14, 2016Awesome and affordable Indian restaurant, a better value than Dishoom! Really recommend the garlic naan, chicken tikka masala, daal, eggplant, a jug of lasse, and if you're into lamb then the dry meat
Shaileshwori SharmaSeptember 1, 2015The appetizer tikkas are amazing as is the lamb chop (the best ever). Decent portions if ordered in large. Best to share family style. Service ok but prefer one designated waiter.
Michelle WilesOctober 13, 2016Online reservation system is easy. Don't plan to take leftovers, naan will be left 😅
Léah ChungMay 29, 2017The lamb chop made me close my eyes, shed exactly one tear, and think about my mother. Get it.
Few rules for this place. Book ahead, especially on the weekend. Get the lamb chops, you won't regret it. Bring your own booze, it'll make life cheaper. Relish the atmosphere of this authentic place.
hello_emilyMarch 21, 2014Yum! Obviously the lamb chops but the fish starter was also really nice. And the dry meat was delicious. Everything is great - well worth the wait.
peter hFebruary 17, 2014start with the mixed grill, then the lamb karahi, which is juicy, packed with flavor and absolutely delicious. Get extra naan! But the real star was the keema--it's like a party in your mouth.
Duygs DuygsDecember 10, 2017Grilled curried meat that’s what it is and really inexpensive! Definitely book before going if it’s for dinner otherwise no possibility to have a seat! And bring your own alcohol, it’s allowed!
Jefe C.Q.June 16, 2015Queuing for a table was worth the trouble, as the lamb curry and shredded chicken were amazing. Didn't realize it was BYOB until too late, so we had the Mango drink / smoothie which was perfect.
Martin RaagJuly 26, 2019Go here for the food, not the service. Curry’s are deliciously spicy, expect to feel them the next day. Lamb chops are a staple here. BYOB.
Jean-Michel ROctober 31, 2014The Lamp Chops are an easy choice. The Paneer Tikka is tasty too! Simple but delicious—get a plate to accompany your meal. If you don't mind a sweet bread the Peshwari Naan hits the spot.
Davide CorradiMarch 16, 2017Exploring London Through 52 Cuisines in 52 Weeks to enjoy the multicultural diversity of this city https://www.facebook.com/cuisinesoflondon Week 8: Pakistani #cuisinesoflondon
- Nazier (نَذِيْر)August 18, 2023Absolutely the best London has to offer. This place is a true gem, unbelievably delicious and tasty. Pakistani food at its best, as it it came out of Moms kitchen
Maxwell LoganNovember 8, 2015A London institution. Described by many as the very best place in London for kebabs and Tandoor roasted meats cooked Pakistani style. Meal for two, including service, approx. £40
Glenn EbertOctober 16, 2013Not exactly authentic Indian, but a Punjab hybrid that's equally delicious. Try the dry chicken, anything lamb, and Garlic Nan is a must. FYI- bring your own booze since no alcohol is served here.
MelforssFebruary 11, 2016Amazing Indian over eating experience! Good food and that lassi... is to die for! Excellent naan as well and this place is huge and always packed
Wee Jordy Love RaineyOctober 10, 2016If you can bide your time and wait in the queue you will not be disappointed. Fantastic quality of food with quick service. Would highly recommend the lamb chops and the shish kebab.
Ian CairnsNovember 11, 2013We were told this is the best curry house in London. We went 30 minutes out of our way on the tube to get here, plus a bit of a walk. 100% worth it.
The GuardianApril 25, 2012"Tayyabs' long-marinated grilled lamb chops remain one of life's great savoury pleasures - a complex hit of sweet 'n' smoky, hot 'n' spicy flavour, edged with a crisp, blackened strip of fat..." Read more
Luc BronsdijkMay 3, 2013The food here is delicious! Don't forget to bring your own (alcoholic) drinks. I know, it sounds mad, but it's a lot cheeper than buying your drinks at the restaurant. This is normal here.
Paul NovareseOctober 19, 2015I'm not a huge fan of indian food but this place was fantastic. Our party ordered several dishes and split them, family style, and they were all fantastic.
TeeOctober 10, 2015Anything from the grill/tandoor is fab! Lamb chops are still as good as ever, and the koftas are juicy and flavoursome. However the curries always seem like an afterthought and are average...
dtmcoJuly 4, 2016A long time coming but I was not disappointed. Really tasty meal and a pleasant surprise when the bill arrives. Great place for groups, and BYO!
Marie SteinthalerMay 31, 2015Lamb chops and lamb karahi both excellent. That is all. Make sure to book. Also, don't be offended if the waiters seem rude or don't take notes - they're ridiculously on top of things.
DavidAugust 31, 2013The food is good and the price even better. The Lamb chops are a must. Do try and get a table downstairs though as the upstairs seating areas can get hot and hectic.
Sarah WaiteApril 15, 2013The best (and cheapest) curry in London! The lamb chops are a MUST! My other favourite dishes: karahi chicken, grilled paneer, palak paneer and Sunday's haleem special. Mmm...
Darren DegiorgioOctober 18, 2013One of the best, for sure. A very condensed menu with great food at a very reasonable price. Try to book as just turning up will usually mean a very long wait.
Daren WilliamsJanuary 15, 2016Fantastic grills, and very affordable. Don't wear delicate clothes (eg. dryclean only) because you will smell of spices upon leaving and need to wash them.
Olivia MrngJuly 25, 2013Definitely try the marinated lamb chops and the dahl baingun. Do make a reservation though; we waited for 20 minutes although we had pre-booked.
Kristina BosakNovember 5, 2017More then just delicious food! Sauces are amazing also❤️ Go for chicken obviously and bread is essential!
Nikos KrodirasJuly 22, 2014Amazing food especially the ribs! Everyone takes them and they are perfect! Tikka Masala very good too! Staff a bit unfriendly but very efficient! 9/10
Evening StandardMay 11, 2012A short walk from Whitechapel station, this is the finest in traditional Punjabi cuisine and so popular, you’re guaranteed a bit of a wait. BYOB, with no corkage fee. Just remember to book. Read more
Stephanie AllenDecember 10, 2014Paneer starter and garlic naan were delicious! This place tends to always have an intimidating queue... but the wait really isn't all that bad for the high quality cuisine.
Erica DornAugust 31, 2012Still one of the best Indian restaurants in the area. Book, then be prepared to wait well past the time you booked for. It's worth it (if you don't mind the buzz and frenzy)
Pawel CFebruary 24, 2016Good spot with basic, tasty menu but I wasn't blown away. We asked for spicy and our dishes turned out quite mild. Portions are relatively small compared with other places. Popular place so book ahead
Ruth WatsonMarch 27, 2015Very busy - uncomfortably close to other people. It took a while to give us a menu, but food and service was quick. Tasty meal, but I think this place has a lot of hype and didn't live up to it.
Asher RapkinFebruary 7, 2013The dry meat, though vague in description, is ridiculously tasty. The tandoori pork chops are equally wonderful. Hit up the desert display on the way out to round out the meal.
Josh TaroliMarch 3, 2016Food tastes great! Take the lamb chops as a starter and a small main dish after (each ~7£)
Stephan DahlMarch 12, 2016You'll small like mad when you get out of here... but it will be worth it if you like good curries. Not exactly a place for vegetarians (they have only some options, none of which is really good)
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