Khans Restaurants
Khans Restaurant in Bayswater, London, is a renowned destination for authentic Indian cuisine. It recently reopened in October. It serves a variety of traditional cuisine, including flavourful curries, biryanis, and tandoori selections. Khan's is known for its generous portions and inexpensive costs, and it offers a relaxed and family-friendly dining experience. Although the atmosphere was quiet, the food's authenticity and value make it a popular choice for people looking for hearty South Asian dinners in the neighbourhood.
Furthermore, you can find them catering for parties, weddings, and events. If you plan to utilise them for any upcoming special events.
Khans Restaurant Experience
The Elizabeth Line made it easy to get from where I reside to Paddington. We arrived within 35-40 minutes. It was a short 8-10 minute walk from the station. However, I chose a time when it was a little quieter so that I could record the location without disturbing or distracting others. This was at 2 p.m., but by the end, tables were quickly filling up with tourists as well as locals. Although I had already decided on the menu, so there was little time spent looking or deciding what to have.
As we waited for our meal to arrive, I decided to walk around and film the venue around the restaurant. We were looked after really well by the owner, who provided us with what we wanted and gave us a few extra things which was nice. Additionally, I thought the service was really good here, hence you see many people coming back for more. As it's very affordable, especially being located in Central London and tastes great. The menu is pretty straightforward with simple options, plenty to choose from and fill your tastebuds.
What did we order at Khans Restaurant?
- Bombay Chaat Platter (£14)
- Chicken Lollipop (£8)
- Tandoori Chops (£14.50)
- Nawab Non-Veg Thali (£24.99)
- Khans Minty Dynamite (£8.50)
- Mango Lassi (£3.99)
- Baklava with Ice Cream (£7.20)
- Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream (£7.20)
You can view their online menu here
Khans Bombay Chaat Platter
This plate was jam-packed with Indian delights, including every type of chaat imaginable. While, you have the Pani Puri, which you crack open, pour the pani into, and then swallow all at once. You had Sev Puri with Sev spread all over it and chickpeas within. Dhai Puri was a favourite, with yoghurt poured within. That was eaten up in a flash.
The platter included Dhai Puri, Pani Puri, Sev Puri, Bhel, Channa Papdi Chaat
Chicken Lollipop
This came in five on a plate, which is tossed in Khans homemade sauce. These were incredibly tasty, and the sauce made it pretty juicy to bite into. Enough pieces to share with others.
Tandoori Chops
The spices on top added a kick to these excellent tandoori chips. Although these were really filling, I was happy to try them because they were tasty!
These chops were marinated with special ground spices & cooked on a Charcoal grill.
Khans Non-Veg Thaali (Mains)
I felt choosing the Thaali would be interesting and better because we could taste different meals in tiny servings rather than selecting individual dishes and not being able to complete them. However, each meal had its unique flavour. I felt it was a clever concept. If you look closely, you will notice that you begin with starters, then go on to main courses, and lastly dessert.
The Non-Veg Thaali includes pieces of kebab, chicken tikka, butter chicken, bhuna gosht, tadka daal, yoghurt and ends with gulab jamun for dessert. On top of that, you have rice, naan, salad and pappadom to indulge in as well.
Khans Minty Dynamite & Mango Lassi
Khans Minty Dynamite looked the part. This mocktail was a unique option on the menu. In addition, a little umbrella and a chopped lemon made it more visually appealing. Tasted minty and refreshing. The other drink we bought was Mango Lassi, which was fine and tasted similar to any other Mango Lassi I've had.
Baklava with Ice Cream & Chocolate Brownies Ice Cream
The chocolate brownies with ice cream were delectable and soft, and sizzling hot brownies with ice cream were always the ideal pairing. I enjoyed this one. However, the Baklava with Ice Cream was way too sugary for my tastebuds. Nonetheless, both presentations were visually appealing and delicious to consume.
Khans Restaurant Conclusion
Food: 9 out of 10
Service: 10 out of 10
Price: 8 out of 10
Experience: 10 out of 10
Presentation: 9 out of 10
Result: I’ve given this restaurant a 9.2 out of 10.
Overall, visiting Khans restaurant after deciding when to visit Paddington was worthwhile. The hospitality and the people at the venue made it pleasing. You had authentic Indian food available to tuck into, if you're shopping around or around central London then I highly recommend visiting as it's budget-friendly and a nice spot for dinner with family and friends.
In addition, the service and experience were excellent, we were looked after throughout our stay. Speaking with the owner was a pleasure. However, the pricing range here is reasonable, and the portion you receive is adequate when compared to other Indian restaurants. In fact, the presentation was Instagram-worthy, with each item looking mouthwatering and tasting delicious.
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