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Mirch Masala
Whitechapel, London
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14 reviews
Mirch Masala bears the name of most basic ingredient of indian cuisine. Most indian cuisine can not do without subtle flavouring of these highly charging spices.
- Address:
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111 Commercial Road, London E1 1RD
Tube:
- Shadwell DLR Station (0.6 km)
- Aldgate East Station (0.6 km)
Nearby stations:
- South Bermondsey Station (0.1 km)
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020 7247 9992
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25 Westferry Road, London E14 8JH
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14 reviews of Mirch Masala in English
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This was my first time experiencing this restaurant's food. I don't normally eat takeaways. Ordered two biriyanis, both were warm and not piping hot. Both had large pieces of bones and meat. I was not impressed with the service. I will not be going back there and will stick to making my own.
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Food was excellent. I thought the menu was quite limited so had to ask for something like a Madras. They brought the starters out at the same time as the main courses which we didn't ask for. It was a bit cold inside so the food cooled too quick. No alcohol so had to have a coke. The toilets were an absolute tramsmash.
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Mirch Masala isn't much to look at from the outside - formica tables and big windows looking out onto Commercial Road, but the food is excellent. Its also a BYO restuarant so it means the bill works out so much cheaper. And it's officially my favourite indian restuarant in London.
You're brought spicy popadums on being seated. Most of the starters are all recognisable, but the menu might benefit from having an 'English' translation, or at least explanantion of the dishes. However our waiter was happy to try and explain. On this occasion, we had onion bhajis to start - which are unlike no other. More like finely sliced onions in batter. They are amazing. We also had mushroom bhajis which were comparatively less memorable. For mains we shared a mixed grill platter, with a vegetable curry and a slightly greasy bread, which wasn't a naan - yes we were experimenting when we ordered. But the food is great: freshly prepared and tasting subtely of different herbs and spices. Rounded off with two indian ice creams it came to exactly 31 pounds for two. Excellent value and I would not hesitate to return when next in the East End (or East side of The City).
You're brought spicy popadums on being seated. Most of the starters are all recognisable, but the menu might benefit from having an 'English' translation, or at least explanantion of the dishes. However our waiter was happy to try and explain. On this occasion, we had onion bhajis to start - which are unlike no other. More like finely sliced onions in batter. They are amazing. We also had mushroom bhajis which were comparatively less memorable. For mains we shared a mixed grill platter, with a vegetable curry and a slightly greasy bread, which wasn't a naan - yes we were experimenting when we ordered. But the food is great: freshly prepared and tasting subtely of different herbs and spices. Rounded off with two indian ice creams it came to exactly 31 pounds for two. Excellent value and I would not hesitate to return when next in the East End (or East side of The City).
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I loved the salted lassi and paneer chilli starter!!!
Will come again when i will visit this area
Will come again when i will visit this area
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bexb-d, 18 September 2012: -
sheilaparmar79, 18 September 2012:Prices are very reasonable and lassi hmmmm Yummy!!!!
I have again a paneer dish
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bexb-d, 19 September 2012:
I can go either way with Lassi. It depends on my mood I think.
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This place used to be really good and upmarket. Since refurbishment slightly gone downhill. One of the safer options in Whitechapel.
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Mirch Masala’s quality has significantly dropped in recent months and I’m no longer a regular visitor. The branch in Hounslow is still excellent but around here I go to Zaza’s instead.
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sarahike
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Food was amazing and value was great.Service was a little slow but overall experience was good. Will come back.
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simon1234567
4 reviews
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food was quiet good as we had a takeaway but did have to cancel the nann breads...
one of the cooks came in from outside..from home i can only guess took his jacket off and stuffed under the food prep area in the kitchen then started making our nann bread..no washing of hands!! we cancelled the bread and took the currys..wont be going back..tayyabs around the corner is the best..only other one which i have found on par is one we visited in bradford
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FlatFox
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Excellent value for money, very tasty authentic food, staff with a sense of humour, no queues and you can bring your own bottle! What more do you need?
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It took us some time to find this restaurant but is was absolutely worth it. I had an excellent chicken curry and the best naan i have ever tasted. The service was quick and friendly and the prices were really low, especially for london. If I come back to london again a visit at Mirch Masala is on the top of my list ;-)
A reservation is recommended, we had none and luckily we just got the last available table.
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One of the BEST places in town to get a Indian.
It is a 10 minute walk from the famous Brick Lane, however it is worth the walk.
Huge meals at an amazing price and it is BYO. (However never fail, there is an off licence right out side)
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This place is a great find in Whitechapel. Don’t be put off by the red neon flashing restaurant sign, it is a gem. The curry is cheap and the staff are great. The décor is not amazing but the food makes up for it. It gets busy in the evenings but is a good place for a quick bite before heading out for the night.
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great. You know these restaurants that are based in hidden places where you reckon they will never work? and then they are always full of locals?
try this rule of thumb, if you see indian people in an indian restaurant, japanesse in a japanesse…always worth it.
one of the best indian i have ever been, and i have eaten at many.
naan with green chillies, amazing, tender, hot as hell and yet full of chili flavour. shish was good, again hot, tasty.
curries, great. maybe not very cheap at 6-7 pounds, but, hey, you are not in brick lane anymore where you can get curries for 5 pounds and then play a bit of hide-and-seek with the meat under the sauce.
I asked for jalfrezi, and it was delicious. my friend ate vindaloo and he was pleased as well. service was really really friendly.
we paid less than 20 pounds
please go!!!!!
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Mirch Masala has been one of Tooting's most popular Indian restaurants for ages. Its new branch in Whitechapel does not disappoint. The decor is basic but that's not why people go there....all that matters is its great food at cheap prices.
The menu is traditional Indian/Pakistani cuisine. Some of the highlights are Chicken tikkas which are superb and the naan bread is fresh from the oven. The service is polite and quick. Its best to book for an evening table as the place gets pretty jammed by 8ish.
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