Lahore One, London

Sheek Kebab

Meathi Chicken
Karahai Gosht (Lamb)
Chana
Karahai Chicken

in my humble opinion (and that of my housemates), this unassuming little restaurant on commercial road in the east end of london serves some of the best curry you'll find anywhere. coming to lahore one for sunday dinner is pretty much a ritual here. we've come to the point where we know the waiters on a first name basis.

the kebabs here are blended with just the right amount of spices to mask the strong taste of lamb grilled to perfection so that it stays moist and juicy. the other lamb and chicken dishes are not spicy enough to scare away those who are afraid of chilli and yet spicy enough to tickle the tastebuds who are used to much more. the meats are all extremely tender and infused with flavour.

special mention must certainly go to the "melt in your mouth" chana. we still haven't quite figured out how they cook the chickpeas such that they are so soft and creamy. it's so good that my otherwise carnivorous housemates even contemplate the thought that they could turn vegetarian as long as they had this dish.

the pictures of the dishes hardly do the flavours justice. one of my housemates calls it "soul food" coz it sure hits the spot, makes you forget all the indifferent meals you've had since the last time you were here, fills you up and comforts you all at once. heck, it's almost a spiritual experience. =P

218 Commercial Road * London E1 2JT