Harden's survey result
Summary
“You go for the food not the location” to this family-run Indian café, rated by locals as one of the best options for a curry in the purlieus of East Finchley.
Summary
“A local gem”, this “high-quality” five-year-old takes its cue from the royal cuisine of Hyderabad in south-central India, and attracts regulars from beyond its East Finchley neighbourhood.
Summary
“Fresh, zinging flavours”, inspired by the royal cuisine of Hyderabad, set this four-year-old Indian in East Finchley “way above run-of-the-mill competitors”. The converted shop site is “not the sexiest location”, but the “high-quality, genuine Indian fare” attracts diners from beyond the immediate area.
Summary
This “fabulous” three-year-old Indian in East Finchley punches well above its weight with “top-class, authentic food” based on the royal cuisine of Hyderabad. Its reputation for “high-quality cooking” is attracting attention from beyond the immediate locality, despite the “obscure location” in a converted shop – and there’s “easy parking”.
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25 Aylmer Parade, Aylmer Road, London, N2 0PE
Restaurant details
Shahi Pakwaan Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Generally we enjoyed the food. Starters - Dahi sev good. Lamb chops outside not browned and insides soggy. Main courses - Chicken chettinad very good, tilapia was good. Lamb malabar came late due to misunderstanding of whether we had ordered it. It was poor. Sides - sag aloo, tadka daal, gobi mutter, peshwari naan all good. Overall we enjoyed our meal. Good value at £66 a couple including 4 1/2 pints Cobra and service."
"A nice neighbourhood Indian restaurant, offering the usual popular dishes, with no frills. Reasonably priced. Lacklustre ambiance."
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £18.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
25 Aylmer Parade, Aylmer Road, London, N2 0PE
Opening hours
| Monday | 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
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