Raavi Kebab
About
Pakistani
Price Range : Under $10 (££)
Location
Adress: 125 Drummond Street, London, NW1 2HL
Phone: +44 20 7388 1780
Business info
- list_altTakes ReservationsYes
- directions_carDeliveryYes
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- local_parkingParkingStreet
- accessibilityGood for KidsYes
- groupGood for GroupsNo
- insert_emoticonAmbienceCasual, Classy
- volume_upNoise LevelAverage
- local_barAlcoholNo
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingNo
- wifiWi-FiNo
- tvHas TVNo
- fastfoodCatersYes
Reviews
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Ashley C.
Oh, Raavi Kebab. When people ask me why I want to move back to London you're always at the top of my list.
As previous reviews have mentioned, the restaurant itself is nothing to look at. But the staff is friendly and the food... sweet mother of Mary, the FOOD! Some of my most painful memories are of waiting for their chicken korma, saag paneer, raita, sweet lassi, kebabs, fresh naan, and other savoury treats to arrive at my table. It's an unbearable wait, one that nearly turns me into a curry-hogging monster when my meal arrives. Oh, you wanted some, too, dining companions? I'm sorry BUT IT'S ALREADY IN MY MOUTH OM NOM NOM.
Ahem.
I also need to emphasize what great ownership this place has. One of my friends (in a Raavi-enduced food coma) left her umbrella and a bag of groceries at the restaurant one day. The staff put her groceries in the fridge, to wait for her return! They knew her as a regular but I'd like to think they'd be as sweet to all their customers. -
Beth B.
Oh my goodness. Over a month later and I still miss this lunch! Best place ever. Most affordable meal we had in the U.K. next to Prete. Each dish was better than the next. Bring cash. Fortunately, it's so reasonable we just had enough to cover.
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Mital P.
Been coming here for 20 years, but it will be a while before I return.
Looks like the owner has retired and some kids have taken over running the place.
It's halal which I respect but you used to be allowed to bring your own alcohol which is no longer the case, how times change. I don't drink myself but it's disappointing bringing people here having warned them they don't sell alcohol only to be told they can't drink their own either.
No matter, that wouldn't have bothered me in the slightest were it not for the change that has happened at some point.
The bigger problem is that the food isn't fresh anymore. They seem to prepare it in advance and run out of things. You can't choose how spicy your dish is anymore. The naan is more like toast than bread.
What went wrong? How could this place have gone downhill so quickly? It's so sad!
My heart wants to give 3 starts out of loyalty but my head says it only deserves 1, so the updated review is 2 stars as a compromise. -
Jahanbi R.
Delicious and mouth-watering food!!This restaurant is heaven in disguise. It has the best food to offer at a cheap price. I come to Drummond Street for my Indian spice and grocery shopping, and have visited this place almost a zillion times. My favourite dishes are Haleem, Nihari, Keema Egg and Naan. We have also got our friends here and they too loved it.
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Chirag D.
Definitely one of London's best kebabs. The sheekh kebab, lamb tikka and chicken tikka are totally authentic and fabulous. The naan was hot, freshly baked and very soft. The haleem and nihari are quite oily but that's how they are supposed to be.
The place is tiny accepts cash only.