Needoo Grill

Rude staff oily food, do not recommend!

This place has lost it. Used to be a regular, and when I say that I mean free dishes everything kind of regular. But then after a couple of shameful experiences where I took guests there and the food was disgusting and I did not complain because I did not want to make a fuss with a guest with me. i decided to give it one more try on my own and all I can say is I never paid the bill. Really don't bother, unless it goes back to its past standards of large portions, low prices and about 2 thirds less ghee

Food is pretty much the same as Tayyabs (I believe Needoo was opened by a previous chef) but without the ridiculous queues. There is a reason for those queues though - the food is amazing and Needoo is no different - infinitely better than the Brick Lane restaurants which have now all lowered in quality to fight for tourists and groups from outside London, with 'free drinks and 30% off'. I agree that the standard slipped in Tayyabs a little (It would have to slip along way to not be good though) and I personally think Needoo is as good as Tayyabs used to be. People moaning about the service - I think it is quick and attentive. Obviously if you are being quick sometimes the friendliness suffers but I would much prefer my dinner than small talk. Lamb chops are a must. Mmmmm hungry now.

We went to Needo's yesterday -Friday 9 Nov- .We hadnt been for a year or so & thought the standard had gone down; the service was quick, waiters pleasant but my fish masala was swimming in oil, my husband's mutton masala was tough & very hot without fragrance.Next time we'll try another place.

Experienced curry lover here...went to Needoo after seeing it was in the top five curry houses in london (The Guardian). Arrived and didn't land a good table but the waiter was friendly and service seemed quick. Popadom's came without asking, although we would later be charged...the starters came, , samosas were stale, mutton tikka was tougher than expected and was knocked onto my lap by a clumsy waiter half way through...jeans ruined and i had to fight to get it taken off the bill. Now for the mains...both mains came 3 minutes into the starters and were at a low takeaway standard at best, seriously! Portions were small and large rice was a in fact a normal amount not really for two people. The service was fast and although the waiters floated a little and my jeans are stained with turmeric, I cant say they were much different from the norm.....Food was a big let down end of story.

Please don't think this is just another review from somebody who has not visited Needoos Grill before and Tayyabs, Lahore, Mirch Masala, Miran Masala, I am not! Moreover I was a regular here until this place went the way of all the rest of the 'discovered' restaurants: 1) Smaller portions, 2) Grossly increased prices, 3) Decline in quality of meat used, 4) Lack of finesse in spicing to reflect the the change of clientele, 5) Sinful decline in service, and I could go on but let me suggest you go there and make your own mind up. I for one am totally disappointed and frustrated that this restaurant has 'fallen'.

Try the Behari mutton Tikka! Didn't take to the poppadoms...

Thought this was a regular 'chicken burger' shop from the outside but was pleasantly surprised when I walked-in to see the menu. Decor and finish of the place reasonable given locale. Decided not to eat anything this time around but will certainly be booking a table one lunch time very soon.

Amazing restaurant - looking forward to another visit soon! Food is reasonable and tasty - so tasty we had to take our leftovers home in a takeaway box, which the waiter whisked out as though it was a regular request. Despite it being a busy evening, staff were incredibly friendly and obliging and we didn't have to wait long for food. Try the dry meat curry, yum - and of course a mango lassi ; )

Excellent place to eat! There lamb chops were 100% better then Tayyabs and so was their fish. Their quality of food was wonderful and so much better then Tayyabs. I think Tayyabs are losing their quality because they are so busy, so they are lacking this, but Needo' food is so fresh and totally awesome! I will be going there now and I will be letting my family know that this is a better place to go.