Ragam

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Wed Mar 9 2011

A tucked-away location off the beaten track should mean relative obscurity for this homely South Indian restaurant, but a long-standing reputation many competitors would kill for keeps it in business.

On our last visit we started with a chicken and potato dosa so filling and flavourful that we could have ended there too. A main of Keralan mutton curry featured a satisfyingly potent sauce and heaps of tender meat, while a side of spiced aubergine virtually melted in the mouth.

Rasam was a ground-breaking restaurant in its day, but South Indian food in London has moved on a lot in the last decades. Ragam still has its devotees despite the fact you can now get better cooking elsewhere.

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Ragam 57 Cleveland Street
United Kingdom
London
W1T 4JN

Phone:
020 7636 9098
Website:
www.mcdosa.co.uk
Opening hours:
Lunch served noon-2.30pm, dinner served 6-10.50pm daily.
Transport:
Tube: Goodge Street tube
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1. Ragam
  - 57 Cleveland Street
    United Kingdom
    London
    W1T 4JN
  - 020 7636 9098
  - www.mcdosa.co.uk
  - 51.520499,-0.138989

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(4 ratings)

Fantastic food. Try the beetroot side dish it's absolutely delicious. Their fish dishes are equally excellent. The atmosphere is slightly 1970's but the great food makes up for it.

annalisa Thu Jan 26 2012
Rated as: 4/5
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I went here with my daughter, we ordered poppadoms raita and salad to start with, raita was bitter and bubbling, we did send that back,we ordered lamb curry, spinach, and cauliflower, spinach was dry and chewy, the cauliflower was battered with black "mush" inside, No water was offered , No wonder the place was empty. Then to top it all tried to evercharge us, Im a caterer and have been all over India, never had such lousy meal.

Andrea Cleveland-Clarke Mon Jan 23 2012
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Went to this restaurant last night having read glowing reviews of it. The food was appalling. Zero atmosphere as only 3 tables were taken. The paratha was uncooked and leathery. The dosa and accompanying chutney tasteless. The rasam, which I usually love, was unlike anything I have ever tasted.I think the food had been made less spicy for a western palette.If you want to try good south Indian food I would head to Tooting or Wembley where the food is far superior.

Sharmil Tue Aug 23 2011
Rated as: 1/5
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Not sure I understand Time Out's rating... seemed to be a very positive review. Why two stars?

M Smith Thu Aug 18 2011
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It's interesting, isn't it, that a 'dog-eared' appearance somehow makes the food taste even better when you're served something delicious. Perhaps it's the surprise factor. Whatever it is, at Ragam, the surprise factor goes through the roof as the food is genuinely good. As in bloody good. And I like that. The dog-eared appearance works for me as it means that the unknowing will continue to walk by and I can generally always get a table. Oh wait, why am I posting this? Don't go. It's horrible ;-)

Gavin Bell Tue May 10 2011
Rated as: 4/5
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They've smartened the place up since this review was written, separate tables etc, but it's still extremely good value and as delicious as food in a much more up market gourmet restaurant. Can't wait to go back.

Carolyn Hayman Thu Feb 3 2011
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Great place!! But don't believe the bit about unlicensed, no corkage, and save yourself the embarrassment we faced when we walked in with beer and wine only to find they are fully licensed!!

Mike Johnson Sun Jan 23 2011
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