
Zu's - Ilford
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About Zu's - Ilford
On High Rd in Ilford, Zu's serves Mediterranean food with a menu of 20 dishes spanning Chicken Shawarma with Steak Chips, Nihari and ZUS Grill Chicken alongside nan and mango lassi. Orders are placed on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken. The kitchen prepares food fresh to order, and this can extend waiting times when in-shop orders overlap with a busy run of delivery orders. It opens daily, giving the surrounding High Road area a Mediterranean option throughout the week without fixed sitting hours to plan around.
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Menu & Prices
20 dishes- Salad
- Chicken Shawarma with Steak Chips
- Nihari
- ZUS Grill Chicken
- Nan
- Mango Lassi
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken grill, fresh naan bread, biryani and masala fish.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken grill, fresh naan bread, biryani and masala fish.
Featured reviews
- yumna majeed
“Every time we go, they make the food fresh and quickly. Even in the summer heat, it's so so hot in the shop but they work fast. The food is always really good, no complaints. They're not stingy with sauce and give big portions. We always get the masala fish and it’s great every time. Definitely recommend!”
- Amin Mozumdar
“Biryani was the only really decent dish here. However the wait time and customer service is so poor we stopped buying from here. We tried the boneless chicken curry dish and meat curry dish. Unfortunately the chicken curry dish had gone off and had a horrible smell. We told the shop straight away and took it back to them the next day. We didn’t want a refund, but more importantly we wanted them to see for themselves. Our little kids could have eaten it and it would have been really bad. Luckily we spotted it. Sadly rather than apologising like the night staff did on the phone the day time staff was very defensive about it. My advise is if you must order from here , take it with a pinch of salt , be ready for longer waits than expected and be sure to check , smell and inspect the food properly before eating. Specially if you have little ones!”
- Mohammed Azhar
“Thank you for the excellent food and wonderful service. We really enjoyed our experience and appreciate the care and effort your team puts into making customers feel welcome.”
- Gull E HiNa
“The food was really delicious. I ordered a shawarma with naan bread, and the bread was very soft. The spices were perfectly balanced. The service was very professional, and the order was served on time. They handled every customer with care and ensured satisfaction. I would highly recommend this restaurant.”
- M Alam Khan
“Overall the food is really tasty and fresh, especially the chicken grill. The chicken was tender and juicy. The naans are made infront of you. The sitting area is small and the toilet is a bit dirty. Also the service is a bit slow as they receive too many delivery orders. But the food is really good. Highly recommended.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
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Customer Review Summary
Reviewers single out the chicken grill, called tender and juicy, with naans made in front of diners and described as very soft alongside a shawarma. One reviewer also names the masala fish. Slow service during busy delivery periods and a small sitting area come up. One reviewer reports a chicken curry that smelled off, and describes the daytime staff as defensive when it was returned.
Location
Mediterranean restaurants near Zu's - Ilford
- De Roya4.12862.5 mi£20–60
understaffed slow service, nicely decorated interior, birthday dinner
- 3.5 mi£10–20
romanian and albanian traditional food, shisha, terrace seating
- OTTO Restaurant Bar4.59013.6 mi£20–60
lamb shank, complimentary hummus and flatbread, baklava
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zu's - Ilford | 4.1715 | — | — | chicken grill, fresh naan bread, biryani |
| De Roya | 4.1286 | 2.5 mi | £20–60 | understaffed slow service, nicely decorated interior, birthday dinner |
| Arabella Restaurant & Lounge Venue | 4.5127 | 3.5 mi | £10–20 | romanian and albanian traditional food, shisha, terrace seating |
| OTTO Restaurant Bar | 4.5901 | 3.6 mi | £20–60 | lamb shank, complimentary hummus and flatbread, baklava |
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