AS Desi Dastarkhwan
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About AS Desi Dastarkhwan
Breakfast leads the kitchen at AS Desi Dastarkhwan, a restaurant on Green Ln in Ilford where desi morning cooking sits at the centre of the menu. Halwa puri arrives alongside aloo paratha with bhaji and omelette, and the numbered Nashta sets group breakfast plates together for those who want a full spread. Parathas come plain, with cheese, or with jalapeño. Beyond the morning dishes, the roughly 62-dish menu runs to Arabic hareesa, nihari and lamb biryani, with naan and cheese naan served alongside the mains and lassi, including mango, to drink. The food is halal. Guests arrive as walk-ins and order at the table from the team, seated in a small area with chairs. The doors open daily.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes halal food · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
62 dishes · mains £1–12- Nashta 1£5.99
- Nashta 2£5.99
- Nashta 3£6.99
- Jalapeño Paratha£3.49
- Plain Paratha£1.99
- Cheese Paratha£3.49
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention desi breakfast, hareesa, halwa puri and lamb biryani.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention desi breakfast, hareesa, halwa puri and lamb biryani.
Customer Review Summary
Desi breakfast draws the most mentions here, with reviewers singling out the aloo paratha with bajee and omelette, the halwa puri, and the Arabic hareesa as the stand out. Close behind are the lamb biryanis and cheese naan, which one reviewer calls very good, along with a mango lassi described as tasty and refreshing. Others list nihar, halwa and naan as fresh and delicious. Reviewers repeatedly describe the portions as generous and the prices as reasonable, and several call the staff friendly, helpful and attentive. The restaurant is described as small but clean, with comfy chairs and a very clean seating area. One reviewer calls it a go-to for fast service, and another says the cooking tastes the same great every visit. No complaints appear in the reviews. One reviewer describes being served by a helpful, attentive server on a first visit to the newly opened cafe, and having a breakfast of aloo paratha and halwa puri.
Customer Review Summary
Desi breakfast draws the most mentions here, with reviewers singling out the aloo paratha with bajee and omelette, the halwa puri, and the Arabic hareesa as the stand out. Close behind are the lamb biryanis and cheese naan, which one reviewer calls very good, along with a mango lassi described as tasty and refreshing. Others list nihar, halwa and naan as fresh and delicious. Reviewers repeatedly describe the portions as generous and the prices as reasonable, and several call the staff friendly, helpful and attentive. The restaurant is described as small but clean, with comfy chairs and a very clean seating area. One reviewer calls it a go-to for fast service, and another says the cooking tastes the same great every visit. No complaints appear in the reviews. One reviewer describes being served by a helpful, attentive server on a first visit to the newly opened cafe, and having a breakfast of aloo paratha and halwa puri.
Featured reviews
- Hamra Naveed
“Visit today. Very nice food. We tried halwa , nihar, hareesa, naan and lassi. Everything Nice and fresh. Taste delicious. Sitting Nice. Comfy chairs. Nice service 10/10”
- Ahmet Imrali
“Very nice place with a very good service and food. You should try their lamb biryanis and cheese naan. So amazing. Price is very good too. We also had mango lassi which was very tasty and refreshing.”
- amri singh
“AS Desi Dastarkhwan on Green Lane is an absolute gem. From the moment you taste their food, it is incredibly obvious that they don't compromise on quality or traditional cooking methods.😍😍😋Beyond the incredible flavors, the hospitality here is wonderful. The staff are warm, welcoming, and attentive, making you feel right at home. On top of that, the portion sizes are incredibly generous, offering fantastic value for money (£) for the premium quality you receive. Whether you are looking for a comforting weekend takeaway or feeding a crowd, AS Desi Dastarkhwan delivers a 10/10 🥰👌👌experience every single time. Highly, highly recommended!👌👌👌👍👍😋😋😍”
- FAHEEMULLAH SHINWARI
“The food here is absolutely delicious! Chacha has a wonderful talent for cooking, and every dish is full of amazing flavor. Every time I visit, I enjoy the same great taste and quality, which shows their consistency. Thank you, Chacha, for always serving such delicious food. Highly recommended!”
- Sidra Khan
“A great go-to for you Desi breakfast. Local, affordable, fast service and great tasting food.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
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- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Casual
- Offers kerbside pickup
- Serves halal food
- Serves breakfast
- Dining options· 8
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 1
- Quiet
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Service options· 1
- Offers delivery
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Location
Restaurants near AS Desi Dastarkhwan
- Yummy Chicken4.63000.2 miGood for kidsReservations
chicken wings, tikka burger, fish and chips
- BurgerWala4.7630.3 miGood for kidsReservations
zinger burger, crispy wings, ande wala burger
- Iman Restaurant4.07800.3 mi£15–30Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsGood for kids
chicken and lamb karahi, lamb biryani, slightly dry rice, lahori and cheese naan
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Desi DastarkhwanGood for kids | 4.9160 | — | £1–10 | desi breakfast, hareesa, halwa puri |
| Yummy ChickenGood for kids · Reservations | 4.6300 | 0.2 mi | — | chicken wings, tikka burger, fish and chips |
| BurgerWalaGood for kids · Reservations | 4.763 | 0.3 mi | — | zinger burger, crispy wings, ande wala burger |
| Iman RestaurantOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.0780 | 0.3 mi | £15–30 | chicken and lamb karahi, lamb biryani, slightly dry rice, lahori and cheese naan |
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