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Ambala Karahi

Indian restaurantsLondon

4.1 out of 5 stars4.1(576 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 208 317 02 02
62A Plumstead High St, London SE18 1SL, United Kingdom
£20–30

About Ambala Karahi

On Plumstead High St in London, Ambala Karahi is an Indian restaurant cooking North Indian dishes, and its BYOB policy lets guests bring their own drinks to pair with the food. The menu runs from butter chicken and mixed grills to chilli paneer, which comes from the Indo-Chinese side of the kitchen alongside chicken noodles. Tandoori chicken appears in several forms, including a sizzler, and lamb dishes and lamb kebab sit with the grills. Breads include tandoori roti, cheese naan and laccha paratha, and the drink list carries mango lassi and sweet lassi. Groups can pre-order large-party catering, and vegan dishes are part of those orders.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free street parking · Paid street parking
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.1/5
576 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention tandoori chicken, butter chicken, chilli paneer and mango lassi.

5★
369
4★
72
3★
39
2★
20
1★
76

Customer Review Summary

Tandoori chicken, including a sizzler version described as packed with flavour, is the dish reviewers name most, and one regular also orders the chicken noodles and lamb dishes. Close behind are butter chicken, chilli paneer, lamb kebab, nihari, mixed grills, cheese naan, tandoori roti and mango lassi. Several describe the food as fresh and full of flavour, with friendly, attentive waiting staff, including one who chatted warmly with a diner's sister who has a learning disability. A large catering order arrived promptly and included vegan dishes, and collection and delivery are called reliable. The main complaint comes from one reviewer who found the Indo-Chinese prawn noodles and chilli paneer so sweet they tasted like dessert. The same reviewer found the laccha paratha thick rather than flaky and the samosa chaat dominated by chana curry, though the samosas and sweet lassi earned praise. That diner noted the servers never checked on the table, and the man at the desk offered a small discount and said he would tell the kitchen.

Featured reviews

  • Alex
    “Pre-ordered a catering/large-party order from Ambala Karahi and it worked perfectly for our gathering. Food was delivered promptly and was delicious. Great value for the amount of food we had as well. They were also able to cater for vegan dishes. Will definitely consider them for future events.”
  • Mahima Dhiman
    “Ambala is my go to place with my family. I love bringing all my family here always! Their hospitality and service is always very welcoming. Special recommendation for Nihari Butter chicken Chilli chicken Lamb kebab! See you soon :)”
  • Kamaljeet Bansal
    “We had the tandoori chicken sizzler and it was absolutely delicious! Packed with flavour and cooked to perfection. Would highly recommend it and we’ll definitely be coming back!”
  • Dr Hamida
    “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had a wonderful birthday celebration at Ambala Restaurant! 🎂❤️ First of all, a big thank you to Sunny for providing us with such a lovely place and making our birthday celebration so special. The atmosphere was really nice and welcoming. A special thanks to Zaffar for making such delicious and amazing food. Everything tasted wonderful and our whole family really enjoyed it! 😋🍽️ Also, thank you to Mahima and the entire staff for being so helpful, friendly, and attentive throughout our celebration. Your service made the day even more memorable. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and a very happy birthday celebration at Ambala. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great food, lovely service, and a welcoming atmosphere! ❤️🎉 Thank you, Ambala team, for making our special day so memorable! 🙏✨”
  • Amit Patel
    “We Had a wonderful experience at Ambala Karahi Restaurant in Plumstead. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and full of flavour. The quality of the food was excellent, and every dish we ordered was beautifully prepared and tasted authentic. The service was also fantastic. Our waitress was very friendly, polite, attentive, and welcoming. She made sure everything was taken care of and helped make our visit even more enjoyable. Overall, a great restaurant with delicious food and excellent customer service. I would definitely recommend Ambala Karahi to anyone looking for tasty food and a lovely dining experience. We’ll definitely be coming back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

Hours

Monday
Closed
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Highlights

“Ambala Karahi is an authentic North Indian cuisine known for its bold flavours and traditional recipes. Known for being the home of the butter chicken, we also specialise in mixed grills, rich daals and Indo-Chinese favourites like chilli paneer and noodles. Whether you're dining with us here, or a takeaway at home, we offer a warm memorable experience. BYOB - bring your own booze and enjoy your meal your way. We provide dine-in, takeaway and delivery services to Bexley and Greenwich.”

  • Great dessert
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Popular for solo dining
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options

Amenities

  • Free street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • No-contact delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Family-friendly
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  • Vegan options
  • Casual
  • Onsite services
  • All you can eat
  • Free water refills
  • Late-night food
Dining options· 8
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Service options· 2
  • Curbside pickup
  • Delivery
Offerings· 3
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
Highlights· 1
  • Great dessert
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
Parking· 1
  • Paid street parking
Family-friendly· 3
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Location

Indian restaurants near Ambala Karahi

Ambala Karahi
£20–30
4.1576
  • 1.8 mi£20–30

    takeaway orders, naan, biryani

  • 2.5 mi£20–30

    bring your own alcohol, tikka rezala, chicken tikka shashlik sizzler

  • 3 mi

    samosas, gunpowder curry, lamb chops

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