Halwa Poori House
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About Halwa Poori House
Halwa Poori House is a Pakistani restaurant and breakfast spot on London Road in Thornton Heath, serving halwa puri throughout the day as part of its everyday menu. The kitchen pairs the house specialty with nihari and pays a traditional desi combination that suits family and friends dining together. Table service runs on site, with staff taking orders at the table. Beyond breakfast, the menu covers a wider range of Pakistani dishes for lunch and dinner, keeping the focus on familiar desi plates rather than a broader Indian range.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
95 dishes · mains £1–9- Peshawari Naan (Sweet)£3.99
- Lamb Karhai (On The Bone)£9.49
- Chicken Qorma£8.49
- Tandoori Roti / Tandoori Naan£0.99
- Sesame Naan (Kulcha)£1.99
- Garlic Chilli Naan£2.89
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention halwa puri, nihari, paya and chicken biryani.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention halwa puri, nihari, paya and chicken biryani.
Customer Review Summary
Halwa poori sits at the centre of what reviewers describe here, with several singling it out as the strongest draw, alongside closely-following praise for the nihari and paya. The halwa poori in particular is repeatedly called "the best" available in London, and the chicken biryani, chicken karahi, and naan also earn specific five-star callouts. Reviewers frame the cooking as "authentic Pakistani taste" and "proper Pakistani cuisine," with multiple visitors noting the food is tasty, fulfilling, and reasonably priced. The atmosphere and staff draw their own consistent praise, with diners calling the setting nostalgic for Pakistani dining and describing the team as excellent. One lower-rated visit describes a communication breakdown in which the staff reacted angrily to a repeat order caused by their own mistake, and another notes the paya was good despite that exchange. Several reviewers say the spot works well for family meals and recommend it highly.
Customer Review Summary
Halwa poori sits at the centre of what reviewers describe here, with several singling it out as the strongest draw, alongside closely-following praise for the nihari and paya. The halwa poori in particular is repeatedly called "the best" available in London, and the chicken biryani, chicken karahi, and naan also earn specific five-star callouts. Reviewers frame the cooking as "authentic Pakistani taste" and "proper Pakistani cuisine," with multiple visitors noting the food is tasty, fulfilling, and reasonably priced. The atmosphere and staff draw their own consistent praise, with diners calling the setting nostalgic for Pakistani dining and describing the team as excellent. One lower-rated visit describes a communication breakdown in which the staff reacted angrily to a repeat order caused by their own mistake, and another notes the paya was good despite that exchange. Several reviewers say the spot works well for family meals and recommend it highly.
Featured reviews
- Saqib Hussain
“Amazing food at reasonable prices, with excellent staff and great service. Definitely some of the best food in London. Highly recommended!”
- Maria Javaid
“Food and staff both are very nice. The best place to have desi meals with family and friends.”
- arham zahid
“Paya was nice but uncle got angry at us for ordering twice but it was their own mistake of not communicating.”
- Mustafa Laxmidhar
“They Do Halwa Puri All day everyday and best nihari”
- bilal nadeem
“I had a very good experience, Food was very nice halwa puri and nehari was to good highly recommend. 👍🏽👍🏽”
Highlights
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Sports
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Vegetarian options
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Dessert
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Quiet
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
- Highlights· 2
- Great tea selection
- Sports
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
Location
Restaurants near Halwa Poori House
- Melfort Fish Bar4.32510.7 mi£10–20
fish and chips, cod roe, generous large portions
- Agrobeso Thornton Heath4.21270.7 mi£10–20Good for kidsReservations
good food
- Morley's Beulah4.11900.8 mi£1–10Good for kids
family bucket, chicken tenders, spicy wings
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halwa Poori HouseVegetarian options · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.51,621 | — | £10–20 | halwa puri, nihari, paya |
| Melfort Fish Bar | 4.3251 | 0.7 mi | £10–20 | fish and chips, cod roe, generous large portions |
| Agrobeso Thornton HeathGood for kids · Reservations | 4.2127 | 0.7 mi | £10–20 | good food |
| Morley's BeulahGood for kids | 4.1190 | 0.8 mi | £1–10 | family bucket, chicken tenders, spicy wings |
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