Curry Royal

BEST INDIAN IN LONDON The food is just a different class to every other Indian I’ve eaten in London. I can’t recommend this place highly enough. We moved to Reading a 3 years ago as we now have kiddies, I’ve not found anywhere in Reading or the surrounding that comes close I often find myself working near Wimbledon, just so I can eat this delicious food.
As for the 1 star reviews on this website, they all look like they’ve been written by very bitter and nasty local competitors, to me. Ignore them. Not one waiter has ever been rude to us in the 6 years I’ve been going there, and even if they were, it wouldn’t stop me going because the food is so good!

The food is divine. The Royal Sabzi is the best vegetarian dish I’ve ever tasted at any Indian restaurant. They are so welcoming, service is always first class, I would definately recommend dining in rather than taking out.

I had a shocking experience at this restaurant recently and would strongly advise against going there. Having left the premises after an unexceptional meal, I realised within moments that my mobile phone was missing. I’d had it in the restaurant only a couple of minutes earlier; at the time, there was only myself, my friend, and the staff in the restaurant. So I confidently expected them simply to hand it back to me, at which point I’d have made a joke about my forgetfulness and been on my way.
Instead, to my amazement, I was told the staff had not found it. I pointed out that no one else could have it, since we were the only ones who had been there. The manager — who, as the first reviewer remarked, is both friendly and accommodating had a word with his staff, and told me he had offered them £50 to return the phone. Whether that implies he felt they might have taken it, I’ll leave you to decide. Either way, he kindly allowed me to use his phone, and after a quick call home it was confirmed (using iCloud) that the phone’s last known location was the restaurant. A subsequent call, made after the police had been called, showed the phone had been switched off.
The police arrived. Still no news of the phone’s whereabouts. I made it clear that, if it turned up, I would not pursue the matter. Again, nothing. Finally, I went out the back to start looking around. A waiter followed, and suggested we look through the dirty laundry. By now it’s nearly 1am on a week night, and I’m fishing around in dirty napkins and tablecloths.
After a couple of minutes, I went to look elsewhere, and suddenly miraculously the phone turned up. The waiter who found it was shaking as he returned it, explaining how he’d found it in a tablecloth.
Two questions. How does a customer’s personal property get accidentally picked up during the process of clearing the table? And, as the police wondered, how did the phone mysteriously turn itself off? It’s disappointing that such questions should have arisen on what was meant to be a pleasant night out.
Needless to say, I won’t be going to Curry Royal again, and neither will my friend. Whether you feel inclined to do so after reading this review is a matter of personal preference. If you do go, however, I’d advise you to keep a close eye on your valuables.

be prepared. if you’re served by the manager — he is very accommodating and welcoming. professional. Unfortunately he was only around till we ordered drinks.
We were served by an obnoxious waiter. Rudely interrupted and told after the first dish we ordered we couldn’t have it. only then to realise we had intended to order 2 starters, 2 mains and 6 different side dishes — He was too quick with this snappy tongue, unhelpfully unpleasant.
The dishes arrive in an abruptly fashion, dumped dishes on our table, heavily handled serving spoons into the dish — I was absolutely gobsmacked — Fortunately, I was in very spirited mood — so no dishonouring on my part, I wondered what my friends thought — there were three of us eating. I didn’t think much of it — thought perhaps he was having a particularly bad day?
Then, throughout our meal — The waiter serving us would speak insults in Bengali — It was shocking! He made racist remarks. and commented on how we were conversing too much, eating too little, didn’t know what we were, or doing. In hindsight he might have been a little coocoo. The other waiter didn’t react much, his only contact with us was rearranging the dishes better after our waiter dumping it on our table.
Crap. Where was the manager?
Even paying the bill was an event! He barked at us — like as if we were imbeciles. He made us make up our mind quick about leaving no tip. I’m surprised we even got after eight mints — though i think the other waiter sorted out the bill/​chocolate on plate rendition service. Our waiter was very heated. Our payment by card receipt was retuned to us in bits. what a meal.
So, that’s the service. The food however — was good, fresh, colourful and well presented. Not much heat (chilli) to it. Meat dishes was a bit dry. Seafood was good. Veg starters and sides good and fresh. Naan fresh and good texture. We also got to hear the cook sing in the kitchen — which was nice. It was relieving to know someone was enjoying themselves — even if it was behind the scene.
I had a look at their website — and reckon, the waiter who served us, is the Manager’s son. Why else would he be in the photograph with the manager! Oh dear.
The food can be good, even great — but if the service is lousy and not up to scratch — you cannot serve as a restaurant. It’ll be better off as a take away — and flipping good take away. Shame really.

Love this place, best curry in Wimbledon. The service is always very friendly and they make you feel very welcome. The food is all cooked fresh and you can tell, much better than your average Indian. Its next door to another Indian restaurant which is not so great so make sure you go to the «Curry Royal».