Moti Mahal

I had no idea where to eat on this bustling high street. There were a number of kabob places that all looked the same.
Moti had some guys out front cooking up fried items, but it did seem they had a decent indoor area as well, and I felt like having a sit-​down lunch.
Inside, there’s a giant counter filled with Indian sweets, and a dining area with seating for 30+ (and I would find out — an additional upstairs area with even more seats). The scene is very casual… no tablecloths nor ornate settings.
I walked up to the counter and ordered. The owner (?) was super friendly and jovial, proclaiming the authenticity of his Punjab food. I knew exactly what I wanted, chicken curry (6.50), and was invited to sit. I did look over the rest of the menu and it was giant… everything from 3.00 tikka rolls to about 100 other dishes, with only a few over 10.00. There was a constant stream of locals, mostly families, enjoying the fare.
My curry arrived and it was a nice sized portion and bursting with flavor. Not greasy and not thin. In fact, the sauce was hearty and the chicken nicely cooked. It also was hotly spiced, but not overwhelming. Thankfully they had delivered a pitcher of water to help wash things down. That reminds me… I don’t think they sell booze and don’t know their policy about BYO.
Overall, even though it’s a no-​frills place, I liked the staff and the food. It’s not a place for a formal/​special meal, but it works just fine if you want some good Indian grub nicely priced.

My family have been coming here for years. Great value, and consistently great food, especially the saag and makki roti. I usually go for the saag or masala dosa, which is lovely if you can handle a bit of spice! And a great starter is the chilli paneer which comes out to you on a sizzler. If your looking for a quick bite then i really recommend the gol gappe (or pani puri as some call it). Standing outside and eating them will remind you of your holidays to India! Not to forget the hot jalebis — yum! Probably the best and one of the most underrated places to eat in Southall. Admittedly, its not got the flash, modern interior, but if you want a genuine plate of ‘real’ indian food in a relxed atmosphere, this is your place. I definately recommend it.

We popped in here for a quick meal on a Sunday evening. It’s a very casual place, and half set up to sell sweets from their deli counter. As you walk into the restaurant you pass two men deep-​frying sweets out on the street.
We had veg and non-​veg thali plus a stewed lamb shank. The thali was average, but then I ordered mild so it was a bit too mild for my tastes. The naan was superb and crisp. The dessert was the milky carrot sweet and very well done. I think they do sweets and naans well. I haven’t really tried enough of their regular dishes to comment. The daal in the thali tasted quite buttery, which was unusual.
Thali are 5 – 6 quid, so dinner is very reasonably priced. Pick up a box of sweets to take home with you too. Those are yummo.