Best curry houses in SE22?

[Kitschenette]

We are new to SE22 and have some friends visiting who are keen to go for a curry in or near Lordship Lane with us- which are the best? Are there any which are a bit more unusual? Maybe something a bit like Babur, but more local...

[nic32]

Greedy (or Hungry)chef. Dartmouth Rd. Fantastic .

[Grainne17]

Not SE22 but Ganapati in Peckham is lovely, just off Bellenden Road!

[DulwichFox]

Grainne17 Wrote:

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> Not SE22 but Ganapati in Peckham is lovely, just

> off Bellenden Road!

Did not enjoy my only Ganapati experiance which was with the Curry Club. simply could not cope with 6-8 people at the same time.

My starter which was 2 tiny Potato patties with a tiny relish dish was tasteless..

The whole meal was pretty dire and all the side dishes resembled the sort of stuff that you get with

any Supermarket 'Indian Party Selection' you know. 6 Onion Bhajis.. 6 Pakoras.. 6 Somosas.. ?2.99

I am a small eater and a normal rice I would normally share.. There was about 4-5 tablespoons of rice.

and a tiny bowl of curry. The whole meal with one small beer was ?35.00 a couple of years back..

Some people seem to think they are getting some special South Indian Cusine which only they understand as

being different to other local Asian restaurants. They are not.. They are being conned..

No better than any ready meal.. but a lot more expensive..

DulwichFox

[Hawley]

Based on my experience on Saturday night you might well want to give Ganapati another go.

Only problem we encountered was trying to choose from such an imaginative menu. Thought our food was exceptional, exquisitely spiced, and full of interesting flavours.

We ate early (6.30pm), but by the time we left the restaurant was full, including a few tables of 4-6. Service was sweet, quick and informed - we were told what had gone into each of the things we ate.

Price-wise, two starters, two thalis, a paratha, a glass of wine and a soft drink came to ?48 including service.

[Jeremy]

DulwichFox Wrote:

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> Some people seem to think they are getting some

> special South Indian Cusine which only they

> understand as

> being different to other local Asian restaurants.

> They are not.. They are being conned..

Couldn't say if it's "proper" South Indian or not (I've been to South India but did not become an expert on the cuisine), but the Indian family I was talking to the weekend before last said they would eat there every day if they could! They weren't quite so complimentary about another local "upmarket" Indian though.

I must admit that I had a meal there about 5-6 years ago which I really didn't enjoy, but we get a lot of Ganapati takeaways these days and they're always very good. The paratha is amazing and I could quite happily eat just that with a bit of sauce for dinner! We usually spend around ?30 on a takeaway for two, so yes it isn't cheap.. around 50% more than a regular curry, but portions are good. Although I admit I am not a huge fan of the "street snack" starter things either, if that is what fox is referring to.

But anyway, for a regular curry-house type curry, I like Dulwich Tandoori and Mirash. Not really a fan of Swadesh. Tend to avoid Jaflong after a bad experience.

[DulwichFox]

Not tried Ganapati (T/A) but intend to at some stage. Bit of a hike to get back before food gets cold.

Parking nearby in the evening impossible. ?? Do they deliver.. ??

Foxy.

[Jeremy]

Yes, they deliver Fox... but there's a modest saving to be made (10%?) if you collect yourself. The takeaway is on Maxted Rd, parking is for permit holders only during the day, but you'll be fine after 6:30pm. Would be very surprised if you couldn't find a space nearby.

[Lazero]

Both Ganapatis are delicious, in my experience. Book a table for the main restaurant though, you have to be very lucky to just walk up and get a table most evenings.

[Growlybear]

I think it's worth going a bit further to either Eastern Cuisine in Gypsy Hill or Lemon Tree in Sydenham. In my opinion they are both way better than any of the Lordship Lane Indian restaurants, and miles better than the incredibly over-rated Babur.

[DulwichFox]

Lazero Wrote:

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> Both Ganapatis are delicious, in my experience.

> Book a table for the main restaurant though, you

> have to be very lucky to just walk up and get a

> table most evenings.

The table layout in Ganapati is not conducive to single dining.. Whereas most Indian restaurants accomodate solitary diners without any problems..

Babur was special place back in the early 80's. Serving Mughal Cusine back then...

It certainly was different and more expensive... but I was earning good money back then and could afford it.

DulwichFox.

[DulwichFox]

On the subject of Ganapati.. I have been meaning to try a Take Away at some time but noticed the main restaurant

is meant to be open for a lunch time reduced menu. Tues - Fri. 12.00 - 02.30pm. ?7.50 ish.

Despite walking passed there several times recently and again to today at 12.35 it was again in total darkness

with no one in sight an apparantly CLOSED. Perhaps if I had called and said we were a group of 12 they may of

made the effort. If you advertise as being open at that time you should be open.

Fortunately Cod Fellas down the road was open..

DulwichFox