Customer reviews for Shikara
Rate and review Shikara
Read the latest 10 London restaurant reviews as submitted by London restaurant customers
 C. Campion Saturday, March 06, 2010  |
Rating: I am a regular at Shikara since 2006 never been dissatisfied with the food or service. 10  10  10 = 10/107540
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 nick Tuesday, December 08, 2009 |
Rating: I had a takeaway, delivered perfectly on time, but the food was utterly horrible. I have to say that I learn with experience that the less you pay, the less you should expect. I will not be ordering out from Shakira again. Every dish was slopped in the same generic insipid sauce. Gross!1 9 1 = 3/107461
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R. LIPMAN Tuesday, January 20, 2009 |
Rating: EXAMPLE:10 10 10 = 10/10GOOD FOOD + FRIENDLY STAFF + CLEAN DECOR + SMART LOCATION = EXCEPTIONAL (SHIKARA) 6786
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 Robert Scott Monday, December 01, 2008 |
Rating: We have frequently visited this restaurant and have never been disappointed. Worth traveling to dine from a varied menu.10 10 9 = 9/106500
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SB Saturday, June 14, 2008 |
Rating: Smart location, excellent menu which has a traditional and fusion sections however they did a set party menu for us which was very nice but too much - definitely going back.10 9 9 = 9/106115
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jackie mccarthy Monday, June 02, 2008 |
Rating: Review a little late I know but once again myself and my sisters will be coming down for our annual London/Ascot break, and once again we will be paying a visit to Shikaras (fingers crossed.)10 10 10 = 10/10The last time we came in was June '07 and as usual we had a really lovely evening with excellent food (and wine!) however the nicest thing is the atmosphere is always warm and welcoming, even if we don't make it this year we hope to come back at some point soon, a visit to London just wouldn't be the same without it!! 6088
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Dave Tuesday, February 05, 2008 |
Rating: Eve time I go to London, I make sure I have time to have one meal at Shikara. The food is outstanding and service is very freindly. I haven;t been any where else where I can get a dish like thier Bangalore Phall. 10 10 7 = 9/105777
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 Brenda Saturday, November 03, 2007 |
Rating: We have beeen regularly visiting Shikara for the last 3 years, during our visits we've never encountered a bad experience. Truly the best of the best!9 9 8 = 8/105533
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Simon Friday, October 05, 2007 |
Rating: Took some work colleagues there, very relaxing ambience service not intrusive, good food, generous portions, tableware very clean, overall satisfactory.10 10 10 = 10/105461
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Geoffrey GILLAM Sunday, September 09, 2007 |
Rating: Unexpectedly after being chased by bad weather me and my partner ended up at Shikara. Fab food, service was helpful, Wonderful selection of wine to go with the spicy dishes. Overall satisfactory.10 10 10 = 10/105400
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VL Tuesday, May 01, 2007 |
Rating: Good food, friendly staff, an all round enjoyable experience.10 10 10 = 10/105279
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Alex Tuesday, May 01, 2007 |
Rating: I am surrounded by so many good restaurants in Chelsea one of them is undoubtly Shikara. One of few a reason I go there is though their located in smart chelsea but pricing is very indian, serving traditional dishes. Nice posh comfortable leather seatings. 9 9 9 = 9/105277
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Jules Saturday, April 14, 2007 |
Rating: Excellent food, impecible service, Comfortable ambience nice and relaxing. It wouldn't be fair not ton mention Badak Chetinaad fairly hot duck cooked in thick spicy coconut and tomato sauce also the Naan bread was nicely done. Overall Excellent.10 10 10 = 10/105236
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Nathalie Wednesday, December 20, 2006 |
Rating: This place is worth visiting for lunch or dinner 10 10 10 = 10/10Service is very friendly but not intruding, food good tasty and well presented - not too mention very affordable prices. Highly recommended! 4957
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Mark Todd Tuesday, December 12, 2006 |
Rating: We went there for our daughter's birthday. We had selection of starters Calamari (squids) in ginger and curry leaves, Lapeta kadhi kebab - tasty pieces of lamb served like fajita's, Aloo Bonda and lamb chops. Maincourse Rajasthani spicy lamb, Lamb Shank Nehari and a extremely hot Chicken Phall Every single dishes well presented and full of various flavours. Shikara also offers a quality balanced wine menu - vaue for money!!! 10 10 10 = 10/104940
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 ANONYMOUS Monday, November 06, 2006 |
Rating: GOOD, BETTER THAN AVERAGE INDIAN RESTAURANT.7 7 6 = 6/104819
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B. ELMS Monday, November 06, 2006 |
Rating: I've never had bad meal at Shikara. Everytime I visit there, there is always something exclusive on the menu with a variety wine menu.10 10 9 = 9/104818
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Derek Monday, October 30, 2006 |
Rating: Good food, friendly service, Big ala carte menu and splendid well priced take away service. 10 8 9 = 9/104798
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Jeff Friday, October 13, 2006 |
Rating: 10 10 10 = 10/10Arguably best Indian in town. Chef always coming with new menu, friendly service, music - sorry not too sure, overall excellent value for money - nice people (look after you when your loyal). 4757
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P. Woodward Thursday, September 28, 2006 |
Rating: I do agree with the diners, Shikara serves exclusive indian cuisine without any artificial flavourings it's dishes are not so tomatoey or greasy like other traditional Indian restaurants in London.10 8 8 = 8/10The decor very modern, seating very comfy and with light relaxing lighting. Waiters and waitresses are very courteous and friendly. 4725
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James Friday, September 15, 2006 |
Rating: 10 8 8 = 8/10Two years running, probably the best Indian ever. Quality of the service, Meat- superb. Only criticism : Shouldn't do deliveries at all. 4697
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Danny Friday, August 04, 2006 |
Rating: I have used Shakira several times since opening and feel the bad reviewers on this page must be looking for VINDALOO. The food here is refreshingly different and of good quality for a restaraunt with such a reasonable price range. The waiters are not so 'disinterested' I find them more laid back and not checking every five minutes if everything is OK and then trying to get you out of the door after 10 minutes. Our service has always been excellent whether eating in or for a takeaway and I feel has finally made up for the closure of the Moti Mahal in Smith Street or the Ashoka on Sidney Street.10 10 8 = 9/104573
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Clive Sunday, May 14, 2006 |
Rating: Excellent Food especially Tandoori chicken even the bones were edible. Good service as always - D'souza is always nice offering free drinks time to time. However on our last visit we were sitting next to Craig David and hius gorgeous girlfriend, which made the evening more pleasant - I was told they are regulars.10 8 9 = 9/104369
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John Gardner Sunday, May 07, 2006 |
Rating: I visited Shikara a few weeks ago with some work colleagues and we had an excellent evening. The service was attentive and timely. The food was fantastic - with authentic flavours and imaginative presentation. One of my party is a indian origin even he was very impressed by the ingredients and presentation! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Shikara and I will be returning with friends soon. Eating in Shikara was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.10 9 9 = 9/104341
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Jill & Jim Noakes Tuesday, May 02, 2006 |
Rating: One of the wonderful outlets in London, decor nice and simple as Fay Maschler mentioned in her review doesn't shout indian, comfortable seatings. They have a very creative menu on our visit we shared biryani very yummy! Lamb Passanda the Lamb was very tender it melts in mouth. Fine cuisine deffinitel worth trying.10 10 10 = 10/104318
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James Thursday, February 02, 2006 |
Rating: This place serves extremely tasty food!9 10 8 = 9/10Admittedly this was a takeaway order, but I have never had a better takeaway (ignore the ambience rating). The food was hot and the free poppadoms were crisp and it all arrived earlier than the stated 45mins by a very pleasant chap. The food was very impressive. I was a student in the East End and have had the pleasure of many home-cooked meals in the UK and India, so I'm often disappointed with Indian food away from Southhall/EastEnd/Wembley. I am SO glad this place is near by, as a local restaurant/takeaway it just can't be beaten. The menu is eclectic with a broad range of Indian cuisines. Although I suspect this is another Bengali enterprise serving Indian food, what it lacks in authenticity it more than makes up for it in moreishness. The vegetarian food is extremely good, the aloo gobi was sublime (the muter paneer was a little lacking in spice). The tikka/ tandoori options were very good but the main courses were better: the laal maas (red chilli lamb) and biryani must be sampled. I don't care if there are any better Indian restaurants locally as I'll be busy exploring Shikara's menu for now! 4010
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Mike Thursday, February 02, 2006 |
Rating: 10 10 10 = 10/10This guys really desrve to be talked about - undoubtedly one of the best Indian serving best cuisine in London. Baingan aubergine sauteed in onions and spices, CTM overall SPLENDID! 4009
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Marshall Wednesday, January 25, 2006 |
Rating: 10 9 10 = 9/10I have been regular since opening, never had a bad meal. This guys really in business. 3986
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Simon Thursday, January 12, 2006 |
Rating: 10 9 10 = 9/10Best Karahi Gosht I've ever had in London. reasonable decor with well priced menu cater for everyone! 3955
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Zubair Thursday, January 05, 2006 |
Rating: I have seen the good reviews for this restaurant but I was less then impressed with the place - which in my opinion is average at best certainly not deserving the highest marks.4 4 3 = 3/103942
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MAX Wednesday, January 04, 2006 |
Rating: 10 10 9 = 9/10EXCELLENT FOOD IN WONDERFUL SURROUNDINGS, IT'S A MUST TRY! 3939
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Anika Friday, December 09, 2005 |
Rating: After missing our flight to India, we end up at shikara. Very nicely prep dishes and waiters full of knowledge on foods and destinations very friendly staff. Pure proper Indian no gimmicks! Well worth trying.10 9 10 = 9/103895
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 Vicky Saturday, November 26, 2005 |
Rating: Poor quality food with poor attitude from waiting staff - many better restaurants in the vicinity.2 2 2 = 2/103856
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DEEPAK Friday, November 25, 2005 |
Rating: I reside at Chelsea cloisters which is above Shikara restaurant so it's very convenient for me. I am from Chennai in India the food at shikara is proper genuine indian cuisine except chicken tikka masala never heard off. I like it very much eating good meals at shikara. 8 9 10 = 9/103846
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Hickman Friday, November 25, 2005 |
Rating: 10 10 10 = 10/10We have been visiting regularly since opening 11 months ago, food still authentic service excellent no complaints! 3845
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Andrew Monday, November 14, 2005 |
Rating: The food was of poor taste and quality and over priced. The service was slow and waiters appeared bored and lacking energy.3 4 4 = 3/103807
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glynis Friday, October 21, 2005 |
Rating: we were recommended to shikara by a friend. we had to cancel our table but decided on a takeaway instead - we could not believe the quality of the food - all i can say is fantastic - best curry house in chelsea 10 10 10 = 10/103723
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Barbra Harvey Sunday, October 16, 2005 |
Rating: 9 9 8 = 8/10An interesting addition to sloane Avenue... I would certainly mark these words from Fay Maschler. I am please to have shikara as my loacal. 3693
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Andy Saturday, October 01, 2005 |
Rating: 10 10 10 = 10/10I'm a Londoner drive London Taxi, after hearing comments from my passengers (on 2 ocassion) I decide to try Shakira. My experience was very good I will recommend to all my friends and passengers. Keep up the good work Shakira. 3640
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M. BRENNAN Tuesday, September 20, 2005 |
Rating: FIRST IMPRESSION THE BLUE LIGHTS ON THE STEPS AND BIG GLASS DOOR LOOKS VERY WELCOMING. I HAD GINGER MARTINI MY PARTNER HAD COSMOPOLITAN BOTH WELL MIXED AND PRESENTED. WITH THE FOOD WE WERE RECOMMENDED AUSTRALIAN MALBEC 56 RED WINE WHICH WENT DOWN VERY SMOOTHLY SIP BY SIP. FOOD: GOOD AND AVERAGE STANDARD JUST LIKE ANY OTHER CURRY HOUSES BUT LITTLE DETAILS, SERVICE, PRESENTATION AND WINELIST WELL TAKEN CARE OFF. DEFINITELY GOING BACK FOR THE COCKTAILS7 10 10 = 9/103598
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Holly Freeman Monday, September 19, 2005 |
Rating: 10 10 9 = 9/10After trying I must admit It's clean, quality and fresh indian meals at it's best and I have to mention the well pricing menu. 3594
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 martin miller Monday, August 29, 2005 |
Rating: superb indian restaurant, superb food menu. 8 7 7 = 7/103545
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D. CAMPBELL Monday, August 15, 2005 |
Rating: We had a very enjoyable evening @ Shikara, it had so much to offer! 10 10 10 = 10/10High class indian Restaurant with 5 star menu but the norm high street pricing - definitely value for money we'll go back. 3521
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JACKIE MCCARTHY Monday, July 25, 2005 |
Rating: VISITED THIS RESTAURANT ON A WEEKEND BREAK AFTER READING PREVIOUS REVIEWS - MUST SAY WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED AT ALL - THE FOOD WAS SUBERB AND EXTREMELY REASONABLE - STARTERS MAIN COURSES AND WINE FOR FOUR AND ALL FOR LESS THAN £100.00!!! IN PARTICULAR WE WOULD LIKE TO COMMENT ON THE ATTENTIVENESS (WITHOUT BEING OBTRUSIVE) AND COURTESY OF THE STAFF. A RE-VISIT ON OUR NEXT GIRLY WEEKEND WOULD DEFINATELY BE A MUST!!!10 10 10 = 10/103471
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Sophie Sunday, June 26, 2005 |
Rating: 10 10 10 = 10/10Excellent presentation, every little things are different from other Restaurants true celeb chef style. 3392
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NR Tuesday, June 21, 2005 |
Rating: 10 10 10 = 10/10WIDE RANGE OF DISHES - BEST INDIAN IN TOWN, MUST BE TRIED!!!!!! 3382
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Lauro Saville Friday, June 17, 2005 |
Rating: HOTTEST Phaal in London service very Attentive (Very helpful and generous with drinking water)9 10 9 = 9/10Advised: have everything from the menu except Phaal believe me It's probably the hottest thing on earth. HOTTEST DISH 10/10 3378
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C. MARSDEN Saturday, June 11, 2005 |
Rating: POSH DECOR, WONDERFUL SERVICE AND DELICIOUS MENU - DEFINITELY VALUE FOR MONEY!10 9 10 = 9/103362
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Luca Tuesday, June 07, 2005 |
Rating: Overall very good. Must mention the well pricing menu, very reasonable.10 9 9 = 9/103354
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sharon Monday, June 06, 2005 |
Rating: its an very impressive restaurant. was very pleased with the food and service9 8 8 = 8/103348
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