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Smithfield Tandoori

12 Smithfield Street, London EC1A 9LA

£34.00 Indian Clerkenwell, Barbican
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Pitched a notch or two above your average neighbourhood Indian, Smithfield Tandoori is shrewdly stationed on the edge of the Square Mile to lure in City types looking for their fill of curries & Cobras. There are surprisingly few traces of the subcontinent in the bright, tasteful & sparsely decorated dining room – in fact, it reminded one reader of Manhattan. However, the kitchen plays it straight, delivering a healthy assortment of biryanis, tikkas, dhansaks, kormas et al, along with the odd cross-border foray for, say, a Persian prawn curry or nargasi kofte jhangri (a traditional Pakistani take on Scotch eggs). Service is friendly but also ‘very slick’, & the well-stocked bar has an assortment of artisan beers & a surprisingly comprehensive wine list to boot.

Overall Diner Rating

8.7
Food & Drink
9.1
Service
8.9
Atmosphere
8.3
Value
8.1

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  1. Michael F.
    Reviews: 1

    Michael F. ( Over 60, Male, United Kingdom )

    26 August 2011

    Delicious food of consistently high quality using local produce. Friendly, efficient service, relaxed atmosphere in a stylish modern setting. My favourite curry house.

    • Overall: 9
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 9
    • Atmosphere: 9
    • Value: 9
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  2. Andy M.
    Reviews: 1

    Andy M. ( 40s, Male, United Kingdom )

    10 May 2011

    Excellent new location for one of my favourite restaurants. The new place is light, spacious and airy. The food remains fresh and localy sourced and very tasty. I would particularly recommend the king prawns, which are large, juicy and bursting with flavour. They new have a great range of speciality beers as well as the old strong choice of wines and spirits. The service always stood out at the old location and its no different here, very friendly and attentive. Well worth a visit!

    • Overall: 10
    • Food & Drink: 10
    • Service: 10
    • Atmosphere: 10
    • Value: 9
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  3. Yasmeen Z.
    Reviews: 1

    Yasmeen Z. ( 40s, Female )

    August 2010

    Had a brilliant time here last night (tues). Really lovely high-ceilinged space, airy and tasteful – feels quite Manhatten. I had the starter selection (lovely juicy lamp chops) and a delicately flavoured bengal fish curry (boal masala) with pilau rice – all delicious. The service was friendly and very slick throughout. Very impressive!

    • Overall: 10
    • Food & Drink: 10
    • Service: 10
    • Atmosphere: 10
    • Value: 9
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  4. Paul D.

    Paul D. ( Male )

    December 2009

    This is one of my favourite Indian restaurants and it's all thanks to the Gosht Belliram, which bursts with flavour. Other dishes are good too, but this is the one I come back to. It's a very pleasant environment – perhaps a little old fashioned, but that makes quite a nice contrast to Brick Lane curry houses. Particularly recommended after a pint at the Fox and Anchor, which is a very fine pub indeed.

    • Overall: 9
    • Food & Drink: 10
    • Service: 9
    • Atmosphere: 8
    • Value: 9
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  5. Dermot W.

    Dermot W. ( 50s, Male, United Kingdom )

    October 2009

    More interesting menu than standard curry house. Lamb particularly was excellent quality. Service good. Was pretty full by 9:00pm so noise became a factor given the wooden decor.

    • Overall: 7
    • Food & Drink: 8
    • Service: 7
    • Atmosphere: 6
    • Value: 6
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  1. Michael F.
    Reviews: 1

    Michael F. ( Over 60, Male, United Kingdom )

    26 August 2011

    Delicious food of consistently high quality using local produce. Friendly, efficient service, relaxed atmosphere in a stylish modern setting. My favourite curry house.

    • Overall: 9
    • Food & Drink: 9
    • Service: 9
    • Atmosphere: 9
    • Value: 9
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  2. Andy M.
    Reviews: 1

    Andy M. ( 40s, Male, United Kingdom )

    10 May 2011

    Excellent new location for one of my favourite restaurants. The new place is light, spacious and airy. The food remains fresh and localy sourced and very tasty. I would particularly recommend the king prawns, which are large, juicy and bursting with flavour. They new have a great range of speciality beers as well as the old strong… More

    • Overall: 10
    • Food & Drink: 10
    • Service: 10
    • Atmosphere: 10
    • Value: 9
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  3. Yasmeen Z.
    Reviews: 1

    Yasmeen Z. ( 40s, Female )

    August 2010

    Had a brilliant time here last night (tues). Really lovely high-ceilinged space, airy and tasteful – feels quite Manhatten. I had the starter selection (lovely juicy lamp chops) and a delicately flavoured bengal fish curry (boal masala) with pilau rice – all delicious. The service was friendly and very slick throughout. Very… More

    • Overall: 10
    • Food & Drink: 10
    • Service: 10
    • Atmosphere: 10
    • Value: 9
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  4. Paul D.

    Paul D. ( Male )

    December 2009

    This is one of my favourite Indian restaurants and it's all thanks to the Gosht Belliram, which bursts with flavour. Other dishes are good too, but this is the one I come back to. It's a very pleasant environment – perhaps a little old fashioned, but that makes quite a nice contrast to Brick Lane curry houses. Particularly recommende… More

    • Overall: 9
    • Food & Drink: 10
    • Service: 9
    • Atmosphere: 8
    • Value: 9
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  5. Dermot W.

    Dermot W. ( 50s, Male, United Kingdom )

    October 2009

    More interesting menu than standard curry house. Lamb particularly was excellent quality. Service good. Was pretty full by 9:00pm so noise became a factor given the wooden decor.

    • Overall: 7
    • Food & Drink: 8
    • Service: 7
    • Atmosphere: 6
    • Value: 6
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