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Vijay India Restaurant

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One of the Top rated South east asian restaurants in London


Address

49 Willesden Ln, North Maida Vale, London NW6 7RF, United Kingdom

Website

www.vijayrestaurant.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 7328 1087

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (450 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 12 to 2:45 pm, 6 to 10:45 pm
  • Monday: 12 to 2:45 pm, 6 to 10:45 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 2:45 pm, 6 to 10:45 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 2:45 pm, 6 to 10:45 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 2:45 pm, 6 to 10:45 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 2:45 pm, 6 to 11:45 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 2:45 pm, 6 to 11:45 pm

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  • 5/5 Daniel M. 2 years ago on Google
    As an avid fan of Indian cuisine, I like to think I know a good Indian restaurant when I see one. Vijay restaurant gave me some of the finest Indian food I’ve had in the past 10 years: fresh ingredients, flavourful sauces and cleverly designed dishes with copious meat portions. The quality food, coupled with friendly staff to walk me through some of the more obscure dishes on the menu, has meant that my first visit to Vijay will certainly not be my last.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chirag S. 2 years ago on Google
    First time visiting and very impressed. Service on point. Food came out fast and very tasty. Family really enjoyed it and great value for money too..will definitely be coming back again.. 👍🏽💯
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M A. 2 years ago on Google
    This restaurant is truly amazing! Tucked away on a corner of Willesden Lane, it’s very unassuming from afar but when you are enter there is a gorgeous dimly lit space with a calm and cosy ambience. Let’s talk about the FOOD- it is authentic and full of flavour. Having tried many dishes I am yet to be disappointed. 10/10
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yoram Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good Indian restaurant in Wilseden. The restaurant is here from the 60s, thru 4 generations of the owner family, and it shows in quality of the food, the service, the cleanliness, and the prices are reasonable. I had the Saag Paneer and the vegetable rice, both at the top part of the scale for the same dishes in other Indian restaurants. The salad portion is big and definitely adds to the meal experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 O D. 2 years ago on Google
    Best curry in London in my opinion, and fantastic service too. For anyone looking for a good venue for a dinner party, look no further than Vijay. Thank you so much for a great night, Faizal!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dhanush S. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food and prices! Had one of the best South Indian meals.. lovely ambiance and attentive staff. Will come back again for sure
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tj 6 months ago on Google
    I was really disappointed after coming here, going by the reviews, I was expecting the food to be really good - it wasn't! Poppadoms were stale, chicken quality was poor and the food was really oily. The demographic that eat here are those who don't truly know what authentic South Indian food is. Being Asian, having lived and eaten all over India - food was not up to par. The atmosphere & decor was also below par, they've apparently been around for so long, it shows going by the decor. The only positive point was the service. I must admit that service was really good. They were pleasant, helpful & attentive. Happy to go the extra mile for their customers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Sanjay G. 1 year ago on Google
    I found this place to be average. The Vada were fried multiple times, dosa wasn’t great too. This is not how South Indian food tastes. Parota we’re ready to eat types and not cooked in the restaurant. Strictly one time visit place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Winston L. 1 year ago on Google
    You’re in for a surprise! Not much to look at from the outside but you do walk into a very Kerala household decor - soft lights, woodwork and a very chilled out ambience. The food was brilliant- we ordered the beef and two types of fish curries with Kerala parottas (bread) and some steamed rice. Spiced well - not “burn your mouth off hot”. Staff are lovely - had a nice chat with us and made sure the service was top notch. Value for money but mainly a great meal served up by some great people! P.S. - too hungry to take food pictures :(
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kannan R. 2 years ago on Google
    The best Kerala cuisine ever tasted in London. Ordered biriyani, chilli chicken, fish Molly and a dosa. Everything was good about the food that it reminded Kerala's taste back from India. Good staff who can guide you with different items, but the place and ambience speak for themselves. Parking on road with many places available. Card payment accepted.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SOYOGA Montse G. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, fairly priced. The dosas are delicious! A must try for anyone that would like to try food from South India. The staff are welcoming and the restaurant has a home feel. Definitely a must try… but remember to book in advance due it its popularity.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 kelvin l. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food. Had the lamb madras which was spicy but still u could taste the lamb which was succulent and moist. Paratha was flakey without being oily. Nice neighborhood joint.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 pus p. 1 year ago on Google
    Order food from uber eat. One of the worst food I ever had. Masala dosa tested very old with no seasoning. Banana kadai was even more worst. Not recommend

  • 5/5 mansa s. 2 years ago on Google
    We had an amazing dinner here. We had some awesome lemonade that needs special mention. Our friends were getting married and they were so kind enough to provide us with a celebratory cake. Gonna come here more often.

  • 5/5 서리루 1 year ago on Google
    So delicious...🥹 and reasonable price. There has so cozy mood. If you like old mood you like there. I wanna gonna visit there again.

  • 5/5 Karen P. 1 year ago on Google
    My family has always ordered takeaway from this neighbourhood, family owned homely restaurant, but 13 of us ( including young children) ate in the restaurant this time. As always... delicious food, with very efficient, welcoming staff. So much food that a few of us ( took home doggie bags ) enjoyed a further night, at home!! Highly recommended!!

  • 4/5 El 1 year ago on Google
    The dosai at the start very good, but the curry’s were just on the too spicey side to be enjoyed (and we’d ordered some pretty mild curries). The paneer dish was the best for us.

  • 5/5 Jens A. 7 months ago on Google
    My friends and me often order from Vijay, who serve some of the best South Indian delicacies in this city. Definitely try it out! The food is carefully and freshly prepared with a nice mix of Keralan and Tamil spices … I think, to perfection. A guilty pleasure for those who enjoy fuzz free comfort food.

  • 5/5 Xenia X. 7 months ago on Google
    The best South Indian I’ve ever had hands down. Amazingly tasty and at a competitive price. Staff are so welcoming and friendly too and incredibly helpful explaining the menu

  • 5/5 Vincen 1 year ago on Google
    I am so glad we have a good south Indian restaurant near by that makes good Tamil and Kerala style dishes. Their medu vada is also good and tasted fresh and crisp after being packed and delivered. Their biryani is pretty nice. Their Kerala porotta and Kerala pepper chicken are very good. All their items are decently priced too. I only have a picture of their biryani to share but can say the food is good enough that we have ordered from Vijay twice.

  • 4/5 Anonymous C. 9 months ago on Google
    Food was very tasty and the prices are reasonable. I highly recommend the Lamb Madras. The only negative was that the air conditioning system in the restaurant is awful; it essentially blows very cold air at one particular spot (you will be freezing if you are unfortunate enough to be seated here), whilst the rest of the restaurant remains quite hot in the summer.

  • 5/5 Atig B. 7 months ago on Google
    The 5 star is definitely deserving. Their sambar and rasam is so hearty. And their coconut rice is just done right. Note that the food is very very hot with abundant use of green chillies, red chillies and ginger. So be prepared for the heat!

  • 5/5 Hannah M. 5 months ago on Google
    Was craving dosa and so glad we found Vijay India Restaurant! Such tasty food and a lovely space and well-priced. We had the dosa with sambar, chicken malabar, and rasmalai. The dosa was hot, crispy, and light. Sauces were well-spiced and delicious. Service was friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Polly M. 8 months ago on Google
    My favourite curry house. Always have the lamb biriyani and then a couple of veggie dishes and paratha, because it’s such a delicious combo. Will make and effort to try something else next time but can’t promise anything. Staff are always super gracious and kind.

  • 5/5 Diego Jiménez G. 5 months ago on Google
    Great Indian place. Service was great, we were not really into Indian cuisine and waiter helped in our choice. Food was really tasty, definitely will be back there.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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