Zaika - London

The food was excellent. Unfortunately, one of the most important meals arrived incompletely, we were told that the rest would arrive in a short time. we said that was completely unacceptable and asked to speak to the manager. first he was indifferent and said that it was only our meal, which was incomplete and all the other tables were in order. we said it really didn't count, and he agreed and offered only a glass of wine or a desert after being pushed. the manager submitted the bill and we paid. he appeared indifferent again and we let us feel disappointed with the overall experience.

I'm gonna keep this review simple. Bad service. The samosas were over fried and so oily, you can barely taste what's inside. The trio chicken was good as well as the biryani. The butter chicken was just so bland. The curry had no flavours/spices. Only two highlights were the trio of chicken and chicken biryani. That's it :

Went after an event in Kensington just before the Kitchen was due to close for the night but welcomed in. The menu selection is fairly minimal but not to say that's a bad thing as the quality of the food was excellent. Tried the paneer and channa masala and also tried the Zaika fruit punch (mocktail) and all items tasted great. There are set menus also on offer which vary between £50-65 per person so on my next visit i am sure to try this. Good resturant for both vegetarians and meat lovers. Dessert sampler as seen in the photo was clean and refreshing. I usually do not like coconut but all three desserts went down a treat including the coconut one. Decor is smart and lit just right....read more

Zaika of Kensington is owned by the Tamarind collection which also owns the world’s first Michelin starred Indian restaurant, Tamarind of Mayfair. Located in a former banking hall in Kensington, with many of its original architectural features still in place and over a hundred pieces of artwork on the walls, Zaika’s dining room is majestic and relaxing.

First stop: Zaika Kensington: Perched at the most south western edge of Hyde Park, comes this regal Indian restaurant. The Arabs have always been fond of Indian spices, adding many to their own cuisine. You will not be disappointed at Zaika. Expect a grand Indian dining experience. If you plan on munching a bunch of samosas to start with, then please go elsewhere. Here you are meant to appreciate the intricacies of the dishes and the subtle bursting of flavours. I started off with the vegeterian trio. Never seen a samosa platter that beautiful. Went great with the papadum trio sauces that had just that right spicy kick with the tangy feel. The seekh kabab was ok, just too dry for my Arab...read more