HALAL 1939

First Impressions:

If you arrive early and your table isn't ready, you get to sit in the brightly lit waiting area and browse the complimentary Harrods and Hare and Hound brochures on display!

The hand dryer here is fashioned out of a prop from Roger Corman's Battle beyond the stars!

Starters:

It's a no frills menu here. Random onions, and a complementary pakora are brought to get you in the mood!
It's a 4 star Bhaji here!
All good so far.

Mains: 

The waiter has his finger on the pulse here and suggests we have a Tandoori Chicken Tika and Lamb Rogan Josh. No surprises on the menu here so it has to be the old faithfuls!
Both dishes deliver the message luckily!
The naan bread was delightfully fluffy!!

The Verdict :

A pleasant experience
I was annoyed that I didn't get a discount after I loudly dissed Tom Hanks! They did bring me a slice of fresh orange though...

Likely to dine here:

Dudley Simpson and friends...

 

Directons :

Halal

2 St Mark St, London E1 8DJ

Nearest Tube: Aldgate/ Aldgate East