Empire Empire

Great food with authentic flavour. We are always on the lookout for good indian restaurants and Empire Empire did not disappoint. Loved the starters, particularly the beef seekh kebab and chicken malai tikka. The butter chicken was loved at our table. We had our kids with us who absolutely loved the butter chicken and naan. We were served by Siddhi who did a great job and was attentive and friendly. Look forward to visiting again.

Indian food but with a twist, some creative twists on typical Indian dishest. Very flavourful and tasty dishes. Service was exceptional and the overall atmosphere is great. Highly recommend the Chicken tikka malay skewers. The butter chicken is classic, tasty and good option if you can't handle spicy firy food.

Amazing food. Lobster biryani was delicious! Lamb chops so succulent! Kale Karara chaat to die for! Siddhi looked after us very well, cozy restaurant and friendly staff ! Made our anniversary dinner feel so special. Highly recommend this place for good Indian food.

Great place for lovely Indian food. Authentic with a twist. We had the prawn pakoras, masala homemade crisps, lamp biryani, hyderabadi aubergine, naan and roti. We were little disappointed they didn’t have the lobster as we wanted to try it but everything we had was delicious. They have a lovely selection of wines too. Deserts looked wonderful too.

The food at Empire Empire is tasteful, beautiful presented and the ingrediens is not overpowered by the spices. We took the lunch deal with a Paneer stick for starters followed by curry King Prawns and the Lamb Shank Biryani. Just managed to finish of with the Safron Milk Cake. Nice service from our friendly waitress Siddhi. A clear five star restaurant.

Really strong restaurant. Dishes packed with flavor. Best butter chicken I’ve ever had. Kale Chaat was incredible. Pork chop seasoning was sensational. Even the chips were inventive and tasty in a way I’ve not previously experienced. Wonderful menu and exemplary service make Empire Empire a must try. I can’t wait to go back. Five stars all the way.

Empire Empire was amazing, firstly the service was impeccable, thank you to Siddhi who served us who was hospitable, warm and friendly. Also many thanks to the team for accommodating one more at dinner as my partners mum joined us. All I would say is it’s a small restaurant so you are quite close to your neighbours- also difficult to manage multiple dishes on a table! The food was incredible, my partners family are Punjabi and they equally enjoyed. The prawn pakora insanely good batter, the amritsari fish also one of the best fish dishes I’ve ever had, also the beef kebab amazing. The daal makhani not to be missed it is iconic, and wholesome. The butter chicken also was gorgeous and rich and we enjoyed that it was like roast chicken pieces. Also the saffron milk cake was delightful, light full of flavour and not too sweet. I’d take or leave the lamp chop but otherwise everything we had was fantastic. Delighted that this was worth the hype, as many places such as this, which are often hyped with social media , are not good. I can’t wait to return. 9/10 only would love a little more elbow and table room for more dishes…!

Empire Empire lived up to the hype!! The only surprising thing was how entirely unpretentious the experience was, despite each plate being thoughtfully and beautifully prepared. Just friendly people, delicious food, and a lovely vibe. Highlights included the lamb chops, the prawn pakora, and Siddhi who looked after our table 🫶

Food was fabulous . We had the lobster biryani dinner it was excellent. The butter chicken & lamb equally as good. Hands down, I wouldn't skip this establishment. I will be going back. Again & again.

Enjoyed having a nice lunch here at empire Empire. We enjoyed the set lunch menu that was 26£ per person and we left feeling absolutely full and satisfied. The flavors were wonderful. The lobster biryani was super delicious. The lamb was also really delicious. I would definitely come back and I hope to try the other dishes. Also, I loved that the service was really kind. Our water was always full. The women working we're really respectful, even though we didn't have a reservation. I would gladly come back to this restaurant and bring friends here to try.

Listen, on the basis that a restaurant is only as strong as its weakest dish, Empire Empire is properly manky. But who made up that saying anyway? And why do we all trot it out as accepted wisdom. It's tosh. And Empire Empire proves it. The fish chop rogan josh piqued my interest but it was awful. A fish steak of some description. Sole it could have been. Not that sole. The one under your foot. Said steak was as fresh as a teenager's bedroom after a 15 hour stint on Discord. Fibrous like a Shredded Wheat, I challenge Mitchell Hooper to get his jaw bone engaged enough to finish one. Fishy it was. As in, suspect. Just because one can freeze, doesn't mean one should. It tasted like it had travelled thousands of miles. No, actually it tasted like it came from the Grand Union Canal which stagnates not a ten minute walk from here. Delicious irony, but without the deliciousness. The sauce it rehydrated in was great. Which begs the question. Why not just use a local, fresh fish? Cod steak would have worked nicely. Halibut if they were pushing the boat out. But this abomination (kingfish was it? I can't remember) was rough. Thankfully we had started with the most deliciously light, fluffy prawns from the tandoor. Heavenly spiced, complimenting the sweetness of the generous sized prawns. Chicken pieces were similarly excellent. And the ox cheek raj kapori was a triumph. A deep fried casing with tender beef in the middle, getting its feet wet in a pool of spicyness. Tarka dal was robust, wholesome. Is dal the Indian version of a Jewish mother's chicken noodle soup? I'd be ill on purpose if this was the remedy. Lamb kebabs were tasty, not dried out and, as with everything else, served on dainty victorian plates. None from a set, just a mishmash of prettiness which added to the flavour and the charm that Empire Empire has in spades. So this 'only as good as your worst meal' malarky. Clearly nonsense. Just banish fish rogan josh from whence it came, to the moon, and you've got yourself an excellent menu of delicious Indian food served by a dapper waiter in his fitted black suit who is only to eager to impart knowledge to satisfy an old fart's inquisitive nature. Popadums come with three good dips made on the premises. And some of the popadums come in the shape of those twirly crisps we used to get. Bit of fun. Nice. Other fun elements include a juke box by the front door which plays real vinyl. The music is all Indian, some old, some contemporary, all enjoyable. At the back of the room is a Photo Booth. I'm not sure why. Again, it could be to add to the fun but on a Sunday evening mid August there just aren't the people to pull it off. It was quiet and it did feel a little downbeat. Maybe when it's packed, diners get up and dance around and then bundle into the booth for photos. But it got no play from the handful of diners in tonight. We note that on a Sunday afternoon they offer unlimited Biryani for £25. I'd give that a go. I think you'd have to roll me out though. Empire Empire is a sister of the Gunpowder chain and if you discount the fish aberration, the food is on a par. It's not as shuzzhy as they make out in the PR but there are some nice touches. The playlist that accompanies the meal is available on the website. It was the Mrs's birthday and the pudding that came gratis is never expected but always appreciated. And I must say, this simple sponge made from semolina drizzled with what I'd describe as an Indian custard, was a delight. Sugary like it needs an insulin syringe on the side so you can plunge it straight into the aorta once the sugar rush riders you comatose. Why is it only the Indians can get away with such balls out seasoning madness? Go with friends on a Saturday. The vibe will be vibier. We'd give this another go. Fun and foody. Just hold the fish.

Very enjoyable. We arrived a bit early, around 1830. We had the place to ourselves for about an hour. Service was top notch. We had the mushroom biryani, lamb shank biryani and butter chicken. The chutneys were all very flavorful. The lamb shank biryani was beautiful! It was a yummy as it was pretty. The level of slide was just right for me. They will also adjust slice to your desire. The beer they serve, a lager, was perfect. We will return.

The food is absolutely mouthwatering and the ambiance is great! I can't say enough good things about this spot! I heard Indian food in London is amazing, but this place takes the cake. And the service is top notch. I will definitely be back! Nikhil was incredibly hospitable! We loved our food and service!