Kahani

I have been to Kahani twice so far and 2 weeks in a row! I celebrated my husband's 40th birthday and the week after my sister's birthday. The staff especially Kshitiz and Ramaan were very helpful and attentive. I was able to do my own table decoration 30 min prior to booking and they welcomed us with a lovely birthday song. I've experienced Qawali and Bollywood night and both nights were really good. I have tried their hyderabadi biryani, mixed grill, chicken karahi, dhaal, and few starters. Overall so far i am satisfied with the food. Atmosphere is very lively especially the nights i went (Friday & Saturday). The restaurant is clean, warm, well maintained and family friendly place. My husband and my sister really enjoyed their birthday at Kahani and I like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Kahani for making their birthday memorable with live entertainment and good food. I definitely chose the right restaurant. I will be back again with my family and friends.

Really enjoyed our experience at Kahani. Food was on point. Came in a group. Sizzling mixed grill with soft tender meat. Delicious Keema Naan and soft garlic naans Just came back from Lahore and will say the Charsi Karahi took me back! Should have taken more pics but the tasty dessert one won’t do the whole experience justice. Live music too and bird sanctuary at the back to keep kids entertained! Definitely recommend you visit.

This is one of the only times the place lived up to all the good reviews I read! Staff were so attentive, every single one of them - Adiba was serving us and was so lovely and friendly and kept checking up on us with a smile on her face. Food was fantastic and reasonably priced too. Decor was fantastic and the parrots are a great little addition, especially if you have young ones! Will definitely be coming again to try out more of the menu. Gained a loyal customer.

We went for my sons birthday. We had an excellent experience. The staff were so friendly and accommodating. We all loved the food. Will be going again soon

Best Asian food in ilford bar none 😋 amd must stop restaurant. Tip buffalo wings and biryani also the butter chicken was amazing 👏. Super clean, compliments to the chefs and staff.

We came here for breakfast and ordered a halva puri breakfast and an omelette breakfast. Both were very nice. In my opinionI the omelette lacked flavour, despite everything in it and also it was more like a flan as it was cooked and served in a heavy pan. I probably should have ordered the desi omlette. We also noticed one or two small (what looked like fruit flies) around us and it was only when my husband got up to pay the bill that I glanced around the restaurant and noticed at least 20 to 30 flies over the wall and ceiling just above us. I strongly suggest the owners look into this.

The food was nice, especially the mixed grill. The service was slow and it took a couple minutes to be seated despite there being no one else inside. There were a lot of flies inside and the music was being tampered with, so it kept suddenly going really loud which slightly ruined the experience.

What surprised me straight away was the crowd. I was half expecting a few Bengalis and Pakistanis to roll up in an RS3 or a BMW with a balloon in one hand chatting about Bushras in Bradford while their wives sit at home watching Turkish dramas. But no, the vibe was way more relaxed and the crowd was lowkey and respectful. Definitely not your usual shisha circus. It was a great experience from start to finish. The place is clean, well laid out, and has a chilled welcoming vibe. The lighting is just right, the seating is comfortable, and there is a solid mix of music playing throughout the evening. They also had live entertainment while we were there which added a nice touch without being too much. It is definitely the kind of spot where you can actually relax and take your time. We asked the waitress for shisha recommendations and she was spot on. She suggested the blueberry and raspberry mix and another one with frozen apple and blueberry. Both were excellent choices. The blueberry and raspberry was fruity and sweet without being overwhelming, smooth and easy to enjoy. The frozen apple and blueberry was even better in my opinion. The apple gave it a cool crisp edge and the blueberry added just the right amount of softness and sweetness. The flavour came through clearly in every pull and the setup was done properly with no harshness and no rushing through coal changes. It lasted a good amount of time and stayed smooth throughout. Kahani also serves food and desserts and the whole menu is halal which is great to see. We did not try the food this time around but it is good to know you can have a full meal or something sweet if you are there for a longer evening. I did go for a nonalcoholic mango mojito which was probably the only letdown of the night. It was far too syrupy. The drink felt heavy, more like mango squash than a proper mojito. The mint and lime were almost nonexistent so it lacked the fresh sharp taste you expect. It looked good but the flavour just did not match up. I would not order it again to be honest. All in all Kahani is a solid spot for anyone looking for good shisha a clean setting and a calm atmosphere. The staff know what they are doing and the flavours are clearly thought out. Just maybe give the mojito a pass and stick to what they do best. I will definitely be back.