Tamila

We visited Tamila for lunch on a weekend and were able to get a walk-in table (which we weren't expecting). The staff were extremely friendly and helpful (the person looking after us went out of her way to pack us an extra portion of dip for takeaway because I mentioned that our toddler really liked it). The food and drinks were top-notch, - presentation, quantity, taste met expectations. The ambience is warm and inviting, though the way the restaurant is laid out is a bit non-standard and makes it look sparse (not that I'd hold it against them, but it's more of an observation). Glad that it was a good experience because the Tamil Prince and Tamil Crown are much further away!

This place is Northcote roads best new Indian!! I had an all round absolutely amazing experience and could not recommend it more to anyone in the area. We went crazy and got a ton of food. The onion bhaji - fresh, crunchy, unbelievable. The fried baby sweet corn - never had it before, so good!!!! The chili cheese dosa - WOW TO DIE FOR!! The paneer curry - best I’ve ever had in my life. Put simply, all of the food was unreal. We ordered the mango soft serve but the machine was broken. They came back to us and gave us the gulab jamin on the house!! It was also so damn good. This place has great vibes, good prices, and the staff are awesome. 10/10 you need to go here if you’re reading this!!

A decent South Indian-Sri Lankan place. Best thing about the restaurant is the Menu. You have selective choices. So it’s easier to order. We’ve had a good mix of Grills and Curries. My personal favourite were the grills. We’ve had - Chicken Lollipop, Shrimp, and Fried corn for starters - Lamb curry, Chicken Curry, Tandoori chicken, Roti, Garlic Naan, Kulcha for Mains - Gulab Jamun and Mango soft serve for Dessert - Mango Lassi for drink Price was reasonable. Staff were friendly and the environment was lively. Very very noisy… but that’s not their fault. The lighting was way too low. The live kitchen keeps you engaged. The one thing that bothered me most that none of the kitchen staff were wearing Hair Nets. Will I be going back? Yes absolutely.

We had an outstanding meal here—truly one of the best Indian dining experiences we’ve had in a long time. Every dish was bursting with flavour and cooked to perfection. We started with an onion bhaji, which was crisp and golden with just the right amount of spice—warm, aromatic, and completely addictive. The mutton curry dosa stole the show: thin and crispy on the outside, generously topped with tender, spiced mutton that was rich and deeply flavourful. To accompany our mains, we had buttery garlic naan that was soft and indulgent, ideal for scooping up the delicious sauces. The coconut rice added a lovely subtle sweetness that paired beautifully with both the lamb and chicken curries—each distinct, fragrant, and perfectly balanced. We washed it all down with the house lager, which was light, refreshing, and a great match for the meal. Highly recommend this place if you’re after authentic, expertly made Indian food that delivers on every front. We’ll definitely be back.

This is a really good addition to Northcote Road adding a different cuisine. Overall good food with multiple options for veg and non-veg food. The tandoori chicken was so tender and smooth. The onion bhaji was also just crispy as you want it. It just gets quite busy and it’s not very spacious or airy inside. Otherwise, everything’s great. Be sure to book in advance as there are rarely spaces available for walk-ins.

We went to celebrate a friend's birthday yesterday. The food was tasty, and the service was satisfactory, but about 2-3 hours later, we all began to experience stomach aches. When I contacted all of my friends to see how they were feeling, we all had the same reaction to the food we had eaten yesterday. I am not sure what went wrong, but all five of us had stomach infections and pain. I have been to Tamil Prince several times and have never had a bad experience, but this was not what I expected from Tamila. I am still not sure what was wrong, but the food was off. The service was excellent, with friendly and cooperative staff.

We had a fantastic experience at Tamila on our first visit. Our server was so lovely and patiently answered all our questions about the menu. We got a variety of dishes to share and every single one was amazing, the star of the show being the Tandoori chicken. Perfectly balanced flavours packed with fragrant spices and appealing presentation. Will be back for sure!

Came here on a Sunday afternoon and while the food was good, it didn’t match “every dish is great, like at Tamil Prince and Crown”. The mutton dosa is a must-have, super tasty and so are the onion bhajis and the chicken curry, however the puri aloo was ok as the puris were crisp but the aloo was just meh and so was the dhal curry. PS: re service, we found it a bit frustrating that they have a £35 / person no-show charge but do not answer their phone at all if we are running late etc. Called 10 times but no answer.