Vijay India Restaurant

Authentic South Indian Cuisine: Vijay India Restaurant offers a mix of the finest ingredients and experienced chefs, guaranteeing an authentic South Indian experience. Warm Hospitality: The staff is friendly and welcoming. Vijay India Restaurant is a diamond in the rough—a modest-looking place that surprises with its skillfully cooked food and kind service. If you’re craving Indian classics, this restaurant delivers quality at an affordable price.

Visited this south Indian restaurant recently and was pleasantly surprised. They served really delicious and authentic Kerala food. We ordered porotta, beef and fish curry, which were all equally amazing. The beef wasn't on the menu as theyre yet to update it, but you can simply ask them. The service was also very good, they were very attentive and made sure we were happy with our food. I'd definitely recommend it and I'm definitely visiting again. 😊

Reminded me of home and would recommend it. Although the curries weren't as hot as i would like it. The food was still good. Its gluten free for people who have issues like i do.

If you are looking to have some delicious kerala food, look no further! We had their kerala porotta and beef, and also kerala fish curry. Everything tasted amazing and authentic. Their service was outstanding and worth mentioning. I recommend this place to anyone craving authentic Kerala/South Indian cuisine!

Went as a large group, service was warm and prompt. The food was excellent, the chutney was fresh, food was spiced very well and the staff were gracious. Will return again.

The dosai at the start very good, but the curry’s were just on the too spicey side to be enjoyed (and we’d ordered some pretty mild curries). The paneer dish was the best for us.

Don't be deceived by its location. This is one of the best South Indian restaurants in North London. Nothing pretentious or chic about the interior- it's very 1970s; but the food is authentic and very reasonably priced. Attentive and friendly service. We had Handi chicken, Kerelan lamb fry, chana masala and plain rice for £32 (£16/person). Give it a try.

Great Indian place. Service was great, we were not really into Indian cuisine and waiter helped in our choice. Food was really tasty, definitely will be back there.

This food was absolute fire. Just straight up unbelievable Indian food at bang up prices. I ordered way too much to be fair but for curries I got the lamb bhuna and the chicken korma. I got some roti as well. Everything was packaged nicely and oh my god, the flavours were to die for. I think I audibly said "holy crap" the second I tried the lamb bhuna. It was unbelievable. Just truly the best Indian food I've ever had. The fact that it was less than £9 made it even nicer but wow I was blown away. Would absolutely order again and I'm already dreaming of it. So moreish.

Amazing Indian flavor and the service was so nice to us even when we were past closing time. The paintings around the restaurant are also really cool looking.

This restaurant has a certain charm in that the decor is quite old-fashioned but well maintained, not at all scruffy. This added character to the place. The staff made a perfect job of mixing friendliness with service and i was very happy with the food.

Amazing food and an incredible team working there. The floor manager and waitstaff were tremendous and their recommendations were spot on. Definitely recommend

Good service, great food. I've been here for lunch several times and am always impressed. Really authentic south Indian food. The fish molly is particularly delicious, the plain paratha is delicately flaky and the pumpkin curry takes me right back to traveling in Kerrela. This is real Indian food, fresh, tasty and unique - a massive step up from the standard cury house. And today I found out they deliver, this is going to be my choice next time we have a curry night in.

Standards seem to have been slowly dropping, flavours weren't as pronounced and became ordinary the last few times we visited. Sometimes the food was served luke-warm even though it wasn't busy. Service and decor was never the best so it relied heavily on the food. Recently found out that it scored a 0 out of 5 for hygiene - won't be going there until that changes. What a shame, only a year ago I would have still rated it a 5.

I've been going to Vijays over the years and it has remained a constant gem. They specialise in south Indian - their masala dosa with samba is plate overlapping greatness. The prices are keen, the portions good. The curries are varied and aren't made from the same base. Whenever rellies visit from outer town, this is the first place they ask to be taken too. Dont expect modern decor, but do expect old world charm with great flavours. They also deliver if you ask nicely.

Tasty tasty tasty!!! Vijay's consistently delivers delicious food at affordable prices. They have been around for years (est. in 1964) and have an extensive menu. The staff are polite, friendly and efficient. It kind of feels to me like there are quite a lot of waiters for one restaurant, so you are never left trying to flag one down! I have been coming here for years, and have never been disappointed with the fresh, spicy deliciousness. It's a pretty big restaurant and is always busy in the evenings (funnily I came here for lunch a few weeks ago with my boyfriend and we were the only people in the restaurant....so whilst they are open for lunch and dinner, I definitely think it's worth going in the evening instead, otherwise you might be the only people there and feel like you have to whisper!) I would recommend the pumpkin and black eyed bean dish (I've never seen this anywhere else before and it was de-lish!) the chicken bhuna is also a winner, and the lamb (oh I can't remember what this one particular dish was called, but it had chillis, peppers and onions in it!) was soft and tender and mmmm.... If you haven't been, then Mel says: check it out! :)

Another of my longtime haunts - Vijay's is always fantastic! I have even seen a former Mayor and a Pop Idol judge in there before. Either they are both cheapskates or the food really is that good. Although prices have gone from the bargain range previously offered to standard Indian restaurant prices, this has done little to tarnish my enthusiasm for the Southern Indian dishes offered. The numerous waiting staff are always so friendly, without being in any way overbearing. The dishes are so flavoursome, my favourites being the Masala Dosai with Sambar (a spicy pancake accompanied by an intriguing sauce), Chilli Chicken (the simple title belies the fantastic taste), Methi Gosht, Chicken Doh Peeazah. If you are feeling brave, or if you have a cold you want to shift quickly...try the Rasam soup. And pray.

someone i once knew bragged about this place... so when i finally made it out to london, this restaurant was a must try. the food was delectable. i have heard that indian food was much nicer in london, and they did deliver. it's been a few years since i've ate here, but i would revisit this place when in london again.

Without doubt one of the best South Indian restaurants in London.

Probably the best traditional indian restaurant and is probably the longest running curry house in the area. They're south indian cuisine specialists and do fantastic vegetarian dishes. Their meat dishes are great too. Eating in can be quite expensive but its worth it.

When we go out for a family meal, we often end up going to VJ's - it's an Indian restaurant that doesn't disappoint. It is always packed out, whatever day of the week you go. The menu and food is authentic - yes, you can get familiar 'English' curries, but that would be a shame as the real treat about this place is that you get proper Indian food which you so rarely find. The dosai are worth mentioning, and the vegetarian options are spectacular, and I am saying that as a devoted carnivore. And it's cheap. As it's situated behind the main road in Kilburn, it's popular by word of mouth rather than passing trade. I would definitely recommend booking if you are planning a visit, rather than just dropping in.

A fantastic south Indian curry house. They do a wonderful range of dishes from Kerala, and some particularly fabulous vegetarian options. The deco isn't modern, but the atmosphere is cosy and the service friendly. It's a bit of a Kilburn institution (apparently Ken Livingstone loves it, but I've never bumped into him there) so book in advance on friday and saturdays. Highly recommended.