London Sizzler Indian Bar & Grill

Great food, never dissapointed. Do try their Chilli manchurian and ofcourse sweet lassi. Love the ambience. Friendly staff.

Pros: everything

Posted 11/15/09

London Sizzler is a Indian restaurant at Hillcroft and 59.

It is more upscale than a lot of the other selections in the area - they have a full bar and several flat screen TV's - its nice to have a beer and watch sports while I wait for the food to get ready.

I typically pick up about once every other week and over a period of time have sampled a good portion of their menu.

All of the standard dishes like saag paneer & chana masala have been very good

What's best though, in my mind, is some of their "out of the box" dishes. They have really excellent naan rolls and their new lamb "boom" masala was definitely something I'd get again. If you like spicy give the pili pili dish a try - its otherworldly hot.

Not sure what the previous reviewer experience was, but in the dozen or so times I have visited this establishment I have found the waitstaff/barstaff to be very friendly and very helpful.

After having tried 10 or more Indian restaurants, I have finally found one I can recommend to friends!

Pros: excellent food

Cons: road construction on Hillcroft

Posted 10/14/09

I went there few weeks back and like always food was great but I did not appreciate the bad attitude of the bar manager. I heard him use profanity multiple times with other staff, throwing a tantrum like a little child. He was not very friendly and seemed intoxicated and this is not the first time i have seen him do it. I still love going there but the days when i dont see the crazy guy behind the bar. Reading other reviews shows it that I am not the only one who experienced this.

Pros: awesome food

Cons: unprofessional

Posted 09/29/09

We went to this place yesterday ,we ordered panner balti & naan etc.I am not exaggerating but if you know the indian food test then this was not even close ! Gravy was very thin food was completely tasteless ! way more expensive than what you find in other places ! we did not even bbother to pack the food for to go !I wasted my money ! I strongly urge find another place ...even if you have to stay hungry ! I have heard that they have good haidrabadi biryani ..but haven't tried....punjabi food was awful...!

Pros: Ambience

Cons: everything else,quality of food,price

Posted 09/01/09

Up-scale chic restaurant which is rather on the expensive side. What do you expect when you go there? Friendly service, great food lovely ambience?

Well London Sizzler will be a crashing downer to all your high expectations.

I for one had a real time experience of that one. Me and my group of friends went there to try out this much coveted restaurant. It started out pretty well, I had an appetizer, Chilli Paneer, my friend decided to go with Lamb Kaboobs.

Later on our group expanded so we asked for another table. They lied on my face informing me there are no tables, so I pointed out an empty table. They rather grudgingly shifted us. This is where the horror began.

I ordered a main course, Malai Kofta with rice. This being my favorite vegetarian dish, I have tried it in a few Indian restaurants, all which boasted none of the greatness that London sizzler boasted.

After about an hour later (yes we were there forever) the dinner finally arrived

To my disappointment it tasted just plain bad. It was too sweet and did not have any salt or spice for that matter. It was just veggies floating in butter syrup. All the other dishes were palable. Including the chicken. The ?Spice? factor seem to be their cost-cutting agenda.

I started feeling sick, so I tried to excuse myself, asking for my cheque. The waiter rather rudely informed us ?We do not split cheques?. I tried to get some help from the manager, and guess what; he was ruder and informed us to write down our calculations of what we eat behind the bill. (which took forever to arrive) . When complaining,about their service he told us to not come back and they do not care. ( YES! You heard that right and it?s a quote, I got witness)

The cheque was $33 (No alcohol) they added 18% Gratituty. Yes it is compulsory that you tip their bad service. (wonder why?!)

I continue to have bad allergic reactions and throwing up all Friday and Saturday, when my doctor informs me I had seafood. (I am badly allergic to seafood). Of-course the paneer chilli was fried in the same oil as shrimp.

DO NOT GO THERE, unless you want to pay for your own nightmare! Never going back and would advice everyone I know to stay away!!

Shehnai which is a standard buffet service has better food and service and you pay them $10 for all you can eat!!

Pros: NONE

Cons: BAD FOOD, BAD SERVIXE, OVERCROWDED LOUD AMBIENCE

Posted 04/26/09

Great service! We were unsure of what to order and our waiter was incredibly helpful... we had an appetizer, bread, mixed grill and a dessert.... fabulous! We will definitely be back!

Posted 01/24/09

I used to be one of the most regular patrons of London Sizzler and was appalled with the horrid service and quality there the last time I went. I have spent a good $1000 or so eating there in the past two years with friends and I have always thought, great food, but slow service.
This past experience shocked me; it was a good hour and half since we ordered and we still had not received our food; then one of us went to ask what was happening with the food. A lot of orders were taking a while and hence, there was a good five or six complaints every ten minutes. Thus, the manager decided to vent it out on us and said " if you complain, I am going to cancel your food" ; and then, without waiting for our response, proceeded to scream to the chefs to cancel and throw our food away. Then, he refused to apologize and make amends. We then proceeded to finish our appetizers and plan to leave. Some of the juniors who work here and know me asked me to wait, and they would try and appease the chef's and make it again. Then another thirty minutes pass and we have been without food from 830pm to 11pm now and then we realize there is no food. The angry manager "threatens" us to leave and says he wont charge us for our food. We did leave and then as we are waiting outside and speaking, he proceeds to follow us out and demand that we pay for the drinks!
This horrid behavior was unwarranted and then, when we go in to pay, he has two items we never even received ever on the bill - this sort of cheap tactics are horrible; and so we complained to the owners, and they were bigger douches than the manager and when we asked to NOT pay for the items we did not recieve, they proceed to just say " take your cards and dont ever come back".
On that happy note, we decided to share our love for the manager and the owners and request that no sane person ever go here again.

Pros: good food if it ever gets to you; cleanest place on hillcroft

Cons: Horrid service, uncaring owners, long wait times, unpleasant senior staff

Posted 09/19/08

We were hesitant to try this restaurant due to the bad reviews we read but I am so glad we gave it a bash! We were in the mood for a casual dinner with exceptional food and that is exactly what we got. Its true- the place is not pretty and the food did not come fast. But, it was well worth the wait. If you want fast food, go to a fast food joint or at least a restaurant thats known for bringing it out quick. This usually means its pre-made. Our waiters (yes- it seems we had more than one or at least others were willing to help) were very helpful and courteous. The samosas were hot and tasty. The curries (we tried 3) were all delicious. The naans were also hot and fresh. We thought the food was the best Indian we've had in Houston and the other patrons were 90% Indian (I always take that as a good sign). I don't say this often but we'll definitely be back!

Pros: great food, great prices, great service

Cons: could use a better wine list

Posted 03/15/08

Boy oh Boy was this a bad place. The service was horrible. They didn't know what was in half the dishes. On top of that, the waiters took about an hour to bring out the food we had ordered. While waiting, we had to order 2-3 appetizers just to avoid staying hungry. The ambiance was horrible as well. The place was set up all weird and the bar was full of loser guys with big guts staring at girls that were seated. Oh, and London Sizzler actually had food that sizzled while coming out of the kitchen. So much so that the smoke caused 80% of the seated customers to cough and/or sneeze. The foos was decent but the everything else was total garbage. Good for Carryout (call in advance to order though), VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY BAD for dine-in.

Pros: Good Food

Cons: Very Poor Service, Horrible Amiance, Bar folks Disruptive, VERY long wait for food

Posted 03/09/08

This was our first time at this restaurant and we were very impressed. The service was fast and friendly and served with a British accent. The naan was buttery, hot, and fresh. The chutney was a tasty accompaniment. The Chili Manchurian was perfect in its spiciness. Would also suggest the chicken tikki marsala and the chicken curry. Would definitely go again!!

Pros: well priced, trendy, tasty food

Cons: relatively smaller portions

Posted 03/01/08

First, realize that this is a very casual place. Think London / Indian Pub.

Good service. Waiter was friendly and knew the menu.

Very tasty and interesting appetizer in the On Puri. Delicious Madras curry. Great Nan bread.

Good selection of beer on tab.

Just wish it was prettier, but then the prices would be higher.

Pros: Food, Service

Cons: Ambience

Posted 11/07/07

The food is the draw here. In a city with bland Indian alternatives this place sets itself apart. The dishes have more fire to them but are done very well. Service can be spotty so expect to wait - but its worth it.

Pros: Food, prices

Cons: Spotty service

Posted 09/01/07

We went to this restaurant on last Saturday for dinner. We were 8 people. I had a horrible experience at London Sizzler. We had to wait for more than two hours for our food and service was so horrible that I have never experienced anywhere. The waiters were unprofessional and unapologetic. Rather than saying sorry, they charged us 18% gratituty without giving us a chance to pay tip. I will never ever go to this place in my life. One of waiters was very rude and misbehaved as well. So if you are taking your family or friends and don't want to spoil your evening, don't think about going on this restaurant.

Worst restaurant I have ever been to

Pros: None

Cons: Worst service, unprofessional and misbehaving staff

Posted 08/19/07

Tried this place this evening on the advice of a neighbor, and what a find!
Scary part of town at night, but worth it to get some of the finest cuisine I have ever tried!
Don't forget to try the Tandoori Wings!!!

Pros: Awesome food,Great music

Cons: Kinda Seedy part of town

Posted 04/13/07

This is by far one of the coolest hang outs in houston for great food and drinks..Great atmosphere, very friendly ppl..One of the cleanest south asian restaurants in houston. Great affordable prices... Highly recommend..

Pros: Experienced and friendly staff. Great quality food.

Posted 01/24/07

As a fellow londoner, I must say that the service and ambience are stunningly and pleasantly different - outside the mainstream of authentic Londian (my phrase) restaurants.

The staff are extremely friendly and the food is... well, smokin'!! With just the right mix of spices, and an awesome menu selection, London Sizzler remains to be our family's favorite Indian Restaurant.

Well Done London!

Pros: Delicious Food, Friendly Staff, Super Music

Posted 06/03/06

I've been curious about this restaurant for a long time. Happily, I finally tried it out. I was blown away! I'm quite the meat lover but I tried the vegetable samosas and almost regretted not having ordered more of them. If the others are in the same league, I may have to have a samosas dinner next time.

I also enjoyed the chicken tikka masala, which is my gold standard dish for Indian restaurants and was not at all disappointed. Everything was good. The atmosphere was pleasant and the service was superb. I look forward to going back very soon.

Pros: Great food, Great service, Good value

Posted 02/24/06

great food, good people,and a nice relaxed atmosphere. The lamb samosas are to die for. If you want something to put fire in your mouth order the lamb pili pili and request it to be nuclear. Best indian restaurant in houston.

Pros: inexpensive, friendly

Posted 10/20/05

This place is great!! I took my family there to eat and they have lived all over the United States and agreed this was the best nonveg Indian food in the country. The food is cooked fresh as soon as you order and you can tell the difference in the flavor of the food. If you go there you have to have the masala fish which comes out on a sizzling plate and the sizzler sampler. The naans are wonderful as is the raita and everything else. I highly recommend this to those who aren't afraid of authentic hot, spicy indian food!

Pros: Masala Fish Sizzler, Inexpensive, Nice environment

Cons: None

Posted 07/12/05

excellent spicy Indian food, they have a masala fish on the menu which is great. Go's perfect with a nice cold stella, enjoyed the environment, staff very friendly, its more of a laid back restaurant, not conservative like the rest. The Vindaloo is a proper vindaloo
you won't need to send it back to make it more spicy. There raita is to die for. overall i think the quality of food they serve is tops. would reccomend any body from england to check it out, and its not over priced. Also they have a large range of vegetarian sizzlers which nobody else offers for the veggies.They have chilli manchurain sizzler which is outstanding

Pros: parking good, clean, friendly

Posted 06/29/05

Whoa...seems like old and stuffy people have been writing reviews...don't listen to them!

London Sizzler has absolutely delicious food. But more importantly, it is one of the only Indian restaurants in Houston with atmosphere! Not wanna-be fancy, austere, fake classical Indian art atmosphere, but laid-back, chill, happy atmosphere that's actually reflective of the diversity of the South Asian diaspora.

Other Indian restaurants are over-priced and overly formal. Your waiters make you feel uncomfortable, and the food is the exact same at each one. London Sizzler has more interesting dishes, and the staff is super friendly. And they've got a full-service bar! What more do you want?

Posted 06/17/05

My friends had been raving about this place so we went to give it a try. It's cleaner, cheaper and the staff is friendlier than a true London curry house, but I'll take that.

The food was great. I loved the vegetable samosas, naan and lamb curry. The waitstaff was very friendly.

When we came in the entire place was pumped with loud ambient-techno music (how authentic!) however - without asking - they were kind enough to turn it off completely in the corner that we chose to sit in so we could still hear it, but didn't have to shout. I think that was a great detail.

Hope this place stays in business.

Pros: Inexpensive, Good parking

Posted 08/11/04