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The Thames

79 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8UD, England
+44 020 7928 3856
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Ranked #4,970 of 9,846 restaurants in London
3.0 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
Price range: 32 AUD - 39 AUD
Hours:
Sun - Sat 17:30 - 23:45
Mon - Sat 12:00 - 14:15
Cuisines: Indian
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Dining options: Reservations, Takeout
Neighbourhood: Waterloo / South Bank / Southwark
Description: The Thames Indian has been a fixture on the London dining scene since 1985, delighting city dwellers and tourists alike with its Bangladeshi and Indian food and keenly professional service. Cosy and welcoming, the clean, modern dining room with its almost hotel-restaurant look is situated only a few moments from the best of the South Bank, a hop, skip and jump from Waterloo Station while its very close proximity to the IMAX cinema makes it a popular choice for pre- or post-movie dining. Packed with well-known curry house favourites, The Thames Indian���s menu is familiar in its choices while also providing a few surprises in those less often sampled specialties of the house fresh from the homely kitchens of Bangladesh. Regular offers, including an excellent set lunch, ensure that The Thames Indian offers competitive prices, while its stalwart status is a guarantee of quality both in food and in service.
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London, United Kingdom
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

came here last tuesday for a quick curry with 2 colleagues. we got a table immediately, the waiter gave good recommendations and the food was tasty. we shared a mixed starter which had a bit of everything followed by some of the specials, prawn/chicken/lamb and some lentils. all of it good and nicely presented - not so spicey as I... More

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Tonbridge, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2011 via mobile

Have been here a few times and have always found the food excellent. Some unusual dishes on the menu. Have never had a problem with the staff.o

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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2011 via mobile

The food is below average quality. The staff seem to have an attitude problem. It seems from the moment we entered that we were making their lives difficult because they had to serve us. Couldnt wait to eat up and leave. Not an experience we want to have to repeat.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2011

We went based on the railway 2-for-1 promotion which the staff refused to accept. And pretty rude about it too. Definitely one to avoid if you don't want to reward dishonest promotion.

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Malvern Uk
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2011

Went there on a 2 for 1 offer by Train, the restaurant manager has changed the conditions he charges 2nd meal at £2.00!!!! Which I couldnt see the point of as it upset the table at first at the way it was handled, anyway when we got out food ordered popodoms, chutney was placed with them, which never get charged... More

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Sunderland, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2010

Indian cuisine experience is first about traditional Indian hospitality and then about the taste, aroma and flavor. We could not get to the second step as this restaurant failed on staff's attitude the moment we entered. Instead we chose to walk a few yards south to try another Indian restaurant (Bangalore Express), where the staff was inviting and friendly, and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2008

Had a great meal, and although they had a few large party tables booked, the service was good and their cocktails are delightful! A great family venue and a good place for a spur of the moment meal out!! I absolutley love the fact you can draw / write on the table (they put paper down with cryons as the... More

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Berlin, Germany
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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