The
word "gem" has been used, and that is
exactly what it is. Charming staff, very welcoming
atmosphere. The South Indian (Kerala) dishes are
sublime - you must try Ulli Theyal and Mango Pachadi.
This restaurant is equal, and even superior to,
any restaurant in Tooting. Very reasonable, you
can take your own wine. Highly recommended
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Gog Wednesday, March
07, 2007
Nice little restuarant that's very different from
the standard Indian especially as it's South Indian
cuisine. VERY obliging staff, will get you whatever
you want and the owner can't do enough for you.
Food is quite good - you are given a range of hotness
- always opt for the hottest if you ask me ;-)
Lovely place and even my wife loved the food when
she's not really that keen on spicy food. Will definitely
go there again!
This little gem is ideal for a meal on a budget
and for close friends - decor is newly done, however
not to everyone's taste, but it doesn't matter when
the food is this good.
Koke Sunday, January
21, 2007
Sadya is a South Indian restaurant in Balham specialising
in food from the state of Kerala. Very different
from Northern Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi food.
Food is delicious and service charming if a bit
erratic. I recommend it however if you want fresh
tasty South Indian food at very reasonable prices.
Currently a secret in Balham but deserves more attention.
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Enoki Tuesday, January
16, 2007
I visited Sadya for the first time last Wednesday.
What an amazing restaurant! My neighbors are Indian,
and they cook Indian food for me often, but this
food surpasses anything I have ever tasted before.
It has a unique taste, and is not too heavy. The
service was great; the people were very friendly.
The prices were reasonable low, especially when
considering the great food and service I received.
I highly recommend this restaurant to those searching
for new places to eat.
Vivian R. Tuesday,
December 26, 2006
The food at Sadya is fantastic, there is so much
to choose from and something a bit different from
the bog standard curry!
Helen Webster 21/04/06
Had some of the best Indian food I've eaten in
ages at this place. The menu is varied, with loads
of choice of fish, chicken and lamb mains with unusual
sauces, and not a tikka masala in site. Try the
mango side dish - really unusual and tasty.
At £4-£5 for most mains, it's also an
absolute bargain - especially when you consider
that at many upmarket/regional-Indian restaurants
in London, you'll pay at least twice that for food
which is not always as good as this.
Ben - Tuesday, February
21, 2006
Seriously good Kerela cuisine - its just a damn shame
that they are tucked out the way on Bedford Hill -
they are too quiet - I hope they survive as the food
is exceptional and excellent value - 10/10 if you
live in Balham it is your DUTY to patronise this place
as it must survive.
Richard Palmer - Friday,
January 27, 2006
Love it - really different, but not scary. Friendly
staff and very reasonable
Thursday, November 24,
2005
Excellent food, never tasted this good food even in
kerala !!!. Highly recommended
Ravisankar - Tuesday, October 18, 2005
We have been to this restaurant several times since
it opened and have always found it to have great,
original, authentic food at very cheap prices and
friendly and attentive service. We are not usually
Indian cuisine fans, but this definitely does it for
us.
A couple of weeks ago they had a special Keralan food
week which was amazing and at £12 for the 3
course (with several main courses) extravangaza was
unbelievable value!
You must go (and no we are not friends or relations
of the owners!)
S & J - Tuesday,
September 20, 2005
Plenty of original dishes, we have tried most things
on the menu now and have not been dissapointed once.
All dishes are generous in size, beautifully spiced,
and prepared using fresh ingredients.
Indian food doesn't come much better in my opinion.
Having eaten in both Chutney Mary's and Bombay Bicycle
Club at the top-end of the market, Sadya food (although
not the venue itself), is a good match and it's only
a fraction of the price.
Trevor - Monday, July
25, 2005
Fantastic food - different, imaginative, and inexpensive.
The ingredients seem very high quality Great wines
on the list too, which they will deliver to your house
with your takeaway - what great service! And I've
never had a takeaway dish delivered in a banana leaf!
Highly recommended.
Wednesday, June 29,
2005
Went last Sunday and was very impressed indeed. It
is a refreshing change from the often downmarket atmosphere
of many Indian restaurants, but the highly attentive
service, light and tasteful decor and interesting/appealing
menu made this a great meal. The prices were excellent
and I echo some of the other comments about the generous
portion sizes.
This is a restaurant and concept that have really
made an effort.
Robert - Wednesday,
June 08, 2005
This place is fabulous. I've only been once so far
having moved to the area recently, and I'm definitely
going back. The food was wonderful with lots of different
dishes to try that you don't normally see on an Indian
menu. The staff were lovely and the bill was a good
surprise too...excellent value. And big portions too!
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