Bhatti - London

We actually ate here out of desperation when nothing else was open after a late show - they are open until midnight.

My family needed to eat somewhere before seeing a show, We walked into this restaurant at randomWorstIndianFood.

I wish that I could take a picture of the bizarre butter chicken for this review scary unfortunately it tasted as bizarre as it looks .

Bhatti does the Indian restaurant classics adequately, just about, but with a complete absence of personality and flair. Mutton biryani was a large, well-spiced portion, but the accompanying veg curry was dull and lifeless. Chicken tikka Lahori was bland and anaemic. Chicken jalfrezi arrived in an ocean of sloppy gravy. Parathas and naans were very good. The meal for 3, with drinks, came to £43 with the toptable deal. Excellent value if you really must have an old-school curry in the West End, but nothing we ate made me want to go back any time soon.

Went out for a couple of beers and then the obligatory curry with a couple of old work buddies on Friday to Bhatti. Was very impressed with the service, tasty food and (with the 50% TT deal) terrific value. Will definitely go again.