Oudh 1722

I was really excited about Akhtar Islam finally opening in London, and I’m pleased to say it completely lived up to expectations. We definitely over ordered, but every dish was so good that we couldn’t resist trying as much as possible. The quality of the ingredients, depth of flavour and attention to detail were evident throughout the meal. The standout dishes for me were the Herdwick Lamb Kebab Gilwat just pure melty goodness, the Chaap (marinated lamb cutlet with pomegranate seed and cloves)and the Nihari with ox cheek and bone marrow sauce which I could probably drink the sauce!!! Everything we ordered was excellent. The Mutanjan Dum Biryani with oxtail, aged basmati and sweet carrot was packed with flavour, while the Malai Murgh was beautifully tender and delicately spiced. The Kaddua Ki Qorma, Kara Masala Ka Gosht, Dal Bukhara and Dal Sultani all showcased complex, layered flavours that felt both refined and deeply comforting. Even the pappad selection with chutneys and the wild garlic, coriander and ghee naan were exceptional. Dessert was equally memorable. The Nimish with saffron, Alphonso mango and rose petals was light and fragrant, and the complimentary freshly baked madeleines served with cardamom pistachio Chantilly cream were a lovely finishing touch. A special shout-out to Niloy for the fantastic service. He warned us several times that we were ordering far too much food (he was absolutely right!), made sure everything we couldn’t finish was carefully packed up, and throughout the evening we never felt rushed despite lingering over the meal. One of the best Indian dining experiences I’ve had in London recently. The food was incredible throughout, with complex, well-balanced flavours in every dish, and it was absolutely worth the anticipation. I look forward to returning.

Really special meal with great company. What more could you ask for. The place really lived up to its hype. All the dishes were fabulous. Special shout out to the Oxtail biryani and the Boti kebab. The nimish dessert (soft serve) was outstanding. Our waiter was on point with all the recommendations (Nirmal? Nilesh?...apologies can't remember his name). Thank you Oud 1722!

I don’t often leave 5⭐️ reviews for Indian restaurants but oh my sweet jesus - this place was FANTASTIC. From service to ambience to food 10/10! Niloy was our server and he was so knowledgable and gave us great recommendations. He checked on us multiple times and made us feel very well looked after. We will be back!!!!

Wonderful new Indian restaurant with a varied menu. Chaat was a very flavourful way to start. The Oxtail biryani was a standout dish, the most tender meat and very fragrant flavourful rice. The monkfish curry is a must if you want some fish, the prawn (one huge one) looked amazing as well. Boti kebab was alright. The desserts were fine, have had better elsewhere, so maybe focus on mains and starters. It was a little bit cramped, we were very close to the table next who were a bit loud, and the constant flurry of staff around the corner absolutely detracted from the overall experience. For that the atmosphere was not as good as other places. Overall it’s a recommended spot for South Asian cuisine and I’m glad I went