Moti Mahal

Reviews

• Sarah M.

  star star star star star_border 25 June 2026

  Visited Moti Mahal over the past month whilst out shopping on the Broadway. It was a pleasant surprise.
  
  The food: Delicious vada pav for £1.....yes it really is just £1!! Crispy butter-ey bun with a well seasoned filling topped with a lovely chutney. One of the best vada pavs I've had. I would admit that I am a chilli paneer snob, and this chilli paneer is one I would definitely go back for. A little on the spicy side, but it does have the word "chilli" in the name. I would've liked the paneer cubes to be cut into smaller pieces.
  The one thing I wasn't impressed with the meal was the butter chicken. I found that the portion was way too small for as a main dish. The flavour was okayish. The garlic and chilli naan was good, a little on the crispy side. The chai is spicy and warm, in a good way.
  
  The service: Unfortunately, the service is what lets this place down. The staff are not welcoming or attentive, but I guess I am used to this kind of service in Southall. However, there is one gentleman here who was great, I believe he is one of the owners. He was personable and humorous. I would've knocked two stars off if it wasn't for this guy.
  
  The place: The restaurant has definitely been renovated since the last Yelp photos that have been posted! The wall decor is cool and modern. Tables and cutlery seemed clean, especially for Southall standards.
  
  Will be returning when I'm feeling peckish after a Southall shopping spree!

• Jonathan E.

  star star star star star_border 24 June 2026

  I had no idea where to eat on this bustling high street.  There were a number of kabob places that all looked the same.
  
  Moti had some guys out front cooking up fried items, but it did seem they had a decent  indoor area as well, and I felt like having a sit-down lunch.
  
  Inside, there's a giant counter filled with Indian sweets, and a dining area with seating for 30+ (and I would find out - an additional upstairs area with even more seats).  The scene is very casual... no tablecloths nor ornate settings.
  
  I walked up to the counter and ordered.  The owner(?) was super friendly and jovial, proclaiming the authenticity of his Punjab food.  I knew exactly what I wanted, chicken curry (6.50), and was invited to sit.  I did look over the rest of the menu and it was giant... everything from 3.00 tikka rolls to about 100 other dishes, with only a few over 10.00.  There was a constant stream of locals, mostly families, enjoying the fare.
  
  My curry arrived and it was a nice sized portion and bursting with flavor.  Not greasy and not thin.  In fact, the sauce was hearty and the chicken nicely cooked.  It also was hotly spiced, but not overwhelming.   Thankfully they had delivered a pitcher of water to help wash things down.  That reminds me... I don't think they sell booze and don't know their policy about BYO.
  
  Overall, even though it's a no-frills place, I liked the staff and the food.  It's not a place for a formal/special meal, but it works just fine if you want some good Indian grub nicely priced.

• Qype User (Carrot…)

  star star star star_border star_border 23 June 2026

  We popped in here for a quick meal on a Sunday evening. It's a very casual place, and half set up to sell sweets from their deli counter. As you walk into the restaurant you pass two men deep-frying sweets out on the street.
  
  We had veg and non-veg thali plus a stewed lamb shank. The thali was average, but then I ordered mild so it was a bit too mild for my tastes. The naan was superb and crisp. The dessert was the milky carrot sweet and very well done. I think they do sweets and naans well. I haven't really tried enough of their regular dishes to comment. The daal in the thali tasted quite buttery, which was unusual.
  
  Thali are 5-6 quid, so dinner is very reasonably priced. Pick up a box of sweets to take home with you too. Those are yummo.

• Qype User (Jagdee…)

  star star star star star_border 9 June 2026

  My family have been coming here for years. Great value, and consistently great food, especially the saag and makki roti. I usually go for the saag or masala dosa, which is lovely if you can handle a bit of spice! And a great starter is the chilli paneer which comes out to you on a sizzler. If your looking for a quick bite then i really recommend the gol gappe (or pani puri as some call it). Standing outside and eating them will remind you of your holidays to India! Not to forget the hot jalebis - yum! Probably the best and one of the most underrated places to eat in Southall. Admittedly, its not got the flash, modern interior, but if you want a genuine plate of 'real' indian food in a relxed atmosphere, this is your place. I definately recommend it.