- 整體 2
- 食物 1
- 服務 1
- 氛圍 3
I really wanted to like Paro, but unfortunately, it was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I’ve had in London. My girlfriend and I went yesterday at 4pm, and from the food to the service, it fell flat at every turn.
The tandoori paneer looked promising with its bright red colour and grilled onions, but it was completely bland—no seasoning, no flavour. The bang bang chicken was essentially tandoor-cooked chicken with a sauce slathered on top. Again, it was flavourless, but worse, the chicken was overcooked to the point of being dry, which made me think it was either reheated or left in the tandoor far too long.
We were served two fried poppadums. The top one was stale, which was disappointing. The second was better, but the chutneys didn’t help—the tamarind sauce was overly runny, the coconut chutney was almost raw, and the chunky salad garnish added nothing.
The mango chickpeas sounded exciting, but the dish was absolutely overwhelmed with garlic. Even as someone who likes garlic, it was way over the top.
For the mains, we tried to keep an open mind despite being put off by the starters. The dhaal was underwhelming—runny, mushy, and without much flavour. It doesn’t hold a candle to Dishoom’s rich, hearty version. The naan was thick and doughy, lacking the fluffy texture and light char you’d expect.
The service was unprofessional and inattentive. The waitstaff just put drinks and food down without a word—no smile, no “enjoy your meal,” nothing. They spent most of their time chatting near the entrance instead of checking on guests. Every time I needed something, I had to call them over.
When we first sat down, the restaurant wasn’t busy, yet we weren’t even approached for drinks.
We’ve been to a lot of restaurants in London, and sadly, Paro ranks among the poorest. It’s particularly disappointing because I was really rooting for this place to be good.