Nanny Outars - Croydon

The authentic Guyanese cuisine here is absolutely delicious. I highly recommend trying the roti - it was amazing! I wanted to try a little bit of everything because it all looked so good. The service was a bit slow, but they made sure to eventually get to us. The curry and vegetable options were really tasty.

I ordered the curry roti, but was disappointed to find that it came with red cabbage, which I didn't know beforehand. The lack of spice also let me down, as I had ordered it hot but it was very mild. The curry flavor was overshadowed by the cabbage. My biggest letdown was the £2 I paid for the pickled cucumber, which came in a tiny container like those for mayo or ketchup. It was not worth the price at all, as 50p would have been more reasonable for the portion size. Overall, everything needed more flavor and I had to add salt, which is something I rarely do.

I ordered a large lunchbox (£7) at this restaurant, which I thought was good value. The lunchbox included a choice of two mains, 2 sides, rice, and roti or double rice or double roti. I decided to pay an extra 50p for the lamb, as there is usually a surcharge for lamb dishes. However, I wasn't a fan of the pulled texture of both the chicken and lamb. I would have preferred them to have more of a chunky texture with recognizable pieces of meat. The dishes also lacked flavor, which was disappointing as I was hoping for something bold and memorable. The rice was cooked well and the roti was good, but overall I was unimpressed. I considered adding some toppings like extra chili sauce or mango pickle for an extra 50p, but I find these "add ons" a bit annoying. Despite being a filling option for the price, I would have preferred a smaller portion that tasted exceptional.

Busy convenient location with chilled drinks and smiley staff service! Have to sadly agree that the curry options all lacked flavour and tasted the same. Maybe reconsider pricing as a wrap on its own is equivalent to buying complete box dinners at other takeaways and becomes more expensive with add-ons. Recommend their lunch offer as reasonably priced!

I had heard of this place, but I did not find it easily and was about to give up. So pleased I didn't! The helpful staff dished out a huge portion, very good value for the listed price. Nice blend of interesting flavours in a relaxed setting. Would definitely like to sample again if in the area...