Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.8 out of 5
Very good | 339 reviews

What User doesn't like about Surma:
absolutely disgusting. had my 93-year-old nan and a three- and five-year-old with us. the majority of us ordered a chicken dish (with in the understood there were 9 people) and all chicken dishes were raw! we ordered starters that they were also wrong and I had to change after we waited for so long. the creation of the owner, des managers and the staff was disgusting. we cut a chicken flour and the blood started to r... View all feedback. What User likes about Surma:
classic british' indian. surma won no awards for innovative cuisine, although they won the best curry house award of the east dulwich forum in 2007. it's a pretty normal curry house. nothing extraordinary on the menu, good solid standard dishes fresh and well prepared. when everything they are on the spicing is easy, occasionally something too heavy in the oil. After a few pebbles, it starts and they make an excellen... View all feedback.

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4.0 ★ from 11 reviews

Absolutely disgusting. had my 93-year-old nan and a three- and five-year-old with us. the majority of us ordered a chicken dish (with in the understood there we...

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Classic british' indian. surma won no awards for innovative cuisine, although they won the best curry house award of the east dulwich forum in 2007. it's a pret...

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I guess after 21 years eating in a restaurant they need to write an evaluation not only is surma the best curry on lordship lane, for the first time in my life...

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Had the most amazing evening in surma last night, the staff are friendly and the eating is from this world would highly recommend this restaurant

Saturday was my second visit to surma. the personal is pleasant and friendly. large selection of oriented and inexpensive.

Surma, once celebrated as the best curry house on Lordship Lane, now presents a mixed bag of experiences. While some guests praise the efficient service and tasty food, others express disappointment over poorly prepared dishes, such as raw chicken and greasy starters. The ambiance feels cramped, and concerns about cleanliness and food quality have been raised. Although the menu remains familiar with classic offerings, the execution often falls short of expectations. For a reasonable price and a dependable meal, it may suffice, but those seeking culinary innovation or impeccable dining might want to explore other options in East Dulwich.

Tripadvisor
3.6 ★ from 27 reviews
Bobbin99
24.11.2023 - 21:51

I am not sure why this restaurant was so busy because the service was terrible and the food was not good either. It took a long time to get our drinks, food, re...

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cashmerejamarl
24.11.2023 - 21:51

I recently visited this restaurant with high expectations, but unfortunately, my experience was disappointing from the start. After waiting nearly 10 minutes to...

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coeclan
24.11.2023 - 21:51

The customer service at this restaurant is lacking and unhelpful. Despite being a loyal customer for many years, my loyalty seems to mean nothing to them.

SavvyTraveller21
24.11.2023 - 21:51

Being a previous Dulwich resident this used to be the best curry house on Lordship Lane. However, after a recent revisit I was totally disappointed. The waiter...

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Ollie
24.11.2023 - 21:51

This is definitely one of the better Indian restaurants in East Dulwich. Good, efficient service, varied menu and tasty food. Atmosphere was nice. We were a tab...

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Zomato
3.7 ★ from 6 reviews
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4.0 ★ from 95 reviews
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