Based in East London's vibrant South Woodford, the Grand Trunk Road restaurant takes inspiration from its namesake. Built for traders in the 16th century, the Grand Trunk Road is Asia's longest road, running through several regions and connecting Bangladesh to Afghanistan. The road acted as a major trade route and is still functional today.
It has welcomed many travellers, as they sought to trade ingredients, spices and recipes, giving it its lively, diverse and colourful reputation. The Grand Trunk Road restaurant offers a huge selection of dishes inspired by the sights, sounds, smells and flavours of this famous route, as well as the vibrant atmosphere and community spirit that would have been felt by all who travelled it.
It has welcomed many travellers, as they sought to trade ingredients, spices and recipes, giving it its lively, diverse and colourful reputation. The Grand Trunk Road restaurant offers a huge selection of dishes inspired by the sights, sounds, smells and flavours of this famous route, as well as the vibrant atmosphere and community spirit that would have been felt by all who travelled it.
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At Grand Trunk Road, we are delighted to share the experience of a gastronomic journey, 2500 miles from Kabul to Kolkata. The Road was built in the 16th century AD, the brainchild of Sher Shah Suri. Today it is divided into four nations, presenting a compelling and beautifully illustrated history of the trail since it emergence as ancient India's first route for the traders.
Children under 12 years are welcome to dine with us during lunch hours only. Due to our restaurant's popularity, we politely request at least 48 hours' notice for any cancellations, and operate a two hour table return time policy unless agreed. Any reservations for 6 or more will require a deposit of 10 per person.
A popular Indian restaurant in South Woodford has won another award for being the "Best Asian Restaurant in London" at this year's Asian Restaurant Awards. Grand Trunk Road, an Indian restaurant in High Road, was awarded. South Woodford's Grand Trunk Road have upheld their unparalleled reputation with their latest win of Best Asian Restaurant at last night's Asian Restaurant Awards 2021.
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Rudeuk Marshall
Jan 27, 2022
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Dr. Ehsan
Jan 07, 2022
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Nihar Baldev
Dec 14, 2021
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Michelle Handley
Oct 30, 2021
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Ruks B.
Oct 21, 2021
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As a Michelin status restaurant I had high expectations. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and taken to out seats by staff and given menus. Throughout our meal they provided an excellent service.
We ordered lamb chops and popadam mix for starter. The lamb was exceptionally cooked and seasoned, it was the perfect start to our meal.
For mains we ordered lobster and butter chicken with naan and rice. The butter chicken gravy had a very overwhelming cardamom flavor and I could not have more than a few bites, my husband tried to finish it but even he could not manage to do so. Butter chicken
We ordered lamb chops and popadam mix for starter. The lamb was exceptionally cooked and seasoned, it was the perfect start to our meal.
For mains we ordered lobster and butter chicken with naan and rice. The butter chicken gravy had a very overwhelming cardamom flavor and I could not have more than a few bites, my husband tried to finish it but even he could not manage to do so. Butter chicken
Abdus Salam
Oct 20, 2021
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For my anniversary, I chose this place as it had Michelin status along with the fact it was halal and local to me. However, we were quite disappointed with this restaurant overall.
We ordered lamb chops and poppadoms for starters which was a great start to the meal. Probably one of the best lamb chops I've had in a very long time (albeit a bit pricey for 3 pieces).
For main, I ordered the lobster dish which was the tail only (wasn't specified on the menu) and the missus got butter chicken and we got naan and rice as sides.
For drinks, we had the Passion fruit mocktail, but it was your standard
We ordered lamb chops and poppadoms for starters which was a great start to the meal. Probably one of the best lamb chops I've had in a very long time (albeit a bit pricey for 3 pieces).
For main, I ordered the lobster dish which was the tail only (wasn't specified on the menu) and the missus got butter chicken and we got naan and rice as sides.
For drinks, we had the Passion fruit mocktail, but it was your standard
Chirag Patel
Oct 12, 2021
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Ian Gervais
Oct 08, 2021
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We had a very enjoyable experience at Grand Trunk Road.
Excellent food that was not the "clone" menu of your typical Indian restaurant.
My favourite was the Punjabi Murgh Masala, though it must be noted that the Coastal prawn curry was the best prawn curry I've ever had.
The service was excellent and all the staff were very accommodating.
I would recommend this restaurant unreservedly!
Excellent food that was not the "clone" menu of your typical Indian restaurant.
My favourite was the Punjabi Murgh Masala, though it must be noted that the Coastal prawn curry was the best prawn curry I've ever had.
The service was excellent and all the staff were very accommodating.
I would recommend this restaurant unreservedly!
Khurram Hussain
Sep 13, 2021
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I heard great things about this restaurant and took the family for a Thursday night meal.
The venue is nice and clean and they are clearly trying provide a fine dining experience. Unfortunately the food, in my opinion, is not an authentic representation of the Asian subcontinent.
We started with a popadom basket to keep us busy while the food was being prepared. Nice and fresh popadoms and the accompanying sauces were really nice.
For starters we ordered a chaat and some chapli kebabs.
The chaat was fine, nothing spectacular, just a regular chaat.I thought they would have put their own spin
The venue is nice and clean and they are clearly trying provide a fine dining experience. Unfortunately the food, in my opinion, is not an authentic representation of the Asian subcontinent.
We started with a popadom basket to keep us busy while the food was being prepared. Nice and fresh popadoms and the accompanying sauces were really nice.
For starters we ordered a chaat and some chapli kebabs.
The chaat was fine, nothing spectacular, just a regular chaat.I thought they would have put their own spin
Randeep
Aug 29, 2021
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