Best overallWATTB94/100££Pakistani / PunjabiHalal

Tayyabs

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Our verdict · A decades-old Whitechapel grill, widely rated among London's best for Punjabi lamb chops and karahi.

Go if

Widely praised lamb chops and karahi

Skip it if

Long queues at peak

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Tayyabs

WATTB Score

94/ 100

Our research-based editorial assessment.

How we score →

~£25 pp

Indicative price at the time of review.

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Tayyabs has been a fixture of Whitechapel's Pakistani grill scene for decades and is widely praised by reviewers for its charcoal lamb chops, dry-meat karahi, dal and fresh naan. It is loud, busy and BYOB, so the bill stays low, and queues build at peak times. Its halal reputation is well established locally, but the restaurant's own website does not publish a halal statement, so it is worth confirming when you book.

The good & the bad

Pros

Widely praised lamb chops and karahi
Strong value, BYOB
Long-established local institution

Cons

Long queues at peak
Loud, cramped room

How it compares

Pick	WATTB Score	Price	Best for
1.TayyabsThis pick	94/100	~£25 pp	overall
2.Lahore Kebab House	90/100	~£22 pp	grills
3.Berenjak	92/100	~£35 pp	a night out
4.Gökyüzü	90/100	~£25 pp	groups
5.Meet Bros	88/100	~£40 pp	alcohol-free

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Good to know

3.9 ★Google · 9,509 reviews££

Address: 83-89 Fieldgate St, London E1 1JU
Nearest station: Whitechapel
Phone: +44 20 7247 9543
Price: ~£25 pp
Halal status: Widely reported as halal; not stated on its own site — confirm on booking
Drinks: BYOB — no alcohol sold
Booking: Walk-in; reservations for large groups