Zamana 36 Woodford Avenue, Gants Hill, Ilford IG2 6XQ

"We went for a Valentine's Day dinner, which as you might expect was fairly busy. For the night they hired a musician to play the harp, which was a nice touch although they left later in the evening. The restaurant itself looked modern, the outside was decorated quite nicely as well. Even so we were attended to quickly and given a table, which seemed rather small for a couple which was evident when the food arrived. The food itself is regular Pakistani cuisine - curries, rice and breads. The portions seemed smaller than other places but were nicely presented. There were some issues in getting the plates on the table, it seemed to be more of a cafe table than one for a restaurant. Parking is a bit difficult as there are limited spaces, plus it is by Woodford Avenue which can be congested at times so it would be advised to park in the side roads behind the restaurant, just beware the double yellow lines. Overall it was a nice night for a couples dinner, but they did have capacity for group dinners so it covered any requirements."

"We went for first time. Food was great. We all loved the food. Service was great too. Only issue was with the noise. It was bit noisy even when restaurant wasn't full. I think they need to something to manage echos. We will definitely go again."

"Very nice decor and interior. Really enjoyed my visit to Zamana. Food was really good. Ordered a variety of different starters and mains. Only managed to take a few pics. Ordered karak chai at the end, it was great, not overly sweet like some of the others. Also free refills which is a bonus. Staff also very friendly and hospitable. Would definitely recommend Zamana."

"I was recommended to come here, and I'm so glad I did. We forgot to book in advance (as they get very busy on weekends - make sure you book if you want to go!), but they still very kindly accommodated us. We were extremely impressed - The food was all excellent, all delicious and properly cooked, arrived quickly. Service was amazing too, waiters and management were friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was good. A lot of families, parents with infants and groups of friends. Bathroom was very clean, well-equipped and the decor is up to date as well. Would definitely recommend this restaurant, I'll be coming again!"

"Lovely restaurant with a modern ambience. Really enjoyed the starters, the lamb chops in particular were very tender and delicious. The chicken Karahi was very nice with the the right level of heat. Customer service was very professional with friendly. Will return, it's a shame no alcohol is served but the food is definitely worth the visit anyway. Mocktails looked good on the menu but we didn't try any on this occasion."