Originally Posted by
aceman
Brick lane is pretty lousy, but haven't been in years, if you are dragged there, negotiate a deal before you go in, I would insist on first round of drinks free and 20% off the bill.
I'd do quite the opposite. The decent curry houses in Brick Lane are the ones without tikka touts and normally work out cheaper too.
Go to the restaurant where nobody is haggling you on the door. As a rule of thumb, I'd also avoid restaurants with recesses in the ceiling and blue lights.