The first Indian restaurant in the United Kingdom is known to have been established in 1810. That one didn’t last, but paved the way for many more legendary restaurants to make curries and blend spices. From Dosa- a savory pancake filled with a spiced mashed potato and served with coconut chutney- and Vindaloos- a spicy beef or lamb curry from the coastal state of Goa- London brings to its streets India’s diverse cuisine that has someone with every varying palate. In fact, did you know that Chicken Tikka Masala- a dish that is almost eponymous with Indian cuisine- actually originated from Scotland? Read more to find out about the Indian restaurants in London, England.
1. Little Kolkata
Drawing inspiration from the sights and sounds of the colorful city of Kolkata in East India, the restaurant serves up delicious Bengali food using traditional ingredients. Doi Papri chat and Royal Bengal Mochar Chop are some dishes on the menu, sumptuous and heart filling. Our only suggestion- wrap up your meal with a Royal Bengal Mochar Chop or a Rusgollar Payesh, both traditional Bengali sweets made with milk.
Little Kolkata
Address: 51-53 Shelton Street London
Website: Little Kolkata
Opening hours: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
2. Darjeeling Express
Darjeeling Express brings family recipes that go back to generations, paying homage to its founder Asma’s royal Mughlai ancestry and the busy streets of Calcutta. Perhaps one of the most beautiful cities in India, Darjeeling’s food resonates with the beauty of the city itself. Simple food, packed with a multitude of flavor. Savory, spicy, sweet and tart, all in one bite. Apart from the food, visit to see the all-women team of housewives who run the kitchen, nay, rule the kitchen!
Darjeeling Express
Address: Top Floor, Kingly Court London
Website: Darjeeling Express
Opening hours: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
3. Tandoor Chop House
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Where the meat is prime, seasoned with perfection and cooked till the meat falls apart, like a ballet on your plate, Tandoor Chop House is a place to socialize and gorge on some brilliantly grilled meat. The naan is crisp and inviting- to you and your cut of meat- and the meat..mm.. this will be a first for your palate. Head to London’s Adelaide Street, today!
Tandoor Chop House
Address: 8 Adelaide Street London
Website: Tandoor Chop House
Opening hours: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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4. Tamarind Kitchen
Bringing a touch of modernity to traditional Indian curries and kebabs, the SoHo-based restaurant is known for simplifying Indian cuisine to make it more of an art form. Soft shell crab with plum chutney, Lotus root kebab, Kerala prawn curry are some dishes we craved for after a look into their menu and they look even better!
Tamarind Kitchen
Address: 167-169 Wardour Street, London
Website: Tamarind Kitchen
Opening hours: 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
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5. Benares
Serving modern Indian cuisine with a British twist, Benares is a Michelin star restaurant that elevates everyday Indian food to a fine dining experience. Mullet Chettinad, Lobster Biryani, Duck Varuval are some appetizers and main courses that caught our eye. The must-try is their tandoori chicken, that comes with a Pear and Stem Ginger dressed leafy salad.
Benares
Address: 112a Berkeley Square, Berkeley Square House, London
Website: Benares
Opening hours: 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
6. Kricket
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Another India treasure in London’s SoHo, Kricket is known for its modern Indian plates, made with authentic British ingredients. Their Kashmiri chili-cured trout, Keralan fried chicken and Chocolate Rabdi got us drooling and would be worth dedicating your weekend lunch to Kricket and you’re sure to take your tastebuds on an adventure.
Kricket
Address: 12 Denman Street, London
Website: Kricket
Opening hours: 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
7. Woodlands
Let’s take a flight down to the south of India where you wake up to the aromas of strong filter coffee, the sizzle of a hot pan and the sounds of a crackling dosa. Woodlands, a legend by itself in India, dates back to 1938 when it first opened its doors in Chennai. It has been stitched into London’s culinary home for decades now and drawn diners for its crispy dosas, hot idlis and flavorful chats.
Woodlands
Address: 77 Marylebone Lane, London
Website: Woodlands
Opening hours: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
8. Gunpowder London
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Before you get confused, gunpowder is a condiment widely used in India that is made with different types of lentils and spices and goes with everything from rice to bread. Gunpowder London brings recipes from their homes to London diners, and it elevates them to serve specialties like porzhi okra fries, spicy venison and vermicelli doughnut, the owner’s mum’s Kashmiri lamb chops, and a pudding made with old monk rum, another popular brand in India. Gunpowder is a true homage to everyday food in India and draws inspiration from these simple ingredients in the right way. They show you Indian food in a new angle and an interesting one. They have two locations- one in White’s Row and the other in Duchess Walk.
Gunpowder London
Address: 11 White’s Row, Spitalfields
Website: Gunpowder London
Opening hours: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm, 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
9. Jamavar
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Jamavar, located in Mayfair, has a spread that represents every corner of India. An eclectic spread that truly represents Indian cuisine the right way- diverse and delicious- you’ll see something more than just rice and curries here. Lobster Idli Sambhar, Venison Anda Samosa, Tulsi Chicken Tikka- the first time you’re hearing these? Well, that’s how Jamaver does it.
Jamavar
Address: 8 Mount Street, Mayfair
Website: Jamavar
Opening hours: 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
10. Dishoom
Dishoom or the Hindi translation for the ‘Pow’ exclamation, is a feisty little restaurant chain that pays homage to the almost extinct Irani cafes that once were peppered across Bombay. Dishoom’s breakfast menu with Kejriwal, Akuri and Keema per Eedu interest us the most. But their drinks, the Dhoble, and the breakfast lassi make it more tempting. The menu is engaging with little anecdotes explaining the origins of some unfamiliar dishes and the ambiance takes you back to the good ol’ days of charming Bombay! Dishoom has seven locations in the United Kingdom, including one in Covenant Garden in London.
Read our full review of Dishoom here.
Dishoom
Address: 12 Upper Saint Martin’s Lane, London
Website: Dishoom
Opening hours: 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
London is calling, build your appetite
British ingredients, Indian recipes and a number of stories from years ago, there just can’t be a better pairing. Having Indian food in India is one thing, but London offers something else- Indian food that is only exclusive to London.
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