Babur, the innovative Indian restaurant in Forest Hill that’s setting its sights on a Michelin star On every normal suburban high street, there seems to be a normal Indian restaurant where you’d go for your usual Indian restaurant favourites: butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, chickpea masala, perhaps a portion of tarka dhal. Babur in Forest […]
Kokum Cookery Class
Master the art of curry making with Kokum We spent a sunny afternoon in East Dulwich learning the ins and outs of heavy-duty Indian cooking at Kokum. Clearly, it has become a little bit of a trend for chefs and restaurants to open up their kitchens and reveal their secrets in cookery courses. A few […]
Farzi Indian Restaurant, Haymarket
Tucked next to the Theatre Royal Haymarket and just a short walk from London’s West End, Farzi Indian Restaurant offers a well-placed stop for pre-theatre dining. When I visited to review the menu at 6pm., the restaurant was already lively, with diners settling in ahead of the evening’s shows.
Brilliant Gastro by Dipna Anand
Just a five‑minute walk from the old restaurant, within Southall’s Green Quarter redevelopment, Dipna Anand has launched Brilliant Gastro. This gastropub-style venture carries the family’s culinary legacy into new territory.
Pahli Hill – Fitzrovia
Pahli Hill is a pan-Indian restaurant on Mortimer Street in Fitzrovia. Chef Avi Shashidara’s aim is to stay true to the roots of the original dishes while lifting them with gentle twists and the use of seasonal fresh ingredients. The menu of small and big plates, tandoor, grills and sides is designed for sharing.
Jugad, Camden Stables Market
Jugad is a modern Indian restaurant in bustling Camden Stables; offering classic Indian dishes with a healthy twist. Food is served in a sit-down stylish warehouse, in comfort at tables rather than from the stand-up street food stalls common in Camden Market. If you crave Dishoom but don’t like queuing, book yourself a table at Jugad for a similar experience.
Kahani launches Jazz Nights
A delightful feast for the senses Amidst the twinkling Christmas lights near bustling Sloane Square, a hidden gem lies behind Cadogan Hall — Kahani London. Helmed by the acclaimed Peter Joseph, former head chef of Michelin-starred Tamarind in Mayfair, Kahani is a celebration of refined Indian dining. Beyond its reputation for revolutionary Indian cuisine, Kahani […]
Kanishka Mayfair – Restaurant Review
Heat and drink to your heart’s content When it comes to choosing a cuisine for dinner, I think there is one most of us will agree on and that is Indian. While I’m partial to an Indian takeaway on Sundays, I haven’t often experienced the luxury of Indian fine dining – what better way to […]
Kahani Chelsea – Tasting Menu Review
A Story in Food – Kahani by Peter Joseph There are some restaurants in London where I know I am guaranteed a feast. Kahani, an Indian restaurant discretely located behind Sloane Square and a minute or two from Cadogan Hall is a great example. Peter Joseph, the Michelin starred chef from Tamarind, set up Kahani […]
Patri – Indian Train Journey Inspired Dining
Patri – Street Food Inspired by India’s Railway Food – Northfields, Ealing: Northfields in Ealing is a bit off my beaten track, but well worth the visit now that exciting new Indian restaurant Patri has opened its doors. Patri – meaning ‘train track’, and ‘furnace’ – recreates food served on North India’s iconic rail network. […]