A Taste of Goa – a six-course tasting experience by Atul Kochhar and Ashok Kumar Kanishka is a discreet and petite Indian restaurant tucked away just behind Regent Street in the heart of Mayfair. The name itself comes from ‘King Kanishka’ – an emperor in the second Kushan Dynasty who was known for his military, […]
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.
Paro Restaurant – Review
From Calcutta to Covent Garden Restaurateur, Niaz Caan, is not one to rest on his laurels. Earlier this year he published his first cookbook which I was able to review after enjoying lunch at his award-winning restaurant in Brick Lane, City Spice. Now Caan has opened a second eatery located in the heart of Covent […]
BKC Soho – Indian in the heart of London
A Culinary Oasis of Awadhi Flavours in the Heart of London Soho Typically, I don’t think of Soho as a hub for Indian restaurants. This perception may stem from the relative scarcity of such establishments in the diverse culinary landscape of the area. So, the emergence of BKC, a fresh addition to the neighbourhood’s dining […]
Kanishka by Atul Kochhar – Tasting Menu Review
Elegant and Impressive Indian Dining at Kanishka, Mayfair. Do you love tasting menus as much as me? Tiny portions of food that take you on a journey, teasing your senses and awakening your palate… When done well, as here at Kanishka, a tasting menu can be the best way to really understand the ethos and […]
Chourangi, Marble Arch
Bringing the food of Calcutta to London – Chourangi. In London, it’s quite possible to live life vicariously, as close to being an international traveller as it gets, without leaving The Old Smoke. Travel to Lima or to France, Sri Lanka or South Africa through your palate and enjoy the flavours and aromas of places […]
Shola Karachi Kitchen
An authentic South Asian restaurant in White City Shola (‘spark’ in Urdu) is a casual South Asian restaurant with a fresh contemporary take, helmed by chef Aida Khan. Housed in the exciting new creative development at White City Place Shola Karachi Kitchen is on the site where the original BBC headquarters were once based. The […]
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. […]
Namaaste Kitchen – A Hidden Gem in Camden
Namaaste Kitchen Review: I forget sometimes how long I have been running London-Unattached. I first reviewed the Indian restaurant Namaaste Kitchen in 2013 and went back some six months later. It’s in North London though, in between Camden and Primrose Hill and so while I love the food, it’s not somewhere I walk past regularly. A […]