Stylish Indian dining at Copper Chimney, Shepherds Bush It used to be that ‘smart’ Indian dining meant a trip to Chelsea or Belgravia to eat at Tamarind, Kahani, Zaika, Benares or Chutney Mary. The same food could often be found in Southall for a fraction of the price, but I guess that isn’t the point. […]
Kahani Bottomless Brunch – Review
A Feast-Like Bottomless Brunch at Kahani, Sloane Square: Sometimes you come away from a bottomless brunch wishing you’d had one more glass of prosecco, or just one last bite of something before leaving. Kahani in Sloane Square is not that kind of brunch. After this particular ‘bottomless’, you will probably need rolling back out onto […]
Mathura London – Review
Fine Indian Dining from Atul Kochhar at Mathura The menu of recently opened Mathura has a map of India on the cover. Just south of Delhi, the Northern Indian city that gives Atul Kochhar’s latest venture its name is the birthplace of Krishna and one of the most sacred cities of Hinduism. It’s also a […]
PURE Indian Restaurant
PURE Indian – Beyond a neighbourhood Indian Restaurant at Putney Bridge We first reviewed this modern Indian restaurant back in 2017, describing it as a jewel. Since then, we’ve been back informally several times and recommended it to friends (some travelled from Stockholm with PURE firmly on their itinerary) who’ve been equally delighted by the […]
Masalchi – Review
Masalchi Scores in Wembley Atul Kochhar is one of the key figures in transforming the perception of Indian cuisine in the UK. The two-Michelin-starred chef showcased his innovative approach at legendary restaurants including Tamarind and Benares. Atul has now expanded his restaurant portfolio under the brand Atul Kochhar Restaurants with Vassu and Sindhu at The […]
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 […]
The Yellow Chilli – Review
Indian celebrity chef scores in Wembley There are celebrity chefs and then there is Sanjeev Kapoor. The Indian gastronomic superstar is one of the most famous people on the subcontinent. He runs his own TV channel, has written over 200 cookery books and is involved in 80 restaurants both at home and abroad. He has […]
Namaaste Highgate – Review
Indian Street Food for Highgate Ladies With his restaurants Salaam Namaste in Bloomsbury and Namaaste Kitchen in Camden Town, chef-patron Sabbir Karim helped to create the new wave of Indian restaurants in London offering a lighter and more refined take on the subcontinent’s cuisine. His third London restaurant, Namaaste Highgate, situated in the heart of […]
Salaam Namaste – Review
Hot stuff in Holborn The Georgian back streets of Holborn are home to many hidden gems. Round the corner from the normally vibrant Lambs Conduit Street and the Dickens Museum on Doughty Street is an Indian restaurant that is well worth a detour. Salaam Namaste was our destination, tucked away in a typical Bloomsbury terrace. […]
The Grand Trunk Road, South Woodford
Regional Indian Food at The Grand Trunk Road, South Woodford. The reputation of The Grand Trunk Road goes before it. Chef Dayashankar Sharma was head chef at Michelin-starred Mayfair Indian restaurant Tamarind. and Kensington classic Zaika while the owner, Rajesh Suri’s restaurateur credentials hail from management experience with the Oberoi hotel group in India followed by a […]