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, […]
Jikoni Restaurant from Ravinder Bhogal
Well-known for many years in its Marylebone location, my expectations were already high for this 2025 visit, and I was pleased to discover that the innovative blend of culinary traditions that first put Jikoni on the map remains alive and well.
Dishoom at The Yards in Covent Garden
I regularly zip down St Martin’s Lane in Covent Garden. I might be seeing a play at one of the many theatres in the neighbourhood, catching some opera at the ENO’s Coliseum Theatre or getting a bite to eat at somewhere like Dishoom.
Tamarind Terrace – Mayfair
Tamarind was the first Indian restaurant to gain a Michelin star. It has now gained a new Terrace created by up-and-coming designer Stephanie Barba Mendoza, and we are excited to have been asked to review
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.
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. […]
Diwali in London – Trishna Menu Preview
Diwali at Trishna, Marylebone: Diwali, the Hindu festival of light is, as one of my friends explained, a celebration that’s a bit like Hindu Christmas. There are various stories associated with Diwali depending on where you come from. The explanation I like best is this excerpt from the Times of India Regardless of the mythological explanation […]
A PURE taste of India
Modern Indian Cooking: flavoursome and refined It is always a happy day when you discover a new restaurant within comfortable walking distance of your home. And when it transpires that its chef is a Michelin-level trained Indian woman, who honed her skills at London’s high-end Indian restaurants, The Bombay Brasserie and its Michelin-starred sister restaurant […]
Gymkhana Mayfair Lunch Review
Travels with my God Daughter – Lunch at Gymkhana: While I travel a bit too much to always be there with the restaurant review mob, I do eat at a lot of good places in London. And, I have a few friends who specialise in Indian food so as a result, over the last year […]
Bangalore Express – Indian in the City
A Matrix Curry at Bangalore Express: Having recently visited The Painted Heron in Chelsea, I was curious to find out more about Chef-Patron Yogesh Datta’s other venture in the City, Bangalore Express. His background, starting at New Delhi’s Taj Palace Hotel, then moving on to Geneva and Dubai before moving to London to head up […]