Indian restaurants in London

54 people recommend, 14 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia X, r/LondonFood, r/london, r/UKfood

Dishoom is recommended across its London outlets, including Canary Wharf. Breakfast naans and black daal are recurring favourites, and two commenters describe the chain as child-friendly. The enthusiasm is not universal: diners also report queues, high prices and food they find too mild or overhyped. One Canary Wharf diner is underwhelmed overall despite liking dishes that evoke Bombay.

Canary Wharf

37 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/london, r/LondonFood

Tayyabs in Whitechapel has a strong following for Punjabi food, particularly its lamb chops. One diner recommends the chops, shish kebab, tandoori chicken and naan over the main-course curries; another likes the kebabs but not the wet curries. Commenters also suggest it as an alternative to Brick Lane. Reports of crowds and uneven service sit alongside warnings that it has declined, although a frequent visitor still rates it highly.

Whitechapel

34 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/london

The Tamil Prince in Islington draws a strong set of Indian-food recommendations. One diner praises its grilled lamb and prawns, and another recommends the breakfast dosa and filter coffee. These are individual dish recommendations, not a current-menu guarantee. The pub-style setting appeals to some commenters, but another finds the concept stronger than the cooking. High prices and difficulty getting a table also feature in the discussion.

Islington

32 people recommend, 1 warns against itcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/AskLondon, r/london

Saravanaa Bhavan is recommended across its London branches for South Indian food, including the Southall outlet. Southall receives explicit praise, while Wembley, Ilford and East Ham also have supporters. Dosa and thali recur in the recommendations. Branch experiences differ: one diner describes changing quality over time and advises against delivery from the branches discussed, while another strongly dislikes Wembley. Value is a recurring reason to recommend the brand, rather than a promise of identical prices at every outlet.

Southall

31 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/LondonFood, r/london, r/IndianFood

Gymkhana in Mayfair is frequently recommended for high-end Indian dining. One diner calls it the best Indian food in central London, and another recommends it when cost is not a constraint. Others find it boring, overrated or overpriced. Booking difficulty is a recurring caveat, although one commenter secured a lunch cancellation and thought it worth trying.

26 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/LondonFood, r/london, r/IndianFood

Brigadiers in the City draws strong recommendations for modern Indian cooking. One diner particularly praises the lamb chops, and another likes its tasting menu and busier atmosphere. It also appears in recommendations for an Indian business lunch. Cost divides opinion: two commenters like the food but find it expensive, while another prefers South Asian restaurants further from the centre.

City of London

26 people recommend, 5 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Hoppers is recommended across its London outlets, including Shoreditch. A Shoreditch visitor describes a menu leaning towards South Indian cooking rather than the earlier Sri Lankan emphasis, but finds the dosa lukewarm and greasy. Other diners praise the flavours and set meals at the brand's restaurants. Critics question the value, and one commenter describes the cooking as westernised. Experiences differ between outlets.

Shoreditch

21 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/LondonFood, X

Ambassadors Clubhouse in Mayfair draws recommendations for Indian fine dining, especially its lunch offers. One commenter praises the kebabs and butter chicken, and another singles out the saag. Diners disagree about value: some find the lunch or overall bill better than expected, while another describes an underwhelming, expensive experience despite enjoying some dishes. A further commenter simply finds it average.

Mayfair

21 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/LondonFood, X, r/IndianFood

Trishna is a frequently recommended high-end Indian option in Marylebone. One diner praises the tasting menu and peaceful atmosphere, and another prefers its food and service to Quilon while noting closely spaced tables. Others recommend it over Gymkhana. Dissent remains: one visitor found it underwhelming, another felt the flavours did not suit their palate, and a third would avoid it unless keen on seafood.

19 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Kricket is recommended across its London outlets, including Canary Wharf. One diner praises the brand's samphire pakora, while lunch thalis receive positive mentions. A commenter particularly recommends Brixton's thali and counter seating for eating alone. Another commenter describes Canary Wharf as a more upmarket, pricier option; the Brixton recommendation concerns that separate branch.

Canary Wharf

17 people recommend, 1 warns against itcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london, r/AskLondon

Sagar is recommended across its London outlets for South Indian food, including Covent Garden. Dosa and thali appear in the recommendations, and one diner also praises the chilli paneer. Leicester Square and Percy Street each have an explicit supporter. Commenters describe the brand as good value, but a dissenting diner is unimpressed with the South Indian food. Experiences are not identical at every outlet.

Covent Garden

16 people recommendvia r/london, r/LondonFood

Needoo Grill in Whitechapel is often recommended as an alternative to nearby Tayyabs. Diners describe similar Punjabi food with a calmer experience or better service, and one visitor reports avoiding queues there. Lamb chops receive praise, although a former regular prefers Tayyabs' chops. One diner also recommends the dry meat dish. Value comparisons vary over time: a former regular says Needoo was cheaper but later found the two restaurants similarly priced.

Whitechapel

15 people recommendvia r/london, r/LondonFood, r/AskLondon

Govinda's on Soho Street draws recommendations for Indian food at budget-friendly prices. Commenters praise the thali and describe a canteen-style experience; one visitor goes whenever nearby. A diner who enjoys its Broadway Market stall is less impressed by the restaurant food, so the two experiences should not be conflated. Dietary and ingredient claims are not inferred from the restaurant's name or affiliation.

Soho

15 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/london, r/LondonFood

Lahore Kebab House on Umberston Street in Whitechapel is recommended for Punjabi food, often as an alternative to Tayyabs or Brick Lane. One diner particularly praises the lamb chops. Another likes the lively back-room atmosphere, while a further commenter describes it as a low-key Punjabi feast. The comparisons are not unanimous: a former visitor finds the kebabs and chops weaker than nearby rivals, and another considers it overhyped rather than particularly cheap.

Whitechapel

14 people recommendvia r/london, r/LondonFood, r/IndianFood

BiBi receives recommendations for contemporary Indian cooking and for a splurge. One diner calls it the best Indian meal they have had in London, while another places it among their best meals across any cuisine. A commenter also recommends it for a birthday. The praise is accompanied by clear cost caveats: supporters describe it as expensive but worth experiencing, not a budget alternative.

14 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Colonel Saab is recommended across its London outlets, including High Holborn. A Holborn visitor praises the Jaipuri Aloo, Guttivankaya and service. Another commenter recommends the butter chicken, without specifying an outlet. Diners also describe it as an upscale option with good food, though not a cheap meal. A separate recommendation specifically names the Trafalgar Square branch.

Holborn

14 people recommend, 1 warns against itcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Tamila is recommended across its London branches for South Indian food, including the restaurant near Clapham Junction on Northcote Road. One diner praises a Sunday vegetable thali and another suggests trying dosa and bhajiyas across the group. A King's Cross visitor likes that branch but advises booking. Dissent includes a visitor who finds the food similar to Tamil Prince but the decor and service weaker, and another who considers Tamila overrated.

Clapham

14 people recommend, 1 warns against itcounted across its outletsvia r/AskLondon, r/LondonFood, r/london

Masala Zone is recommended across its central London branches, including Piccadilly Circus. One diner favours its thali, and a Piccadilly visitor praises the beetroot chop and daal. Others value its central locations and say getting a table is easier than at Dishoom. Authenticity is disputed: some defend the food, while another rejects that description.

Piccadilly

14 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/LondonFood, r/london, r/AskLondon

Dawat receives recommendations in Indian and Pakistani restaurant discussions, including for its Tooting outlet. One Tooting visitor particularly praises the food, while another prefers it to Lahore Karahi. Karela dishes are mentioned in Indian-food requests, including a suggestion naming both Norbury and Tooting. A takeaway diner reports a very disappointing, watery curry. The dish suggestions are historical recommendations, not a promise about the current menu.

Tooting

14 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/london, r/LondonFood

Diwana Bhel Poori House on Drummond Street receives recommendations for its lunch buffet and thalis. One diner particularly likes the aloo chaat and bhel puri, while others praise the value. The service receives more qualified comments, including a regular who describes it as brusque. Not everyone likes the food: one visitor finds it below average and another criticises its approach to South Indian cooking.

Drummond Street

13 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/london

The Regency Club in Queensbury draws praise for its starters and grilled food. One commenter singles out chilli garlic mogo and another recommends the tawa chicken. Two diners call the curries average, and another thinks its former local lead has narrowed. Two commenters object to rising prices, and a diner finds the lamb burger poor value. The strongest recurring distinction is enthusiasm for starters rather than an equally strong verdict on the curries.

Queensbury

13 people recommendvia r/london, r/LondonFood

Babur in Honor Oak receives repeated Indian-restaurant recommendations, including for a more upscale meal. Three diners particularly praise the Sunday buffet. One commenter likes the restaurant's varied Indian and Asian-influenced dishes and separately praises the more traditional fare from its Babur2go takeaway business. That takeaway comment is not a claim about a separate pin or a promise of current delivery coverage.

Honor Oak

13 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/london, X, r/LondonFood, r/IndianFood

Veeraswamy on Regent Street receives recommendations for an upscale Indian meal. One commenter likes its old-fashioned dining style. A visitor enjoyed the set lunch and another praises the service, while others rank it among their preferred high-end Indian restaurants. The verdict is not unanimous: a diner who ate there in 2024 did not think the meal justified its reputation.

12 people recommendvia r/london, r/LondonFood, r/IndianFood

Darjeeling Express is repeatedly recommended for Indian food in central London. One visitor calls the meal excellent, and another highlights Bengali dishes including lamb and biryani. A commenter contrasts its dishes with a typical British curry-house menu. Value opinions vary: one calls it not too pricey, another describes it as a more polished mid-range option, and a third likes it but explicitly rejects calling it budget dining.

12 people recommend, 1 warns against itcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Gunpowder is recommended across its London outlets for modern Indian food. The location shown is Tower Bridge. One diner calls the food worth the extra spend, while another prefers it to Dishoom. A separate commenter likes the Soho set lunch; that experience concerns Soho rather than Tower Bridge. Price and portions divide opinion: one commenter finds the brand reasonable for the quality, while another thinks the servings are too small for the cost.

Tower Bridge

11 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/IndianFood

The Cinnamon Club in Westminster receives recommendations for high-end Indian dining. Commenters praise the room, and one diner particularly likes the service and food. Two commenters recommend the set lunch or set menu; one of them also praises the value of an early-evening set menu. These are historical recommendations, not a guarantee of current menus or offers.

11 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Sakonis is recommended across its London outlets, including Wembley. Its Gujarati-focused buffet has multiple supporters; one diner likes the variety of curries and street-food-style items, and another finds it excellent value. A further commenter praises Wembley's lunch buffet alongside Gujarati and Indo-Chinese food. Another diner recommends Harrow, while a commenter comparing branches prefers Alperton.

Wembley

11 people recommendvia r/london, r/LondonFood

Indian Veg on Chapel Market near Angel draws recommendations for a budget-friendly Indian buffet. One diner particularly praises the value, another likes the spiced mash, and a third describes the setting as very casual. The buffet has several supporters, and one commenter also singles out the decor.

Angel

11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/LondonFood, r/london

The Tamil Crown in Islington receives recommendations for South Indian food and atmosphere. One diner calls it a lovely place, and another counts meals at the Tamil Prince and Crown among their best of the year. The reservations are about style and value: one commenter finds the group westernised but interesting, while another considers the Crown a little overrated. A tentative Sunday-lunch suggestion is not treated as confirmed availability.

11 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/LondonFood, r/IndianFood, r/london

Quilon near St James's receives recommendations for high-end South Indian cooking. One diner finds the food superb and a repeat visitor says it has remained excellent for them. Cost and execution attract dissent: one supporter finds it too expensive for frequent visits, another visitor finds much of the seafood tasting menu bland, and a third prefers the smaller dishes to the mains. It is not a unanimous fine-dining recommendation.

St James

10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/LondonFood, r/london, r/IndianFood

Jamavar in Mayfair is recommended as an upscale Indian option, often alongside Gymkhana. One commenter would choose it over Gymkhana, and another likes it when a Gymkhana booking is unavailable. A diner calls it excellent, while a dissenter prefers South Asian restaurants further from the centre. Its place in high-end recommendations should not be read as a budget recommendation.

9 people recommendvia r/london, r/LondonFood

MTR is recommended for South Indian food, including its Rayners Lane restaurant in Harrow. Dosa is a recurring favourite, and one commenter specifically recommends masala dosa and rava idli. Another visitor enjoyed it but preferred Saravanaa Bhavan's starters. A commenter describes the separate Kenton outlet as more takeaway-oriented; the experience differs from Rayners Lane.

Harrow

9 people recommendvia r/LondonFood

Kutir in Chelsea is recommended for a more upscale Indian meal. Two commenters praise the tasting menu's value, with one advising booking because of the small room. Another calls it a favourite Indian restaurant. The suggestions come from people seeking a fancier meal or an alternative to Gymkhana, rather than a claim that it is a low-cost curry house.

Chelsea

9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/LondonFood, r/AskLondon, r/london

Lahore Karahi in Tooting receives recommendations in Indian and South Asian restaurant discussions, although commenters identify it as Pakistani rather than Indian. Supporters recommend it as a curry-house option. The caveat is changing quality: one former fan questions changes to the restaurant, and another says the food declined after a takeover and prefers Dawat or Mirch Masala.

Tooting

9 people recommend, 1 warns against itcounted across its outletsvia r/london, r/LondonFood

Shree Krishna Vada Pav is recommended across its London branches for Mumbai-style street food, including Oxford Circus. One commenter makes the Oxford Circus outlet their go-to, while another praises the brand's value and freshly cooked food. Vada pav has a specific supporter. Views on consistency differ: one diner says the chain has declined, while another still likes the vada pav.

Oxford Circus

9 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Punjab on Neal Street in Covent Garden receives recommendations for Punjabi food. One visitor says the food has always been excellent for them and another reports consistently good meals. A commenter suggests asking for a more intensely seasoned preparation. Dissent includes a diner who finds it too anglicised, another who objects to the butter chicken's price, and brief negative replies. The restaurant is not universally preferred over nearby alternatives.

Covent Garden

8 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Royal Nawaab in Perivale is recommended in Indian and Pakistani buffet discussions. One commenter praises the large selection but warns of weekend crowds. Another diner finds the starters better than the mains. Other endorsements are brief but enthusiastic.

Perivale

8 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Madhu's is recommended across its London restaurants, including Southall. Commenters include it among their preferred Punjabi options in Southall, and one former frequent visitor recommends it while noting they have not been recently. A separate comment praises the wider group's consistency and vegetarian options. Another diner likes the thalis at Heathrow, a different location from Southall.

Southall

8 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/AskLondon, r/london

Chettinad on Percy Street receives South Indian-food recommendations, including for thali. One diner describes it as their preferred central option for Keralan food and says they visit with family. Another prefers it to the restaurant next door. Bloomsbury, Percy Street and the area between Tottenham Court Road and Goodge Street describe the same central location, not competing addresses.

8 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/london

The Indian YMCA restaurant near Fitzroy Square receives recommendations for everyday Indian food. One commenter calls it worth the effort and another suggests the buffet for a spread of dishes. A diner describes the newer cafe as serving generally good, mess-style food rather than a spectacular meal. An untried breakfast-dosa suggestion is not treated as a confirmed current menu or schedule.

8 people recommendvia r/london, r/LondonFood

Jai Krishna on Stroud Green Road near Finsbury Park receives recommendations for Indian food in a low-key setting. One diner praises the food and friendly service, and another likes its homemade feel despite the lack of fine-dining polish. A long-time regular remains enthusiastic. One commenter cautions that the curries may not have the intensity being sought. Dietary descriptions and delivery suggestions are not treated as current guarantees.

Stroud Green Road

8 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Rasa in Stoke Newington receives Indian-food recommendations. One commenter describes it as a very good Keralan restaurant, while noting that their visit was not recent. Another thinks it worth travelling from central London, and a further commenter describes it as a budget-friendly choice.

Stoke Newington

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/LondonFood

Chutney Mary receives recommendations for an upscale Indian meal. One diner particularly praises the butter chicken, naan and service, while another says it tends to be quiet at lunch. It also appears as an elevated alternative to Gymkhana. There is dissent: a commenter advises against it, feeling that the restaurant relies too much on its reputation. These are contrasting diner views, not a universal verdict.

7 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Vasantha Vilas is recommended across its branches for South Indian food, including East Ham. An East Ham visitor praises the dosa and thinks it worth the journey. Another diner likes the brand's dosa and utthapam but describes a different, suburban outlet. A further commenter says it is the only place in London where they have enjoyed a good dosa.

East Ham

7 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Watan in Tooting is recommended in Indian and Pakistani restaurant discussions. One diner singles out the nihari and another likes the mixed grill. A commenter recommends it as a Pakistani option within a broader Indian-food discussion. The recommendations are general rather than a shared verdict on one particular dish.

Tooting

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/london, r/LondonFood, X

Amaya receives recommendations for Indian food and grills. One visitor particularly likes the venison skewers. Opinions differ about the room: one diner finds it suitable for a business lunch, while another likes the food but not the setting for that purpose. A further diner finds the seating cramped, and another calls it their least favourite Indian meal. The food praise does not erase those reservations about the experience.

6 people recommendvia r/london, r/LondonFood

Everest Curry King in Lewisham receives recommendations in South Indian-food discussions. One diner especially praises the vegetable dishes and singles out the aubergine, while another recommends the chilli chicken kottu. Some recommendations are simply endorsements of the place. A commenter finds it improved but would not make a special trip, so the praise is not entirely unqualified.

Lewisham

6 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Crispy Dosa is recommended across its London branches, including Wood Green. One Wood Green commenter praises the value and freshness, and another recommends that branch's vegetable thali. A separate visitor likes the chole bhature, without naming the outlet. Another diner rates the brand worth travelling for. Those branch-unspecified meals are separate from the explicitly Wood Green experiences.

Wood Green

6 people recommendvia r/LondonFood

Social Dhaba in Hatch End receives recommendations for Indian food outside central London. One commenter includes it among North Indian desi-pub options, another calls it a good choice, and a third lists it among Harrow-area favourites. The recommendations are general rather than focused on a particular dish.

Hatch End

6 people recommendvia r/london, r/LondonFood

Tamarind in Mayfair receives Indian-food recommendations, including as an alternative when Gymkhana is unavailable. One visitor tried the set menu and particularly enjoyed the tandoori sweet potato among the vegetable courses. Another diner likes the food and value for their budget. Lunch is suggested by one commenter, but that is not a promise about current menus, offers or opening times.

Mayfair

6 people recommendvia r/london, r/LondonFood

Taste of India in East Ham is recommended in South Indian-food discussions. One diner calls it their favourite South Indian restaurant in London. Another recommends it but finds the dosa weaker than the other dishes, and a visitor who tried the dosa prefers it to options in central London.

East Ham

6 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Apollo Banana Leaf in Tooting receives recommendations in Indian and South Indian-food discussions, with one commenter identifying its Sri Lankan and South Indian cooking. One diner calls it excellent and another particularly praises the crab curries. The latter notes a walk from the station.

Tooting

6 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Black Salt in East Sheen receives recommendations in Indian-restaurant discussions, including from a commenter seeking a higher-end option. Another diner calls it good and identifies it as an offshoot of Dastaan, while a further commenter recommends it near Richmond. The support is mostly general rather than a detailed consensus on individual dishes.

East Sheen

5 people recommendvia r/london, r/LondonFood

Chourangi near Marble Arch receives recommendations for Bengali and Kolkata-inspired food. One commenter likes it as a change from the usual central London Indian options, another particularly praises the paneer kofta, and a third mentions lamb and biryani. The main reservation is value: one diner finds the food decent but very expensive. Bengali cooking here is source-described, not inferred from the business name.

5 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Udaya in East Ham receives recommendations for Kerala-style food. One diner particularly likes the fish, and another describes the restaurant as excellent and good value while noting the journey from central London. Another commenter is less enthusiastic, finding it fine but overrated.

East Ham

5 people recommendvia r/london, r/LondonFood

Taste of Lahore is recommended across London in Indian-food discussions, including the Queensway restaurant. One commenter particularly likes the Queensway branch, and another describes the food there as excellent. A separate diner recommends the biryani without specifying an outlet, and another suggests the nihari. Those dish recommendations are not all specific to Queensway.

Queensway

5 people recommendvia r/LondonFood

Empire Empire in Notting Hill receives Indian-restaurant recommendations, including an explicit suggestion for Punjabi food. One commenter enthusiastically endorses it, and another prefers it to Dishoom for an Indian meal. The recommendations are general rather than focused on particular dishes.

W11

5 people recommendvia r/LondonFood

Manthan in Mayfair receives recommendations for a relaxed, upscale Indian meal. One visitor likes the set menu, and another explicitly praises Manthan's lamb ghee roast with dosas in a longer account of several restaurants. Other commenters suggest it alongside higher-end Indian options. The dish attribution is to Manthan in the complete comment, not to Hoppers earlier in that same comment.

5 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Spice Village in Tooting receives recommendations in Indian and Pakistani restaurant discussions. One commenter places it among good northern Indian and Punjabi-style restaurants on Upper Tooting Road, while another suggests it for curries. Other endorsements are brief, and some do not name an outlet. These descriptions are commenters' views, not a claim of an exclusively Indian menu.

Tooting

5 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/UKfood

Fatt Pundit is recommended across its London restaurants for Indo-Chinese food, including a favourable Covent Garden visit. One diner particularly praises the crispy spinach chaat, while another likes the food at a mid-range price. The Covent Garden visitor recalls a good meal and selection of vegetable dishes, though their visit was not recent. Not every recommendation names the branch.

5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/london, r/LondonFood, r/AskLondon

Jaffna House in Tooting receives recommendations in Indian and South Indian-food requests, with commenters identifying it as Sri Lankan Tamil. One diner names it among favourite places, while others give brief endorsements. Two commenters feel it has declined or is past its best. Its Sri Lankan identity remains distinct from the Indian-food alternatives alongside which people suggest it.

Tooting