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I had to get Indian food while in London. Thus, we bring you Cinnamon Bazaar. It was a solid Indian restaurant in a bustling neighborhood. Good food, better service. Located in Covenant Garden, Cinnamon Bazaar on a Saturday night was busy. Make reservations ahead of time, which you can easily do online. Because of that, we were able to be seated soon after we walked in since most tables were taken. I ordered the Indo-Madagascan beef curry and a mango lassi. We also had garlic naan for sharing. Everything was good. The curry was tasty with a thick texture for the naan to scoop up, and I liked the hints of lemongrass with the flavor. Naan was standard. The mango lassi was nice, but wish it had been cooler as it was warmer than anticipated. Cinnamon Bazaar is a solid place for Indian food in a city that has a lot of it. I don't know if it's the best in London, but it satisfies your craving. The staff on the other hand were exceptional. Our server was super friendly and checked in with us throughout our dinner. Nice time.
Because it was during Christmas time and getting in at Dishoom was impossible(was closed Dev 25 -26), Cinnamon Bazaar was a great alternate Indian restaurant and conveniently located near Covent Garden where we had other stuff on our list to do! This place has a lively vibe with friendly staff from the Reception/Manager to our waiter Tanvir! I like Indian food but cautiously only try out easy ones like a Biryani or a Tandori chicken style mostly. My daughter however will try the most unusual or ethnic or local-recommended...you get my point! So, although there was no butter chicken on the menu, when I mentioned it and settled (actually ordered) with something I thought was similar, the Chef surprised me with a Buttered Chicken anyway and it was so delicious! I want more! Our waiter was super friendly and made sure we had a great experience, refilled our drinks and checked in on us appropriately. It's no wonder this easygoing bar/resto was packed and lively-wished I live closer or îd frequent the place like V Wolfe frequented the Writing Table (which by the way i'll have to write a review next) back in the days-except my preoccupation would be different for sure!
We were told by many people to be sure and eat at an Indian restaurant when we go to London as they have some of the best Indian food in the world. We are here on holiday with friends and were lucky to get a rezzy for 8 of us. Staff was friendly and we were seated right away. Since there was 8 of us, they gave us the large party menu but obliged us when we asked for the refusal regular menu as wanted more choices . We loved our dishes although the kids found the pork belly and chicken tikka a little spicy. But it wasn't anything that Mango lassi couldn't cure! I recommend the Duck Nigrili Korma, garlic naan, chicken tikka and pork belly. The sauteed greens were Shanghai Choy nicely stir fried. Not all dishes come with rice so be sure to ask.
A lovely meal at this spot in Covent Garden on a Friday evening a month ago! I didn't have reservations which I think are highly recommended considering the small/medium-sized space for seating around 40ish, so I was glad they squeezed me in at one of the two-seater bar tables closer to the entrance. They have a bunch of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten- free options, which I appreciated (shout out to Indian restaurants that have some of the best vegetarian options out there!) After consulting with server on her recommendation, I ordered the samosa chaat (£7.75) and the "Future 50" kofta (£15.50), a side of pilau rice (£4) This was plenty of food for one! I really liked the flavors and heat level of the chaat, a tad spicier than I normally tend to eat, with the yoghurt sauce helping to temper the spice a bit. The kofta (meatballs, but made out of grains and fruit, not meat!) was amazingly tasty. So much that as a moderate meat-eater, they made me actually not miss the meat! The texture, moistness and flavor were top notch, especially the crispy toasted exterior from the quinoa. Thumbs up! I do wish it came with rice instead of having to order it separately. The server was friendly though I had to remind her to bring me a glass of water, I'd recommend this place and would love to come back and try some of their other offerings.
This place was so yummy for High Tea! First off, the whole place is so cutely decorated with all the greens hanging off the ceiling. The tea pots are all painted differently and are very vibrant. The staff was very welcoming when we first arrived. The service was a little slow - we had to remind our waiter about our cocktails which we didn't even get until after we were basically done with our food. The food served at the tea service was delicious. We got two veggie and two meat options (four of us were dinning). The veggie sandwiches were both spicy, yummy, and flavorful. The fish sandwich was my favorite of the meat selection. The watermelon chaat was soooooo good! Unique and hands down my favorite overall. The pani puri has a nice spice to it. The cheesecake was the winner for the whole table.
Lovely spot tucked behind the centre of Covent Garden. It was very busy so I definitely making a reservation like we did. The portion sizes were good for lunch and the chicken curry I had was nice. We didn't want to limit ourselves to the set menu so didn't book it ahead, but upon paying we all agreed that it would have been a better option for the price. For example, I believe the set menu was £19 per person and we all ended up paying north of £30 per person for less food. This is my reason for rating 3 stars as I think the price was too much for what we had.
Wow! We eat a good amount of Indian food and this may have been the best Indian food we have ever had! The staff was very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. They provided great recommendations and each dish was packed with flavor! They are going for a modern and creative take on bazaar food and we were not disappointed. We really enjoyed the Kashmiri Lamb Shank Rohan Josh, a flavorful mash-up. We dream about the char-grilled duck breast - it was like nothing we had ever tasted before. The double cooked pork belly was also fantastic! The appetizers/small plates were great for sharing and also packed with flavor. We especially enjoyed the Watermelon Chaat and Samosa Chaat. The house daal was the best that we have ever had (did I mention that we eat a lot of Indian food?!?). Last, and certainly not least, we tried the Bollywood Banger - their attempt at the hottest curry (pictured). With Carolina Reaper and ghost peppers spicing this lamb curry, I needed to sign a waiver to try it! Articles suggested that very few people finish it and some people even hallucinate after (hence the waiver). As someone who loves a good spice challenge, I could not resist (make sure to order a mango lassi to help with the spice). Very tasty and definitely a challenge if you are looking for spicy food. We loved the atmosphere, food, and great service!
On our way to Covent Garden and browsing the shops and restaurants along the way. High chai afternoon tea is what caught my attention, so decided to give it a try. Family ordered a bunch of other dishes. Can't remember all the dishes, but the stand outs to them were the pork belly, butter chicken, and samosa chaat. The High Chai started off with watermelon chaat (my fave dish), papdi chaat (had a bit of a kick), and pani puri (always wanted to try this and liked them with the sweet and sour water). Then came the fish finger sandwich which I thought was tasty and chicken spring rolls. Sweets consisted of a pistachio cake with a marshmallow that was more of a merengue consistency, a saffron macaron, and cheesecake. Ordered the White Peony tea which was a bit too light for my liking. The high tea was definitely different. Service was attentive. We didn't feel rushed and we sat a bit longer while it poured outside. Visiting here was an experience.
Do the afternoon tea! For £27.50, you get 3 types of chaat (the watermelon was our favorite by far!), sandwiches, dessert, and tea of your choice. The tea replaced lunch - it was so filling. The service was amazing and the food was very very tasty. Would definitely recommend! As vegetarians, the sandwiches were decent but not amazing. The chaat was definitely the star of the show - would go back just for that!
Delicious Indian restaurant with fresh and modern interior. The wait staff was very helpful and attentive, and we were able to be in and out in a couple hours and we were quite a large group. The paneer curry was a favorite, really smooth and delicious, and the naan was fresh. The fried fish to start was a bit tough with an interesting flavor that was a bit unlike other tastes. Overall a good pick for the area. read more
7 months ago
Finding it odd that Cinnamon Bazaar deleted my original review on a different platform despite it being fair and honest. I only found out because I had wanted to recommend this place to my friend, which is no longer the case During my visit earlier this month, my partner and I ate a delicious meal for lunch. The food was delicious and served in a beautiful setting. The problem was the service. Our waiter was engaging and friendly, but only to my partner. He asked for my partner's name and not mine, and only addressed him during our meal. At the end of our meal, he handed my partner a business card and asked him to write a review mentioning his name. My partner let him know that I'm the one who normally writes reviews so the waiter turned to me to reiterate his request, despite him never bothering to learn my name. Once again, a delicious meal to cap off our London trip, but it's a shame that their service and business practices are so shady. read more
I had a lovely experience here for afternoon tea! The interior of the restaurant is so pretty and would be great for a girls day out. Love the pink and green! The food was delicious and plentiful. I really enjoyed the panipuri and pineapple chaat. I loved how this felt like a full meal rather than just teatime snacks. The tea and chai Bellini were wonderful too. The teapot was absolutely gorgeous. Also, the staff here were lovely. They made me feel so welcomed as a tourist in London. 10/10 service and hospitality! read more
1 year ago
I had to get Indian food while in London. Thus, we bring you Cinnamon Bazaar. It was a solid Indian restaurant in a bustling neighborhood. Good food, better service. Located in Covenant Garden, Cinnamon Bazaar on a Saturday night was busy. Make reservations ahead of time, which you can easily do online. Because of that, we were able to be seated soon after we walked in since most tables were taken. I ordered the Indo-Madagascan beef curry and a mango lassi. We also had garlic naan for sharing. Everything was good. The curry was tasty with a thick texture for the naan to scoop up, and I liked the hints of lemongrass with the flavor. Naan was standard. The mango lassi was nice, but wish it had been cooler as it was warmer than anticipated. Cinnamon Bazaar is a solid place for Indian food in a city that has a lot of it. I don't know if it's the best in London, but it satisfies your craving. The staff on the other hand were exceptional. Our server was super friendly and checked in with us throughout our dinner. Nice time. read more
Because it was during Christmas time and getting in at Dishoom was impossible(was closed Dev 25 -26), Cinnamon Bazaar was a great alternate Indian restaurant and conveniently located near Covent Garden where we had other stuff on our list to do! This place has a lively vibe with friendly staff from the Reception/Manager to our waiter Tanvir! I like Indian food but cautiously only try out easy ones like a Biryani or a Tandori chicken style mostly. My daughter however will try the most unusual or ethnic or local-recommended...you get my point! So, although there was no butter chicken on the menu, when I mentioned it and settled (actually ordered) with something I thought was similar, the Chef surprised me with a Buttered Chicken anyway and it was so delicious! I want more! Our waiter was super friendly and made sure we had a great experience, refilled our drinks and checked in on us appropriately. It's no wonder this easygoing bar/resto was packed and lively-wished I live closer or îd frequent the place like V Wolfe frequented the Writing Table (which by the way i'll have to write a review next) back in the days-except my preoccupation would be different for sure! read more
1 year ago
We were told by many people to be sure and eat at an Indian restaurant when we go to London as they have some of the best Indian food in the world. We are here on holiday with friends and were lucky to get a rezzy for 8 of us. Staff was friendly and we were seated right away. Since there was 8 of us, they gave us the large party menu but obliged us when we asked for the refusal regular menu as wanted more choices . We loved our dishes although the kids found the pork belly and chicken tikka a little spicy. But it wasn't anything that Mango lassi couldn't cure! I recommend the Duck Nigrili Korma, garlic naan, chicken tikka and pork belly. The sauteed greens were Shanghai Choy nicely stir fried. Not all dishes come with rice so be sure to ask. read more
A lovely meal at this spot in Covent Garden on a Friday evening a month ago! I didn't have reservations which I think are highly recommended considering the small/medium-sized space for seating around 40ish, so I was glad they squeezed me in at one of the two-seater bar tables closer to the entrance. They have a bunch of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten- free options, which I appreciated (shout out to Indian restaurants that have some of the best vegetarian options out there!) After consulting with server on her recommendation, I ordered the samosa chaat (£7.75) and the "Future 50" kofta (£15.50), a side of pilau rice (£4) This was plenty of food for one! I really liked the flavors and heat level of the chaat, a tad spicier than I normally tend to eat, with the yoghurt sauce helping to temper the spice a bit. The kofta (meatballs, but made out of grains and fruit, not meat!) was amazingly tasty. So much that as a moderate meat-eater, they made me actually not miss the meat! The texture, moistness and flavor were top notch, especially the crispy toasted exterior from the quinoa. Thumbs up! I do wish it came with rice instead of having to order it separately. The server was friendly though I had to remind her to bring me a glass of water, I'd recommend this place and would love to come back and try some of their other offerings. read more
1 year ago
Great food, love the seasoning and service. Both dishes that I had were superb. The garlic naan is great and the samosa is delicious. read more
1 year ago
Such a lovely place with great food & ambience. Service was fantastic! Get the cinnamon Bellini! read more
This place was so yummy for High Tea! First off, the whole place is so cutely decorated with all the greens hanging off the ceiling. The tea pots are all painted differently and are very vibrant. The staff was very welcoming when we first arrived. The service was a little slow - we had to remind our waiter about our cocktails which we didn't even get until after we were basically done with our food. The food served at the tea service was delicious. We got two veggie and two meat options (four of us were dinning). The veggie sandwiches were both spicy, yummy, and flavorful. The fish sandwich was my favorite of the meat selection. The watermelon chaat was soooooo good! Unique and hands down my favorite overall. The pani puri has a nice spice to it. The cheesecake was the winner for the whole table. read more
The atmosphere is mind blowing and the food to die for. We struck a prix fixe deal online that included a starter, main, and dessert. The waiter was extremely nice, the service was very fast, the food and drinks really tasty. No complaints here. A must try! read more
Lovely spot tucked behind the centre of Covent Garden. It was very busy so I definitely making a reservation like we did. The portion sizes were good for lunch and the chicken curry I had was nice. We didn't want to limit ourselves to the set menu so didn't book it ahead, but upon paying we all agreed that it would have been a better option for the price. For example, I believe the set menu was £19 per person and we all ended up paying north of £30 per person for less food. This is my reason for rating 3 stars as I think the price was too much for what we had. read more
Wow! We eat a good amount of Indian food and this may have been the best Indian food we have ever had! The staff was very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. They provided great recommendations and each dish was packed with flavor! They are going for a modern and creative take on bazaar food and we were not disappointed. We really enjoyed the Kashmiri Lamb Shank Rohan Josh, a flavorful mash-up. We dream about the char-grilled duck breast - it was like nothing we had ever tasted before. The double cooked pork belly was also fantastic! The appetizers/small plates were great for sharing and also packed with flavor. We especially enjoyed the Watermelon Chaat and Samosa Chaat. The house daal was the best that we have ever had (did I mention that we eat a lot of Indian food?!?). Last, and certainly not least, we tried the Bollywood Banger - their attempt at the hottest curry (pictured). With Carolina Reaper and ghost peppers spicing this lamb curry, I needed to sign a waiver to try it! Articles suggested that very few people finish it and some people even hallucinate after (hence the waiver). As someone who loves a good spice challenge, I could not resist (make sure to order a mango lassi to help with the spice). Very tasty and definitely a challenge if you are looking for spicy food. We loved the atmosphere, food, and great service! read more
11 months ago
4 years ago
On our way to Covent Garden and browsing the shops and restaurants along the way. High chai afternoon tea is what caught my attention, so decided to give it a try. Family ordered a bunch of other dishes. Can't remember all the dishes, but the stand outs to them were the pork belly, butter chicken, and samosa chaat. The High Chai started off with watermelon chaat (my fave dish), papdi chaat (had a bit of a kick), and pani puri (always wanted to try this and liked them with the sweet and sour water). Then came the fish finger sandwich which I thought was tasty and chicken spring rolls. Sweets consisted of a pistachio cake with a marshmallow that was more of a merengue consistency, a saffron macaron, and cheesecake. Ordered the White Peony tea which was a bit too light for my liking. The high tea was definitely different. Service was attentive. We didn't feel rushed and we sat a bit longer while it poured outside. Visiting here was an experience. read more
3 years ago
Do the afternoon tea! For £27.50, you get 3 types of chaat (the watermelon was our favorite by far!), sandwiches, dessert, and tea of your choice. The tea replaced lunch - it was so filling. The service was amazing and the food was very very tasty. Would definitely recommend! As vegetarians, the sandwiches were decent but not amazing. The chaat was definitely the star of the show - would go back just for that! read more
What a gem! Had a cancelled flight in Heathrow--thanks BA--and I said to myself why not head into the City and partake of some good Indian food. What a great choice!! We arrived on time and sat at the bar. The drinks were spot on. When we told the bar tender of our Odyssey and cancelled flights he comped the drinks! What an awesome gesture. The ambiance is mostly locals with a smattering of tourists. The food is above expectation! We had the obligatory naan bread, the Samosa, chicken (butter and tandoori). What a great meal. All of it was amazing and tasty and here's the best part: affordable! I wasn't gouged. read more
10 months ago
3 years ago
This place was recommended by some close friend in Los Angeles CA. USA. I can not recommend this place enough. Great atmosphere and staff to start. Then the food. I went with real Indian food fanatics. They loved every course. If you are looked for authentic Indian cuisine. This is the place for you. We hand the sampling menu. Amazing read more
Cinnamon Bazaar was a wonderful find while wandering around the Covent Garden area of London. It's on the small Maiden Lane and is a small wonderful Indian restaurant. The food is superb. The restaurant was empty when we arrive but was completely full by the time we left. Get any of the chaat's and then we had the biryani and roganjosh. Both were excellent! read more
11 months ago
1 year ago
3 years ago
The food was delicious, a bit too spicy. Perfect to share between the table. The food came really fast and the portions were good. We had to ask a couple of times for water and we were close to the door which kept being open and no one was closing it so it was pretty cold. Another negative note is the Indian "ice cream" which had a sandy consistency and was a bit tasteless. Overall good experience! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
We went to the Cinnamon Bazaar in Richmond and had breakfast. My husband had the kedgeree and I had all paratha served with pomegranate raita. Both well-cooked and packed with flavour. Service was great, knowledgeable and attentive but not intrusive. Go and try Indian (or Anglo-Indian) food for breakfast! read more
6 years ago
Came here during London Cocktail week and was really disappointed in the service provided, except from the bald guy who made the drinks. The man who made the drinks was pleasant, and put the effort into making a fancy drink! We were sitting at the bar, and this server? bartender? was behind the bar, right in front of us, cleaning glasses without even ACKNOWLEDGING our presence. He didn't even look at us until after our orders were taken, and he could not even muster a smile. He had permanent stank face, and that really just tanked our whole experience here. Literally, to the point where we just wanted to drink and leave without turning back. My mom had this rose/prosecco drink during cocktail week and it was actually really good. My father and I had this melon gin egg white drink which was way too sweet so we really were in a rush to finish it and leave. Maybe the food might be better? They had some paper signing saying michelin 2019 but they definitely didn't act like it! lol read more
6 years ago
So cinnamon is not too long a walk from Dishoom and rather less queued but still quite busy inside. Chaat options are pretty great with the dahi lentil and papdi options as well as the watermelon chaat. A side of daal makhani (black daal) with simple rotis make for a satisfying and not too heavy dinner. An extensive variety of cocktails as well. read more
3 years ago
Came here for Mother's Day day brunch and we really enjoyed the food! The drinks/ service/ food were incredible & we absolutely lovedddd the buttered chicken. The place is cute inside and has good music however the vibes could be better. read more
2 years ago
No wonder this spot received a Michelin star Rating 2020. The food was amazing and the ambiance was just as beautiful. Here are some pictures to make your mouth water. Samosas , curry chicken and lamb Shepards pie. Ginger carrot pudding with banana ice cream. The food was read more
4 years ago
I'm bearing my gastronomical soul when I admit that after 53 years on this planet, I have finally popped my Indian cherry. I'm not sure what half of this stuff is, but it was nothing short of a culinary epiphany. The only item with a recognizable face on the menu: The Lamb Shepherd's Pie - voted by Time-Out Magazine as one of the top 100 dishes in London. Indeed, this one produced an involuntary smile and tear of absolute nirvana. Props to the hostess, server, Maitre D - Ana. And to the mixologist that created the fountain of youth in a copper mug. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
4 years ago
Excellent food, interesting Indian English Asian fusion food. Bartending the great spices were perfect. CD was good. We came in on a busy Thursday night and they still squeeze us into the bar and the service and food is phenomenal. read more
4 years ago
The aftermath!!! Food was incredible on all levels! Best Indian food I've ever had!!! Ordered: Lamb shepherds pie, pork belly, Chaat & Chicken Tiki Naan. Also. The Traditional chai tea is to die for!! 10/10 recommend!!! read more
4 years ago
Delicious food and drinks. We had a vegetarian entree that was flavorful. They have dairy free naan bread that tastes amazing. Pricey but worth it. read more
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