Good food. Good / fast service. Great ambiance and atmosphere. I think it passed my value/price ratio. Not cheap but worth it. read more

Food was so good! Amazing modern versions of popular Indian Anglo dishes. It's a tiny place and service is very attentive. Highly recommend getting reservations ahead of time. read more

Our first time Food was indescribable - you have to come and try it for yourself Service was great and attentive The space itself felt is a very polished food establishment. read more

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There are 3 Gunpowder locations in London. I went to the one in Spitalfields. It's a very small restaurant that serves delicious takes on Indian food. Everything is creative and mouthwatering. I had the absolutely delicious kale salad - the kale is crispy! And the leaf wrapped fish with a creamy mustard sauce - very moist and tasty. From my reservation, they knew my birthday was approaching so I also got a dessert with a birthday candle - very thoughtful! The waitpersons and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. London is known for good Indian food, Gunpowder really stands out as a great example. read more

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The original Gunpowder where it all began! The food was incredible! The venison donut, soft shell crab and the aubergine and crispy kale salad were amazing. Small location so be ready for a wait. It was well worth the long wait though. Service was on point. Big fan! read more

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Made a reservation for a Friday night and had a great meal here. Super tiny space, so definitely recommend booking ahead. My boyfriend and I ordered: + Smoked old fashioned cocktail + Rasam ke Bomb + Porzhi Okra Fries + Gunpowder Chaat + Spicy venison and vermicelli doughnut + Barnsley lamb chop + Old monk rum bread and butter pudding Highlights were the okra fries (so nice I ordered them twice) and the pudding, followed by the Rasam ke Bomb (would order two of those next time because they're small, though they did warn us). Overall amazing spot! read more

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Very small place, was surprised I got a Table walking in at 7pm solo. Service was great and fun to people watch. Food was excellent and would have it all again: Venison and vermicelli doughnut Broccoli Lamb chop House wine read more

Gunpowder had been on my list for London for a while. This review is for their Greek Street location. We decided to grab dinner here before going to an event at Soho House as it was around the corner. It's a small space but lively. We were seated exactly at the time of our reservation. We made same day reservations just hours before on a Saturday night. We ordered the "Festive Vegetarian Feast" which included: Gunpowder Chaat. Norfolk. Potatoes (Cannot go wrong with this chaat, delicious!) Kale, Bhuna Aubergine with Goat Cheese Salad ( I would pass on this if we had the option, fried kale was good & unique but nothing really held the salad together) Bengali Beet Root Croquettes (these were a favorite, texture and flavor 5/5) Grilled Artichoke Heart in Red Pepper Masala (THIS was the combination I never knew I needed in my life. Grilled artichoke hearts and masala made a unique combination) Mustard Malai Broccoli ( Roasted broccoli with a malai curry, I also never thought this combo would go great together until we tried it) Egg Curry Masala (Delicious, however a bit too spicy for my palate) Saag with Tandoori Paneer (Thick pieces of tandoori paneer over a bed of classic saag) Steamed Rice (perfectly cooked basmati rice) We wrapped up with the Triple Chocolate Brownie with Ice Cream and coffee. This was a LOT of food for 2 people but we wanted to try all the different items. Service was great. They even brought a candle out with the cake as we celebrated a graduation dinner. Would definitely come back next time I'm in London! read more

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Amazing food!! Loved the tasting menu so I didn't have to make any decisions, which came with a great variety of dishes. Definitely can't go wrong with anything here. read more

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I visited solo in early June. Really loved both the broccoli and sea bass - the sauce on the broccoli was incredible. Seabass was light and glistening, not dry at all. The staff mentioned the donut was one of their bestsellers, but it was my least favorite item. It was ground meat covered in potato and shredded vermicelli and fried. I would come back to try more dishes. Superb value for the price. read more

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Went here on our first night in London. This is a neighborhood gem and yet it has been awarded a Michelin bib. The place is small and cramped with 12 tables in the size of a hotel room. Cozy is the word. The place is the first of three gunpowder restaurants in London. Gunpowder refers to the space the chef make daily. The food is amazing. We had chicken, Their shared potatoes, lamb and Collie flower. The pace of the food was perfect. We enjoyed it with a Smokey old fashion and red wine. A fantastic meal with great service read more

This location is the original one and it seats about 30 people and when full, it can be very cozy. They have other locations where the dining room has much larger capacity. I wanted to try Indian food in London as the expectation is that it would be good. The restaurant got great reviews and it has a Michelin Bib recognition. The service was excellent and the server took the time to explain the various dished. We ordered a few plates to share- Tandoori chicken chop, Saag with Tandoori Paneer, Lamb Chop, and Gunpowder Chaat. It was all delicious. The chicken was spicy, but the sauce it was served with cut the spice a little. The rub on the lamb was divine and the potatoes had a slight bite but otherwise melted in your mouth. We finished off the meal sharing the rum bread pudding. It was a perfect way to end the dinner. My husband was not crazy about his wine but I thought my smoked old fashion hit the spot. Highly recommend. If you go, be sure to make a reservation. read more

It's always a pleasure when you come across a delicious restaurant that more than exceeds your expectations. Our meal at Gunpowder was unparalleled. Everything from service to plating was superb. Will definitely be visiting again next time I am in London. read more

Tiny little spot serving elevated Indian cuisine! Everything is small shareable plates, so be sure you come ready to order several things to pass. The dishes can comfortable be be split between 2, but for larger groups you'll want to order and extra of each item. Standout items for me were the tandoori chicken chop, porzhi okra fries, and mustard sea bass. Each item has a distinct pop of flavor. The only piece I didn't enjoy was the rum bread pudding - might be better with the extra shot of rum they offer. We rocked up at 8:30 and they had a few tables for two available for walk ins; however, it was a Monday night so I'd make a reservation if you're set on dining here. There's only about 15 small tables in general. Service is quick and efficient, with all of the food arriving within 15-20 minutes. Things did slow down at the end, if they always made sure we had anything we needed. read more

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Loved loved this place. So glad we found it just a 10 minutes walk from the the Hampton by Hilton in London City. We tried so many dishes -the small plates of the chettinad duck, the venison meat ball, the kale salad, and the large plates of the lamb chops, the goan prawn curry. Everything was to die for. Amazing flavors and all cooked to perfection. We kept wishing we had a larger appetite to be able to order other dishes that also looked good. Finished it off with the bread pudding and chocolate ganache. Both just stupendous A nice bottle of Potato land Gruner Veltliner from Wein Aus Ostrieich ( Austria) complemented it all Wish we could be back. It helped that we could get reservations the same evening. The staff was friendly and attentive. Service was great. What's not to like. read more

Great authentic Indian food in heart of London. The crab especially was delicious. The service and ambience is top notch as well. read more

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Our first meal in London and it was a wonderful experience. Overall the food was delicious but the soft shell crab was our favorite.

This place was highly recommended and it lived up to its standard. The ambiance was astonishing. I made a reservation on Thursday for Saturday at 6:30 pm. Making reservations was easy. We trickled in a bit early the staff were friendly and they were able to seat us quickly. I ordered the gunpowder chaat, egg curry masala, white rice, and kerala beef pepper fry. The food was flavorful it was a good mix of different flavors and spices. The plates are shareable, so we definitely had the right amount of food for two people with a moderate appetite. I ordered a margarita and I was very impressed. My favorite was the gunpowder chaat. When in London, I'll definitely come back and try the other half of the menu. By the way, Dress casual, perfect for a date night in SoHo! read more

Gunpowder - Kerala beef pepper fry - Indian Near Me - Spitalfields, XGL

Loved this little place off Commercial St in Whitechapel/Spitalfields. TINY place and there were six of us, so was possibly a no go, but they figured out how to make it work. Was totally worth it. Would call this elevated Indian fare with a contemporary flare. Intentionally use "flare" because some of the dishes are fun and a bit of a surprise, but nothing that jumps the shark. To be honest, some of these dishes were more inventive, more flavorful, and better presented than some of the "high-end" Indian places in town (ahem, Kanishka). Half of us were vegetarian, so we mostly ordered veggie dishes. I am not a vegetarian but would have been 100% satisfied with just those dishes. Kale, aubergine and goat cheese salad - so good we ordered a second batch. Mustard broccoli, egg curry, okra fries, masala dosa - all generous portions and thoroughly satisfying. We also had the softshell crab, sea bass, and venison "doughnut" - it was more like a scotch egg, with an spicy chutney that was oh so good. They dont serve bread, but rice was good and also highly recommend the raita, which was almost like a labneh - think and tangy and a great compliment to some of the spicy dishes. Nice selection of beers and wines by the glass that compliment the food. A highlight of this trip to London - will definitely be back. read more

This was literally one of the best meals I've ever had. It was paced so well, the service was amazing, and the vibe of the restaurant was so fun! Overall such an exceptional experience and our waitress Siddhi was especially amazing and fun. She was so engaging and gave great menu recommendations. So good!! read more

Was here 15 minutes after they opened and with 2 persons already seated they wanted to put us on hold for 90 minutes. It was recommended by a friend who travels frequently and I did not want to "name drop" as it is only slightly more rude than not providing us a table. read more

No doubt one of the best Indian restaurants in London. The place is really small, so be sure to have reservations. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. read more

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Crazy good food. The service was also excellent. The vermicelli doughnut is a must try. read more

Gunpowder - Spicy Venison and Vermicelli Doughnut - Indian Near Me - Spitalfields, XGL

Food and Service were amazing. Wish I was closer and could come here often. Do yourself a favor and try it out!

Come here with a friend or two and order tapas-style. The menu of this Indian restaurant has a modern and unique twist to it. You can't make a reservation for dinner and I hear the wait can be quite long, but I was able to book weekend lunch on OpenTable. I'd say definitely order the aloo chaat and the lamb chops. The venison doughnut was well-seasoned and interesting as well. The broccoli, which I was actually the most excited for, was my least favorite. read more

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Tiny Indian restaurant with minimalist menu and eclectic dishes. Amazing small plates.

Gunpowder is a cozy, little Indian restaurant around Spital Fields. It's so unassuming, you'd never know they were serving such delicious food! I had the Egg Curry Masala and Spicy Venison and Vermicelli Donut. And the bread pudding for dessert was the best part! We also came in 20 minutes before the kitchen closed and still got friendly, attentive (quick) service! read more

Gunpowder - Curry Egg Masala, Spicy Venison and Vermicelli Donut - Indian Near Me - Spitalfields, XGL

Gunpowder is small, but mighty. A newer addition to the Shoreditch food scene, so expect a wait. Thankfully, there are lots of bars around to wait after you put in your name. They use an online ticketing system, so it's pretty easy to keep track of how much time you have. We split a four top with some friendly strangers, and got to work ordering and eating a ton of food. Here's what we got: -Spicy venison and vermicelli donut -Softshell crab -Okra fries -Grilled broccoli -Saag with tandoori paneer -Rasam ke bomb (a tomato-ish soup shot topped with a dosa puff pastry "bomb") Everything was REALLY good. The softhsell crab and the venison donut were among the best, but it was really hard to choose favorites. I wish we had more appetite to order the lamb chops, but that recommendation from our neighbors came much too late. Would definitely recommend going to Gunpowder! read more

They're called Gunpowder because their menu is explosive. These dishes will blow your mind, and they're all small plates so you get to try and share a bunch. The Spicy Venison and Vermicelli Doughnut is a fun one. It's supposed to be their signature, and although I love the crispy coat of deep-fried noodles and gamey, spice-loaded filling, there are other things that they do just as well and better. Nagaland House Crispy Pork Ribs: You better be hungry. It's quite a pile, and I love the sweet finish of the tamarind kachumber. The Lentil & Beetroot Salad has all the best veggies. Can't really object to beets and oranges. A nice, light break from a spice-heavy menu. Karwari Soft Shell Crab. Not fair. I'm a sucker for crab. This one is very fresh. Was not expecting the Porzhi Okra Fries to be my favorite dish but WOW. The seasoning is amazing. The Kerala Beef Pepper Fry is as heavy as it sounds. The spices are dark, the pepper is bitter and bold. "Duck taco" is how most describe the Chettinad Pulled Duck, but seriously, these tender, juicy shreds of duck deserve a lot more credit than that. Saag with Tandoori Paneer. YUM. Great spinach, great paneer. Both of our desserts are delicious. The Dark Chocolate & Cinnamon is rich and dense but not too sweet so you can keep eating. The Old Monk Rum Pudding is a mildly alcoholic bread pudding. An old favorite for sure but still a favorite for a reason. Gunpowder was highly recommended by a local friend, and I haven't seen much about them in any of "London's best" lists I found on the internet. I think that's a mistake. They're awesome and are definitely worth a visit! read more

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Surprisingly one of my favorite meals in London. I'm typically not a huge fan of Indian food, but I loved the modern twists that Gunpowder incorporates so seamlessly. Standouts were the lamb chops and saag with tandoori paneer. Also relatively affordable for London and love the tapas style ordering that lets you try a bit of everything. We tried: spicy venison and vermicelli doughnut - I wasn't a huge fan because I found the venison to game-y but my friend liked it so it's more about personal preference. Exterior is nice and crispy and interior is filled with ground venison. okra fries - Good but there was a hint of some tart flavor that I didn't love. Quite heavily battered as well. saag with tandoori paneer - Paneer wasn't the best but I loved the saag. It was creamy but not too heavy. I managed to basically eat the entire plate by myself. lamb chops - Must get!! These were crazy juicy / tender and paired well with the tamarind sauce. Don't miss out. karwari soft shell crab - Deep fried soft shell crab, yummy, but then again, when is deep fried soft shell crab not good? read more

It is a Modern Indian cuisine. The spices are full force. No hot drinks or lassi. The portions are small/tapas style and give opportunity to sample many items read more

The best Indian food I have. Must try their lamb and shrimps. May need reservations because the place is small and we got lucky for walk in read more

Our friend Dave who is a Londoner took us here (the Spitafields location) ... upon arriving we took a couple of seats next to the door ... but the hostess noticed the amount of food we had ordered and had us moved as soon as a table opened up ! This place is tiny for a London restaurant ... and that is what makes it perfect. The menu is small and simple ... I will admit I was a bit suspect of this type of "Indian" food ... yes I am traditional indian food lover. But what happened in the next 2 hours has forever changed my mind. We started our banquet of food by ordering the Okra fries .. they were perfect .. Then our friend Dave unleashed the foodies in us ... and just ordered 2 of everything on the menu .. YES .. you read right ... 2 of everything on the menu. ALL I can say was it was PERFECT ... the nagaland house crispy pork ribs w/tamarind kachumber was out of this world and the portion was HUGE !!!! The aromatic rice in banana leaf .. was yummy with a hint of spice ... the star of the evening though was the organic baby chicken chargrilled in tandoori spices ... this plate was FIRE !!!!! (as in the best and it was super spicy) I can handle my spices but this was a delicious HOT ... we loved it !!!!!! The grilled lamb chops were out of this world good !!!! The egg curry masla was different, but tasty. If there was any strike, it was the bottle beers .. I tried each one and it weren't of my tasting, but that isn't the restaurants fault. Dinner for 3 with drinks, beer and bottle of wine was 195 pounds ($255 US)... yes a bit pricey .. but we don't get this type of Indian food in the states and to indulge when traveling abroad is a must do. A 12.5% service charge is added to the bill .... No problem with that ...the girls that work there work hard and are extremely friendly and knowledgable in explaining the dishes. Excellent find by our friend Dave !!!!! Loved it !!!! read more

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If you want to have dinner here, you need to come in the afternoon and put your name on the list. You'll receive a link via text that lets you track the number of parties ahead of you. While this is a great idea in theory, it's sadly not very accurate in reality, as we still had to wait another 45mins when there was just 1 more party ahead of us. HOWEVER, the food is hands down amazing. I've tried almost all dishes now, and there's only one that I'm not a fan of (the one with eggs). The lamb was one of the best I've ever had, same goes for the aloo chat (a must here). If you have some time on your hands, and if you're patient when you're hungry, please definitely go! Only advice: try not to get the table right by the kitchen. read more

Gunpowder - Chocolate dessert - Indian Near Me - Spitalfields, XGL

A little off the beaten path but well worth the trip. A fusion of many different Indian cuisines with just the right amount of spice and heat. read more

We were highly impressed by London's food scene. The award for quirkiest dishes would have to go to St. John's food and wine (I ate a pigeon), but otherwise, Gunpowder wins all of the other superlatives. Its food was phenomenal, the preparation unique, the space trendy and intimate, and the service warm. I've read that the wait can be substantial. We arrived on a Saturday at 18:00, although seats were available at that time, we chose to put our names on a text waitlist for 19:00. We were seated immediately upon our return, and it looked like other arriving groups didn't face too much of a wait. Note that the space is small, so this is a better venue for a date or small groups. We tried the following: -Rasam ke bomb: a nice little Instagram-friendly appetizer and fully unique, and thus a bit difficult to describe. It's essentially a shot of tamarind-based soup, capped off by a crispy ball filled with potato. I've seen it described as dosa-like, but the batter is crispier than the dosas I've tried. In any case, eat/slurp these two elements together- a bite of the ball with a bit of the soup. Voila. -Spicy venison and vermicelli Doughnut: a fun presentation: looks like a furry doughnut that might be eaten on some distant planet or by spongebob squarepants. A thin layer of fried vermicelli envelopes tender venison, which we dunked into a spicy tamarind (I think?) sauce. This was definitely the spiciest dish of everything we tried. Also, I'm rather sure this marks my first time trying venison as part of Indian cuisine. -Maa's kishmiri lamb chops: more tender meat, delicately wrapped in a tandoori char, with a green mint chutney type of sauce. Very delicious. -Sea bass paturi maach: this was lightly flavored with mustard seed and a gentle mustard sauce, which was really a genius preparation, because it allows the beautiful flavor of the sea bass to shine. Served in a banana leaf. We also had a gorgeous glass of red wine from the Cotes-du-Rhône, which more than held its own against these bold flavors. One gripe: our water was served lukewarm. (I'm aware this may be a cultural difference, but I really find it unpleasant.) read more

One of the most unusual restaurants I've ever had the pleasure of eating in. First, was looking to try an Indian place on Brick Lane but we had landed a couple of hours earlier, went for a beer at the 10 Bells and this was close and had good reviews. Second, very small, very cramped, and just coming from the USA we felt like we were seated on top of each other, just get use to it. Third, the food was eclectic. Smaller plates, encouraged to get 2-3 per person. My opinion 2 per person is better. We had the fried okra - first couple were excellent but as you got down farther in the bowl the saltier they got. Curried Eggs - great flavor, be prepared they are spicer than most British curry. Aloo Chat - very flavorful, mild potato dish that was really enjoyable. Palak Panner - wonderful but spicy. Eggplant something or other, that was very good but put me over the top in terms of quantity. Fourth - the service was fantastic and friendly Fifth - wine list is very limited but there was a chateau Neuf de pape that was excellent. All vegetarian so be prepared. Highly recommended. read more

This was our by far our favorite place in London. We meant to go somewhere else and thought we ended up at the right place. What a pleasant surprise! This place was outstanding, each food item was perfectly made and the employees that work here made it so much better which I thought was impossible. We showed up at the right moment and got a seat. There are limited seats in the restaurant which makes it even better for the atmosphere. We ended up getting more food just because it was amazing. If I'm ever back in London, I'll definitely going to stop by again just to taste excellence. read more

Had a really bad experience there: 1. The team tells you you need to wait 1h and it ends up being 1h45 (apparently sometimes you wait and they don't even bother to give you a table) 2. Half of the menu was out (this is fair enough - it means the things you eat are freshly made but it is a bit disappointing not to be able to order what you want after waiting 1h45) 3. EVERYTHING is very spicy. I was not aware (because I did not select the dishes that mentioned "spicy" on the menu) and even though the flavors are good it's a bit hard to eat only spicy dishes. Would also have loved to be able to order veggies and not exclusively meat 4. They kick you out a bit before 11. So if you arrive really late, it means you don't even have time to finish what you ordered. They didn't let us finish our glasses of water, brought the bill while my friend was still eating and said "we close in 10". Rude! Conclusion: I'm not sure I would recommend this place to anyone. There are too many great restaurants in London to bother with people who aren't customer oriented! read more

Gunpowder - Indian Near Me - Spitalfields, XGL

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