Not just "hyped", dishoom deserves the recognition!…read more SERVICE Amazing service, easy to make reservations online, and easy to check in and get seated once your entire party has arrived. INSIDE Spacious, clean, and plenty of seating both upstairs and down. MENU For larger parties, they recommend their prefix menu which includes a various sampling of lots of delicious items. FOOD 10/10 I haven't eaten Indian food much, but was thoroughly impressed. From my mango lassi which was perfectly sweetened and tart to buttered buns, fried okra, black Dahl, garlic naan, and lamb skewers, everything was delicious. I esp loved the lamb skewers! We ordered a side of garlic naan with cheese which is basically a quesadilla and it was super cheesy and delicious as well. OVERALL Would def recommend Dishoom when visiting London. It'll definitely be a hit in your books!

There isn't much I can add about Dishoom that hasn't already been said. As a huge fan of Indian…read morefood, I can honestly say I haven't had better. The food was exceptional -- aroma, flavors, spice levels, portions; everything was perfect. While visiting London, a local friend invited me to Dishoom, knowing how much I love Indian cuisine. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon around 5PM, and the place was already packed. They don't take reservations for dinner unless you're a large group, but trust me, the wait is worth it. They have a fantastic bar where you can grab drinks while you wait for a table (they give you buzzers). I tried the Negroni and another tequila-based cocktail (sadly I can't remember the name), and both were phenomenal. Shared plates are definitely the way to go at Dishoom. We ordered the gunpowder potatoes (incredible), an appetizer with potatoes and pineapple (not my favorite; the pineapple threw me off), monkfish curry (amazing), and chicken curry. It was a lot of food for just two of us, but I couldn't stop eating. I seriously wanted to bottle up that sauce! The service was surprisingly impeccable, especially considering how busy they were. We ended up spending about £110 for an incredible dinner, and we nearly couldn't finish everything. Lastly, the ambiance! Inspired by Iranian cafes in India, the atmosphere at Dishoom is eclectic. I loved the dim lighting, unique decor, and the lively pace of the restaurant. Just go!

Bold, Curated, and Phenomenal: A Spitalfields Gem From the…read moresecond you spot the proud row of Michelin Bib Gourmand plaques anchoring the dark, unassuming exterior on White's Row, you know you're in for an exceptional culinary archive of regional Indian flavors. Gunpowder Spitalfields completely redefines modern Indian home cooking, packed into an intimate, buzzing, and beautifully moody space with rustic exposed brick and warm, low-hanging pendant lights. The menu encourages a communal, tapas-style journey (recommending 3-4 small plates per person), and every single dish delivered a masterclass in texture and spice balance. The Culinary Highlights Spicy Venison & Vermicelli Doughnut: A total showstopper and an absolute must-order to begin. It arrives looking like a golden, textured tennis ball, encased in an incredibly crisp shell of crunchy vermicelli noodles that shatters beautifully upon the first bite, revealing a rich, perfectly spiced venison filling accompanied by a vibrant dipping sauce. Sigree Grilled Mustard Broccoli (Mustard Malai Broccoli): Who knew broccoli could steal the show? This massive, beautifully charred crown is absolutely smothered in a deep, vibrant mustard-spiced marinade and finished with bright, ruby-red pomegranate seeds. It has a beautiful kick and a smoky depth that pairs beautifully with a knife slicing right through it. Deconstructed Pani Puri: An incredibly playful and theatrical presentation. Instead of the traditional hollow shell, it features a perfect, crisp sphere perched elegantly over a glass of deeply spiced, tangy mint and tamarind water. Porzhi Okra Fries: Feather-light, shatteringly crisp, and dangerously addictive. The perfect snack alongside a cocktail. The Sweet Finish & Libations While the savory dishes are packed with punchy, unforgettable heat, the true star of the entire evening hides in the dessert section: The Grand Finale: The Old Monk Rum Bread & Butter Pudding is a masterpiece. It arrives swimming in a rich, warm, velvety pool of cream, topped with a perfect scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. The deep, dark vanilla and sugarcane notes of the legendary Indian Old Monk rum infuse every single bite of the pudding, making it an absolute dream for anyone who loves a decadent, boozy rum cake profile. It is, without a doubt, my absolute favorite part of the meal. To wash it all down, the bar program is just as curated--the Smoked Old Fashioned (garnished with a beautiful orange wheel and star anise over crystal-clear ice) and a neat pour of Old Monk Rum are the perfect smoky, sweet bookends to a spectacular dinner. The Verdict The space is tightly packed, loud, and intimate, but that only adds to the electric energy of the room. The service is incredibly brisk and attentive. For anyone looking for an archive of authentic heritage flavors reimagined with incredible modern flair, Gunpowder is a spectacular, five-star destination in London.

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

amazing indian food in London! my partner and i shared so many dishes and we cleaned all of the…read moreplates. we ordered the lamb tikka, king prawns tikka, garlic naan, butter chicken curry, and some rice. all of it was a 10/10

Visiting London from Chicago and of COURSE we had to try some of the town's famous East…read moreIndian-Pakistani cuisine, but friends' recommendations were all for high-end and/or chain places. So we did some research. Somewhere along the line we found Meraz written up as one of the 12 best Indian restaurants in England. Okay, so we trek over to the East End (pretty wild neighborhood that we enjoyed) for dinner at Meraz. My husband was disappointed not to find a particular dish on the menu, but the waiter didn't hesitate to offer to have the kitchen whip it up special for him. My husband also went a little wild ordering all sorts of appetizers and side dishes. Now I don't like to deal in hyperbole. A five star rating should be sufficient praise. But I'm going to go overboard just this once: BEST INDIAN FOOD I'VE EVER EATEN IN A RESTAURANT. EVER. I've eaten in Indian restaurants at home in Chicago, in L.A., New York, St.Louis, Atlanta, San Francisco, etc., etc. etc. Many have been good, but none approached this. We ate every scrap of all the food we ordered, and only because we had a tight timeline and a busy itinerary for our brief visit to London did we not go back for at least a second meal.

Clean. Very friendly staff. Cool neighborhood with lots of restaurants. Tiny room with tinier…read morebathroom, and no laundry service.

Shoreditch Plus is an amazing takeaway curry service being run out of an off licence/newsagents on…read moreGreat Eastern St. £3 gets you rice and a choice of 3 vegetable curries, £3.50 gets you meat curries. They also do some tasty lamb samosas for 50p and something which I didn't try but which looked amazing - giant deep fried green chili stuffed with potato. The mint raiti dip tastes as lurid as it looks, but in a good way (in my opinion). The portions are pretty substantial and definitely good value especially considering most other places in the area start at £5. I tried paneer, daal and aloo gobi and found them all to be not just a decent standard but actually pretty damn tasty. Staff are super nice and as it's essentially a production line you don't have to wait too long for your food. In short: the ideal lunchtime curry.

Amazing! They introduced us to Indian food beyond Tikka Masala and Butter Chicken…read more Services was excellent. Prompt and attentive without being intrusive. I can't wait to come back! I had beef cheek vindaloo. A good amount of spice without going over the top and the server recommended some sides to balance the pallet. 1000/10

Was directed to CK by a local co worker. I'll be u honest she really talked it up but although the…read moremeal was really good I didn't walk out thinking I'd had anything too special. I had heard so much about Indian food in London so maybe my expectations were just way too high. We had the lamb and chicken entrées a couple of the sides and it's the mixed bread. As I said all were great so I don't want to come off as thinking that the food wasn't delicious it just wasn't an out of body experience. Sorry I wasn't in a position to take pictures as I was out with a work colleague. The service was like a good Ref and didn't play a part in the dinner. In the what I come here again category I'll rack it up to I'll go somewhere else try other Indian foods first but I wouldn't tell anybody not to go there.

Food was excellent, service fast, ambiance very pleasant. Shah was an excellent server.read more

We had a long day walking around London, took the Uber boat up the Thames, and got off at Tower of…read moreLondon. Walking more, we happened upon another great Indian restaurant, The India Monument 3 at 2 St. Mary at Hill. Downstairs, a beautifully designed, softly lit decor with Indian infusion. Much larger than expected, we were surprised to learn each person needed to order a main course, as opposed to our typical small plate ensemble, but it worked out well. My partner chose the salmon tikki (£14.95). The salmon was perfectly cooked, moist and tender, not spicy, but healthy and delicious. I chose the chicken jalfrezy (£13.95). Tender strips of breast chicken meat in a sauce of peppers, onions, tomato, and spices, including curry. It was a spicier dish, totally enjoyable, I'd get it again in a NY minute. The cheese and garlic naan (£3.95) was delicious and large, but included only a single naan, a high price in my opinion. Our server, Rajal, was attentive, helpful, and made the meal presentation smooth.

After going down a Reddit hole determined to find a less touristy Indian restaurant, I was so glad…read moreto have come across this place. The service was amazing. As soon as you walk in, they offer to hang your coat. The young lady who was our server for the evening gave us the best recommendations--I wish I knew her name. She was so patient with our many questions and didn't steer us wrong. My friends and I started with the wings as an appetizer. They had the perfect amount of grill flavor and were very saucy and well seasoned. There was no classy way to eat them--they were that good. For our entrées, we ordered the goat shoulder and the half rack of lamb chops. The half rack is more than enough for one person, especially with naan and rice. The reviewers were not lying when they said you must try the lamb chops. They came out sizzling, and we laughed because it took us back to dining at Chili's (iykyk). Perfectly seasoned and incredibly tender. The same goes for the goat shoulder. This was my first time trying it, and I was very impressed with how good it tasted. While I'm not usually a dessert person, you must try the carrot pastry. Think of it like a McDonald's apple pie (the old-school one), but with warm carrot filling on the inside and a sprinkle of pistachio on the outside--just 10x better. Everything here tasted spectacular, including the chili naan. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes.

This was the Indian place we chose in London and I'm so happy we did. Gorgeous decor, warm and…read morewelcoming service and exceptional food. The best part of our meal was making new friends with the two young gentlemen at the table next to us. My husband and I were twice their age but we all enjoyed lively conversation and watched the football game together on the television as we sat in the outside garden area. This restaurant was right near Watling street where we pub hopped in the shadow of St. Paul's cathedral. London is magical and Brigadier's is part of that magic.

Absolutely loved Tayyabs!…read more The one thing I knew I needed when visiting London was Indian food and I'm so happy I found this restaurant. Found this restaurant on Yelp after seeing such great reviews and I wasn't disappointed! At first, I was nervous my friend and I wouldn't get a table due to how busy the restaurant was but since we were only two people, we had no issue getting a table. Seating is tight! You are almost arm to arm with the individuals sitting around you which I actually found to be a great experience. My friend and I ended up striking conversation with the people next to us which led to a fun dining experience. Service was quick! We ordered food and it came out quickly and all waiters were super attentive. In terms of food, everything was absolutely delicious and portion sizes were huge! First we ordered the lamb chops and the samosas which were absolutely amazing. We then ordered the chicken and lamb dishes with the naan which completely filled us. I can't wait to come back and I will absolutely be dreaming about this restaurant until I come back!

Absolutely delicious. One of the best meals I've had on my trip. I ordered the tandoori chicken,…read moretandoori lamb chops, tikka masala, garlic naan and rice. The tandoori items come out sizzling on a hot plate marinated to perfection. They also bring you some complimentary pappadum and salad. There are three sauces on each table (yogurt, a sweet hot sauce, and a tamarind? Sauce. A pitcher of water is also there for your convenience which I love. All the items are very reasonably priced. On my way out I noticed some people bringing in beer so maybe BYOB? I would definitely come back here. Seems like it gets busy so plan accordingly.

Tifinbox is a popular lunchtime destination for the local office crowd, offering a menu of Indian…read morecurries and snacks in a casual format. The thali platters were a great way to try a bunch of dishes and came with many different components all served on a round metal platter. The Veg Thali came with Butter Paneer, Dal Makhani, and Chana Masala, along with a samosa, basmati rice, papad, a flaky paratha flatbread, mango chutney, and gulab jamun. The Non-Veg Thali came with Butter Chicken, Lamb Bhuna, and a Lamb Seekh Kebab with mint chutney, along with all the other sides and accompaniments. The spices in the dishes were definitely toned down and the flavors accommodated local tastes. Nevertheless, the food here still made for a good value meal, and I particularly liked the Lamb Bhuna and Paratha flatbread.

Solid and convenient Indian place to hit a craving…read more They have various small appetizers. They have platters or naan wraps with your choice of filling, as well as chai. I got the Tifinbox which was a platter with two curries and a paratha. The portion was very large for a filling lunch, with rice and salad as well. The tikka had a very strong tomato flavor, and the butter chicken had an overwhelming taste of ghee butter. Generous portions of paneer and chicken in each curry side. Paratha was a little too buttery but a solid portion. The tikka was slightly spicy and they have sweet sauce on the side. Prices are very affordable for the portions.

Booking Process: Made the booking on the phone only a few hours earlier and requested a nice table…read moreand when we arrived we were not disappointed. Location: The restaurant is a little out of the main road and it is just down after the Hakkasan which is next door so easy to find once you get on the right road. Decor & Lighting: Modern design with low light levels and separate bar area as well as a separate private dining room so great for events and private parties. Open Kitchen so you can see all the work. If you want to take photos in the evening you will need to take a light and/or flash. With large glass windows however i think light levels will be fine during the day. Ambience & Acoustics: No need to shout here and music is background and not overpowering. I am sure they can turn up the volume as desired should you want more of a party given i have seen they do live music events in the bar area. But during a normal dinner the level of background music was perfect so you can actually talk without needing to shout. Drinks: Many options here but as i do not drink i focus on the mocktails and they had a good selection and again the staff were able to adjust and amend any based on your taste. You also can get masala chai by the way for all the fans out there. We had the following: Passion Infusion - Asked for one to be more citrus and loved it. Very fresh and sweet but i really enjoyed it. Darbaar Smoothie - A nice red berry drink, thick but full of flavour, i got a hint of cinnamon but i like cinnamon so no complaints there. Food: There is a good selection of food but not too much that you cannot make you mind up. It does seem at first that there is a limited vegetarian selection but this is not the case as they are able to accommodate and make dishes off the menu. One of the party was vegetarian and did not go hungry. Portion size is perfect as any more and we would have wasted it. Worth sharing dishes so you can taste a wider selection. Food all arrived promptly and hot. We had the following: Papad and Chutneys - Great selection and mini papad making it a lot easier to share. Came with three chutneys, all were great and different to the usual. Corn Fritters - Veg option and small portion size but it was nice but not spicy Grill platter (to share) - We asked for the salmon to be substituted which was no issue and you get a selection of Panner, Lamb Sheekh, Murgh Malai Kebab as well as Tandoori Salmon which we had subbed out. The selection and food was fresh and clean. All tasty but mild with the exception of the Lamb Sheekh which had a little kick to it. Chutney served with the dish was just right. Nothing was left.... Nizami / Baby Aubergine - Again everyone liked the dish and something i have not tasted before, came in a sauce which i tried as i don't really like Aubergine (just the consistency i think) but i did enjoy the dish and great vegetarian option for a main course which is not on the menu. I noticed another review said it was caked in oil but i did not find this was the case when we visited. Cumin Roasted Potatoes - Cooked perfectly and a nice side dish. Kasturi Butter Chicken - Cooked well and tasted nice but i am not sure how you can really make a butter chicken taste much different as you get a similar taste in many good Indian restaurants but not too sweet and classic taste so you know what to expect. Rice / Garlic Nan and Roti all served cut and initially looks like a small portion but really fresh and not thick but plenty for us. Garlic nan was really nice and not overpowering. The rice was also really perfectly cooked and very aromatic. Could have eaten the rice just by itself. Desert - Not a large selection but plenty to choose from and they do specials of the day. I was lucky as the special was one of my favourites a Dark Chocolate Fondant with Cinnamon ice cream. Really lovely chocolate sauce inside and it was really good, even though i was full i could not resist and had to eat all of it. Single portion size but enough for a dessert. Highly recommend this dessert if you are a fan of chocolate. Staff / Service: Everyone was super friendly and attentive. There was only some confusion over a second drinks order but this was rectified with no fuss and it is important to know that any issues are dealt with. Head Waiter was always attentive and kept passing by and was always able to help and advice on dishes and happy to make amendments to a dish and even suggested and made off the menu items. We were also introduced to Abdul Yaseen who is the owner and chef. Which was a nice touch. Bill / Cost: We had three in our party and we shared dishes with only mocktails and no alcoholic drinks and the bill came to £50 per head (£150 total for three of us) which i think is reasonable for fine dining. But i would add another £20-40 for those drinking depending on how much is consumed. Conclusion: I would highly recommend a visit and its nice to be in a different area

Visit earlier this year with family, pleasantly surprised! Friendly staff, sumptuous kebabs and the…read morenaan is no joke... would recommend (and I definitely have)!