Came here after many recommendations from friends and my Instagram feed--and it absolutely lived up…read moreto the hype. The vibe is warm and lively, the service was great, and the food was delicious . The Paneer, House Black Daal, roti and parathas, crispy okra, chai and lassi were all delicious. Definitely worth the wait, and I'd happily come back when in London!!

I'm probably going to get some hate for this but I only thought our meal was ok…read more Which bummed me out because I've been dying to try this place for years! We started with some yummy cocktails and the okra fries which were delicious - if only okra always tasted this good. For mains, we shared the chicken tikka, black daal, paneer and garlic naan. Pretty standard Indian order. The chicken tikka was just too spicy and we weren't used to that so it went mainly eaten. My favorite was the black daal but again, it wasn't so amazing that I would go and have it again. Honestly the best dish we had was dessert - the basmati kheer is a perfect rice pudding with crème brûlée like topping. So good. Service was spotty, I constantly found myself trying to find our server or make eye contact with him. They were slammed on a Tuesday night (which I'm sure is the case every night) so that's probably just the way things are but it could've been better. Disappointed but willing to try again, also made me want to try some other Indian spots in London next.

Really delicious. I had the lamb dalcha with coconut rice (£12.75), while my friends had roti and…read moreraita, papadums with chutneys, and a thali. It was all quite tasty and smelled amazing. From what I know of traditional South Indian cooking, it also was pretty authentic. From many Indian dining experiences in San Francisco and Los Angeles, where Indian is quite standard, I'd say this compares with what I'm used to in terms of deliciousness :) I liked the interior, which felt both trendy and laid-back at the same time. The location's nice, right near the Peckham Rye station. Service was friendly and I was given extra hot peppers to accompany my meal at no extra cost. The only drawback, for me, are the prices, which seem to be on the high side. Of course, since we aren't in Kerala, we can't get an entire, delicious, gigantic meal for under £5. We're in London, so prices are higher. But this place would be more of a gem if it's prices were a little more appealing.

I think the pori salad was what had me almost fall over because not only did it taste so good that…read moreI almost shovelled the entire thing in my mouth, but the textures were out of this woooooorld!!!!! It was crunchy and delicious and oh my goodness- yum! So try the pori salad. We tried all of the appetisers except the vegetarian street snacks and all of them were very good- the vegetable paneer roll and prawn peera were also winners. For entrees we all split the Cochin prawn curry Chemeen manga Both were excellent and also balanced one another well. A VERY yummy place to eat!

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.

Was recommended this place while eating at Brassos Italian restaurant, also amazing. This place I…read morecan honestly say was one of the best high end Indian restaurants I've eaten at. Highly suggest making an appointment early.

I was finally able to try Dishoom on my last trip to London and we came by with a large group so…read morewere lucky to try a variety of dishes. First, I started with the mango lassi which was so fresh and naturally sweet. I loved the fennel seeds on top for added flavor. Such a great start to the meal. My favorites of the night were the chicken ruby (a must order and crowd pleaser), lamb biryani, and black daal. The chilli chicken was also a super flavorful app to share and the garlic naan was great as well. Everything is nicely flavored and I appreciate how patient and understanding the staff were with the food allergies and restrictions our group had. Definitely a must in London!

Everyone I know who visits London comes home raving about this place, so even though I'd never had…read moreIndian food before, I had to see what the hype was about. The restaurant is much bigger than it looks, with a front patio, a bar, and multiple dining rooms. It was completely packed. After 6 p.m. it's walk-in only, and the hostess gives you a buzzer while you wait. I started with the house chai, which was warm and perfectly spiced. For dinner I ordered the Chicken Ruby, basmati rice, garlic naan, and crispy okra fries. Now I get the hype. The Chicken Ruby was rich, spicy, and packed with flavor, the naan was perfect for soaking up every bit of sauce, and the okra fries were so crunchy I couldn't stop eating them. This place absolutely lived up to its reputation. They also serve breakfast, and there's so much on the menu that I already plan to come back a few more times before I leave London.

What an amazing place. This restaurant is very close to Borough Market and the rowdy pub scene…read moresurrounding it. However, it is tucked away on a side street, making it perfect for a relaxing,upscale experience. The restaurant is quite elegant and the staff is friendly and highly attentive. Our waiter anticipated our needs . The food here is flavorful, incredibly seasoned, with just the right amount of heat. It is well spiced without being overwhelming. Truly some of the best Indian food I have had in my many years of travel.

The lunch special is a great value (ask for the lunch menu!). Food was beautiful and delicious…read more Service was attentive and friendly.

Best Indian food in London. Period. Had the paneer tikka with mushroom noodles. Both were…read morefantastic. Delivery was quick.

Now, i have been promised a great Indian takeaway before and been gutted to receive an oily carton…read morewith reconstituted chicken. Not here - top quailty ingredients where the pictures on the menu really do reflect the finished product. The menu is so varied and you get the chance to try dishes only really found in a restaurant rather than a takeaway menu, for example the fantastic Achari Chicken and Shatcora Gosth. To top it all off the price range is great with a set menu with all the trimmings for two at £20 and most mains with chicken around £4.30 with prices rising if you want the King Prawn option. Be sure to book early at peak times as they are so popular you can expect around an hours wait but it is worth it!

Staying in the area, we were looking for a solid Indian restaurant. Sherry found Tower Tandoori on…read moreYelp. Our waiter Ali was top notch. Friendly and attentive. We started with a basket of pappadum with four sauces, a samosa chaat and then shared tandoori puri chicken and palak paneer. Everything was spot on - service, taste, portions, all great. We had galub juman for dessert! Wonderful. Sorry about the photos! We were too hungry to wait!!

Ate here post London Marathon and exactly what I could of dreamed of…read more We Had: Drink: Masala chai (great) Apps:chicken tikka trio, papadom basket Punjabi samosas - so good Meal chicken tikka butter Marsala with steamed rice and garlic naan - perfect Desert gulajamum (Indian milk donuts) - unreal!

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

Wanted to make sure we did Indian while in London. Made reservations at The India. A little…read moreconfusion with the listed locations and Open Table but we managed to get to the 2 St Mary's location. The waiter seemed to have a little attitude - especially when I did not want his suggestion of pappadum. But when all was said and done, we had a lovely meal. We ordered samosas, chicken biryani, aloo gobi, one naan and one rice. We also received a daal which I think came as the main entree with the aloo gobi. It came quickly and very hot. Service was attentive.

Oh my, believe the hype. This is one of the best Indian food I've enjoyed. There's is a bit of a…read morewait, though it's well worth it. The restaurant is quiet large so the line can move decently. The service is friendly, helpful and efficient. As this was our first time, we had to order the best sellers - chicken ruby curry and the black dal. Both are incredible, rich with depth of flavors. Get the rice and garlic naan to go with it. The chai at the end of the meal is superb....like a warm holiday blanket wrapping it's arms around you. SO GOOD!!!!!!!

Food - amazing! tasty! inventive! Healthy options, not heavily creamy like Indian food I usually…read moreget in USA. Good mocktails as well Service - fantastic ! 10 stars ambience - huge place, good for big groups , lots of space. just make a rsvn ahead of time cause you will be waiting a long time if you dont

The food, service, and ambiance make for a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommendedread more

In my opinion, this is the best Indian restaurant in London. The Rajasthani thali was sublime,…read moreghatta curry, dal bhaiti, churma, the absolute best. The service was wonderful. The restaurant itself is beautiful. We ate here at least three times, each time the highest quality food. Both the vegetarian and meat thali are excellent.