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    Trishna

    4.3 (167 reviews)
    PriceyIndian
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Nilanj D.

    This was an utterly spectacular experience from the moment I arrived at the doors. Keep in mind this is a place at a high price point, but the experience and food truly are worth every penny. The staff here is MARVELOUS. I initially wanted to sit outside on a nice afternoon that had a light chance of rain forecasted - I was indeed sat there but kindly was moved indoors when that rain chance increased suddenly. And throughout our short meal they were absolutely awesome. The aromas coming from the kitchen were appealing and downright mouth-watering. The duck chutney seekh starter was truly memorable. The sommelier went over some wine options with me and was very helpful in offering options that would pair nicely with the menu items I was considering. The menu suggests pairing options for each menu item, but the somm helped suggest bottles to tie everything together. Ultimately we had several delectable starters here and at least 2.5 bottles of excellent wine prior to a theatre engagement, but I truly look forward to returning for a full meal.

    Hairy Ali Bream
    Ray N.

    We went for lunch and got the 3 course tasting menu for £50. It is well worth it for a Michelin star restaurant. The food is incredibly good: intensely flavorful and perfectly prepared. It is the best South Indian meal I have ever had. I started with the soft shell crab. The crab is pretty standard: very similar to a deep fried soft shell crab in any cuisine. But there's a side preparation of crab meat mixed with curry and a really subtle sauce that you dip the crab in. This was pretty good, and probably the dish that was the least distinctive. I next had the Bream. The Bream was perfectly cooked and an excellent piece of fish; it was moist and flaky. It was covered with a cilantro and green chili paste that was had a complex and savory flavor, and that had a heat that snuck up on me. It was outstanding. This was my second favorite dish. My favorite dish came in the 3rd course. The baby Aubergine with peanuts was insane. The eggplant was a little Smokey, and the peanuts gave it a very deep flavor. The contrast in texture between the eggplant and peanuts was also wonderful. Bonus prize also goes to makai palak (spinach with corn), which was a complementary side dish but almost stole the show from the aubergines. In addition, the restaurant is very charming. The dining room is cozy, yet also bustling with diners coming in and out. The service is also quite good. My water glass was always full, and our servers checked in on us often.

    Chai
    Yen D.

    They got me in for an hour last minute. Was recommended to get the brown crab curry with lemon curry rice which was delicious. However the crab curry had 4 shells left in it. Chai was mid...basically get 2 percent or semi skimmed milk, add masala chai and crushed ginger and you will get the same consistency and flavor. I prefer my chai thicker so longer on the stove. Kheer was a rice pudding with pistachio, apricot slice that was grilled and apricot jam which wasn't too sweet. Small restaurant with about 10 tables. If I were to come back, I would only order the crab curry.

    Koliwada squid and shrimp with peanut chilli chutney
    Priya K.

    This is Michelin star Indian restaurant in London. We booked the early dinner reservation where you can go for 4 course tasting menu for £55 which is a great deal. Everything was delicious and service was spot on! I loved their take on old fashioned (see pic for more details) Their rasmalai dessert with Kunafa was a delicious twist. Service was outstanding!

    Prawns
    Nikita J.

    Hands down our favorite London meal on our 5 day trip. If you are mad you can't get into gymkhana or brigadiers give Trishna a chance -- you won't be disappointed. Just about everything was 5 stars. Service and food were so memorable. Enough gushing, here's the details on what we enjoyed: Lychee martini: delicious and light. Not overly sweet and light on alcohol; the curry leaf is a pleasant surprise Jal jeera old fashioned: very sippable, hubby loved and wants to learn to make it at home now Corn and coconut tikki: the sweet coconut and corn, the curry leaf, the daal, the crunchy exterior and smooth interior -- this is a revelation and a must get. The cheese isn't strictly necessary in there so I pulled it out but it isn't harmful either. Do as you wish with the cheese but DO get this dish. Prawns chukka: brilliant, spicy, and bold. A flavor bomb. Keep the water handy but even then you won't actually be able to stop eating because each bit is better than the last. Prawns are plentiful and cooked perfectly. Baby aubergine vangathal: out-effing standing. Smokey baingan, cooked in this robust sauce with the crunch and "something special" from Peanuts and plenty of curry leaves. Goes best with the roti. Breads: the bread basket is good but not worth it for 2, get an order of roti you be just fine. Lemon rice: such a simple dish that other places may forget to put in the effort. It legit takes like 15 minutes to make at home. This tasted JUST like home and I really appreciate that. Chettinad potato roast: again, fantastic. Not for the faint of heart. Spice to potato ratio was perfect and the Chettinad spice mix tasted authentic. Cashew and pepper chicken: hubby was blown away. Sweating and wiping his brow but -- blown away. Spicy for sure so get a hold of some raita to cool things down. Alphonso mango malai: Creamy mango malai, sweet/tart mango lassi, sweet mango pieces = mango dream. Wonderful end to a wonderful meal.

    Perfect lamb chop
    Ben W.

    If you drew a Venn diagram with a circle that said 'local curry house' and another one that said 'fine dining', the bit in the middle would be taken up by Trishna and more power to them for it. This middle ground means you are treated to seriously haut cuisine in a place that is warm and friendly if a little bit idiosyncratic in its layout. You can quite happily forego the extensive and well picked wine list for big bottles of Cobra along with portions of food which are expertly conceived and delivered but also generous, plentiful, abundant, groaning, all those words that make you feel warm and fuzzy inside when you think of going out for an Indian. Townhouses in Marylebone are narrow and higgledy piggledy and don't make for statement restaurants. And so it is with Trishna. We stand with two other couples in a waiting area as big as a small lift. We stand stiff and gaze at our shoes, no touching, no eye contact. Assistance is soon with us and very pleasant it is too. We weave our way through rooms and corridors and end up in our own corridor on a table that's too big for the space and the seating arrangement too small for the three of us not to be knocking knees throughout our stay. If you don't mind all that, you're in for a treat. The well chosen wine list gets scant viewing. Cobras all round. The big bottles. The menu is familiar in one regard only. Plenty of choice. Part of the fun of a good Indian is being crippled by choice. The choice here isn't mad but there's enough to get our brains fired up. Koliwada squid and shrimp, Partridge pepper fry and Nandu Varuvan are duly ordered. Nandu Varuvan is soft shell crab, served whole. Not pretty but very inviting. The batter is light and the taste is good. Partridge pepper makes good use of the game that's knocking around at this time of year. Copious amounts of pepper add warmth and the partridge can take it, Squid and shrimp are done with care. The chilli and peanut chutney lift things further. Because we're out for an Indian we also order some lamb chops from the tandoor. Two in a portion but an extra one added for us at their suggestion which is indicative of their attitude. There to please. What comes out are three of the plumpest lamb chops you've ever seen. They are bravely burnished in perfect fashion, if burning something can ever be described as that. It looks beautiful. And on cutting into the meat we discover impossibly juicy pink flesh underneath. The fat's rendered but the flesh has received just the right amount of heat.Trishna may be posh but nobody is going to stop us from gnawing the bones and making a mess. That's where Trishna wins. Top class fare, curry house vibes. Perfect combo. Mains are punchy. Lobster Cabral comes with a thick coriander sauce which sets off the sweetness beautifully. A whole tail with the shell used as decoration. A real treat. Beef short rib coconut fry is deep and rich and chocolate brown. The meat is holding but tender. Cashew and pepper chicken again utilises the warmth of that spice very well. All the dishes are pretty enough to look at but delicious enough to destroy. The duck Keema naan is skilfully done but perhaps a little too considered. Thin stiff boards of fried bread sandwich minced duck breast. It doesn't really work as a traditional accompaniment, you could order that and eat it by itself as a hearty lunch. Pudding. Nobody eats Indian puddings. Fact. That's all covered off by the chocolates you get with the bill. Trishna duly obliges. We love the familiarity. We leave lighter of pocket, lighter of spirit and much much heavier of body. Our tongues are dancing all the way home. Extremely well executed food in the heart of Marylebone delivering that unmistakeable feeling that you thought only your local curry house could.

    Soroosh P.

    As The first Michelin starred Indian restaurant and one of the most long standing I'm aware of - perhaps my expectations were a little too lofty. While the dining experience was positive there weren't as many call out dishes as I would expect for a restaurant with this level of pedigree. The space is cute and the western ghats tasting was great- the amount of food provided was more than an enough. We left incredibly stuffed. The desserts and appetizers wooed me far more than the mains, and the service was nice but not exceptional. I am definitely glad that I gave this spot a try but I am not dying to come back if that makes sense.

    Michael C.

    Trishna has a really nicely decorated and welcoming interior. The ceilings are definitely way too short, not saying much coming from me as I have this problem a lot, but this restaurant was noticeably a little bit claustrophobic throughout its entirety. Service was spotty -- sometimes they would come refill my water right away, and other times I would finish and refill my own glass 3 times before they even noticed I needed more water. I even went a full course without having any water as I couldn't get anyone and nobody was refilling my bottle. Timing between the courses was very inconsistent. I feel like the dishes were so colorful and had so much going on, but still nothing stood out to me as great. I feel like they got TOO creative, to their disadvantage, and sacrificed taste for aesthetics of the food. It was definitely a good meal, but nothing to write home about.

    Tandoori Venison
    Lawrence C.

    Following the theme of trying Indian cuisine in London, I booked a reservation at Trishna for dinner on the first day that I got to the UK. Compared to some other Michelin-star restaurants like Gymkhana, there were a lot more available slots for Trishna so it was pretty easy to get a spot here. The interior is on the smaller side, but it is nicely decorated and the staff were able to let me be seated around 20 minutes earlier since I got there ahead of schedule. I decided to go with the tasting menu, which included a partridge pepper fry, tandoori venison, half lobster ghee roast, and the valhrona manjari chocolate chikki. For one person this was a lot of food, so definitely make sure not too eat much beforehand! Although all of these dishes were excellent, the real stand-out dishes to me were the partridge pepper fry and the lobster ghee roast. The paratha the partridge was on was crispy and flaky, while the partridge itself was bursting in flavor due to the spices on it. The lobster roast was actually amazing, and probably is one of the best versions of lobster I've eaten in my life. It was cooked exquisitely, and Indian flavors really go well with seafood to enhance the taste. Overall, Trishna is a must-eat in London if you want to explore the Indian culinary scene here.

    Vintage Travel Poster inside.
    Mauricio G.

    The Food: Trishna's Lamb Chop is my favorite dish of all time; smoky, and falling off the bone, it is so good it stays in my mind long after leaving Trishna. This is a beautiful dish at a beautiful establishment. Trishna's walls are decorated with historic posters of Indian airlines to give the establishment a cool vintage travel theme. The vibe: Both perfect for a special dinner with friends (it was my birthday) or a fancy first date - either way everyone will be impressed. The service: It is excellent. Not only was the staff warm and friendly but they helped my friends and I navigate their menu to ensure we explored enough of their offerings. While I live in New York I will surely be back anytime I am in London.

    Kaley J.

    We went to Trishna while visiting London. I was able to get an early dinner reservation last minute so when we arrived we were one of the first ones. Service was amazing! Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable. The inside of the restaurant was cozy and inviting. I liked the artwork they had throughout. We tried the Chemmeen Manga Curry [Vannamei prawn, coconut, green mango, Malabar tamarind] & Cashew & Pepper Chicken Curry [roasted coconut & cashew nut, telicherry peppercorn]. We also added a bowl of rice and the naan to split since everything is a la carte. Overall, the curries were amazing and full of flavor. The naan was fresh and delicious too. I do think it is very over-priced though. We left feeling not satisfied with what we paid. The allure of a "Michelin star" is what drew us in but I would have been just as happy food-wise at any other local Indian restaurant (and for less money). If you do go, I would recommend trying one of the tasting menus instead of the a la carte menu. It looked like a better deal with a variety of different plates to try.

    Tikka
    Vignesh S.

    One of the best restaurant experiences I've had in the UK. Food was spectacular, service was great, and the restaurant was lovely inside. I don't think you could choose a wrong item on the menu. The appetizers were especially delicious. I could not write enough good things about Trishna. I can't wait to go back!

    Gongura lamb, potato, dal, naan
    Irene C.

    Really great experience dining solo here. The service was impeccable. The papads were crispy and chutneys were flavorful- I wanted to eat the whole box but had to stop myself or I wouldn't be able to eat the rest of the meal. 5/5 Squid & shrimps 5/5: crispy but not oily, tender and not tough Duck chutney seekh 3/5: not super impressive or memorable, it was fine Gongura Lamb 5/5: loved the deep flavor that had been developed. Hard to find this in the US. Really enjoyed the potatoes that came with it as well. The naan was overly salty though. Mango & pistachio kheer 4/5: enjoyable if you like rice pudding

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    We are in London at least twice a year. Trishna for lunch is a must for us. The menu today was especially delicious.

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    Delicious. Only question mark is paying this much for Indian cuisine. Indian seafood dishes that I had never had before!

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    Dishoom - Breakfast Naan Sandwich

    Dishoom

    4.5(3k reviews)
    1.2 miCovent Garden
    £££

    Absolutely delicious dinner!…read more We made reservations online about 2 months ago. 5:15 dinner worked well for us since we had a show at 7. We checked in on the lady with the tablet on the right side of the entrance. The left side is for walk ins. Super long line even at 5pm. But they were handing out small glasses of chai and something else. Anyway, the reservation line is short and they sat us right away. We wished we could have sat at the patio - it's covered. We didn't see that until we were already drinking. Well, next time! The ambiance - beautiful spot with lots and lots of tables. Every single one of them was taken. Tons of staff! They take good care of you here. Patrons vary, from dates to family dinners - the whole gamet! Come one, come all! The drinks came out right away. Dishoom IPA and chai. Beer came with a frosted glass. The chai was delicious! The food was amazing! Goan monkfish curry Ruby chicken Saffron cauliflower Garlic naan Basmati rice Everything was superb! I works happily go back tomorrow night!

    Dishoom in Covent Garden exceeded our expectations! I had accidentally booked our dinner for 3 for…read morenext week instead of this week. The hostess was very accommodating and understanding, and didn't turn us away. Star 1. Our server, Georgia was amazing with excellent recommendations. Star 2 We had the garlic nan, prawns, chicken ruby and black Daal. Star 3 For dessert, a small yogurt treat with raspberries and lychee. Star 4 Will, a manager, was personable and hardworking - bussing, wiping and setting up tables. He took some time to chat and informed us that Dishoom is coming to NY and we hope he comes along, too! Star 5. Do not skip this experience.

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    Dishoom - Paneer Tikka

    Dishoom

    4.5(881 reviews)
    0.7 miSoho
    ££

    ***4.5 stars*** Made…read morereservations on their website a few weeks in advance. Bustling environment and nicely decorated. Service was fantastic - there is a waiting area with complimentary chai. Chai wasn't the best but definitely appreciated that it was free. We got the mango & fennel lassi, chilli broccoli salad (half portion), okra fries, lamb samosas, Dishoom house chaat, masala prawns, cheese naan, house black daal, and Dishoom chicken tikka. Mango & fennel lassi wasn't as creamy as I'm used to and more on the sour end. Chilli broccoli salad, okra fries, lamb samosas, and Dishoom house chaat were my favorites. Masala prawns, cheese naan, house black daal, and Dishoom chicken tikka didn't stand out to me as much but still were delicious. Overall it was a fantastic meal and I understand all the hype. Would definitely recommend a visit.

    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!!!!!!!

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    Gymkhana - chicken butter masala + bread basket

    Gymkhana

    4.3(299 reviews)
    0.8 miMayfair
    ££££

    All this talk about Gymkhana opening in Las Vegas...I mean, sure. But why bother going to Gymkhana…read moreat home when I can just go to the original Gymkhana in London? Gymkhana isn't trying to reinvent Indian food, but instead focuses on traditional, predominantly Northern Indian flavors and is cooked with precise execution. Despite the fact that I was not always agreeable with some of the flavor profiles (mainly because I haven't encountered them before), I can't deny everything was cooked to perfection. Ordered the Punjabi Samosa to start, the Tandoori Masala Lamb Chops, the Lasooni Wild Tiger Prawns, Chicken Butter Masala, amd Pork Cheek Vindaloo as entrées, and of course had to get some Basmati Rice and the Bread Basket (the fancy name for naan). Favorite dishes were easily the Tandoori Masala Lamb Chops and the Chicken Butter Masala. The Tandoori Masala Lamb Chops were massive and cooked perfectly medium rare with no gamey taste. And this Chicken Butter Masala is exactly how I envisioned the perfect butter chicken dish in my head. Service is...well, more normal restaurant than two Michelin star level. It was fine I suppose. Exactly what I would have expected from a restaurant of this level, but nothing special. The restaurant itself was not as big as I thought it would have been. Very nice decor inside and not super bright. The one thing I wasn't too keen on was the £150/pp minimum spend, which was especially grating because later timeslots had less of a minimum spend. I would have been more ok with it if the minimum spend was £100/pp, because you're 100% going to get there. Overall, I thought Gymkhana was a good experience that was worth trying. The food was tremendous for sure. I would be more of a fan if not for the high minimum spend because honestly I could just come here for the Chicken Butter Masala and some rice and be good. But alas, it is what it is.

    I heard many great things about this restaurant so I had to check it out. First, I would recommend…read morethat you place your reservations in advance as this is a very hot restaurant. The ambience is on point. The place is three levels and is very aesthetic. The aesthetic is different on each level. Definitely a vibe. 5/5 Food wise, it was okay for how expensive it is. I did the tasting menu for one, and I would not recommend this as this was a lot of food and I have some thoughts about the food as well. In retrospect, I would recommend getting a two appetizers and one entrée, and that should definitely be the lamb chop. I thought the pappadum and aloo chaat were great. The tandoori masala lamb chop (add on) was fire. I just thought everything was average. It was borderline too salty for my taste. This includes the kid goat keema, chicken butter masala, and venison biryani. I was expecting more flavor from the biryani honestly. The saag makai and dal were much more palatable. I would approach with caution but you're probably visiting, want Indian food, and they have Michelin stars, so you can't help yourself. I get it. Solid place but you'll find me there for a cocktail and for lunch off the à la carte menu.

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    Dishoom - Lamb chop

    Dishoom

    4.6(620 reviews)
    1.7 miKing's Cross
    ££

    What a cool spot! The neighborhood is awesome, and this restaurant is incredible. It's got so many…read morecool levels with bars on the main level and also downstairs. Service is super professional and on point. The food comes out fast (almost too fast), and is perfectly cooked. Everything smells so wonderful and spicy. We went for breakfast before a show at the nearby Lightroom, but I'd love to go back for lunch or dinner!

    We decided to try Dishoom after hearing so many recommendations, but unfortunately it didn't live…read moreup to the hype for me. We started with the okra fries, which were decent but nothing special. The garlic naan was surprisingly plain and lacked the strong garlic flavor I was expecting. The grilled masala prawns were quite small and tasted just okay. I also ordered the Chicken Ruby, but it reminded me of a basic butter chicken recipe that I've made at home. The biggest disappointment was the famous Black Daal. Since it's one of Dishoom's signature dishes, I expected something exceptional, but I found it overrated and not particularly memorable. The highlight of the meal was the roti wrap, which I did enjoy. I appreciated that the chai comes with free refills, which was a nice touch. Overall, I think Dishoom is overrated. Maybe it's because I prefer bolder, spicier flavors, but the food felt quite mild and didn't justify all the praise I'd heard. I'm glad I tried it, but I don't see myself returning.

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    4.5(832 reviews)
    3.3 miShoreditch
    ££

    We had a big family lunch at Dishoom when we were in London last month, and it was everything I…read morehoped for, an Indian restaurant unlike any I've encountered at home. I feel like all my friends who've been to London have come back talking about this place, and I'm happy to join their ranks. Dishoom was also one of a handful of dining options recommended by my hotel concierge for a party of 11, including kids. Booking was easy, via SevenRooms, no phone calls or emails necessary. It's a large restaurant, and part of a popular chain--I guess they have things figured out. The space was great, open and casual, exposed ceilings and eclectic decor. Lots of fans, which my three-year-old appreciated. Service was friendly and attentive. I started my lunch with a drink, a refreshing green India Gimlet, gin and Rose's lime with celery bitters and fresh dill. I also tried and liked a sip of the New Permit Room Old-Fashioned, a slightly sweet cocktail with coconut-washed bourbon, Pedo Ximénez sherry, and Medjool date liqueur. There was only one menu available for a party of our size, a pre-set family-style group feast for eight adults, to which we added a pre-ordered platter of lamb chops. I loved the variety of dishes that came with this meal, and every one of them was ridiculously delicious. (There was less available for the three small American children, but they loaded up on hotel breakfast and snacked on naan and colorful puffed crackers.) The first round brought trays loaded with keema pau, okra fries, and bhel, along with lime, cilantro, and sauces for serving. The keema pau was incredible, probably my favorite dish of our lunch, if in part because it was 100% new to me. It was a spicy, aromatic blend of minced lamb and peas with dill and lindi pepper, served with toasted, buttered buns to make little sliders. So much flavor, it almost explained, by itself, why the British could never leave India alone. The okra fries were warm and crispy, and I loved the bhel, a crunchy snack of puffed rice, peanuts, and Bombay Mix tossed with pomegranate, tomato, onion, lime, tamarind, and mint. The main course was another giant spread: chicken ruby, house black daal, awadhi jackfruit biryani, and chilled broccoli salad, plus our charred lamb chops, with sides of roti, naan, and raita. The chicken ruby was the highlight here, a fragrant, comforting curry with tender chicken in a buttery makhani sauce. The house black daal is a Dishoom signature, and it was lovely, cooked for over 24 hours. The biryani was fluffy and nice, studded with jackfruit, barberries, and sultanas. The broccoli salad was a fresh hit of green, enhanced with pistachio, mint, red chillies, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dates, and lime. The lamb chops made for a hearty entrée with a lot of flavor, the lamb marinated, grilled, and finished with Kashmiri chilli sauce. The thin, griddled roomali roti and the fresh-baked naan were both great accompaniments, as was the minty, cucumbery raita. For dessert, we had a choice of kulfi, creamy ice pops available in mango, pistachio, or malai, the original flavor touched with caramel. All three were superb, so cold and milk, easy to throw down the hatch. This was, it turned out, an enormous feast, but everything was so delicious and well balanced that I didn't notice how much I was eating until I got up. I was still full several hours later, when we went to dinner. If you want to eat Indian food in London, you should definitely find your nearest Dishoom. It's a wonderful restaurant, with top-notch food and no hassle. I certainly intend to go again.

    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!

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    Dining Room

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    Brigadiers - Tandoori Masala Jheenga (£24)

    Brigadiers

    4.6(74 reviews)
    2.7 miThe City

    Wow, just wow. Should be 7 stars. The restaurant was…read morerecommended by someone who lives in London. Wonderful decor, you can spend a good amount of time just looking around and your eye will never be bored. Amazing food. Everything we tried was superb. Vegetable samosas, bbq chicken wings, beef biryani, goat shoulder, chicken skins - one dish was tastier than another. We tried not to order lamb chops, but after being almost shamed by our waiter, we got it - and it was probably the very best lamb chops I ever had - anywhere, it is. Just wow. Coconut Kulfi was spectacular. And Bombay Chai was - once again- an absolute wow. Excellent service - prompt, friendly, attentive. Most highly recommended.

    We had a lot of great food in London contrary to what some misguided tourists might say! But though…read moremuch of the standard British pub food and such was fantastic, and there's no shortage of varied global cuisine to be found in the city, our overall favorite meal of the trip was here at Brigadiers which might be the best Indian food we've ever had. A nice but welcoming interior with great decor and top-notch service. An extensive drink menu, private meeting spaces, and an expansive but focused menu. Every dish we ordered was cooked to perfection with the proper amount of spice and heat. I'd point out specific dishes but I have a feeling everything on the menu lives up to what we ordered. I particularly liked the mixed greens + beef and bone marrow. But you can't go wrong.

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    Brigadiers - Decor

    Decor

    Brigadiers - Afghani Lamb Ribeye Kebab Skewers (£13)

    Afghani Lamb Ribeye Kebab Skewers (£13)

    Brigadiers - Tandoori Masala Jheenga (£24)

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    Tandoori Masala Jheenga (£24)

    Punjab Restaurant - Chicken korma

    Punjab Restaurant

    4.2(664 reviews)
    1.2 miCovent Garden
    ££

    Every time we are in London, we go to Punjab. The restaurant has a tasteful and distinctive blue…read morefacade that is appealing. The staff are always friendly and inviting. Their masala chai is amazing! We ordered lamb korma, butter chicken with bone in and chicken tikka masala along with buttered naan and rice. The korma was very good and the lamb was prepared well with no gamy taste. The buttered chicken was great but I would get the boneless version next time. The Tikka masala was tasty. The naan was very good. In London, other restaurants like Gymkhana and Dishoom come up when Indian food is mentioned. Punjab is right up there with them. We like Punjab for the wonderful Indian food and atmosphere. If you like authentic great food, this is a restaurant worth trying.

    After a day at the British Museum, we went to Punjab Restaurant for dinner. Founded in 1946, it is…read morethe oldest North Indian Punjabi restaurant in the UK. I love Indian food, and Metro Vancouver has a huge Indian population, so Indian food is comfort food. The restaurant's wall was decorated with various historical photographs, and right above our table was a photo of Vancouver, titled "Well-dressed Sikhs walking along the street in Vancouver, Canada c. 1908." Although over 100 years ago, I immediately recognized the location -- the corner of Granville and Hastings. How coincidental is that, to be thousands of miles away from home in a different continent, and to come across a photograph of the very street corner I cross multiple times a week! I don't recall what my husband had (a chicken dish), but I had Acharri Murgha ("chicken curry cooked in a traditional pickling spice mix") and it was delicious! Both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal -- it was a taste of home! I also had a couple of glasses of wine, but each glass was 250ml, so I was pretty tipsy. In the washroom, a woman, another tourist, started conversing with me, but she only spoke French, and despite being drunk and rarely speaking French, I was able to have a semi-coherent conversation (she was also a bit tipsy). I had a drunken conversation in French inside an Indian restaurant in England! Anyway, Punjab Restaurant is one of the best Indian restaurants I have been to, and it is no surprise that it has been around since 1946. [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; London, England]

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    One of two rooms

    Trishna - indpak - Updated August 2026

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