There are many Indian Restaurants in London so this is a list of recommendations.
Amaya restaurant is the India Bar & Grill created by the owners of the renowned Chutney Mary and Veeraswamy. Head Chef Karunesh Khanna is one of a tiny number of Indian chefs to have won a Michelin star. He has been working as head chef of Amaya since it opened in 2004. The service is superb and the Indian food is non-traditional as they specialize in Indian grilling and kebabs. The food is designed to be shared and comes in tasting portions; 6-8 of these plates is equivalent to a two course meal.
© Laura PorterChutneys has been on Brick Lane since 2004. They offer contemporary Indian dining - there are plasma screens on the walls showing music videos from the East and West. Chutneys is known for its friendly atmosphere and there is dining for 130 over 2 floors. A children's menu is available, as is take away.
© Laura PorterMela's menu may surprise you as it doesn't have the standard Indian dishes such as
Chicken Tikka Masala which have been created for the English palate. Mela actually serves authentic Indian dishes from all over India. The dishes are clearly described on the menu and staff can elaborate further and also make recommendations.
Veeraswamy is the UK's oldest Indian restaurant, established in 1926. It underwent an 80th birthday renovation and has continued to be very popular. There is a set price menu as otherwise it can be quite pricey to eat here. The food is considered fresh and high quality and they have many returning customers.
The Cinnamon club opened in 2001 in a Grade II listed former Westminster Library. This is Indian haute cuisine using modern recipes.
Not a fancy restaurant, but the canteen of the London Indian YMCA which is open to the public. It's where real Indian people eat and it's very well-priced. The Dining Hall is not open all day and evening so check the
Indian YMCA website for opening times.
Masala Zone is a chain of Indian restaurants across London, associated with
Amaya,
Veeraswamy and
Chutney Mary. Masala Zone restaurants have contemporary Indian art decor and serve very popular and tasty Indian cuisine.
This family-run Indian restaurant in Whitechapel started in 1974. They actually serve traditional Pakistani Punjabi food which is 100% Halal.
Woodlands has branches across London and India and serves South Indian vegetarian cuisine. Woodlands opened in India in 1938 and in London in 1981.
Two branches in Edgware Road and Notting Hill serving traditional Indian Cuisine for over 35 years. Both branches have a relaxed atmosphere and serve Halal food.
