MOST POPULAR INDIAN RESTAURANTS IN LONDON

Indian food has a very diverse cuisine covering every region in India; the dishes represent and compliment different religious and cultural beliefs. The thrilling culinary experience ranges from traditional and authentic Indian dishes to modern street snacks the whole world has fallen in love with. It's a well acknowledged fact that their rich flavours and spicy aromas have attracted food lovers on a global scale. Below are popular spots Londoners can enjoy Indian cuisine.


  1. Brilliant
    72-76 Western Road
    Southall, Middx
    Southall
    UB2 5DZ
    Phone:020 8574 1928
    info@brilliantrestaurant.com
    www.brilliantrestaurant.com

    Serving successfully for more then 40 years and maintaining its unique originality, the restaurant's excellent Punjabi cooking has won several acclamations. The menu offers starters like tandoori tilapia fish pakora and mogo, the aromatic methi chicken karahi with fried masala egg, a rousing palak lamb shining amidst spinach and spicy gravy and creamy dhal tarka are among the most sought out dishes. With punctual service and high quality side dishes, there are no surprises that Brilliant ranks amongst the best Indian restaurants in London!


  2. Chakra
    157-159 Notting Hill Gate
    Notting Hill,
    London,
    W11 3LF
    Phone:020 7229 2115
    reservations@chakralondon.com
    www.chakralondon.com

    With elegant lavishness not many restaurants can compete with, Chakra is a restaurant adorned with dazzling white banquettes and lightings; the interior is more like a Mayfair club than a fancy restaurant. The cooking technique is derived from the Indian royals recipes with scorching kebabs packed with sub continental flavors varying from Nawabi style venison to Lahore lamb specials. Spicy tandoori meats are roasted in traditional clay ovens and offer perfectly delicious curries like their signature Jalandhar chicken. Chakra is popularly acknowledged as the perfect location for a regal dining experience.


  3. Cinnamon Club
    Old Westminster Library
    Westminster
    London
    SW1P 3BU
    Phone:020 7222 2555
    info@cinnamonclub.com
    www.cinnamonclub.com

    Situate on a secluded street in Westminster, Cinnamon Club is one of the top Indian restaurants in London. The chefs create trendy upto-date Indian dishes using fine traditional ingredients, this restaurant is infamous for its extraordinary cuts of meat, innovated into dishes like a pan fried lamb's brain in keema curry or some succulent venison and prune koftas accompanied with thick black lentils and spinach.  They serve some of the most awesome desserts like the irresistible marinated strawberries hovering in flimsy jelly with a fennel scented wafer.


  4. Moti Mahal
    45 Great Queen Street
    Covent Garden
    London
    WC2B 5AA
    Phone:020 7240 9329
    reservations@motimahal-uk.com
    www.motimahal-uk.com

    A London branch of Delhi's Moti Mahal, this is stylishly furnished restaurant with light banquettes and chandeliers, warm and attentive service that makes an ideal option for family and business outings. The wide ranging menu consists of traditional Indian cuisine, high recommendation for Kashmiri rogan josh sprinkled with roasted fennel garnishing and saucy Goan fish curry scented with coconut, tamarind and red chillies. Moti Mahal makes delicious kebabs using minced lamb, seasoned in cardamom and mace and grilled over charcoal served with lime marinated cucumbers. An assortment of garlicky, crisp snacks can also be found.


  5. Rasa
    55 Stoke Newington Church Street
    Stoke Newington
    London
    N16 0AR
    Phone:020 7249 0344
    info@rasarestaurants.com
    www.rasarestaurants.com

    Rasa is a strictly vegetarian restaurants specializing Kerala cuisine at an impressive reasonable price. You can be served with typical snacks like poppadam, achappam, papadavadai and the spicy masala dosai or tuck into strange dishes namely, a moru kachaithu- curd dish prepared with mango and green bananas or rasa kayi (mixed vegetable in spicy gravy). They also offer a great selection of layered parathas, breads and rice dishes. It could well be said that Rasa makes a typical vegetarian Indian dinner date!


  6. Amaya
    Halkin Arcade, Motcomb St, London SW1X 8JT, United Kingdom
    Phone:+44 20 7823 1166
    info@realindianfood.com
    www.amaya.biz

    Amaya is an unfussy restaurant where you can just be yourself and even dine with your finger if necessary. The special Indian dishes prepared in an open kitchen are served steaming as soon as it's cooked. Amaya's sole attention is on their smoking spicy grills served with a twist in traditional style. There are no starters or main courses; you can eat whatever you wish. Simply sit back and enjoy your delicious meal, while being pampered like a queen by the staff.


  7. Madhu's
    39 South Road
    Outer London
    London
    UB1 1SW
    Phone:020 8574 1897
    info@madhus.co.uk
    www.madhusonline.com/

    Madhu is very smart restaurant with set within a posh atmosphere. The dishes are North Indian but they also serve some African dishes like nyama choma( lamb ribs marinated in lemon).  Traditional delicacies like paneer mini patties, minced peas with tangy crushed fenugreek compliments well with spicy sweet tamarind chutney. As far as their most requested dishes are concerned, chicken with sliced gourd and chickpea curry counts among the favourites. The staff is very flattering and assuring too.


  8. Cafe Spice Namaste
    16 Prescot Street, London E1 8AZ
    020-7488 9242
    www. cafespice.co.uk

    Decorated with a rebellion of typical south Indian colours like oranges, red and greens creates a diverse environment. The menu ranges between specialities from south India, Punjab, Goa, Kashmir and Hyderabad but the main focus is on traditional Parsi dishes. The curries or dhansak has a distinct sweet and sour tang bringing to you the flavours of Persia. They have the softest breads and side servings of strong pickles, crispy poppadams and their refreshingly tart lassi is said to be pure bliss.


  9. Tamarind
    20 Queen Street, Mayfair, London W1J 5PR
    T: 020 7629 3561
    reservations@tamarindrestaurant.com
    http://www.tamarindrestaurant.com

    Tamarind is a spacious restaurant with large tables and well placed seating, proving to be both elegant and comfortable. The food served is strictly traditional without any crafty ‘twists' in the recipes. The spicing is delicate with only a light tantalizing chilli flavour lingering in the dishes. They serve both vegetarian and non vegetarian meals. None can resist their tandoori kebabs peppered with coriander and chilli with chutney or grilled scallops and fried squids served in a lime and chaat masala dressing.


  10. Zaika
    No1 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5NP
    Tel: +44 (0) 20 7795 6533
    zaikareservations@zaika-restaurant.co.uk
    www.zaika-restaurant.co.uk

    The setting of this hotel is impressively well highlighted with rich warm colours. Daring diners love the tandoori smoked salmon coated in cinnamon and mango with cheesy rice or crispy wheat coated fried scallops with cauliflower mousse and tangy chilli sauce.  Main dishes include crunchy ladyfingers in duck sauce and condiments or duck breast with garlic and chilli mash.  Scintillating desserts arrive in the shape of a cloudy chocolate mousse with nuts or toffee pudding accompanied with cardamom butterscotch sauce and coconut ice-cream- well it's really believed to be desserts to die for!

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