London, the bustling city is filled with an array of cultures and flavors, but have you experienced the explosion of spices and aromas that Indian cuisine has to offer?
There is nothing like the authentic taste of Indian food, and London has some of the best Indian restaurants outside of India.
Whether it is a steamy plate of biryani, made with aromatic basmati rice, saffron, and spices, topped with juicy chunks of marinated chicken or butter chicken, with its tender chunks of chicken simmered in a rich tomato-based gravy, London has it all.
From high-end fine dining to casual street food, you can find an Indian restaurant to suit any occasion and budget.
So in case you are craving for Indian food, here are some of the best Indian takeaways in London:
- Tishya, Marylebone: Trishna delivers a contemporary taste of Indian coastal cuisine, and an extensive wine list that focuses on emerging regions and fine wines from niche producers and boutique wineries from all over the world.
The interior is based on royal Indian dining, which elevates your Indian experience to an even richer one. So, if you are in a mood for the real taste of India, this is one place we swear by, whether it is a takeaway or dine in.
- Dishoom, King’s Cross: It is a luscious experience for people who are craving or simply want to try the richness of Indian streets. This Irani-Bombay styled restaurant is sure to transport you to Bombay in the 90s. They serve comfort food and emotions for all Indians studying abroad, and if you are home sick, we highly recommend this place!
- Punjab Restaurant, Covent Garden: Famous for its rich and creamy Punjabi food, it is a North Indian restaurant which offers all the classics you have heard of from butter chicken to naan to descendant lamb curry. This restaurant is handled by experts from four generations of family who definitely know what they are doing.
- The Tiffin Tin, Hornsey: When it comes to takeaways, trust me The Tiffin Tin is the boss! This place offers authentic home cooking as if the food is straight from the Indian Kitchens in India. Known for using all fresh ingredients, they have top notch quality when it comes to food, which is best when you are feeling homesick as it feels like a hug from your mom.
- Namaaste Kitchen, Camden Town: This restaurant is winner of several food awards and is definitely one that we vouch for when it comes to Indian food. They have the best currys, kebabs and biryanis that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. They also have wide-variety of Goan foods like duck-curry and other sea foods.
- Bengali Spice, Holloway Road: This restaurant is known for serving authentic Bengali foods like Fish curry, Fish bhuna and a wide variety of sweets like roshogulla, mishti doi etc. Apart from being rich in taste, the prices are fairly moderate making it an excellent choice for Indians living abroad.
- Gunpowder, SpitalFields: They are the ones to be blamed for representing the exotic food of India on an international level. From the exotic Goan cuisine to descendant Kashmiri cuisine, they have everything. Their black tiger prawns and lamb cutlets soaked in ghee are the ones that we vouch on.
- Udaya, East Ham: Straight from the kitchens of Kerala, this restaurant offers a wide range of delicious south indian cuisine that are sure to sweep you off your feet! Known for their melt-in-mouth green pepper chicken, they have some of the best Kerala dishes that you are gonna love, no matter which corner of this world you are from.
- Grand Trunk Road, South Woodford: The Grand Trunk road is the route that connects Bangladesh to Afghanistan, this restaurant is owned by a Michelin Star chef hailing from Peshawar region in India. So, if you are in the mood for authentic Indian dishes like Amristsari butter chicken, and okra masala, this is the place we vouch on.
- Ganapati, Peckham: If you are someone who drools over South-Indian food like anything, this is the perfect place for you to try out! With their lip-smacking varieties of dishes from Tamil Nadu, they have the best classics like Dosa, sambar, idli, vada etc.