Why visit

A modest neighbourhood café with an unexpected strength in biryani. Our review enjoyed fragrant rice, tender lamb and generous portions, finding the cooking satisfying without elaborate presentation. It is an appealing option for diners who value a comforting plate and an informal setting.

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Cuisine & location

Indian comfort food
404 Kingsland Road, Dalston, London E8 4AA

We order

Lamb biryani

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Pilov is the reason to seek out this small Queensway address. Our published selection praised the interplay of tender beef, rice, carrots and cumin, recognising a comforting dish with a strong sense of Uzbek culinary heritage. Choose it for a different perspective on London’s rice dishes.

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Cuisine & location

Uzbek
23–25 Queensway Market, London W2 4QJ

We order

Uzbek pilov

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Our review found a warm neighbourhood introduction to Nepalese cooking, with carefully prepared dishes and attentive service. The cosy room appealed to families and groups, while the meal balanced spices, generous hospitality and a traditional sweet finish. Follow the review for the details of that visit.

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Cuisine & location

Nepalese
East Sheen, Richmond, London

We order

Explore the current Nepalese menu

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Raaz brings the polish of chef-led Indian dining into a neighbourhood setting. Our review enjoyed restrained spicing, a warmly received meal and desserts that rounded off the evening. It is worth exploring for diners seeking a contemporary Indian experience close to home rather than a journey into the West End.

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Cuisine & location

Modern Indian
Putney, London

We order

Explore the current modern Indian menu

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Jatra brings several Asian culinary influences into a polished but intimate neighbourhood restaurant. Our reviewer particularly valued the warm welcome and sense of ease, alongside a menu spanning sushi, seafood, noodles and more. It suits diners who enjoy sharing across different styles rather than following a single regional tradition.

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Pan-Asian
Stockwell, London

We order

Explore the current Pan-Asian menu

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Our review found a welcoming dining room and an assured approach to familiar Indian dishes. Grilled meats and aromatic lamb biryani supplied the meal’s substance, with vegetables adding freshness alongside richer flavours. Choose it for a relaxed dinner where classics and attentive hospitality are the main attractions.

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Cuisine & location

Indian
Haverstock Hill, London

We order

Lamb biryani and grilled starters

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A quietly appealing neighbourhood restaurant whose biryani stood out in our review. Light rice, measured spicing and succulent chicken formed a satisfying centrepiece, with vegetables offering an earthy counterpoint. The comfortable room and unobtrusive atmosphere make this an option for an unhurried conversation over familiar Indian cooking.

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Cuisine & location

Indian
Essex Road, Islington, London

We order

Chicken biryani

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Our opening-period review found an inviting introduction to Afghan hospitality. Kabuli pilau brought together fluffy rice, tender meat, carrots and raisins, with soup and salad completing the meal. Read the original piece for the visit itself, and check present-day arrangements before travelling.

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Cuisine & location

Afghan
Near Holloway Road station, London

We order

Kabuli pilau

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Myhan combines Afghan cooking with a striking pink dining room and an emphasis on atmosphere. Our review centred on Kabuli pilau, exploring the balance of fragrant rice, meat and sweet accompaniments. It provides a useful introduction to the restaurant’s culinary identity and the personal story behind its setting.

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Cuisine & location

Afghan
104 Highbury Park, London

We order

Kabuli pilau

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Belash’s appeal in our review rested on continuity, comfortable surroundings and carefully prepared classics. Chargrilled chicken tikka and fragrant biryani made a satisfying pairing, while unobtrusive service allowed time to enjoy the meal. Read the full feature for the story behind this longstanding north London restaurant.

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Cuisine & location

Indian
Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Lane, London

We order

Chicken tikka and lamb biryani

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Our review found an inviting Highgate restaurant with a strong line in comforting Indian and Bangladeshi cooking. Lamb biryani supplied fragrance and substance, while the accompanying vegetable curry brought a brighter contrast. Consult the restaurant directly for current menus and policies before planning your meal.

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Cuisine & location

Indian & Bangladeshi
Highgate, London

We order

Lamb biryani

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A family restaurant woven into the food culture of Church Street. Our review highlighted warmly spiced chicken tikka and aromatic lamb biryani, with attentive hospitality giving the meal its neighbourhood character. It is an option for diners looking for familiar South Asian dishes in a relaxed setting.

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Cuisine & location

Indian & Bangladeshi
Stoke Newington Church Street, London

We order

Chicken tikka and lamb biryani

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Our review of Quilon’s Onam brunch explored the regional cooking of Kerala through a carefully composed meal. Sriram Aylur’s kitchen offered an introduction to coastal ingredients, vegetable dishes and traditional sweets in a refined setting. Check the current menu, as the seasonal celebration described in our review may not be available.

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Cuisine & location

South West Indian coastal
Westminster, London

We order

Explore the current coastal Indian menu

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The Vincent Rooms offers a chance to experience the work of developing hospitality professionals in a formal dining setting. Our review covered a Korean-themed menu and found considerable interest and value, alongside the small inconsistencies that can accompany student cooking. Menus and service dates follow the college programme.

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Cuisine & location

Training restaurant & seasonal menus
Vincent Square, Westminster, London

We order

Check the current training restaurant menu

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A converted fire station supplies the setting for the modern Indian cooking described in our review. The meal combined ambitious tasting-menu ideas with comforting butter chicken, goat and lentils, giving the experience both range and substance. Read the original account and confirm the present menu before booking.

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Cuisine & location

Modern Indian
Westminster, London

We order

Check the current tasting and à la carte menus

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Amaya is an address for precise grilling, polished service and a composed dining room. Our review admired its technical control and elegance while wishing some dishes had a bolder aromatic identity. Read the full assessment for a considered view of the restaurant’s strengths and the aspects that proved less distinctive.

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Cuisine & location

Contemporary Indian grill
Halkin Arcade, Motcomb Street, London SW1X 8JT

We order

Explore the current grill menu

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A London address with an exceptional place in the history of Indian dining. Our review found classical cooking, careful execution and an elegant room, placing the experience in the context of the restaurant’s long legacy. Consult the official website for current reservations and any changes affecting visits.

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Cuisine & location

Classical Indian
99 Regent Street, London W1B 4RS

We order

Explore the current menu

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Included from Taste Asia’s wider restaurant-review archive, Isabel offers a different culinary direction from the Asian-focused entries. Our review explored seasonal Latin American and Mediterranean influences in a richly decorated Mayfair room, with particular attention to presentation, service and the relationship between food and atmosphere.

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Cuisine & location

Latin American & Mediterranean
26 Albemarle Street, London

We order

Check the current seasonal menu

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