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Two former Roti King employees have taken over what used to be The Cuckoo pub in Barnsbury, transforming it into a pub showcasing South Asian cuisine. Opened in late June 2022.

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Summary

£51
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4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Is it actually a pub? Who cares when the food is remarkable?” – this “refreshingly different” converted corner-tavern in Barnsbury “takes you by surprise” with its “superb, punchy Indian food, served to you perched on a bar stool, amidst a crowded boozer vibe”. Opened in 2022, it’s quickly become one of the Top-100 most talked-about restaurants in our annual diners’ poll and lives up to the hype for most customers, even if “the elongated bar can feel a bit cramped and the interior becomes too noisy” (“on a balmy night, it’s great to sit outside”). “Delicious cocktails and a mean Bloody Mary too”. Top Menu Tip – “the lamb chops, the Lollipop chicken and the huge Bhatura will make you go back again and again”.

Summary

£48
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4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Truly brilliant” – this desi pub (formerly the Cuckoo) in Barnsbury is one of the most talked-about openings of 2022 thanks to “stellar” cooking that’s “expertly spiced and oh-so-moreish”, washed down with “great cocktails and beers on tap”. On the downside, it is “squashed” and “oh-so-noisy” (“they won’t turn the music down!”) but most folks like its “bustling” style. “You have to plan ahead”“it’s very difficult to get a reservation unless you book four weeks in advance” – but “well worth the effort”.

Summary

The people behind Tamila in Hackney, chef Prince Durairaj and Glen Leeson (both ex-Roti King), took over the former Cuckoo pub in the middle of Barnsbury to launch this June 2022 newcomer: a South Asian restaurant, mixing small and large plates, accompanied by cocktails. In his early doors review, the Evening Standard’s Jimi Famurewa found dishes inspiring “plate-licking, wanton lust”.

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115 Hemingford Road, London, N1 1BZ

The Tamil Prince Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of The Tamil Prince Restaurant in N1, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of The Tamil Prince restaurant.
Edwhite P
Great Indian food. ...
Reviewed 8 months, 4 days ago

"Great Indian food. "

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Prices

Starter Main Pudding
£5.50 £21.80 £6.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £20.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 10.00%
115 Hemingford Road, London, N1 1BZ
Opening hours
Monday5:30 pm‑10 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Thursday12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Saturday11 am‑10 pm
Sunday11 am‑9 pm

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