RestaurantsLondonKenningtonSE11

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Summary

£57
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3
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3
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Kowsar Hoque’s stylish Indian emporium” in Kennington, opened by his father almost 40 years ago, “continues to deliver excellent dishes which are reasonably priced for the high quality and make you feel you’re in the company of experts”… actually you are likely in the company of our less-than-expert ruling class, given that the venue has long been a favourite of MPs from nearby Westminster, including David Cameron and BoJo.

Summary

£56
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3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

The closest thing to ‘Parliament’s official curry house’ – frequented by prominent Westminster forkmen from Ken Clarke and John Prescott to David Cameron and BoJo – this Kennington institution is run by vascular surgeon Kowsar Hoque, whose father opened it in 1985. Fans say it’s “difficult to go elsewhere when wanting an Indian dinner!”

Summary

£56
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3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This high-profile but “reliable” Kennington curry house has become a local institution under owner Kowsar Hoque, an entrepreneurial vascular surgeon whose father founded it 37 years ago. “It’s a bit of a club but anyone can join and will feel welcome among the politicians and media people” (former PMs Gordon Brown and David Cameron have both dined here). “Prices are a little above average but this is not your standard curry house”.

Summary

£54
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Kowsar Hoque’s Kennington fixture is “definitely not your regular curry house” – whatever your game. If it’s cricket, it’s “the only place to enjoy a meal post-Test at The Oval”. If politics, it’s “famous for its popularity with politicians from all sides: you’re quite likely to find Ken Clarke eating alone reading The Economist”, while David Cameron had his ‘last supper’ as PM delivered to Number 10 Downing Street.

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Restaurant details

Highchair
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No dress code
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Kennington Tandoori Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Kennington Tandoori Restaurant in SE11, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Kennington Tandoori restaurant.
Daniel C
Smart, modern Indian serving decent food th...
Reviewed 7 months, 19 days ago

"Smart, modern Indian serving decent food that’s just a little smarter than average "

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Prices

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£4.00 £18.50 £6.95 £4.95
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £36.00
Filter Coffee £4.00
Extras  
Bread £4.00
Service 12.50%
313 Kennington Rd, London, SE11 4QE
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Opening hours
Monday5 pm‑10:30 pm
Tuesday5 pm‑10:30 pm
Wednesday5 pm‑10:30 pm
Thursday5 pm‑10:30 pm
Friday5 pm‑10:30 pm
Saturday3 pm‑10:30 pm
Sunday3 pm‑10:30 pm

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