Harden's says
This smart new Indian restaurant at the Elephant Park development scheme near Elephant & Castle boasts a kitchen run by Brinder Narula, a former head chef at Gymkhana and Benares, and a menu focusing on the regional cuisines of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Punjab.
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Summary
Big and “busy” modern Indian restaurant that has “fully maintained its high standards” in its second year as a highpoint of the new Elephant & Castle development, with a menu that showcases the cooking of Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and the Punjab. Launch chef Brinder Nerula (ex-Gymkhana and Banares) moved on in April 2025. Top Tip – “set lunch is a bargain at £19.50 for 2 courses (portions generous) including drink”.
Summary
“Wow, what a start for this big, bustling, comfortable modern Indian restaurant”, which is celebrating its first year in the new Elephant & Castle development. With former Benares and Gymkhana exec chef Brinder Nerula running the kitchen, it’s “an unexpectedly good find at very reasonable prices”.
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12 Ash Avenue, Elephant Park, London, SE17 1GQ
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £19.50 | £24.50 |  |
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| Starter | Main | Pudding |
|---|---|---|
| £3.30 | £16.00 | £7.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £35.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
12 Ash Avenue, Elephant Park, London, SE17 1GQ
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am‑10:30 pm |
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