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Originating in New Delhi in 2014, the Farzi Cafe chain from the House of Massive Restaurants now has nine branches across India and in Dubai. The London opening serves up traditional Indian dishes in a contemporary style - buzzwords from the PR include "post-molecular", "laboratory-style", "playfully inspired" and "sonic homogeniser" (it's used to make cocktails, apparently). The drinks list is called The Vedika Menu, which is apparently Sanskrit for “restoring knowledge” - in our experience, cocktails often do the exact opposite...
Harden's survey result
Summary
In the heart of the West End, this decidedly glam yearling scored better in our survey than the mixed rep it received in press reviews. The first UK outpost of a 30-strong international chain hailing from India and the Gulf, its repertoire of tapas-y offerings are very much of the funky, evolved school of Indian cuisine, and reporters salivate over “an amazing choice of inventive dishes” that are “far better than you would expect” in this touristy locale.
Summary
In the heart of the West End, this decidedly glam newcomer scored better in our survey than the mixed rep it received in press reviews. The first UK outpost of a 30-strong international chain hailing from India and the Gulf, its repertoire of tapas-y offerings are very much of the funky, evolved school of Indian cuisine, and reporters salivate over “an amazing choice of inventive dishes” that are “far better than you would expect” in this touristy locale.
Farzi Cafe Restaurant Diner Reviews
"The food is potentially sophisticated and often delicious but weighted strongly towards a crowd that is presumed to want variations on chicken tikka masala. Spicing is gentle. The Bao (£14 for two!) is sloppy Chicken tikka masala in a bun - mostly cream. Pricing generally is over the top - was the bread basket really £9? The ambiance is spacious and luxurious but undermined by the touristy surroundings and crowd."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £20.00 | £25.00 |  |
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| Pretheatre | £20.00 | £25.00 | |
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| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £3.50 | £17.00 | £6.00 | £7.00 |
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| Wine per bottle | £20.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
8 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4BP
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11:15 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11:15 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9:45 pm |
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