RestaurantsLondonEarl's CourtSW5

survey result

Summary

£53
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

With its “good North Indian cooking” from family recipes, this well-established venue with Bollywood posters lining the walls is these days a rival to veteran Noor Jahan for bragging rights on Earl’s Court’s “curry corner”.

Summary

£49
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Well worth seeking out on South Ken’s ‘Curry Corner’” – this “family-run restaurant with Bollywood paraphernalia on the walls” certainly “punches above its weight”, with “a good selection of north-Indian dishes” and especially “delicious starters”.

Summary

£45
   ££
4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

With a menu “based on the family recipes of the owner, from northern India”, this smart little South Kensington spot is “welcoming and casual, making it perfect for focusing on the delicious flavours and aromas”.

Summary

£47
   ££
4
Very Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Subtle, aromatic and utterly delicious food” based around “family recipes” are on the menu at this unusual, family-run Indian café decked out with vintage Bollywood posters, on the outer fringe of South Kensington. “I just don’t understand how this place isn’t better known”, it’s a “real gem”.

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166 Old Brompton Rd, London, SW5 0BA

Restaurant details

Portions
Yes
35
No dress code
40

Prices

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£2.50 £15.00 £8.00 £4.95
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £22.00
Filter Coffee £3.00
Extras  
Bread £2.25
Service 12.50%
166 Old Brompton Rd, London, SW5 0BA
Opening hours
Monday6 pm‑12 am
Tuesday6 pm‑12 am
Wednesday6 pm‑12 am
Thursday6 pm‑12 am
Friday6 pm‑12 am
Saturday6 pm‑12 am
SundayCLOSED

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