Harden's survey result
Summary
“Interesting and unusual Indian food” – “not heavy curries at all, but a less familiar range of dishes, with very well-judged spicing and a huge range of delicate flavours” – again inspires rave reports for this superb Brit-run chain (founded by Will Bowlby & Rik Campbell), which also has a brilliant service ethos: “cheerful and obliging throughout and very prompt”. In 2025, they opened their latest 80-cover outpost in Shoreditch, which also introduced a debut breakfast menu alongside an all-day 50-cover Kafé and bar concept (serving street-food snacks). And coming soon – a launch in Covent Garden’s Neal’s Yard is planned. Top Menu Tips – “date and pistachio kuicha is particularly good; excellently light panipuri with tomato rasam”.
Summary
As 10CC might have put it: “We don’t like Kricket… we love it!”. “Brilliant Indian sharing plates with an emphasis on taste, not heat” have bowled a hat-trick of successes for Rik Campbell and Will Bowlby since their street food pop-up went permanent in Soho, Brixton and White City. Their “interesting and flexible” small-plate menus are served in a “cool, vibey atmosphere”, either eating at the counter or at tables – with more vibes next door in their speakeasy bar Soma for diners in Soho.
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Restaurant details
Kricket Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Relaxed and trendy bar-counter Indian and fusion food. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £27.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £4.50 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:15 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:15 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:15 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:15 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:15 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:15 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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