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Summary
Now in its 99th year, London’s oldest Indian has (under its most recent owner, the MW Eat Group) maintained “consistently high standards”, providing “superior, delicate flavoursome curries in a series of colourful, beautifully presented dishes”, matched with thoughtfully updated decor, overlooking Regent Street from the first floor. Whether or not it sees its 100th birthday is in the hands of landlords, The Crown Estate, who seem blind to its cultural significance, and more interested in terminating its lease and redeveloping the building of which it is part. Sign the petition to save it on the Veeraswamy website!
Summary
“It may be the oldest Indian restaurant in London” (est. 1926), but this first-floor operation, “looking down on Regent Street”, has “definitely kept up with the times” and its “attractive” verging on “funky” interior is thoroughly contemporary. Nowadays part of the excellent MW Eats group (with siblings including Chutney Mary and Amaya), its “colourful food is beautifully presented” and “well spiced”; “meat is succulent and tender” and there are “superior and delicate curries”. “The cocktails are good too”.
Summary
“First came here almost 60 years ago! And it’s still one of my favourites” – London’s oldest Indian restaurant “delivers fabulous food year after year”. Opened in 1926, in a first-floor space at the Piccadilly end of Regent Street, it is nowadays part of the upmarket Amaya and Chutney Mary group who have ensured its offering has moved with the times. The decor is “lovely” but not old-fashioned, and the “imaginative food has lots of flavours”. Top Menu Tip – “Rogan Josh on the bone”.
Summary
Approaching its centenary, London’s oldest Indian, near Piccadilly Circus, continues to thrive as part of the high-quality group that also owns Chutney Mary. It may be an “old favourite” for many fans of decades’ standing, but the “relaxing” interior is modern and without any ‘heritage’ appeal. “Service is friendly and professional – not pushy, but there when you want them” – and the cooking has “sublime flavours and fragrances”.
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Victory House, 99-101 Regent Street, London, W1B 4RS
Restaurant details
Veeraswamy Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Had not been here for over twenty years. It felt that not much had changed either. The food was excellent. The service was very good and we all enjoyed the surroundings. Sadly there were only three tables occupied which didn't help the atmosphere but it certainly meant there were a lot of people to ensure the service was good. We had, grilled fish, coconut chicken, lamb biryani, crab cake, masala aubergine, pineapple curry. Everything was great and everyone in our party of six had a good time"
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 15.00% |
Victory House, 99-101 Regent Street, London, W1B 4RS
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12:30 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
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