Harden's survey result
Summary
“It’s always uplifting to be in the Bustle!”, say fans of this “high-quality, fun Indian restaurant close to Oxford Circus” – the bubbly younger sibling of Jamavar from Samyukta Nair. “Prices are not so daunting as others have become in Mayfair” (note the “excellent value Express Lunch/Early Dinner”), and there’s “fast and professional service in the spacious and well-designed dining room”, which some find “noisy and unconducive to conversation”. Top Menu Tips – “love the prawn starter and the lamb curry with soft bao buns”.
Summary
“Carefully spiced and beautifully cooked Indian food” takes centre-stage at the more casual little sister of Jamavar from Mayfair-based restaurateur Samyukta Nair. Everything on the menu is “interesting and tasty”, and “the express menu is a bargain” for this part of town.
Summary
“Imaginative dishes”, which deploy “authentic and distinct spicing with just the right kick”, “make for a cracking experience” at Samyukta Nair’s “smartly decorated room on the edge of Mayfair, with memories of Old Bombay”. It’s “the casual little sister of Jamavar” and “almost as good as its more expensive sibling” – while probably more “fun”. Top Menu Tip – “Jalebi cheesecake”.
Summary
“Noisy and aptly named bustle” – this “well-executed and brilliant concept” (sibling to Jamavar) is inspired by the street food of Mumbai: a “deeply impressive range of dishes” and results are “mind-blowing” – with just “the right balance of spices and herbs”.
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29 Maddox Street, London, W1S 2PA
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £23.00 | £29.00 |  |
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| Dinner | £23.00 | £29.00 | |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 63.00 | Always available | 4 |
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £5.00 | £33.00 | £10.00 | £9.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £44.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £6.00 |
| Service | 15.00% |
29 Maddox Street, London, W1S 2PA
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
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