28 Maiden Lane, London, WC2E 7NA
Harden's survey result
Summary
“A tasty offshoot of the great Cinnamon Club” – Vivek Singh’s “prettily decorated” cafés (“resembling a tropical garden centre cafe!”) offer a “good-value”, “Indian-with-a-twist” menu: “hot curry staples” plus options “reminiscent of street food”. Practically all comments refer to the original – “a go-to in Covent Garden” for its very many fans – but he also opened in Richmond this year, taking over the former Carluccio’s venue diagonally opposite the station. One caution in reports – it looks time to pep up the decor in WC2 – it risks looking a bit “shabby”.
Summary
“From the pricing, you’d be forgiven for expecting a ‘standard’ Indian restaurant”, but Vivek Singh’s popular café is “surprisingly good” to those who’ve not yet discovered it and delivers outstanding value for somewhere in Covent Garden. “The menu is anything but run-of-the-mill, with interesting and creative twists on classics and some wholly new creations”. The worst gripe this year? It can get “too noisy when it’s packed”.
Summary
The “gorgeous food, with amazing flavours and presentation” at this Covent Garden café matches the high standards Vivek Singh sets at his grander Cinnamon restaurants, some of the best-known Indian kitchens in London. It’s a useful destination pre-theatre.
Summary
“Amazing Indian street food”, “in a fun, vibrant environment” – this Covent Garden café provides “a cheaper alternative to the other Cinnamon restaurants”, with “lots of small contemporary Indian dishes” that mirror the quality of its pricier stablemates. There’s a “great early-evening set menu” for theatre- and opera-goers.
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Owner's description
Cinnamon Bazaar offers diners modern Indian dishes inspired by the marketplaces that lie on the various trading routes that connect the empires of the Old World.
We are an innovative dining concept that mixes real Indian heritage with urban London. Our cross cultural dining experience embraces the democratic spirit of a bazaar, making us a real cultural melting pot – the perfect place to eat, drink, relax and celebrate. We’re a place you can come at any time of the day or night whether it’s a feast with family or a friendly chat over a chai.
Our lunch and dinner menus feature ingredients, spices and flavours that have stood the test of time. Incorporating cultural influences from all over the world, our Chicken Haleem connects India with Iran, our Millet, Date, Tamarind & Pomegranate salad pays homage to the markets of the Middle East and Lahori Chicken Kadhai connects Old Delhi to new Lahore, a popular trading route.
Our small plates include Indo-Chinese chicken wings with burnt chilli dip, Tandoori Kentish lamb fillet with mint chilli korma and Malabar boatman’s haddock curry with kokum and green mango chutney.
Unique to Cinnamon Bazaar will be a range of chaats. Dating as far back as the 1600s, bazaar traders would often work long days and indulge in these savoury snacks. To this day it continues to be one of India’s most popular street foods.
Our cocktail menu designed by Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan, will transport you to another world with the perfumed scents, flavours and colours of his creations.
Featuring organic, natural materials alongside colourful hand-painted graphics, stunning patterned tiles and illuminated hanging lanterns, fragrant spices, aromatic herbs, heady perfumes, bold flavours and vibrant colours against a relaxed backdrop of chatter and laughter…
Welcome to Cinnamon Bazaar.
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £19.00 | £22.00 |  |
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| Dinner | £24.00 | £28.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £7.50 | £18.80 | £6.50 | £7.50 |
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| Wine per bottle | £40.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Restaurant details
Cinnamon Bazaar Restaurant Diner Reviews
"An explosion of flavours that whilst initially striking soon becomes rather too much and unbalanced overall. The reasonably priced food is a stark contrast to the shockingly overpriced wine list - very average wine quality at outrageous prices - the first time in recent memory that I have refused to have a bottle with a restaurant meal. The environment is very noisy and crowded, more sound deadening furnishings needed."
"Cheerful fun imaginative Indian cuisine "
28 Maiden Lane, London, WC2E 7NA
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
