Café Spice Namasté: Cookbook by Cyrus Todiwala – review
There is an Indian restaurant just a stone’s throw from Tower Bridge. A red brick building, imposing steps to self-important doors, stained glass, high ceilings...
Chor Bizarre, Mayfair – restaurant review
(This restaurant is now closed). Chor Bizarre – Mayfair’s most striking Indian dining spot – is a legend, at least with those who have crossed...
Thali, Old Brompton Road – restaurant review
This should, in all honesty, be the shortest restaurant review you will ever read. Unbeatable for its genre. Go before the tables need to be...
Cinnamon Kitchen – The Cookbook by Vivek Singh – review
Cinnamon Kitchen is another of the restaurants in chef Vivek Singh’s empire. Cinnamon Club in Westminster has long been the classy and dark-polished-wood Indian restaurant...
Masala Zone Fulham – restaurant review
The very first Masala Zone restaurant was the Soho branch which opened in 2000. There are now 7 Masala Zones in London with more to...
Mango Lounge – Windsor – restaurant review
Windsor isn’t the first place one might think to visit when one is struck by an overpowering urge to eat Indian food, not just any...
Dishoom for breakfast butties and a cuppa – review
For breakfast North Indians usually like to have Paratha which is a type of flatbread, stuffed with vegetables and spices and dry-fried, eaten with fresh...
Indian Zing, Hammersmith – restaurant review
We might be wooed into the misconception that all the finest restaurants are to be found uniquely in central London. This particular gem is in...
Tandav Indian Restaurant, Sutton – review
The Kerala Group was started by Mr. Haridas, more than 30 years ago. Often described as impresario, restaurateur and philanthropist, he started his career at...
Bombay Bistro, Acton – restaurant review
[This venue is now closed] Acton in West London isn’t a neighbourhood famed for anything much. It’s got good transport links. A short distance from...
Indian Superfood by Gurpareet Bains – review
Gurpareet Bains shot to fame with international press coverage in September of 2009 when he unveiled ‘The World’s Healthiest Meal’. Now he has turned his...
Massala Indian Dining, Surrey – restaurant review
Cobham, Surrey: a new magnet for those seeking a fine Indian dining experience. One looks at this green and leafy corner of the Home Counties...
Chai Bazaar at Chor Bizarre – Teatime treats & traditional temptations – review
(This restaurant is now closed) Chai Bazaar at Chor Bizarre was London’s first Indian Tea Bar. Other restaurants serve tea but, take my word for...
Zan Zi Bar Pub and Restaurant – review
[This venue is now closed] There are plenty of good restaurants in Central London. Easy transport links and familiar territory, but there are sometimes gems...
La Porte des Indes – restaurant review
[This venue is now closed] Some restaurants are good, there are a few that are noteworthy, there are others that have memorable food and more...
Kasturi Restaurant Fish Festival – restaurant review
[This venue is now closed] Kasturi is a strong-scented oil found in rare musk deer. This prized substance has been used for the most expensive...
Seasoning Restaurant 2010 – review
My advice would be to book your table now! Seasoning will very soon be busting at the seams with discerning customers who are looking for...
Cocum – Keralan Hampton Court – restaurant review
This amazing newcomer stands just by Hampton Court Bridge on a quiet but classy side road away from the buzzing traffic and hordes of tourists....
Vegetarian Cooking of India by Mridula Baljekar – review
Mridula Baljekar presents us with another superb example of her skill as a food writer. Vegetarian Cooking of India is the latest in a string...
Curry Easy by Madhur Jaffrey – review
Too many years ago, Madhur Jaffrey graced our screens. For anyone with a litre or more of Indian genetic material it was a revelation. Yes,...