Cuisine Guide

Top Rated — Best Indian in London

Discover handpicked Indian restaurants in London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

17 restaurants

1
KOKUM

Modern Indian · ££ · Southwark

94Signal

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Raan Utthapam

Universally hailed as 'transcendent' by critics, this dish features kid lamb simmered for 12 hours and served on a fermented rice pancake.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Pravaas

Modern Indian · £££ · South Kensington

90Signal

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Lamb Galouti Kebab

A "melt-in-the-mouth masterpiece" and the "star of the starters," these kebabs are marinated in saffron and secret aromatic spices and served with a delightful flaky bread.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Black Salt

Indian · ££ · Sheen

88Signal

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Tandoori Lamb Chops

Described as 'chunky beasts' and praised by local reviewers as the 'best I've ever tasted', these are a high-quality staple of the restaurant's tandoor menu.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Kachori

Modern North Indian · ££ · Southwark

86Signal

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Guinea Fowl Tikka

Described by critics as 'melt-in-your-mouth' and 'spice-infused', this dish is praised for its 'spot-on' spicing and unique accompaniment of tempered curd rice.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
The Tamil Prince

South Indian · ££ · Islington

86Signal

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Channa Bhatura

Described as a 'giant's pillow of deep-fried dough,' this is the standout dish that Hot Dinners claims you 'won't be able to stop yourself from ordering' when you see it served to everyone else.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

6
Brigadiers

Indian BBQ · ££££ · City of London

86Signal

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BBQ Butter Chicken Wings

These wings are 'blackened in a furious spice crust and then doused in a thick butter sauce.' Reviewers describe them as so addictive they've imagined 'popping back alone and having two bowls.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

7
Vijay

South Indian · ££ · Kilburn

86Signal

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Masala Dosai

Critics rave about this dish, describing it as 'light and crispy with a lovely buttery flavour' that outperforms versions at other highly-regarded South Indian establishments.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

8
The Great Indian

Indian Gastropub · ££ · Archway

85Signal

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Lamb Roti Tacos

Regarded as the 'undisputed star' of the menu by Jay Rayner and 'one-bite umami wonders' by Kentishtowner, these consist of flaky, buttery roti filled with a hot, dry lamb curry and topped with crispy fried curry leaves.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

9
Manthan

Modern Indian · £££ · Mayfair

85Signal

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Ghati Masala Prawns

Regarded as a highlight of the menu, these prawns are described as 'delicate but fiercely flavoured' and are a go-to recommendation for those new to Rohit Ghai's cooking.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

10
Indian Zing

Indian · £££ · Hammersmith

85Signal

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Samosa Chana

This standout starter uses traditional, thick flaky pastry rather than filo, served with tender chickpeas and a tamarind chutney that provides a pleasant kick of spice.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

11
Bibi

Modern Indian · ££££ · Mayfair

84Signal

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Sharmaji’s Lahori Chicken

Critics describe this succulent dish as 'tender grilled' chicken served in a 'rich cashew and yoghurt whey sauce' that diners 'rave about for days.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

12
Hoppers

Sri Lankan & South Indian · ££ · Soho

82Signal

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Mutton Rolls

Universally praised across all reviews as the perfect crunchy, spicy starter; described as 'a thick but crisp spring roll heavily filled with grown-up spiced sheep'.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

13
Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai

Regional Indian · £££ · Fitzrovia

82Signal

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Mangalore Bun & Scottish Crab Sukkha

Described as a 'harmonious' combination of delicate, slightly sweet buns and tender crab flavored with fennel and ginger.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

14
Ganapati

South Indian · ££ · Peckham

82Signal

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Paratha

Described as a dish of 'flaky, buttery moreishness' so good it prompted a critic to quote the M&S ads: 'This isn’t just a paratha. This is a Ganapati paratha.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

15
Jaaneman Sweet Centre

Indian Sweets · £ · Arnos Grove

82Signal

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Barfi

Dense, fudge-like squares made from milk, milk powder, and sugar syrup. The chocolate, pistachio, and almond flavors are legendary but sell out fast.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

16
The Tamil Crown

South Indian Pub · £££ · Angel

81Signal

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Robata Lamb Chops

A signature staple brought over from the original sister restaurant; they are widely considered the menu's masterpiece for being blackened, crusty, and tender.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

17
Babur

Modern Indian · £££ · Forest Hill

80Signal

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Steamed Shoulder of Lamb

A signature dish marinated for 100 hours in Punjabi masala; consistently praised for its tenderness and depth of flavor.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

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