A South London institution guarded by a life-sized tiger on the roof, serving refined, regional Indian cooking and ambitious cocktails in a contemporary setting.
Ordering Strategy
Don't ignore the drinks menu—the cocktails and wine pairings are curated with unusual care for a neighborhood spot. If visiting on Sunday afternoon, the buffet is considered 'legendary' value.
What to order
Steamed Shoulder of Lamb
A signature dish marinated for 100 hours in Punjabi masala; consistently praised for its tenderness and depth of flavor.
Sunday Buffet
A 'legendary' institution running from 12-4pm where guests can load up on a wide range of starters and mains, including saithe fish cooked in coastal spiced coconut sauce and roasted pumpkin with black onion dressing.
Achaari paneer tikka with beetroot sauce
Described as an 'absolute killer combo of tangy flavours,' these pickling spice-flavoured slices of paneer are topped with mango chutney and masala puffed rice.
Wine and Cocktail Pairings
Managed with 'rare talent' by a dedicated mixologist, the restaurant offers sophisticated pairings that are an 'unheard-of addition' for a neighborhood Indian spot, creating a 'distinct Mayfair vibe'.
Dal Makhni
Slow-cooked black lentils that multiple critics claim rival or exceed Dishoom's famous version; rich, unctuous, and buttery.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: DesignMyNight (100%)
Editorial Weight 61 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 9 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 12 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
1 Elite · 1 Editorial · 6 total signals
Public signal
4.6★ (1,300 reviews)
Good to know
There is a large model tiger on the roof (hard to miss). The restaurant has separate kitchens for delivery and dine-in to maintain quality.
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