A vibrant bi-level venue combining a retro-chic regional Indian dining room with a kitschy, velvet-clad basement speakeasy.
Ordering Strategy
Focus heavily on the small plates and starters (like the Crab Sukkha and Chaats) which consistently outshine the grill items; reserve the downstairs Bandra Bhai for pre or post-dinner cocktails.
What to order
Mangalore Bun & Scottish Crab Sukkha
Described as a 'harmonious' combination of delicate, slightly sweet buns and tender crab flavored with fennel and ginger.
Cornish Lamb Biryani
A substantial 'carb feast' and Tom Holland's personal favorite, described as 'heaven on earth'.
Papadi Chaat
Boasting 'quite a pedigree' after appearing on the Great British Menu, this dish is packed with Delica pumpkin and pomegranate, appearing as if 'scattered with jewels'.
First of the Season Ceps
Hailed as the 'highlight of the meal' by critics, these meaty mushrooms are served in a creamy tomato and cardamom sauce and paired with a 'crunchy and buttery' flaky flatbread.
Apricot
A 'sensational' winter warmer cocktail made with Macallan 12 that is powerful enough to convert non-whisky drinkers.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: The Independent (70%)
Editorial Weight 57 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 8 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 9 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
2 Elite · 2 Editorial · 6 total signals
Public signal
4.4★ (825 reviews)
Good to know
The venue is split into two concepts: the restaurant upstairs and the 'Bandra Bhai' speakeasy downstairs. It holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
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