A revitalized North London boozer serving elevated, serious Indian cooking where the 'gastropub' label actually applies.
Ordering Strategy
Treat it like a sharing feast; load up on the 'taco' small plates and the 48-hour Dal Makhani, but don't skip the main curries like the Punjabi Lamb or Malabar Seabass.
What to order
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.
Chicken Biryani
Served in its own cast-iron pot with caramelised onions and garlic yoghurt, this 'cardamon-fragrant' dish is praised for its tender thigh meat and a 'determination to feed.'
Smoked Spiced Poppadoms
These 'fantastic crunch' starters come with a 'tiranga' (three-coloured) chutney arranged in the colors of the Indian flag—an idea Jay Rayner notes involves 'hilarious amounts of work' and provides a 'nice story' to start the meal.
Dal Makhani
Described as being simmered for 48 hours to achieve a 'buttery-rich quality,' this dish is lauded for its depth and profundity, with Rayner claiming it 'will keep any storm at bay.'
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Jay Rayner (90%)
Editorial Weight 58 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 6 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 6 pts
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Public Signal 15 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
2 Elite · 1 Editorial · 3 total signals
Public signal
4.8★ (722 reviews)
Good to know
It is located inside the former Prince Alfred pub. While you can grab a pint of Guinness, it operates primarily as a sit-down dining room rather than a standing bar. There is an alfresco area for warmer weather.
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