Indian Cuisine

"A joyous homecoming" - Asma Khan's Darjeeling Express is returning to Kingly Court

03-Nov-2022 By Restaurant

Asma Khan’s Darjeeling Express is returning to where it all began, in Soho’s Kingly Court.

Rohit Ghai makes restaurant debut in Oman

28-Oct-2022 By James McAllister

Kutir and Manthan chef patron Rohit Ghai has launched his first restaurant in Oman, under a partnership with the Shangri-La Al Husn hotel in Muscat.

Chef Sameer Taneja to launch Indian fish restaurant

21-Oct-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Benares executive chef Sameer Taneja has revealed plans for an Indian fish restaurant.

Asma Khan finds new permanent home for Darjeeling Express

20-Oct-2022 By Restaurant

Asma Khan’s Darjeeling Express will be returning to London in a new permanent guise following the closure of its Covent Garden restaurant in July.

Awadhi cuisine grab-and-go restaurant to launch in central London next week

16-Sep-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Chef Arsh Thakur and Coupette-founder Subjahit Mitra will launch a grab-and-go restaurant focused on Awadhi cuisine next week on London’s Edgware Road.

Boparan launches Cinnamon Kitchen brand into retail

15-Sep-2022 By Restaurant

Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) is continuing its push into retail, this time through its Indian restaurant group The Cinnamon Collection.

Darjeeling Express to return to its pop-up roots ahead of relocation

19-Aug-2022 By Restaurant

Asma Khan’s Darjeeling Express is returning to its pop-up roots taking up residency at Kensington-based pub The Permbroke.

BiBi gourmand: Chet Sharma on his Mayfair restaurant one year on

05-Jul-2022 By Joe Lutrario

The development guru turned chef-patron on his smash hit North Audley Street restaurant BiBi taking home Opening of the Year at the Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards last month.

Uncorked: Filip Viorel

01-Jun-2022 By Joe Lutrario

The head sommelier at high-end Mayfair Indian restaurant Benares on over pouring and why the Balkans and former Soviet Bloc countries should be reappraised by wine lovers.

Nand Kishor and Sanjay Gour to take Dastaan to Leeds

19-May-2022 By Restaurant

Restaurateurs Nand Kishor and Sanjay Gour are taking their popular Surrey-based Indian restaurant Dastaan to Leeds for a second restaurant.

Chaaty man: Tony Singh joins Edinburgh's Bonnie & Wild with Radge Chaat

18-May-2022 By Restaurant

Chef Tony Singh has joined Edinburgh food hall Bonnie & Wild with the opening of his Radge Chaat street food brand.

Ex-Roti King pair to launch new Islington pub The Tamil Prince

18-May-2022 By James McAllister

Former Roti King chef Prince Durairaj and ex-JKS general manager Glen Leeson are to launch a new pub together in London's Islington with a South Indian-focused menu.

Dishoom to open in Canary Wharf

17-May-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Dishoom will open a restaurant in Canary Wharf’s Wood Wharf development this winter bringing its total number of sites to nine.

How I Got Here: Zorawar Kalra

04-May-2022 By James McAllister

The Indian entrepreneur behind the Massive Restaurants group and founder of Farzi Café on London's Haymarket tells us about his career.

Latest opening: Arcade Food Hall

22-Apr-2022 By Stefan Chomka

The short-lived Arcade Food Theatre on London’s Oxford Street has been reborn with a new operator and a fresh set of food options.

Mowgli reports ‘extremely strong trading’

21-Mar-2022 By Georgi Gyton

Mowgli Street Food experienced an “extremely strong return to trade” post the full lifting of Covid-19 related restrictions in July last year.

Asma Khan looking to relocate Darjeeling Express for second time

21-Mar-2022 By James McAllister

Asma Khan has said she plans to relocate her Darjeeling Express restaurant, currently located in London's Covent Garden, for a second time.

Latest opening: Potyo

25-Feb-2022 By Stefan Chomka

A duo with extensive casual dining industry experience have opened a coastal Indian restaurant in the Cheshire town of Wilmslow.

Ajay Chaurasia to open Bombay Delight in Wimbledon

16-Feb-2022 By Restaurant

Chef and restaurateur Ajay Chaurasia is opening a second Indian restaurant in the capital this month.

Atul Kochhar to open Indian fine dining restaurant in Beaconsfield

08-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

Chef Atul Kochhar is to open a new Indian fine dining restaurant in the market town of Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire later this month.

Madhu’s Brasserie to launch in Richmond

07-Feb-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Indian restaurant group Madhu’s Brasserie will open a standalone restaurant on Richmond’s Sheen Road next month.

Aktar Islam: “Cooking is an open language”

10-Jan-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Inside the mind of the only British-born chef in the country currently running a Michelin-starred Indian restaurant.

Goila Butter Chicken launches pop-up restaurant at Carousel

07-Jan-2022 By Restaurant

Goila Butter Chicken has secured its first restaurant location with a pop-up at Carousel’s new Charlotte Street restaurant.

Flash-grilled: Sanjeev Kapoor

17-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

The renowned Indian chef, who runs Yellow Chilli in London's Wembley, on his first industry job, memories of making roti with his parents, and the importance of understanding your strengths.

SpiceBox launches second crowdfund ahead of third London opening

23-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

Vegan curry house concept SpiceBox has launched a new crowdfunding campaign ahead of plans to open a third London restaurant early next year.

Ranjit Mathrani: ‘We’ve lost more cash this year than we’ve made in the last five’

19-Nov-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The chairman of Chutney Mary and Masala Zone-owner MW-Eat on the post-pandemic recovery and the relaunch of Veeraswamy, the UK’s oldest Indian restaurant.

Dipna Anand to open a restaurant and bar in Somerset House

11-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Chef Dipna Anand will open her latest restaurant in Somerset House’s South Wing later this month in partnership with Restaurant Associates.

Latest opening: Gunpowder Soho

11-Nov-2021 By Restaurant

Harneet Baweja and Devina Seth's latest outpost for their Indian restaurant brand has exploded onto the Soho dining scene.

Latest opening: Colonel Saab

03-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

Indian hospitality entrepreneur Roop Partap Choudhary's first London restaurant is a loving ode to his parents.

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Tiffin(ity) and beyond – how SpiceBox is vying to become the UK’s biggest Indian restaurant group

01-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

While the pandemic may have delayed her plans, Grace Regan’s ambition to turn vegan curry house concept SpiceBox into the UK’s biggest Indian restaurant group remains undented.

Latest opening: Manthan

22-Oct-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Kutir chef Rohit Ghai has returned to his old stomping ground of Mayfair to open a relaxed yet decidedly upmarket small plates Indian restaurant.

Latest opening: Fatt Pundit Covent Garden

18-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Indo-Chinese fusion restaurant Fatt Pundit has doubled up with a site in London's Covent Garden that's billed as 'an evolution' of the group's Soho original.

Atul Kochhar's Mathura to launch later this month

05-Oct-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Atul Kochhar will launch his heavily-delayed Westminster restaurant Mathura later this month.

Boy meets world: Indian restaurant group Mowgli is coming of age

04-Oct-2021 By Stefan Chomka

With six new restaurants in the pipeline, including a move into the capital, Nisha Katona’s Indian restaurant group is flourishing.

Heritage launches separate delivery site

30-Sep-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Heritage Dulwich will launch a premium Indian delivery and takeaway brand covering much of South East London early next month.

Latest opening: Bibi

24-Sep-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Backed by JKS Restaurants, Chet Sharma’s eagerly awaited debut is a landmark for Subcontinental cuisine in London.

Two former Roti King employees to open Tamila this month

14-Sep-2021 By Restaurant

A new restaurant led by two former Roti King employees is opening in Hackney Wick later this month.

Samyukta Nair: "we're looking to diversify what we do"

10-Sep-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The restaurateur behind Mayfair's Jamavar and Bombay Bustle has moved into new territory with high-end Chinese restaurant MiMi Mei Fair, and she's not stopping there.

Bibi’s Chet Sharma: “I guess I am a control freak”

06-Sep-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Meet the former Moor Hall and L’Enclume development chef that’s about to open the most ambitious Indian restaurant London has ever seen.

Rohit Ghai: “Manthan will be the 19th restaurant I’ve helped open in my career”

03-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

The Kutir chef-patron on his latest Mayfair restaurant Manthan, his new cookbook, and reflections on his career in London kitchens

The Cinnamon Collection to launch Dubai outpost

02-Sep-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The Cinnamon Collection is to launch a two-year ‘multi-brand residency’ at the Park Hyatt Dubai that will feature all three of its restaurant brands.

Fatt Pundit heads to Covent Garden for second London site

04-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Indo-Chinese fusion restaurant Fatt Pundit is to launch its second London location later this month in Covent Garden.

Atul Kochhar to open a restaurant in London’s Wembley Park

13-Jul-2021 By Restaurant

Atul Kochhar is to open a restaurant in London’s Wembley Park later this year.

Mowgli mulls London opening

12-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Indian street food group Mowgli is considering a move to the capital before the end of the year.

Colonel Saab Indian restaurant to open in Holborn Town Hall this September

09-Jul-2021 By Restaurant

Indian hotelier Roop Partap Choudhary will open his debut restaurant in London this September that takes inspiration from his childhood travels throughout India with his parents.

Bacon naan-gate: Marks & Spencer accused of profiting from Dishoom's signature dish

02-Jul-2021 By Restaurant

Indian restaurant group Dishoom has called out Marks & Spencer (M&S) for taking its signature bacon and egg naan roll recipe and promoting it on its adverts in a bid to get people into its supermarkets.

Rohit Ghai to open Manthan on Mayfair's Maddox Street this summer

29-Jun-2021 By Restaurant

Kutir chef-patron Rohit Ghai is to open a restaurant on Mayfair's Maddox Street this summer.

Flash-grilled: Dayashankar Sharma

18-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

The former Grand Trunk Road chef, who now owns Indian fine-dining restaurant Heritage in West Dulwich, on nearly becoming a doctor, and why Nando's is his favourite fast food joint.

Rohit Ghai to head up IKSHA 360 in Qatar

16-Jun-2021 By James McAllister

Kutir chef patron Rohit Ghai has partnered with Qatar-based hospitality group Fork & Knife to head up Indian fine dining restaurant IKSHA 360 in Doha.

Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards Sessions

Asma Khan: "I want to teach women how to lead”

25-May-2021 By Stefan Chomka

In the final video in the Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards' Sessions series Asma Khan talks about moving Darjeeling Express from Soho to Covent Garden and how her new restaurant is teaching women to lead.