As Diwali has just been celebrated, we thought it was a good time to feature Indian cuisine in our Ethnic Survey series. We asked a bunch of London-based Indians, what restaurant do you visit when you miss home? Here’s what they said…
Dishoom’s Holi specials – Chicken Bemisal and Paneer Bemisal
From the people we asked, there isn’t a dominating winner, with a large spread of restaurants mentioned. Dishoom rates top, with just over 9 per cent of the votes. Here’s some reasons why it was voted for:
“Variety of street food in a relaxed atmosphere.”
“A vintage Mumbai feel and the best VadaPav outside Mumbai.”
“The dishes especially the street food. The prices are good too.”
A close second, with almost 8 per cent of the votes is one of the UK’s oldest Indian restaurants, Punjab:
“For the Butter Chicken and the Dal Makhani, definitely the best in town.”
“Dal Makahani and the people.”
Chain Masala Zone came close behind in third position, with 6 per cent of the votes:
“Food and Ambiance.”
“Ambience, and the dishes.”
The other top rated London-based Indian restaurants are as follows:
Chor bizarre: ”Food is authentic North Indian”
Roti Chai: “The food is authentic and the ambience is reminiscent of a Dhaba – a traditional road cafe.”
“Street food, many dishes that you wouldnt get anywhere else but are da to day things in India.”
Saravana Bhavan: “Dish(es) taste just like home. Inexpensive as well.”
Chennai Dosa: “The food and price. ultumate value for money. Nice taste.”
Benares: ”Food, ambience, location.”
Woodlands: “South Indian fare and central location.”
Moti Mahal: “Dish (butter chicken) and service.”
Veeraswamy: “Ambiance, food.”
Gaylord: “Ambience reminiscent of old-style upscale Indian restaurants.”
Mumbai Junction: ”Authentic Indian food.”