London is known for its diverse and multicultural population – and that is certainly evident in the incredible array of cuisines on offer throughout the city. Visitors to London can enjoy dishes from pretty much every country in the world, from Argentina to Zimbabwe. It means there’s always something new for you to sample and enjoy on your trips to the city.
Of course, Indian food is one enduringly popular type of cuisine that many visitors simply love coming back to. The incredible spices and authentic flavours, combined with the welcoming environments and the wonderful variety of dishes on each menu, make Indian food a favourite for Londoners and visitors alike.
The Montcalm Hotel is perfectly situated for guests hoping to tantalise their taste-buds with an Indian meal during their stay. Check out these top places to try Indian food in the heart of London.
Amaya
Halkin Arcade, 19 Motcomb St, Belgravia, London SW1X 8LB
Less than two miles away from Montcalm Hotel, you’ll find the swanky area of Belgravia, and one of the most highly-rated Indian restaurants in the UK. Amaya has a Michelin star, and is famous for its Indian-style tapas. This gives guests the opportunity to try dozens of different dishes, experiencing sensational flavours with every bite. The open kitchen gives you a wonderful glimpse into the fast-paced atmosphere of the kitchen, and you can watch the talented chefs working the traditional clay tandoor and charcoal grill while you wait for your next round of pan-Indian tapas.
Dishoom
Various locations
Dishoom has four different locations across London, but the Soho venue gets our vote because it’s just minutes away from our Park Lane hotel London. When you’ve filled up on the black dal and bacon naans, pau bhajis and birianis bhel, you can stroll back to your room and relax. Dishoom has something of a cult following, and it’s easy to see why. Their cooked breakfasts are the stuff of legend, they have an abundant vegan menu, and their desserts are simply to die for. The Kensington branch of Dishoom, which is also just a few miles from our hotel, runs amazing immersive theatre evenings, so if you want to turn your Indian meal into a night out you’ll never forget, book your place at the next event today.
Gymkhana
Gymkhana is located in upmarket Mayfair, and offers a plethora of menus for you and your guests to choose from. There are lunch and early evening menus for something lighter, you can enjoy a tasting menu of the restaurant’s most decadent dishes, or book one of the opulent private dining vaults, which are hidden away on the lower ground floor for total privacy. Booking privately gives you the ability to curate your own menu and wine pairings, or choose from a range of carefully selected set menus designed to satisfy your palate. This venue also boasts a Michelin star, so you can rest assured that the ingredients that go into every single dish are of the highest quality.
