South Kensington, Indian Restaurant Guide

“Authentic flavours”, “attractive surroundings” and “reasonable prices for what you get” win consistent solid ratings for this upmarket Indian veteran, now 40 years old and owned by the Taj Hotels group.

This “ever-popular warhorse” has served “classic Indian food” in traditional curry house style to an appreciative audience on the Earl’s Court-South Ken border for 60 years now. The “staff have been there forever and we love this happy and delicious place”, say fans – it’s “old-fashioned, but that’s part of the appeal”.

“Well worth seeking out on South Ken’s ‘Curry Corner’” – this “family-run restaurant with Bollywood paraphernalia on the walls” certainly “punches above its weight”, with “a good selection of north-Indian dishes” and especially “delicious starters”.

This “interesting” and unusual modern Indian in Earl’s Court celebrates the Scottish botanists of the Victorian era who collected the flora of the subcontinent. There’s a relatively short menu, but everything is “delicious” – “small portions, but they pack a fabulous punch of flavour”.