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Cuisine Guide
Discover handpicked Indian restaurants in Central London, with what to order first at each place.
Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
4 restaurants
Sri Lankan & South Indian · ££ · Soho
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Mutton Rolls
Universally praised across all reviews as the perfect crunchy, spicy starter; described as 'a thick but crisp spring roll heavily filled with grown-up spiced sheep'.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
South Indian · ££ · King's Cross
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Thanjavur Chicken Curry
Consistently praised as a knockout dish, it is described as being laced with turmeric, coriander, and coconut with 'just the right amount of heat.'
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.
Indian · ££ · Soho
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Chicken Ruby
Consistently cited as a 'hit' that should be on your table; a rich and reliable curry option.
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.
Indian (Bombay Café) · ££ · Covent Garden
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House Black Daal
Commonly regarded as the restaurant's signature, it represents what fans call an 'outstanding' and 'fresher take' on Indian classics that lives up to the hype.
Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.