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Cuisine Guide
Discover handpicked Indian restaurants in East 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.
Indian by neighbourhood
5 restaurants
Sri Lankan / South Indian · £ · East Ham
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Nethali Kothu Roti
Highlighted by critics as the 'winner' over the chicken version, featuring crispy anchovies and a green chilli kick.
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.
South Indian Vegetarian · £ · East Ham
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Masala Dosa
Consistently praised for being crispy and authentic; the benchmark dish here.
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.
Fast Food / Indian · £ · Bow
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Grilled Chicken
Praised for its remarkable consistency and a flavor profile that remains reliable no matter the day you visit.
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.
South Indian (Tamil) · £ · East Ham
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Pottalam Parotta
A frequently mentioned signature dish wrapping flaky parotta and curry in a banana leaf bundle.
Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.
South Indian / Kerala · £ · Upton Park
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Vizhinjam Chicken Fry
A spicy, regional signature that perfectly captures the essence of Kerala cooking.
Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.