Cuisine Guide

Cheap Eats — Best Indian in North London

Discover handpicked Indian restaurants in North 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.

12 restaurants

1
Indian Veg

Indian Vegetarian Buffet · £ · Islington

78Signal

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Chana Masala

The quintessential and comforting staple that anchors the all-you-can-eat spread.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Mr Chillies indian

North Indian / Pakistani · £ · North Harrow

68Signal

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Deigi Methi Chicken

Highlighted as one of the best dishes on the menu that truly sings with spices.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

3
Amol’s Vada Pav

Indian Street Food · £ · Wembley

60Signal
Hidden Gem

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Vada Pav

This signature dish is described as a "testament to their passion," offering a "perfect balance of spicy potato filling and crisp outer coating" served inside soft pav bread.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

4
Bansuri Dabeli

Indian Street Food · £ · Kingsbury

60Signal

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Toasted Dabeli

Famous for being the restaurant's signature dish, it is described as the 'most authentic and best dabeli' with a 'perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors.'

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

5
Chennai Srilalitha

South Indian Vegetarian · £ · Harrow

60Signal

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Maharaja Pesarattu

Highlighted by critics as a standout: paper-thin green moong bean dosa stuffed with snow-white upma.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

6
MTR

South Indian · £ · Rayners Lane

55Signal

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Benne Masala Dosa

MTR's most popular dish, made with generous amounts of fresh butter. It is smaller and thicker than a typical dosa and is described as being in a league of its own.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

7
Regency indian

North Indian · £ · Queensbury

55Signal

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Naan Bread

Described as soft, supple, and particularly impressive.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

8
Shree Sai Vada Pav

Indian Street Food · £ · Rayners Lane

54Signal

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Vada Pav

The namesake dish is a benchmark specialty here, offering an 'authentic street food experience' with flavors 'reminiscent of Mumbai itself.'

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

9
Maru's Bhajia House

Indian (Kenyan-Gujarati) · £ · Wembley

0Signal
Light Coverage

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Maru Bhajia

The namesake dish: thin, crispy potato slices served with a legendary spicy tomato chutney.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

10
Jishal Goan

Indian · £ · Wembley

0Signal
Light Coverage

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Egg Ghotala

Endorsed by critics as a 'beast of a dish'—a muddle of omelette, curry, and cheese that rivals iconic London dishes.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

11
Jai Durga Mahal

Indo-Chinese / Indian Vegetarian · £ · North Harrow

0Signal
Light Coverage

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Chilli Paneer

Cited by Eater London as potentially the best in the city; the undisputed star of the menu.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

12
Royal Sandwich Bar

Indian Sandwich Bar · £ · Edgware

0Signal
Light Coverage

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Paneer Tikka Sandwich

A highly-rated customer favorite that defines the shop's fusion style, featuring spiced paneer, onions, cheese, and chutney.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

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