Cuisine Guide

Date Night — Best Indian in South London

Discover handpicked Indian restaurants in South 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.

6 restaurants

1
KOKUM

Modern Indian · ££ · Southwark

94Signal

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Raan Utthapam

Universally hailed as 'transcendent' by critics, this dish features kid lamb simmered for 12 hours and served on a fermented rice pancake.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Kachori

Modern North Indian · ££ · Southwark

86Signal

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Guinea Fowl Tikka

Described by critics as 'melt-in-your-mouth' and 'spice-infused', this dish is praised for its 'spot-on' spicing and unique accompaniment of tempered curd rice.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
Ganapati

South Indian · ££ · Peckham

82Signal

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Paratha

Described as a dish of 'flaky, buttery moreishness' so good it prompted a critic to quote the M&S ads: 'This isn’t just a paratha. This is a Ganapati paratha.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Babur

Modern Indian · £££ · Forest Hill

80Signal

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Steamed Shoulder of Lamb

A signature dish marinated for 100 hours in Punjabi masala; consistently praised for its tenderness and depth of flavor.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
The Gladstone Arms

Anglo-Indian Gastropub · ££ · Southwark

78Signal

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Chicken Tikka Masala Pie

Regarded as the definitive dish of the 'desi pub' genre, this pie is widely praised for its flaky pastry and authentic Anglo-Indian filling.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

6
Dishoom Battersea

Indian · ££ · Battersea

65Signal

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House Black Daal

The restaurant's signature dish that people come specifically to eat; it is described as mild, rich, and incredibly warming.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

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