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Cuisine Guide
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.
Indian by neighbourhood
5 restaurants
Modern Indian · ££ · Southwark
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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.
Modern North Indian · ££ · Southwark
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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.
South Indian · ££ · Peckham
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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.
Anglo-Indian Gastropub · ££ · Southwark
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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.
Indian · ££ · Battersea
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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.