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Cinnamon Club
Great Smith St, Old Westminster Library, London, UK - England SW1 P3PV · 20-7222-2555
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WESTMINSTER. Mysterious, alluring Cinnamon Club presents adventurous diners with one of London's more intriguing dining options. The restaurant, whose cuisine is described as New Indian, has received rave reviews for its culinary creativity, hand-selected wine list, and contemporary decor, which takes full advantage of its historic – and bookish – digs. Menu highlights includeseared rump of Laverstoke Park water buffalo with goan spices and a roast saddle of Oisin red deer with pickling spices. TUBE: St. James's Park or Westminster
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WHITECHAPEL. Connoisseurs of curry find much to applaud at this exotic East Londoner, whose menu includes a sampling of delicious Indian and Pakistani fare: seekh kebabs, chicken tikka, tarka dhal, and a handful of flavorful curries. The interior departs a bit from traditional Indian decor, going for little more than etched mirrors and simply appointed tables – hey, this place pulls in expats with food, not scenery! TUBE: Shadwell
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Parsee
34 Highgate Hill, London, UK - England N19 5NL · 20-7272-9091
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NORTH LONDON. The alluring aromas of curry beckon North London diners to this attractive Indian eatery, whose delightful fare includes everything from award-winning pickles and chutneys to house specialties like a mixed vegetable platter and Jardaloo Ma Murghi (chicken with sun-dried Hunza apricots and crisp straw potatoes). The interior is contemporary and upscale, featuring framed art and frosted windows to obscure casual passersby. Terrific lunch specials. Dinner reservations are suggested. TUBE: Archway
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Quilon
41 Buckingham Gate, Crowne Plaza London St. James Hotel, London, UK - England SW1 E6AF · 20-7821-1899
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WESTMINSTER. When your appetite calls for something exotic, this upscale eatery is more than up to the task. Specializing in South India's tropical fare, Quilon sports a bright, cheerful decor highlighted by lush greenery, soft lighting, and a light-stained wainscot. Discerning diners are tantalized by the fiery masala; seared seabass cooked in tomato with chopped button onions, lime juice and chilli; and guinea fowl stew with onion, green chilli and coconut milk. TUBE: St. James's Park
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Rasa
56 Stoke Newington Church St, London, UK - England N16 · 20-7249-1340
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STOKE NEWINGTON. Eldest member of the Rasa family (there are five other locations), Rasa N16 has firmly established itself as one of the area's best places for authentic South Indian vegetarian fare. Indeed, since 1994, folks have clamored to the modest yet colorful restaurant (yes, the front facade is painted pink!) for an array of flavorful dishes. Among them are thakki curry with fresh tomatoes cooked in yoghurt with fresh ginger, onions, and coriander and a hearty Kerala lentil curry with washed mung beans, split yellow lentils, tomatoes, and chilies.
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Tamarind
20 Queen St, London, UK - England W1 · 20-7629-3561
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MAYFAIR. Mayfair residents would have paid good money to keep news of this fabulous North Indian eatery from leaking out to hungry tourists. Unfortunately, resistance was futile, especially in regard to a place whose chic atmosphere and creative fare continually set new bars for excellence. The entree lineup includes murgh makhni (tandoori chicken in creamed fresh tomatoes with fenugreek leaves), achari bhindi (fresh okra tossed with onions, garlic, and pickling spices), and seasonal faves like grilled chunks of king fish in a marinade of ginger, chilli, yoghurt, ground spices and vine leaves. 2-course lunch prix fixe £17, 3-course £19. TUBE: Green Park
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Vama
438 King's Rd, London, UK - England SW10 · 20-7565-8500
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CHELSEA. Punjabi-inspired dishes earn top billing at this North Indian eatery, where owner-chef Andy Vama directs. The restaurant has received numerous honors, and its distinctly well-heeled clientele dine well amid ochre-hued walls, heavy teak furniture, original oil paintings, and authentic Khurja pottery. The menu's Indian fare includes vegetarian dishes like zeera aloo (potatoes, green chilies and cumin) and ma di daal (lentils in tomato-cream-ginger sauce), as well as meat-based options like saag chicken (spicy chicken with spinach) and tandoori salmon. TUBE: South Kensington
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Zaika
1 Kensington High St, London, UK - England W8 5NP · 20-7795-6533
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KENSINGTON. Housed in what used to be a bank building, Zaika offers a spacious, opulent dining room adorned with fresh flowers and Indian art. An exquisite bar is accented with dark woods, and tables are appointed with white linens and lit by ultra-modern fixtures. Playing off the high-end styling, the menu includes traditional and modern dishes, ranging from lamb and lentil patties to diced cardamom lamb prepared with morels and coconut milk and served over steamed rice. TUBE: High Street Kensington
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