16 Of The Best Indian Restaurants To Visit ASAP In 2022

The UK has enjoyed a rich history of Indian food for centuries and now boasts one of the best Indian restaurant scenes in the world.

In addition to cities like Manchester and Birmingham, London has become a hotspot for those in search of dishes full of spice and aroma, whether it’s an aloo gobi, butter chicken, fish curry, palak paneer or papadums. Rice, whole-wheat flower, lentils and mung beans feature heavily in Indian food, as do spices such as garam masala, cardamon and fennel.

Since Indian cuisine arrived in the UK in the 18th Century, several London restaurants have received critical acclaim for their dishes, from the famous Dishoom and Jikoni to Hoppers and Brigadiers. Our favourite plates? Gunpowder potatoes, daal and masala prawns, to name but a few.

With travel and eating out now back on the menu for us all following numerous Coronavirus lockdowns, we can’t wait to dine on the finest Indian food the capital has to offer.

Here’s our list of the 16 best Indian restaurants in London: