BEST IN LONDON : CURRIES

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Best Curry Houses In London

London isn’t always just about famous attractions to see or the secret spots to find. Heck no, sometimes it’s just all about the delicious food with a whole heap of things from independent coffee shops, unique restaurants and some of the best curries houses in London to try (or do I mean gorge).

Now, I know us Brits haven’t always had the best reputation for having the best food, but honestly, I have to disagree with that long-held view.

Places like London are buzzing with tasty places to eat and it easily rivals spots like New York, Paris or Florence for some of their best dishes.

The same goes for curries, I’m almost certain you’ll find some of the tastiest, mouth-watering curries whilst in Great Britain. With London being no exception.

That being said, with the hundreds of curry houses in London to choose from, the time of selecting a place to eat can be pretty difficult. That’s why I wanted to show you some of my very favourite and best curry houses in London that I think you might like.

Take a look at some of the best curry houses in London you’ll want to try. 

1.) Tayyabs

Perched in Whitechapel (the famous area for the Elephant Man and Jack the Ripper), Tayyabs is much less sad or scary!

Now, this is possibly one of my very favourite and best curry houses in London to gorge at… with all their yummy dishes made fresh-to-order. I used to live a few doors down from Tayyabs and it became my go-to spot for some of the tastiest curries (especially on a lazy weekend in East London).

Now, you can’t book a table for Tayyabs, so expect to either go a little earlier than usual or be prepared for a slight queue. Meals are pretty cheap too. You can have some of the best curries and zingy mango lassi for around £10 – £20.

2.) Hoppers 

Now, I have a proper soft spot for Hopper’s, especially when travelling to Sri Lanka. I swear, they were my most favourite thing to eat and I always made sure to gorge on them at breakfast.

Now, the best thing about Hopper’s is that it really focuses on bringing some of that tasty Sri Lankan yumminess to central London. It really is one of the coolest and funkiest curry houses in London to try.

Based in Soho and on Wigmore Street, you’ve gotta make sure to try their runny egg hopper and masala dosa, too. Just be prepared that you’ll likely spend a little extra than some of the other curry houses in London. With a meal and drinks, you’re looking at around £30 each. 

3.) Babur

Located at 119 Brockley Rise, Babur is one of those curry houses in London that has some tasty curries that’s fused with a gourmet twist (in other words, a little fancier).

Once you’re here, make sure to try the Chicken Chettinad which is one of their specialities. That being said, if you like rabbit, have a try of their Rabbit Soweta that mixes flavours from the UK and Asia.

Open Monday – Saturday for lunch from 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm and again for dinner from 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm. Sunday lunch goes from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, and dinner from 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm. Just make sure to book a table if you’re going in the evening.

4.) Apollo Banana Leaf

There are a few neighbourhoods that are pretty well-known for having some of the tastiest curry houses in London. Places like Brick Lane for one, but also spots like Tooting that have some pretty amazing go to places to try, especially for South Asian cuisine.

Now, Apollo Banana Leaf (at 190 Tooting Street) is pretty unassuming from the outside, but it really does have some of the best curries in the area.

Focusing on traditional cuisine from South India and Sri Lanka, everything is prepared with pride and plenty of spice! The samosas here are out of this world as an appetizer or light meal, or if you’re looking for something more substantial, try the crab curry which is cooked to perfection and served within the shell. It really is one of the best curry houses in London for a crab curry.

Open times are; Monday – Thursday from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm and dinner from 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm. Friday – Sunday is 12:00 pm – 10:30 pm.

5.) Dishoom Shoreditch

Located at 7 Boundary Street, Dishoom is a trendy curry house in London is a popular spot after work and when Shoreditch is buzzing on the weekends.

Not only does Dishoom have some yummy food, but the restaurant is also so cool too! If you come for breakfast, the Akuri is something you have to try.  Combining spicy curried scrambled eggs with freshly baked bread and grilled tomato – it’s a proper pick-me-up feast.

Also, If you’re battling a dreaded hangover from all those cool Shoreditch bars, be sure to grab their signature Bloody Mary, which is deliciously smoky and naturally has a massive kick. This alone makes it one of the best curry houses in London to visit after a weekend ‘out on the town’.

Dishoom is open on; Monday – Wednesday 8:00 am- 11:00 pm. Thursday and Friday 8:00 am – midnight. Saturday 9:00 am – midnight. Sunday 9:00 am -11:00 pm. As with most spots in Shoreditch, it’s best to assume you will need to book in advance.

And as always have a chilled day from the Viking