Veeraswamy
Launched more than 80 years ago, this restaurant is one of the oldest veterans of London's Indian gastronomic landscape. It has received numerous rewards including being called one of the top 10 restaurants in the world by National Geographic magazine. Check out its authentic Indian decor, replete with massive Indian glass chandeliers. The restaurant serves authentic dishes like begum bahar and spicy tandoori made with fresh red snapper fish. Prices start at £6.50, making the establishment an affordable luxury.
Veeraswamy
Victory House
99-101 Regent St.
London, UK W1B
+44 20 7734 1401
http://www.veeraswamy.com/
Indian Zing
Open daily, including on Christmas, this restaurant is known for taking creative twists on classical Indian dishes. For example, their malai tikka uses London free-ranged chicken, marinated with fresh spicy peppercorns, topped with imported cheese and baked in a traditional Indian clay oven. The restaurant has received praise from London media for its expert culinary team, whose members hail from Indian as well as London's hotel scene. Try its extensive Indian dessert menu, one of the largest in the city.
Indian Zing
236 King St.
London, UK W6 0RF
+44 20 8748 5959
http://www.indianzing.co.uk
Benares
One of the United Kingdom's biggest TV celebrity chefs heads up Benares, a posh and hip Indian restaurant just blocks from Burlington Garden. The menu changes seasonally to focus on local produce and ingredients, ensuring a fresh and exciting culinary experience every time you visit. The restaurant is a popular spot for office workers, with a large wine and bar menu and a casual dining option featuring finger foods like tandoori cottage cheese in a pickling spice sauce. If you want a more refined dinner, try their prix fixe menu. Starting at £19.95, you get to try masala fried squid, saffron-flavored arborio cakes, and juicy lamb dumplings served with steamed coconut rice.
Benares
12 Berkeley Square
London, UK W1J
+44 20 7629 8886
http://benaresrestaurant.com
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