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5 Top-Rated Indian Buffets in London – Flavor Explosion!

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To all the Indian cuisine lovers, it is time to treat ourselves to a fantastic buffet amongst friends and family.

Now, if you are trying to find only the best Indian buffets in London, then below listed are five places rated and give a different option when it comes to Indian cuisine, giving you an experience that you will not forget.

Be it a die-hard fan of Indian gastronomy or just someone looking to explore, these buffets will undoubtedly serve up some mouth-watering bliss that will keep you prying for the next course.

Providing tasty methods to sample the extensive flavours of India, these restaurants blend old-world recipes with a contemporary atmosphere.

5 Top-Rated Indian Buffets in London – Flavor Explosion!

Whether you crave spicy curries, fragrant biryanis, or crispy naan, the city offers some of the best Indian buffets that promise an explosion of flavours.

Here, we bring you the top five Indian buffets in London that have won hearts for their delectable spread and impeccable service.

1. Dishoom

Dishoom is a tribute to the ancient Irani cafes found in Bombay, and each location serves up an iconic taste of India. Having two venues in Covent Garden and Shoreditch, the restaurant delivers a nostalgic yet sophisticated vibe with its vintage aesthetics, retro Bollywood music, and the hospitality typical of these cafes.

It has a more expansive Indian Buffet or limited regular menu, but each dish is made with crisp quality against high demand. Expect the likes of Chicken Ruby, a creamy tomato base curry, or House Black Daal, an all-day slow-cooked lentil preparation.

Even the infamous Briyani and naan, which come with garlic or chees, also take onlookers straight to the streets of Bombay. Their bar is no different, offering everything from classic lassi to creative cocktails with spices like cardamom and cumin.

2. Poppadom Express

Poppadom Express has a deep menu specializing in North Indian fare, perfect for those planning to feast on an all-you-can-eat buffet you know will be full of diverse and robust flavours. Poppadom Express, just off Tavistock Square, is perfect for filling up without sacrificing quality.

All-you-can-eat Indian buffet with various starters, mains, and sides to suit vegetarian and non-vegetarian tastes. Our favourites feature Spicy Garlic Chilli Chicken with a fantastic bite, along with their famed Chicken Makhani-a luxe buttery, creamy butter chicken.

Vegetarians are also well covered with filling options, including palak paneer (spinach with Indian cheese) and vegetable biryani, while various breads such as naan and parathas serve as perfect sides. While the restaurant is modest in most ways, it has a comfortable feel aided by warm lighting and attentive service.

3. Punjab Restaurant

Located in the heart of Covent Garden Pujab Restaurant is one of London’s oldest Indian buffets, having opened its doors in 1946. A family-run restaurant that has been around for as long as history can remember, this place certainly knows how to enjoy Punjabi cuisine and continues to be among the best places in the city.

Punjab Restaurant buffet includes signature Punjabi dishes like Amritsari fish, a battered-and-fried fish dish spiced with traditional spices, and tandoori items that are marinated meats cooked in a clay oven. There are many options for vegetarians, too – lentil dishes, vegetable curries, and fresh-baked bread.

The rustic decor filled with historical photos and Indian art has a homely touch that attracts locals and tourists, returning multiple times to its existing premises. Items at the buffet are well-balanced and hearty, allowing spices to shine without overburdening the taste buds.

Chai is always a nice touch at the end of every meal, and their masala chai packs some heat to round the whole experience up.

4. Masala Zone

Masala Zone is a vibrant contemporary chain in Soho and Covent Garden, among other venues around London. A casual dining eatery of a trendy restaurant chain, with bright, colourful interiors representing street food culture and art from India, showing murals and traditional art.

The buffet at Masala Zone features a selection of regional Indian dishes emphasizing street food.

The buffet features such popular street snacks as pain puri (crisp-ball filled with spiced water and potato) and aloo tikki chaat (spiced potato patties topped with yoghurt and chutneys), Thalis, or large meal platters that come as a complete Indian experience on one plate including rice, bread, dal, curries, and desert.

In-house regional curries such as Peshawari korma and Goan prawn curry add spices from across the country, giving diners a taste of all India on one plate.

5. Govinda’s Restaurant

If you are searching for a vegetarian or vegan buffet, behind Soho is Govinda’s Restaurant. Govinda’s managed by the Hare Krishna community, serves vegetarian meals in an ambience infused with spirituality.

Sattvic food (which excludes onions and garlic) is healthy and tasty, and the restaurant emphasizes this. Since the 70s, Govinda’s has been a big favourite with vegetarians and vegans for its traditional Indian cooking style.

Settle into its buffet of Indian fundamentals, like paneer tikka rolls and assorted curries, with samosas and crispy pakoras. An all-you-can-eat Indian buffet, including rice, dal, sabzi and chapati, is also served here at Govinda’s.

In Summary

Here are five highly recommended Indian Buffets in London that appeal to all tastes, ranging from classic North Indian tandoor meats and spicy street foods to traditional-style vegetarian pleasures.

Offering experiences as varied as India, from Bombay-blushing fare at a bustling spot like Dishoom to pure vegetarian chow in tranquil surroundings such as Govinda’s.

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