Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai

Pahli Hill offers a fresh and stylish take on Indian cuisine, reimagined for the heart of London. This contemporary restaurant brings together the warmth of traditional Indian cooking with a modern flair, all while celebrating the best of seasonal British produce.

The menu blends time-honoured recipes with creative touches. Small plates include the likes of crispy khakhra, delicately layered with mustard and bird’s eye chilli pickles; hara kebab, rich with spinach, ginger and aromatic herbs; and the ever-popular chicken lollipop, marinated in tamarind for a punch of sweet heat.

Among the larger dishes, the butter chicken is a standout, though diners are equally drawn to the slow-cooked lamb shank nihari or the subtly spiced bengali-style maccher Jhol with pomfret. The chicken farcha, a parsi favourite with a golden beer batter and hand-cut fries, is another crowd-pleaser.

The drinks menu offers classic cocktails with a twist, from the bramble to the old fashioned, each infused with distinct Indian character. With interiors that nod to a faded colonial charm and a cosy, art-filled dining room, pali hill makes for a memorable evening out. Best to book ahead and see what everyone’s talking about.