Ragam

Ragam in Fitzrovia channels the soulful cooking of the Indian subcontinent with a distinctly southern lilt. The journey runs from crisp, griddled comfort to slow-simmered warmth: a masala dosa wrapped around spiced potato; vada pricked with ginger and green chillies; onion bhaji in chickpea batter; and a restorative dal soup scented with garlic, coriander and black pepper. Regional notes appear in lamb Malabar and a traditional Kerala meat curry, where spice and savoury depth take centre stage.

Fragrant rice dishes add another register, with mixed biryani and lamb biryani sending up aromatic steam. Vegetarians find equal pleasure in paneer butter masala, all silk and spice, and vegetable jalfrezi with lively, stir-fried bite. A playful heat courses through chilli paneer and chilli chicken, where onions and peppers bring crunch to a tangy, moreish finish. It is a menu of balance: comforting, bold, and quietly transportive.

The experience invites sharing, plates landing in a rhythm that swings from crisp to saucy to richly layered. Come for a swift dosa or settle in over biryani; either way, expect honest flavours and a sure hand with spice. Ready to explore Fitzrovia’s spicier side? Pay Ragam a visit and let the kitchen lead the dance, follow the aroma, and bring an appetite.