The Rajdoot Hampstead

The Rajdoot Hampstead has long charmed North West London with an ode to India’s rich culinary tapestry. Aromatic spices, traditional recipes and a deft modern touch shape a kitchen that prizes balance and depth, from gentle warmth to bold, satisfying heat. It is the sort of place where beautifully presented plates meet easy conviviality, and where regulars and curious newcomers feel equally at home.

On the grill, the clay oven takes centre stage with tandoori chicken and succulent chicken or lamb tikka, their smoky edges giving way to tender cores. Comforting favourites such as butter chicken and chicken jalfrezi sit alongside balti dishes bright with capsicum and tomatoes, and a balti king prawn for those drawn to the sea. Persian-leaning notes appear in chicken dansak, rich with lentils, and lamb patia, a sweet and sour dry curry, while chef’s specials like malai chicken tikka masala and bahari lamb offer indulgence with poise. For a fragrant flourish, chicken biryani or prawn biryani seals the deal.

Warm, attentive service and elegant décor make this an inviting setting for relaxed suppers or special occasions. Settle in, follow the aroma, and let the spices do the talking. Your table is waiting—bring an appetite and a sense of adventure.