Is it worth going out of your way for?

Yes, if you value a Michelin-recognised, regionally focused Indian menu with precise sourcing. Its Bib Gourmand status signals consistent quality at a moderate price point.

Date nights, group dinners, and business meals where shareable, thoughtfully cooked food matters more than fine-dining formality.

What should you order?

Start with the Papdi Chaat, then focus on the Cornish seafood or tandoor sections. The tandoori chicken tikka, Cornish lamb biryani, and fresh flatbreads are signature dishes.

How do you get a table?

Book directly via the restaurant for standard dinner services.

Anything to know before you go?

The downstairs Bandra Bhai bar is a retro cocktail spot inspired by 1970s Mumbai, worth visiting for a drink before or after your meal.

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Pahli Hill | Bandra Bhai

Name: Pahli Hill | Bandra Bhai
Address: W1, London, United Kingdom, London, united-kingdom

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Pahli Hill holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand, occupying a historic Fitzrovia site that was once Gaylord, one of London's pioneering Indian restaurants. Its menu focuses on regional traditions with serious sourcing, from Cornish seafood like monkfish in mango pickle to tandoori chicken tikka and a slow-cooked Chettinad-style veal shin. The dining room has a warm, communal Bombay vibe, while the downstairs Bandra Bhai bar is a destination in itself, inspired by 1970s India. The restaurant delivers notable cooking at moderate prices, making it a reliable choice for date nights or group dinners where shareable plates like the Cornish lamb biryani and fresh tandoor breads anchor the meal. It was also voted London’s Favourite Indian Restaurant in 2025.

Address: W1, London, United Kingdom
Cuisine: Traditional
City: London

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Good to know

Is it worth going out of your way for?: Yes, if you value a Michelin-recognised, regionally focused Indian menu with precise sourcing. Its Bib Gourmand status signals consistent quality at a moderate price point.
Who is it for?: Date nights, group dinners, and business meals where shareable, thoughtfully cooked food matters more than fine-dining formality.
What should you order?: Start with the Papdi Chaat, then focus on the Cornish seafood or tandoor sections. The tandoori chicken tikka, Cornish lamb biryani, and fresh flatbreads are signature dishes.
How do you get a table?: Book directly via the restaurant for standard dinner services.
Anything to know before you go?: The downstairs Bandra Bhai bar is a retro cocktail spot inspired by 1970s Mumbai, worth visiting for a drink before or after your meal.

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