The Chambeli

£25 / Indian, Vegetarian options
146 Southampton Row, London

Awards

Excellent Pilaf 2024

Open now

12PM-11PM
  • Sunday 12PM-11PM
  • Monday 12PM-11PM
  • Tuesday 12PM-11PM
  • Wednesday 12PM-11PM
  • Thursday 12PM-11PM
  • Friday 3PM-11PM
  • Saturday 12PM-11PM

Irresistible Curry and Exceptional Service Await!

Stepping into this haven tucked near the bustling heart of London, I was prepared for an ordinary evening, yet emerged with memories sprawling far beyond the confines of its lovely dining room. The service was akin to that fine threading rarely achieved in the bustling arteries of central city eateries. Anwar, with his effortless charm and thorough yet gentle attention to detail, ensured our experience reached levels scarcely brushed upon by London's vast restaurant sweepstakes. Familiar shadows of skepticism dissipated as dishes arrived—a crescendo of aromas, resonating with virtuosity that justified the art of living for humble food scouts like myself.

Opened easily within reach from the British Museum, this unassuming jewel brims, not only with sundrenched flavors, relying less on volume and more on savory intent, but touches each patron with an intimate hand synonymous with hospitality. Dishes burst vivaciously with color: chicken curry served alongside aromatic pilau rice and mango lassi, hermetically sealed within a parade of plates consistently declared across diners praises—a veritable river of recommended standards beckoning return voyages. Perhaps, dangling slightly pricey service charges could make compelling masks unbecoming some; however, left by familiar gastronomic paisley patterns and leisurely service intertwined deeply, these minor finer lines simply ephemerally gloss over palpably joyous wholesomeness this snug sanctum-forged wafts through lorelike whispers marinated effortlessly within each course savoring moment. Here, wanderers discover authenticity often shadowed amidst the clamor, rekindled each vivacious close-knit British Museum-budded eventide. — Nigel Gourmet

How to get there

146 Southampton Row, London

London City Airport — 7.77 mi

Russell Square - 241 yd

Similar establishments