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The best curry in London
Start with Gymkhana in Mayfair for muntjac biryani, pig cheek vindaloo, Indian YMCA in Fitzrovia for dal with rice, chicken curry and Tayyabs in Whitechapel for grilled lamb chops, dahl, naan. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- GymkhanaMayfair · Michelin 2★ (2026) · Indian
Get: Muntjac biryani, pig cheek vindaloo
A two-Michelin-star modern Indian that is a go-to for special occasions.
- Indian YMCAFitzrovia · institution
Get: Dal with rice, chicken curry
A cheap, canteen-style lunch that locals swear by.
- TayyabsWhitechapel · Curry
Get: Grilled lamb chops, dahl, naan
Punjabi grill institution with famously smoky chops.
- Lahore Kebab HouseWhitechapel · Curry
Get: Lamb chops, dry lamb curry
No-frills Pakistani grill, cheap and fiercely loved.
- GanapatiPeckham · Curry
Get: Coconut fish curries, stuffed dosas
South Indian canteen cooking that Peckham treasures.
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Where is the best curry in London?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Gymkhana (Mayfair), Indian YMCA (Fitzrovia) and Tayyabs (Whitechapel). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Gymkhana, get muntjac biryani, pig cheek vindaloo. At Indian YMCA, get dal with rice, chicken curry. At Tayyabs, get grilled lamb chops, dahl, naan. At Lahore Kebab House, get lamb chops, dry lamb curry.
Which neighborhood is best for curry in London?
Most of these are in Whitechapel. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for London: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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