Dish ranking
Best curries in London
4 curries from 3 restaurants, ranked by 44 recorded votes.
Curry covers dozens of regional traditions. The trick is ordering the one the kitchen grew up cooking.
In London the highest recorded total belongs to Black Dal at Dishoom, with 41 votes. Every row below links to the dish page, where you can see the other dishes at that restaurant and add your own vote.
Recorded totals include starter data and votes from members and guests. They are not counts of verified diners or star ratings. How rankings work
The ranking
- 1Black DalDishoom41 votes
- 2Saab’s Butter ChickenColonel Saab High HolbornTender chicken pieces simmered in a creamy tomato and cashew nut sauce, infused with kasuri methi. A classic done to perfection.2 votes
- 3Railway Lamb CurryColonel Saab High HolbornA robust and spicy lamb curry, reminiscent of the dishes served on Indian railway journeys. Hearty and full of flavor.1 votes
- 4Saab's Colonel's Chicken CurryColonel Saab Trafalgar SquareInspired by the Colonel's own expeditions, this rich and aromatic chicken curry features tender chicken pieces simmered in a creamy tomato and cashew nut gravy, infused with a blend of secret spices.0 votes
How to order curries well
- Ask which region the kitchen cooks; order from that part of the menu.
- Rice or bread matters, order roti with dry curries, rice with saucy ones.
- Say your heat level as mild, medium or local-hot rather than a number.
Curries in London: common questions
- What are the best curries in London?
- The highest recorded total is for Black Dal at Dishoom first, with 41 votes. The full ranking above covers 4 curries across 3 London restaurants and updates as recorded totals change.
- How is this London ranking decided?
- Dishes are ordered by recorded totals, including starter data, member votes and guest votes. This is not a star rating or a survey of verified diners.
- Can I add a curri that is missing?
- Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking once it is approved and matches this category.