Fatt Pundit
Asian fusion restaurant · Covent Garden
6 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7NA, United Kingdom
Highlights
Indo-Chinese cuisine featuring lamb chops & crackling spinach
Indo-Chinese cuisine featuring lamb chops & crackling spinach
"This Indo-Chinese restaurant has an almost cult-like following of lamb chop-yielding enthusiasts, claiming that Fatt Pundit’s chops are some of the best in London. And we can confirm that they are indeed meaty, tender, and a cause we can 100% get behind—but that’s not all we like. It’s a small space which means reservation times are respected, so even if your “friend” isn’t finished talking after an hour and a half, you’ll be politely asked to give up the table. The perfect segue for you to very obviously start checking Citymapper." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, sinead cranna, rianne shlebak
"Involuntarily joining a flock of schoolchildren while trying to get a shot near Trafalgar Square’s fountain is practically a right of passage when visiting London. And so is eating the perfectly charred lamb chops at Fatt Pundit. This Indo-Chinese restaurant in Covent Garden is a six-minute stroll from Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery, and is an excellent place to unwind after a tough day of getting some really great Instagram content. Across the two packed-out, lively floors, crackling spinach is eaten like popping candy, brownies arrive sizzling and fudgy, and creamy Malabar monkfish curry is under no circumstance shared." - sinead cranna, rianne shlebak, jake missing
"Yes, we're very into the lamb chops at Fatt Pundit. But the best thing about this Indo-Chinese, Covent Garden spot is the fact that the vegetarian dishes are sometimes even better than the rest of the menu. Think deep-fried spinach leaves covered in a sweet yoghurt, date, and plum sauce, and pomegranate seeds. A refreshing vegetarian dish with the fun factor of popping candy. The spicy vegetable fritters are so addictive they’ll get snatched up as soon as they hit the table. You’ll bring your friend here so that you can eat lamb chops and end up stealing half of their food, because it’s just that good." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak
"Knowing you’ve got dinner at Fatt Pundit lined up is a surefire way to mistake any and all paintings that include anything with legs hanging in the National Portrait Gallery as one big lamb chop. Sorry, Harry Styles. This Indo-Chinese spot in Covent Garden is known for having some pretty epic chops, but that’s just one of many excellent things on the menu. Come with a group so you can try a little bit of everything. Crackling spinach is non-negotiable, the sticky sesame vegetables are smothered in a rich sauce, and the malabar monkfish curry is the way to go when all that pretending-to-be-interested-in-art has tired you out." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak
"Covent Garden is one of those central locations that you often find yourself in without forward-planning. And when you do, Fatt Pundit is a decent back-up restaurant. It’s an Indo-Chinese spot with lamb chops we’d like the recipe for. The rest of the menu, however, is hit and miss. One day you’ll find that the sticky sesame vegetables are spicy and crisp, and another they’ll be overcooked and sickly sweet. Nothing is straight-up awful, but there are plenty more spots in the area where you can get a better meal. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch During the day it’s easy to walk in but it can feel dark and claustrophobic so dinner is the move. In the evening you’ll have to shout a little to have a conversation and it can all be a bit chaotic. But if you're in a big group, then the downstairs room is an ideal spot to spend an evening, especially when you’ve left it too late to go to any of your first choices in the area. RESERVE A TABLE WITH RESERVE A TABLE Food Rundown Crackling Spinach This spinach dish is one of our favourite things on the menu. The crispy spinach is covered in a sweet yoghurt, date, and plum sauce and it’s a great mix of airy and flavourful. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch Sticky Sesame Vegetables At best, the sticky sauce is spicy and smoky. At worst, it’s too sweet and the vegetables are tough to bite into. An inconsistent dish that’s not worth the risk. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch Bombay Chilli Prawns The sauce on these deep-fried prawns feels like it’s just been squeezed out of a sweet chilli bottle. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch Monkfish Malabar Curry The malabar sauce is buttery and smooth, with a hint of sweetness from the coconut and a hefty piece of monkfish that flakes apart nicely. Get it with the bing bread, or the egg szechuan fried rice. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch Lamb Chops Meaty, nicely charred, and covered in a masala rub, these are a must-order and our favourite thing here. photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch" - Rianne Shlebak
