Gunpowder Tower Bridge

"While Brick Lane is famous for its Bangladeshi curry houses, our must-visit South Asian restaurant is a five-minute walk away. Gunpowder’s take on Indian classics is something everybody should be trying. Think tamarind soup shots, moreish okra fries, and venison doughnuts—plus, the kind of snug, wraparound wood panelling that makes us think of post-soft shell crab naps. " - jake missing, rianne shlebak

"Gunpowder is an Indian restaurant that not only has a special place in our hearts, but in our Greatest Hits List. That’s why we’re so glad that they are now delivering their excellent food from their Spitalfields location. You can order things like their kashmiri, tandoori chicken in butter masala sauce, and malabar chicken wings here or here, or pre-order for collection via their website." - oliver feldman, heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak

"This low-key spot has created a rice plate special inspired by the lunch canteens in Indian cities. Consisting of a special rice dish, chopped salad, and house pickles, it’ll be available throughout September at both the original Spitalfields restaurant and their newer branch at Tower Bridge." - oliver feldman, rianne shlebak

"The food at Gunpowder is an innovative take on traditional Indian dishes—spicy rasam soup, for example, comes in a shot glass, and keema mince is packed into an incredible little crunchy savoury doughnut. Their Tower Bridge location, around the corner from the Bridge Theatre, has plenty of big indoor booths and outdoor space if you're going for a matinee. " - jake missing, rianne shlebak, sinead cranna

"Ramadan feasts can come in all shapes and sizes including rectangular ones with a golden pastry lid. Empire is Gunpowder’s new delivery service, sending out homemade lamb or shahi mushroom dum biryanis, alongside other bits like beef boti kebab, aubergine salan, and more. You can find their two-person feasts over on Dishpatch." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak