Kricket Soho
Indian restaurant · Soho
12 Denman St, London W1D 7HJ, United Kingdom
Highlights
Indian-inspired small plates & cocktails in a contemporary eatery
Indian-inspired small plates & cocktails in a contemporary eatery
"OK, let’s get down to the facts about Kricket’s Keralan fried chicken. Keralan cuisine is known for its use of chillies, curry leaves, and turmeric. Another fact: chicken thighs taste fantastic when marinated in all of the above. The spice mixture is punchy and the skin has a crunchy, almost dusty, texture—in the best way possible. Plus, the curry leaf mayonnaise that comes on the side is highly dippable." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak, daisy meager
"The Indian-inspired spot is delivering from its Brixton and White City locations. Lamb leg korma, hyderbadi aubergine, and Keralan fried chicken all feature on the menu, as well as ‘feast’ deals for one or two people. Check whether you’re in range here, or give them a call to order for collection." - oliver feldman, heidi lauth beasley, jake missing, rianne shlebak
"This trendy restaurant started life as a pop-up in a 20-seater shipping container and now has branches in Soho, White City and Brixton. There's not many Indian restaurants like this, that come with a counter, an open kitchen and such a great buzz. The selection of well-priced contemporary dishes are perfect for sharing and made with home-grown ingredients; the Keralan fried chicken is a must." - Michelin Inspector
"Once your eyes adjust to the appallingly dim lighting in Kricket’s corridor-like dining room, you’ll spot the stairs past the row of backs sat at the counter. They lead to a spacious basement room where groups huddle around big tables, and whether it's Tuesday or Saturday, dinner at this sharing plates-style, modern Indian spot in Soho is bound to be buzzy. If you’re after a fun date night, the counter seating is a great place to sit side by side while throwing back citrussy pani puri shots. Although it’s cosy up here, it’s a loud place where your conversation won’t be overheard and will only be interrupted by the friendly bar staff leaning over to ask if you’re done with the excellently crispy Keralan fried chicken. To which you should always answer: we’ll have another round please." - Rianne Shlebak
"A wildly popular – now permanent - former pop-up with sister restaurants dotted across London, Kricket splits its menu into meat, fish and veg sections, with all dishes crafted in the sweeping theatre-style kitchen. Counter seating and long tables lend themselves well to dining sharing style, while the bartenders serve up a selective list of funky, Indian-inspired cocktails." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
