Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai
Indian restaurant · Fitzrovia ·
Indian cuisine, colorful decor, basement cocktail bar, small plates
Indian cuisine, colorful decor, basement cocktail bar, small plates
"One slice of cheesecake. Three family members who we’re willing to cut ties with for it. The alphonso mango cheesecake at this Indian restaurant in Fitzrovia has what feels like a whole summer’s supply of perfectly ripe, thinly sliced mango on top. That and the velvety cheesecake centre make this a dessert that we’ll go to any lengths to avoid sharing." - rianne shlebak, heidi lauth beasley, jake missing
"This extremely colourful, comfortable restaurant in the heart of Fitzrovia is modelled on the communal living ‘building societies’ of Bombay, and comes with striking posters, a relaxed ambience and an intimate basement bar. The menu is divided into ‘small’ and ‘big’ plates and sharing is encouraged. Dishes are confidently executed, easy to eat and full of fresh, regionally inspired flavours." - Michelin Inspector
"“I think we were on the Spider-Man [Far From Home] press tour, or it might have been Spider Man [No Way Home], I can't remember. Cara found it. They do their own little twist on all things traditional and I just love it. They have a little downstairs room which I love. It’s designed a bit like a speakeasy and they do this biryani down there, which is absolutely just heaven on earth.”" - jake missing
"This Indian restaurant behind Oxford Street isn’t for anyone looking for a relaxing, quiet meal. Even when it’s half-full, the navy and burgundy dining room can get loud to the point of not being able to hear whoever’s on the other side of the table. Colleagues shout their order across the table, and dates sit side-by-side, just to hear each other. But we’d still take the lively upstairs dining room over the dingy basement. The food at Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai is a combination of fine, great, and immediately-order-again excellent. So here’s how to play it. Get the papdi chaat, a refreshing yoghurt and chickpea starter. Skip the curries and go for the perfectly tender, expertly charred chicken tikka, with the black dhal on the side, and the mango cheesecake to finish. The freshly sliced alphonso mango is the reason this falls firmly in the ‘order again’ category. photo credit: Lateef Okunnu photo credit: Lateef Okunnu photo credit: Lateef Okunnu Pause Unmute" - Rianne Shlebak
"London is known for delectable Indian food and the intimate basement bar pahli hill delivers on flavor and fun. The colorful, comfortable restaurant is decorated with striking posters and a menu that is divided into ‘big’ and ‘small’ plates. Featured in our 'Best Indian Restaurants In London', this Bib Gourmand will have you licking your fingers and asking for seconds." - MICHELIN Guide
