Gunpowder
Indian restaurant · Spitalfields ·
Modern Indian tapas, home cooking-inspired menus, venison donuts
Modern Indian tapas, home cooking-inspired menus, venison donuts
"Fresh, original small plates and vibrant dishes drawing from regions across India make this well‑run, hugely likeable spot a standout, with appealing prices to match; the Chettinad pulled duck is a sure‑fire winner." - Andrew Young
"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, sinead cranna
"While there are now Gunpowders in multiple London locations, it's this small, sweetly run spot that started it all. Unassuming from the outside, it's a loud, buzzing place once you're in, sporting just 10 tightly packed tables – all filled with contented diners. The restaurant's name is a reference to the chef’s daily-made spice mix and his menu is influenced by old family recipes. Among the fresh and original small plates, which take inspiration from across the Indian regions, the Chettinad pulled duck is a stand-out." - Michelin Inspector
"We love their original Spitalfields location so it’s no surprise that this Soho restaurant was among favourite new spots this year. Expect excellent lamb chops, and a mutton roll you’ll want to order about 50 of." - jake missing, rianne shlebak
"Modern Indian spot Gunpowder has opened a new location in Soho so you’ll want to get down there pronto. Seriously, chop chop. If you’re wondering why then you obviously haven’t had an evening with their famous Kashmiri lamb chops. Needless to say, they’re a favourite on our absolutely-not-niche-at-all guide to Lamb Chops You Should Be Eating Right Now." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing