Thali

"Sometimes SW3 can feel like its own world compared to the rest of London, but in Thali it has a restaurant of comforting familiarity. The bustle of this Chelsea curry house—complete with white tablecloths, red walls, and a lurid orange, creamy makhani that’s on pretty much every group's table—is impossible not to like. Everything is pleasing rather than perfect and, while the tarka dal may not be the most punchily spiced you’ve ever had, there’s little to dislike about this local’s favourite." - Heidi Lauth Beasley, Jake Oliver, Rianne Shlebak

"Sometimes SW3 can feel like its own world compared to the rest of London, but in Thali it has a restaurant of comforting familiarity. The bustle of this homely Chelsea curry house—complete with white tablecloths, red walls, and a lurid orange, creamy makhani that’s on pretty much every group's table—is impossible not to like. Everything is pleasing rather than perfect and, while the tarka dal may not be the most punchily spiced you’ve ever had, there’s little not to enjoy about this local’s favourite." - Jake Missing

"This much-loved neighbourhood restaurant offers all the curry house staples — including a solid murgh makhani (butter chicken) — that unadventurous diners could wish for, but those who try the more exciting dishes, including venison bhuna, honey lemon duck and tandoori wild mushrooms will find themselves a great deal more satisfied. Prices are good too, for the area." - Alexander Larman, Adam Coghlan