You're here for the food first and foremost, and I left my visit here wondering if I'd just had one of my best meals. Don't let any of this put you off a meal here. The ambience isn't bad at all, it just isn't as great as you'd expect of something somewhat new and trendy in London. The only detracting points of my meal were the overly strong aroma of the tandoor oven emanating from the open kitchen, which I felt was a little overwhelming upon first arrival but you eventually get used to it, and the uninspired interior design. I decided to go a la carte with my girlfriend as we had specific items on the menu we wanted to try and we were happier for it despite having to pay a little more for the privilege. You have a choice of several tasting menus with optional wine pairings, or you could go a la carte and choose amongst which small plates entice you most. There are too many stars on the menu to try in just one sitting and I enjoyed having the breadth of choice from so many dishes. Amaya came highly recommended by several sources including the concierge and online guides, and I am happy to report that the food is every bit if not better than advertised. Situated in a beautiful little enclave and tucked away from the main roads, you would not know about this. But after my experience, I'm happy to recommend with confidence that you shouldn't feel any such hesitation when making your reservations here. Main courses also have a light touch, with Khanna and Tuli often eschewing thicker sauces in their curries for lighter broths.Īnd another thing: Diners now have the option of heading upstairs rather than down, with the restaurant now featuring a first-floor dining room for the first time.After a week in Paris and London sampling some of the two cities' best restaurants (and not being particularly fond of Indian cuisine), I was slightly apprehensive about making Amaya my culinary last hurrah of sorts before leaving Europe. Four salads feature, including ones with papaya, mango and cucumber curly kale and avocado, and grill dishes such as its nutty yoghurt and corn kebab beetroot tikki butternut squash and raw banana and stuffed baby peppers are equally vegetarian friendly. The pair have evidently been mindful of meeting the needs of the healthy lunchtime set, as well as vegetarians, making Tamarind more all-day friendly than some of its competitors. There’s also a stir fry section with the likes of stir-fried lamb brain and crispy chicken wing as well as a curry and biryani section. Small plates include crispy lotus root chaat pan-grilled crispy oysters and Rajasthani churi chaat, while grill dishes such as tandoori quail venison kakori and chilli goat ribs feature. LONDON We had the pleasure of popping into the long-reigning one Michelin-starred Indian grill restaurant, Amaya Bar & Grill, in the heart of Belgravia’s Halkin Arcade. The food: Khanna and Tuli are bringing their contemporary take on authentic Indian cooking and, in keeping with the bright feel of the restaurant, have created a menu of lighter dishes than you might find at other Indian restaurants of its ilk. Situated in a beautiful little enclave and tucked away from the main roads, you would not know. Long sofas add a touch of elegance to the muted colour palate of the room, which has been styled in a very simple and clean manner. Stairs lead down to a bright and spacious dining room with a large open kitchen at one end. The vibe: The restaurant is barely recognisable from before. Who: Executive group head chef Karunesh Khanna, previously head chef at Michelin-starred Amaya in Belgravia, and Tamarind Mayfair head chef Manav Tuli, formerly head chef at Chutney Mary now head up the kitchen, following the departure of former chef Peter Joseph, who left the restaurant earlier this year to open Kahani in Chelsea. What: The first Indian restaurant in the UK to be awarded a Michelin Star, Tamarind Mayfair has reopened after an extensive eight-month refurbishment that has doubled the size of its capacity to 152 covers,
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