Darjelling Express is a force to be reckoned with. Started up by former lawyer Asma Khan kitchen home as a supper club to a fully fledge restaurant. Located on the second floor of Kingly court in Carnaby street. Food is cooked up by all a ladies from different regions of India, learnt from their own mothers. It has a perfect blend of Indian and Bengali blend. I received plenty of invites to attend the supper clubs but never had the time to go.
David Orlando Da Costa
+5
Absolutely lip smacking starters and main course . The cocktails are to die for. A bit disappointed worth the restricted dessert menu. But highly recommended for a good meal and outing. The ambience is top notch and the location sublime.
The tangra chilli garlic prawns are a must try. Also the prawn Malaikari in the mains coupled with the Jhal Martini will really do your taste buds good.
We visited their previous location in Soho (right next door) a number of years ago before they moved to covenant garden - and now back. The restaurant is much larger now, yet the food, service and drinks should top any “best of” list in London. There is a preset menu- my partner and I chose different appetizers and for entrees we had the shrimp curry & goat curry. It was a good mix between having a mild and somewhat spicier curry. Signature cocktails were great as well. Advanced booking required.
Loved every bit of the experience. The warmth and the hospitality of the staff was top class. The food was absolutely delicious. It took me to the time I visited Kolkata and had all those amazing dishes. There's so much attention to detail when it comes to flavors, selection of the dishes and even the portion size. God bless you guys for bringing joy to people through food.
Excellent, excellent, excellent! Amazing food cooked by amazing women. Absolutely the best curry I've ever had. Just wonderful food and service, excellent cocktails. I was so full as well, so really brilliant value for money considering the exceptional quality. The kitchen looked like it was a really happy calm place and it was reflected in the food. Beautiful...
Came here for a celebration. Ordered two thalis that filled us up and was delicious! Team was very friendly and knowledgeable, service was quick and adapted to allergies. Definitely coming here again 😁
Let’s first address the elephant in the room - why 4/5. Well, it was a great experience and ambience, the quantity, quality and everything about Darjeeling Express was great and beyond! However, being a desi some of the dishes in the thali felt a bit too simple like ‘ghar ka khana’. But every item on the menu was delicious - we especially loved the Bengali items like the kosha mangsho, prawn malai curry, mishti doi, and the sweet chutney was out of this world! And the luchi - I will keep coming back here for the luchi alone! Also recommend ordering the chai - it tasted like a really well made chai and the taste instantly transported me back to India!
Thank you Asma and the lovely team for feeding our tummy and our souls!
The Darjeeling Express in London is a culinary gem that takes you on a delightful journey through the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine. From the moment you step into this charming restaurant, you are greeted with warm hospitality and an inviting ambiance. The menu boasts a wide array of authentic Indian dishes, each prepared with great care and attention to detail. The aromatic spices and fresh ingredients come together beautifully, creating a symphony of flavors that leave your taste buds wanting more. Whether you indulge in their mouthwatering biryanis, flavorful curries, or delectable street food, every bite is a true delight. The Darjeeling Express is a must-visit for anyone seeking an extraordinary Indian dining experience in London.
We came for lunch and between the two of us, we shared the chicken momos (not bad but nothing special), tangra prawns (it was £12 for 6 small prawns and although it came with chilli and garlic, it didn't pack a punch in flavour), puchkas (good flavour), prawn malaikari (nice flavour but very little prawns for the price), kosha mangsho (a goat curry with great flavour) and both curries came with fragrant rice. The service was welcoming from the beginning and attentive throughout.
It's a great restaurant for anyone who loves Indian food. Friendly staff, buzzy surroundings, food has plenty of flavour. We went as a group of five people. My partner and I shared vegetarian and vegan dishes. It's difficult to book a table as very popular. We tried: Chilli Cheese Toastie, Veggie Darjeeling Special Momos, Badami Baingan (Aubergine in a Coconut, Almond, and Peanut Base with Tamarind), Tamarind Dal (slow-cooked Lentil dish) and Khoobani Ka Meetha (stewed Apricots with Pistachios and Cream). See my pictures below.
Asma Khan's Darjeeling Express has found a new home in Kingly Court, and the food lives up to the high expectations set by its previous incarnation.
A restaurant fueled by a kitchen of relatively new-to-hospitality women, you feel like you're stepping into something that's part-buzzing restaurant and part-Khan's dining room. A feeling only reinforced when she is found milling around from table to table chatting to guests (and in our case, congratulating us on our anniversary and recommending the goat curry).
We ate a volume of food that screamed "we can't decide, and we can't bear to miss out". Saag pakora, chilli cheese toasties, beef tamatar kofta, kosha mangsho (goat curry) and the beetroot raita we're exceptional. And of course all mopped up with paratha.
It's a perfect date night or special occasion venue, and we'll definitely be back.
On the second floor of kingly court. Amazing food. We had a royal thali menu where you select first and second courses. All of the sides and appetizers are predetermined as is the dessert. Every last item was delicious. We tried the cocktail sampler as well and the lychee one ended up being our favorite— beautiful rose scent and lychee flavor. I had the prawns and chana. My partner had the chicken and goat. The halwa was a small portion (because it comes with two other desserts) and it was so rich and flavorful. Oh and the puri was amazing!
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