Cinnamon Culture

4.8

504 Reviews

£26 to £40

Indian

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups

Cinnamon Culture is a fine Indian dining restaurant. It is the perfect setting in which to sample contemporary Indian cookery.
Here you’ll taste tantalising homemade chutneys, delve into stunning starters and enjoy the kitchen’s breathtakingly creative plated main dishes, created with one eye on the traditional and another very much on current and up-and-coming trends. Unusually for an Indian restaurant, Cinnamon Culture places much of its focus on its dessert menu, allowing for further inventiveness in twisting together Eastern and Western ideas.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 8289 0322
Website
http://www.cinnamonculture.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Mr Singh
Catering
Our catering firm - Saffron Culture <br />www.saffronculture.co.uk
Private party facilities
Private hire welcome

Location
95-97 High St, Chislehurst, Greater London BR7 5AG
Area
Chislehurst
Cross Street
High Street, Chislehurst
Parking details
Public parking is available opposite from restaurant.
Public transit
Mottingham or Chislehurst train station <br />
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Experiences

7-course tasting menu
Multiple dates available
Our 7-course tasting menu! ✨ Experience a journey of bold flavours, from street food favourites like Chatpati Aloo Puri to showstoppers like the Lamb Chop Dum Biryani, sealed under a crispy paratha crust. For an elevated experience, pair each dish with a flight of carefully selected wines from around the world. 🍷 Our food-only menu is £59, or opt for the Food & Wine pairing at £109 per person. Vegetarian options are also available.

Ajwani prawns£11.95
Tandoori king prawns in creamy marinade, carom seeds
Soft-shell kekada£9.95
A duo of soft-shell crab coated with crisp vermicelli & semolina crusted crab ball, pineapple chutney
Chilli squid£9.50
Pan-fried squid rings tossed with garlic, chilli, peppers & onions
Chicken 3-ways£9.95
Kashmiri chilli & honey chicken tikka, black pepper & cream tikka, Hariyali chicken chop in mint & coriander
Gelafi seekh£8.95
Minced lean-leg-of-lamb kebab rolled in mixed peppers & red onion, mint sauce
Adraki chops£10.95
Welsh lamb chops marinated in spiced hung yoghurt & ginger
Cinnamon grill£11.95
A trio of achari ostrich fillet, Kashmiri chilli & honey chicken tikka & adraki lamb chop
Paneer pasanda£8.95
Oven-baked Indian cheese layered with cashews, almonds, pistachios & coconut, mixed berry sauce
Shakarkandi chaat£8.50
A tangy 'salad' of sweet potatoes, chickpeas, tamarind, mint & sweet yoghurt in a pastry basket (Vegan & gluten-free version available on request)
Butternut & poppy patties£8.95
Blue & white poppy seed-coated squash patties, green coconut chutney
Kale pakora£7.95
Kale & red onion fritter, pineapple & tamarind chutney
Wild mushroom poltee samosa£8.50
Homemade crispy pastry parcel filled with wild mushrooms, potatoes & peas

Mains

CS Meen moilee£19.95
Pan-seared sea bass fillet in a Keralan onion & coconut milk-based sauce, mustard-tempered mashed potatoes
CS Wild Madagascan prawns£35.95
An award-winning speciality of wild prawns, Alleppey sauce, mushroom rice & a baby leaf salad
Scallops lababdaar£23.95
Pan-seared scallops in a spicy onion, tomato & cashew nut masala, pilau rice
Chicken Chettinad£16.95
Aromatic diced chicken breast in tomato, onion & coconut masala – a dish of the Chettiar community of Tamil Nadu
Chicken makhani£16.95
Punjab's favourite chicken tikka cooked in creamy fenugreek, tomato & cashew nut sauce with a touch of honey
Sesame duck£19.95
Oven-baked Gressingham duck breast glazed with honey & sesame, quinoa mash, tamarind & nutty mint sauce
CS Kid goat vindaloo£18.95
Slow-cooked, spicy kid goat in a classic Goan white wine vinegar, freshly-ground naga chilli & garlic masala, steamed rice
Hyderabadi biryani£18.95
Layers of Welsh lamb & aromatic rice, traditionally cooked in a paratha dough-sealed pot, cucumber raita (contains whole spices) (Dairy-free & gluten-free biryani available on request)
Lamb rack£25.95
Welsh spiced rack of lamb on a bed of smoked crushed aubergines
Kashmiri lamb£17.95
An authentic lamb rogan josh tempered with ratan jot
Laal maas£17.95
A fiery hunter-style wild boar curry with Rajasthani spice blend
CS Saag burrata£16.25
Fresh burrata with cumin & garlic-tempered spinach purée
Baingan Chettinad£15.50
Pan-seared aubergine steaks, Chettinad sauce
Beetroot kofta£16.50
Beetroot dumplings in almond & cashew nut masala
Jackfruit biryani£16.95
Layers of aromatic rice & spiced jackfruit, vegetable sauce

Sides

Bhindi£7.95
Tangy stir-fried okra in tomato & onion
Crispy spinach£7.95
Gram flour-tempered spinach leaves dusted with chaat masala
Kurkure aloo£7.25
Gunpowder-marinated fried sliced potatoes, red onion & chaat masala
Palak aloo£7.95
The classic Indian side of spinach & potatoes
Baingan bhartha£7.95
Crushed smoked aubergines with peas
Mattar paneer£8.25
Indian cheese & peas in a creamy tomato & cashew nut sauce
Tarka daal£7.95
Red lentils tempered with garlic, cumin seeds, garnished with tomato, red onion & fresh coriander
Daal makhani£8.25
A Punjabi speciality of slow-cooked black lentils
Pineapple pachadi£7.95
Pineapple tempered with ground coconut, cumin & mustard seeds
Mushroom masala£7.95
Button mushrooms cooked with spiced onion & tomatoes

Accompaniments

Papadums & chutneys£4.95
A selection of black pepper, plain & flavoured papadums, served with three homemade chutneys
Dahi£4.50
Plain yoghurt
Cucumber raita£4.75
Pomegranate raita£4.95
Laccha onion£3.95
Sliced onion rings, chilli powder, chaat masala & lemon juice
Mixed salad£5.50
Tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, red onions, mixed greens, chaat masala & lemon juice

Rice

Steamed rice£4.95
Pilau rice£4.95
Coconut rice£4.95
Mushroom rice£4.95

Bread

Gluten-free chapati£2.95
Laccha paratha£4.95
Butter tandoori roti£4.00
Butter naan£4.75
Garlic naan£4.75
Chilli-garlic-coriander naan£4.75
Cheese & chilli naan£4.95
Keema naan£5.25
Peshawari naan£5.25
Assorted naan basket£9.75

What 504 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Cinnamon Culture offers "amazing food and service" in a warm, inviting setting. Guests rave about its "superb dishes" and "wonderful flavors," making it a standout for Indian cuisine. With a "modern and spacious" decor, attentive staff, and delightful menu options, it's a "must-try" for food enthusiasts seeking an exceptional dining experience.

504 Reviews

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Michael
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Let's start with the most important thing ... The food is amazing. It always is. Portion sizes are great- you can have a starter and a main and not feel too full. I always like to share dishes with whomever is at the table and the food at Cinnamon Culture is perfect for that. The restaurant is beautiful. Stylish. Doesn't get too noisy but isn't like a library either. Overall, the service was good. At times, the waitresses were a bit too quick running away from the table and we had to call them back but, it was such a minor thing. And I'm not really complaining. They seem to cater well for large groups as well as your standard twos and fours. If you haven't been, you've got to go.
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Nita
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The thali today was exceptional today. So much delicious tasty food. The staff were very attentive and polite, friendly Always a good meal there never disappointed
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Clive
Kent
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service, great restaurant. The menu is not extensive which we all thought is an advantage, the cuisine is superb and the service is excellent, attentive but not intrusive. We would all recommend this restaurant
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Louise
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent meal and service, will definitely return
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Sonny
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff is very polite and courteous. Vinay provided delicious food and atmosphere is amazing, as always
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Steven
London
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 4 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
First time here with a couple of friends, the restaurant is modern and spacious which made it feel quiet as it was only 1/4 full. The food was served very elegantly and tasted lovely, it is a bit pricey than what we expected but as a one off treat it was good.
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NitaP
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 22 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always great food and service. Lychee martini with rose delicious must try Lamb chops for starters my favourite , squid starters delicious Kashmiri lamb and chicken makani to die for Coconut brûlée best I’ve ever tasted
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Lesley
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 5 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food and service were both really good. The night we chose was quiet, which was nice in its own way but this place deserves a better following.
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Olivia
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly, I cannot fault this restaurant. The flavours are so amazing and the presentation of the food is beautiful and creative. It is hands down the best Indian food in the area. Ridiculously delicious. The staff were lovely and attentive, and although a little quiet on the night we went, the atmosphere was really pleasant and relaxed. We will absolutely be back soon.
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JanetC
London
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 20 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food. Really a great Indian if you want something different from the usual takeaway.
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Cinnamon Culture offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats. Cinnamon Culture also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8289 0322.

Cinnamon Culture is rated 4.8 stars by 504 OpenTable diners.