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BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai - Soho, London, Greater London

BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai - Soho

4.6
4.6
82 Reviews
£25 and under
Indian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Immerse yourself in the opulent flavours of Awadh at BKC, where rich culinary legacy of Lucknow converges with the dynamic spirit of London. Since its inception in Marble Arch in 2022 and subsequent expansion to Soho in 2023, BKC has been revolutionizing the city's food scene by bringing the authentic tastes of Lucknow to the heart of the British capital.

Strategically positioned near the iconic Palace Theatre, Prince Edward Theatre, and Shaftesbury Theatre, BKC is the ultimate pre-theatre dining destination. Our carefully crafted Pre-Theatre Menu offers a sublime selection of dishes, expertly designed to delight your senses and leave you ample time to take in a show.

Indulge in our signature Lucknowi Biryani, tender Galouti Kebabs, or flavourful Seekh Kebabs, all carefully prepared to transport your taste buds to the majestic streets of Lucknow. Our Pre-Theatre Menu is available from 12pm to 5pm, ensuring a leisurely dining experience that perfectly complements your evening out.

Additional information

  • Location
    8 Moor Street, London, Greater London W1D 5ND
  • Phone number
    020 3161 9211
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Arsh Thakur

Experiences

  • 1kg of Awadhi Magic: The Handi Biryani Experience!

    Multiple dates available
    BKC (Biryani, Kebab, Chai) reimagines Awadhi culinary traditions with its signature 1kg Handi Biryani, bringing the rich heritage of Dum Pukht cooking to life in London. The dining experience is a theatrical celebration, where the sealed handi arrives at the table, and diners participate in the dramatic unveiling, releasing aromatic steam infused with saffron, spices, and marinated meats. This moment, evocative of Lucknow’s Nawabi feasts, is a feast for the senses and perfect for social media. The eco-friendly clay handi not only enhances the biryani's flavour and moisture through its porous, slow-heating properties but also supports sustainability and artisan livelihoods, as it is biodegradable and handcrafted by traditional potters.
    1kg of Awadhi Magic: The Handi Biryani Experience! photo

  • Lunch Menu - BKC Combo

    Multiple dates available
    Introducing the BKC Lunch Deal! Our lunch deal offers a delicious selection of options to satisfy your cravings. Choose from our mouth-watering Kathi Rolls, filled with tender chicken, lamb, or paneer, all wrapped in a crispy paratha with salad and chutney. For a vegetarian option, try our Soya Chaap roll, marinated to perfection. Or, opt for our Biryani, Kebab, Chai Combo Box, featuring a trio of flavors. Select from Chicken, Lamb, or Vegetable options, each including a flavorful biryani, a tender kebab, and a soothing cup of chai. This combo box is the perfect way to experience the best of BKC's menu in one satisfying meal. Available from 12pm to 5pm.
    Lunch Menu - BKC Combo photo

  • PRE THEATRE MENU

    £25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Strategically positioned near the iconic Palace Theatre, Prince Edward Theatre, and Shaftesbury Theatre, BKC is the ultimate pre-theatre dining destination. Our carefully crafted Pre-Theatre Menu offers a sublime selection of dishes, expertly designed to delight your senses and leave you ample time to take in a show. Indulge in our signature Lucknowi Biryani, tender Galouti Kebabs, or flavourful Tunday Kebabs, all carefully prepared to transport your taste buds to the majestic streets of Lucknow. Our Pre-Theatre Menu is available from 12pm to 5pm, ensuring a leisurely dining experience that perfectly complements your evening out. Available from £25
    PRE THEATRE MENU photo

Menu

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What 82 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • West End London

    Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai in Soho offers a "great value" dining experience with "authentic food full of flavour." The "friendly staff" enhance the cozy ambiance, though space is limited. Highlights include the "fantastic" lamb biryani, "amazing" kebabs, and "delectable" mango lassi. Booking is recommended due to high demand.

82 Reviews

  1. Yagini

    London14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish we had a fabulous experience. The food and service was amazing. We ordered a variety of dishes, which were really decent portion sizes. I love biryani, and both the lamb and prawn biryanis were delicious, the right hint of spice and cooked to perfection. The lamb biryani had decent pieces of lamb not the small bite sized pieces you typically can get. The lamb ghosht was the star - tender piers of lamb cooked in a rich sauce. Overall the variety of dishes is good, the menu is simple but caters broadly and each dish made with genuine care. From start to finish Tanmoy made us feel welcome and provided exceptional service.

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  2. Jahanbi

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was third visit to BKC. Booking via OpenTable was very smooth. We ordered Galouti Kebabs which was slightly disappointing. It was wasn’t as soft as before we didn’t enjoy as we did last time. The roomali roti, murg makhni and biryani were all good. But overall experience was good.

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  3. Ese

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic little restaurant in the heart of Soho. Delicious food and amazing service. We really had a nice time.

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  4. Jaspreet Singh

    Kent1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Venue was cosy and the service was quick. Ordered the veg platter and it was quite tasty but not very generous with the portions. The broccoli was quite hard but the rest of the food was good

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  5. Sanjeev

    London16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent and authentic biryani, especially when accompanied by karak chai. The quality of food and service are excellent. Although a small place, does not feel noisy. Great service too.

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  6. Tania

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place, clean, smart, good and staff were just excellent, thank you

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  7. Tenzin

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As always bkc never fails to offer proper Indian cuisine .

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  8. SVGU VIP

    London15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner as always. Yummy food, great service and affordable. I bring everybody there and it's ALWAYS a hit. Will be back soon I'm sure.

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  9. Rajni

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. My rating for food will be 15/10. Their service was also fantastic. Well done Team BKC

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  10. HannahC

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Lovely menu, clearly well thought out. The food was absolutely beautiful and super tasty. I had the veg platter which was stunning. My friend the lamb biryani which she said was melt in the mouth tender. Good value for money and good portion sizes, especially in Leicester Square. Will definitely eat there again.

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FAQs

BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai - Soho offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 3161 9211.

BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai - Soho is rated 4.6 stars by 82 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai - Soho

8 Moor Street, London, Greater London W1D 5ND

Additional information

  • Phone number
    020 3161 9211
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Arsh Thakur
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