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Kahani, London,

Kahani

4.8
4.8
1040 Reviews
£41 and over
Contemporary Indian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Charming
*A progressive Indian restaurant using seasonal British ingredients*.
Contemporary Indian restaurant by Michelin Star Chef Peter Joseph, located opposite the iconic Cadogan Hall in Chelsea.The 90-cover restaurant is inspired by Peter’s upbringing in Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India. Kahani, which translates to ‘story’ in Hindi, will be centred around Peter’s philosophy of community eating to celebrate, bring people together, break boundaries and share tales.This contemporary approach to Indian cooking will showcase seasonal and sustainable British ingredients, focusing on grilled meats, fish and vegetables from the robata grill - a core dining philosophy of the restaurant.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 12:30 pm–8:45 pm Brunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Sun 12:30 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:15 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7730 7634
  • Website
    https://www.kahanilondon.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Peter Joseph
  • Private party facilities
    We can cater for a party of 80 guests. You will enjoy sumptuous food from Michelin starred Chef Peter Joseph. We cater for sit-down meals, canapé and cocktail receptions and even a combination of both!
  • Private party contact
    Reservations team: 020 7730 7634
  • Location
    1 Wilbraham Pl, Belgravia, London, SW1X 9AE
  • Area
    Chelsea
  • Cross Street
    Sloane Street
  • Parking details
    Bourne street Pure Parking -3 Minutes Cardogan Place NCP-5 Minutes
  • Public transit
    Sloane Square Tube station- 3 minutes walk - Knightsbridge Tube Station -10 Minutes Walk - Victoria railway Station 11 Minutes Walk
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan

Experiences

  • Christmas Day Tasting Menu 2024

    £125.00 per person

    25 Dec 2024 - 26 Dec 2024
    Celebrate Christmas Day at Kahani with an indulgent 7 Course Tasting Menu for £125. Join us for a memorable dining experience! We require a a deposit of £120 to secure this reservation (per person). We offer a full refund policy if the booking is cancelled 72 hours prior to the booking. All tables are booked for a 2.5 hours period only.

  • Festive Lunch Tasting Menu -

    £45.00 per person

    10 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
    3 Course Festive Lunch Tasting Menu

  • New Year Eve Tasting Menu 2024

    £110.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025
    Celebrate New Year Eve at Kahani with an indulgent 5 Course Tasting Menu for £110. Join us for a memorable dining experience! We require a a deposit of £110 to secure this reservation (per person). We offer a full refund policy if the booking is cancelled 72 hours prior to the booking. All tables are booked for a 2.5 hours period only.

Menu

Small Plates

  • Salad of kumquats£12.00

    Plum, apple granny smith, salad leaves, red pepper & pinenut dressing

    • Nilgiri chichen chop£16.00

      Fresh mint, coriander, padron pepper, fennel seeds with smoked pepper chutney

      • Berry papdi chaat£14.00

        Spiced chickpeas with sweetened yoghurt, berry chutney, purple crisps

        • Kolkata soft shell crab £14.00

          Mustard crunchy crab, Koshambari salad, carrot & sprouts, coriander chutney

          • Smoked Octopus and Shrimp Salad£14.00

            Fresh Turmeric, Snap Peas, Grapefruit

            • Grilled Scallops£18.00

              With Andhra spices, alleppey coconut & fresh turmeric sauce

              • Samosa Platter£13.00

                Punjabi Aloo, Kolhapuri Chicken, Madras Lamb

                • Kolkata beetroot chop£12.00

                  Ginger, fennel & royal cumin seeds with kasundi mustard kadi sauce

                  • Kiwi Pani puri£12.00

                    Spiced baby potato, shallots, kiwi & pineapple juice in crispy hallow puri

                    • Black Chicken Chettinaad£14.00

                      Freshly ground spices and curry leaves; peanut chutney

                      Kahani Grills

                      • Tandoori Broccoli£18.00

                        honey, nigella seeds, crushed wheat crisps, tempered yoghurt

                        • Artichoke hearts grilled£16.00

                          Andhra spiced & methi Malai kofta with Mughlai melon seed korma

                          • Paneer Tikka£24.00

                            with peppers, red onion, Kashmiri chilli, royal cumin

                            • Smoked Malabar Prawns£40.00

                              marinated with fresh turmeric, coconut, curry leaves

                              • Monkfish char grilled£36.00

                                With browned garlic, ajwain, red chilli & dill leaves; bisi bele bath

                                • Trio of chicken tikka£20.00

                                  Tandoori grilled chicken supreme with cream cheese, pickling spices & hariyali chops with peanut butter sauce

                                  • Tandoori chicken£28.00

                                    With classic marination, Punjabi red and Bengali yellow chilli

                                    • Lamb seekh kebab£28.00

                                      Water chestnut, green chilli, coriander, ginger; kachumber salad

                                      • Guineafowl fillets£26.00

                                        Tandoori grilled with golden beets, nutmeg & ginger; pickled rhubarb

                                        • Tandoori peshawari lamb chops £40.00

                                          With kashmiri-chillies, nagercoil clove with mint yogurt

                                          • Sirloin kebab chargrilled £36.00

                                            With star anise, lentil, curry leaves chutney & calamansi

                                            Curry & Biryani

                                            • 'Kahani' Chicken Makhani£27.00

                                              Chargrilled chicken in creamed tomato, fenugreek leaves

                                              • Chettinaad Fish Curry £28.00

                                                Stone bass simmered with garlic, mustard, tamarind and fenugreek

                                                • Lahori Nihari£32.00

                                                  Lamb shank slow cooked with onion, yogurt, black and green cardamon

                                                  • Hyderabadi Biryani£32.00

                                                    Braised fragrant basmati rice exotic spices, mint, coriander (with Lamb, Prawn & Veg)

                                                    • Kerala Prawn Masala £28.00

                                                      Tiger prawns, with shallots, tomatoes, turmeric, green chilli & curry leaves

                                                      • Saag Paneer£19.00

                                                        tossed with onion-tomato masala, puréed spinach

                                                        • Murgh Kali Mirch £27.00

                                                          Chicken simmered with browned onion, tomato, black pepper and coriander

                                                          • Mirchi Ghost £30.00

                                                            Lamb curry with scotch bonnet, bay leaf, cinnamon and lemon zest

                                                            • Khumb Matar£19.00

                                                              Mushroom peas with brown onions, tomatoes and cardamon

                                                              • Lobster tail£34.00

                                                                Tossed with shallots, browned garlic, fennel, cumin and star anise

                                                                Accompaniments

                                                                • Jeera Aloo£9.00

                                                                  • Kahani Duo Dal£10.00

                                                                    Makhani-tadka dal

                                                                    • Naan / Tandoori Roti£4.00

                                                                      • Garlic Naan / Cheese chilli Naan£5.00

                                                                        • Pulao Rice£5.00

                                                                          • Poppadum Chutneys£6.00

                                                                            • Kahani Pickles£5.00

                                                                              • Cucumber & Mint Raita£4.00

                                                                                • Kalonji baingan£11.00

                                                                                  • Bread basket £12.00

                                                                                    Choice of any three breads

                                                                                    Last updated: 23 August 2024

                                                                                    What 1,040 people are saying

                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                    4.8
                                                                                    4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                    • 4.8Food
                                                                                    • 4.9Service
                                                                                    • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                    • 4.5Value

                                                                                    Noise • Energetic

                                                                                    Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                                    • South West London

                                                                                      Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                    Kahani offers an extraordinary dining experience, blending exceptional Indian cuisine with impeccable service in an elegant setting. Standout features include "the best Indian we've ever had," "warm, present service," and "an exquisite tasting menu." Guests praise the "super attentive staff" and the "beautiful restaurant," making it a must-visit destination.

                                                                                    1,040 Reviews

                                                                                    1. Aparna

                                                                                      London

                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      I am glad that we chose Kahani to celebrate wedding anniversary. The food ,service and ambience was just perfect or should I say it was exceptional. Out of All the dishes we had chettinad fish curry and grilled scallops was the star of the show. I loved how the chef had carefully created these dishes by blending British ingredients and with Indian spices and cooking. This restaurant has a lot of potential and thank you for making our time at kahani a special one.

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                                                                                    2. Colin

                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                      San Diego

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Flawless from beginning to end. The food, the service the ambiance all perfect. Literally faultless. Exceptional on every level

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                                                                                    3. Manvinder

                                                                                      London

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Wonderful first time visit Food was outstanding and attention to service was impeccable

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                                                                                    4. Ruchi

                                                                                      London

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Amazing experience! We went for the 6 course set menu with wine pairing and absolutely loved it. Special shout out to the staff (especially Sharukh) who were super friendly, knowledgeable and made us feel welcome as soon as we entered. 10/10 would recommend.

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                                                                                    5. Rohan

                                                                                      London

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 13 December 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                      Drinks and some starters were great but overall the food was average, service slow and the restaurant was very hot!

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                                                                                    6. Jo

                                                                                      London

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 5 December 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      The food was delicious especially the scallops and the lamb chops - we ordered a variety of dishes and shared and the amounts were perfect. Will definitely return for the set meal- we had a concert so were time limited but the food we ordered was super speedy and we got to watch it being made in the kitchen. Special mention for the jazz band - wow we almost wished we had stayed later they were excellent.
                                                                                      KahaniResponded on 9 December 2024
                                                                                      Dear Jo, It was wonderful to have you at Kahani. Thank you for taking the time to share such wonderful feedback about our Food and service on Open Table we are so happy to know that you loved the gracious Culinary cuisine extended by our Chef Patron Chef. Peter Joseph -- all of us are truly grateful. It is wonderful to know that we were able to live up to your expectations and make your visit delightful. Thank you for your encouraging appreciation! We truly value your patronage and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you. Warm regards, Team Kahani.

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                                                                                    7. Conor

                                                                                      Oxford

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 3 December 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Absolutely brilliant Indian food.. will definitely return.
                                                                                      KahaniResponded on 9 December 2024
                                                                                      Dear Conor, It was wonderful to have you at The Kahani, Thank you for your encouraging feedback about our Food and Service on Open Table. We truly value your patronage and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you. Warm regards, Team Kahani.

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                                                                                    8. Richard

                                                                                      Chicago

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 2 December 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Incredible experience. Some of the best Indian food we’ve ever had. Great service!
                                                                                      KahaniResponded on 9 December 2024
                                                                                      Dear Richard, Thank you for choosing Kahani, and for posting feedback of your experience on Open Table. We are pleased to read your review and so happy that you had an enjoyable experience and that our Food and Hospitality exceeded your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon when you are in London! Thank you, Warm regards, Team Kahani.

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                                                                                    9. Steve

                                                                                      Norfolk/Suffolk

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 1 December 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      The food here is amazing. The bottomless brunch has so many different flavours & taste experiences. Plus a whole bunch of prosecco..!
                                                                                      KahaniResponded on 9 December 2024
                                                                                      Dear Steve, Thank you for taking the time to share such wonderful feedback about our Food and Hospitality on Open Table. It is wonderful to know that we were able to live up to your expectations and make your visit delightful. Our Team is truly grateful for your encouraging appreciation. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Thank you. Warm regards, Team Kahani.

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                                                                                    10. Jeremy

                                                                                      Greater Boston

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 29 November 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Kahani is a truly exceptional experience. The food is fantastic and the service impeccable. This is a must stop on every trip from the US.
                                                                                      KahaniResponded on 1 December 2024
                                                                                      Dear Jeremy, Thank you so much for sharing your kind review. We are truly elated that you had such an exceptional experience. It is gratifying to hear that you enjoyed our Food Along with the attentive service, and. Our team takes great pride in delivering a service that is both attentive and personalised, ensuring that every guest feels uniquely valued during their visit. Thank you for choosing Kahani and we look forward to seeing you again on future occasions. Warm regards, Team Kahani.

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                                                                                    FAQs

                                                                                    Kahani does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Kahani also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7730 7634.

                                                                                    Kahani is rated 4.8 stars by 1040 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 8 times today
                                                                                    Experiences are available.

                                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                    Google Map for Kahani

                                                                                    1 Wilbraham Pl, Belgravia, London, SW1X 9AE

                                                                                    Dining areas

                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                    • Cross Street
                                                                                      Sloane Street
                                                                                    • Area
                                                                                      Chelsea
                                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                                      Sun 12:30 pm–8:45 pm Brunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Sun 12:30 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:15 pm
                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                      £41 and over
                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                      Contemporary Indian
                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                      Fine Dining
                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                      Smart Casual
                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                      Bourne street Pure Parking -3 Minutes Cardogan Place NCP-5 Minutes
                                                                                    • Public transit
                                                                                      Sloane Square Tube station- 3 minutes walk - Knightsbridge Tube Station -10 Minutes Walk - Victoria railway Station 11 Minutes Walk
                                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                                      AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                    • Executive Chef
                                                                                      Peter Joseph
                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                      Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Vegan
                                                                                    • Website
                                                                                      https://www.kahanilondon.com/
                                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                                      020 7730 7634
                                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                                      We can cater for a party of 80 guests. You will enjoy sumptuous food from Michelin starred Chef Peter Joseph. We cater for sit-down meals, canapé and cocktail receptions and even a combination of both!
                                                                                    • Private party contact
                                                                                      Reservations team: 020 7730 7634
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