The Curry Room

4.6

65 Reviews

£41 and over

Indian

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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Step into The Curry Room at The Rubens at the Palace, where Chef Arun Kumar delivers an inspired a la carte menu, alongside an exceptional thali. The team delivers a celebration of authentic Indian flavours, meticulously prepared with the finest ingredients and exclusively imported spices from India. The restaurant's intimate and luxuriously comfortable ambiance features Rajasthani hand embroidery and rich red hues, reflecting the vibrant diversity of the dishes served.

The Curry Room takes immense pride in its culinary achievements, holding an esteemed AA Rosette and earning a TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award in 2023. Join us for a transcendent culinary adventure where each dish is a testament to the artistry of Indian cuisine and the dedication to creating an unforgettable dining experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 7834 6600
Website
http://www.rubenshotel.com/food-and-drink/the-curry-room
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Arun Kumar
Private party facilities
The exquisite Curry Room at The Rubens serves a menu created by Chef Arun Kumar, including an exceptional Thali. The team delivers an Indian restaurant experience that celebrates authentic flavours made with the finest ingredients and exclusively imported spices from India.
Private party contact
Meetings and Events Team @ The Rubens Hotel: 020 7834 6600

Location
39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0PS
Area
Victoria
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Victoria Station
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

Early Evening Dining/ Pre-Theatre Dining
£45.00 per person
6 Jan 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
With some of London's most celebrated shows on our doorstep, including Hamilton and Wicked, it would be amiss to enjoy an evening at the theatre without a pre-theatre dinner in The Curry Room. Peruse our menu of delightful light bites, main courses, and desserts, and make your evening one to remember. Thursday to Monday: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Wine and Beer Flights
£35.00 - £60.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Elevate your experience with our carefully prepared wine and beer flights. Choose any three wines from our sister vineyard, Bouchard Finlayson, or select three beers from our menu, and enjoy a drinks pairing unlike any other. Price: £60 per person for a wine flight, £35 per person for a beer flight + your meal at The Curry Room
Curry Room Gourmet Experience
£275.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join Chef Kumar in the kitchen as you watch the chefs prep whilst you enjoy a glass of Champagne and canapés. Afterwards, indulge in Chef Kumar's gourmet experience which incorporates personalised dishes to your taste, carefully paired wine by our Head Sommelier. The experience must be booked 24-hours in advance and full pre-payment will be due prior to arrival. Available: Thursday to Monday, 5.30 pm and 6.15 pm only Price: £550 for two people, including two wine pairings Please advise in advance if you have dietary requirements.

The art of spicing in Indian cuisine is arguably the most sophisticated and complex in the world. In other cuisines, spices tend to be used in isolation or in simple combinations. Indian cooking relies on an intimate knowledge of the way spices work together. Aside from flavour, it is important to consider the texture and the sequence in which the spices are added and how long they are cooked for.

Pre-Starter

Perfectly paired with a glass of Henri Ehrhart Cremant Brut Harmonie

Poppadum
Lime pickle, mango chutney and raita

Jalpaan / Starter

Perfectly paired with a glass of Henri Ehrhart Pinot Noir

Lamb Shami Kabab
Lamb mince patties, mint & coriander chutney
Onion Bhaji
Finely sliced onion, spiced gram flour batter (ve)

Mukhya Bhojan / Main Course

All curries are served with basmati rice, chef's vegetable side dish and traditional Indian bread. Perfectly paired with a glass of Henri Ehrhart Pinot Gris Element Terre

Butter Chicken
North Indian style, simmered in butter, chilli and coriander cream
Tofu and Seasonal Vegetable Curry
Cooked in a Delhi style vegan curry sauce (ve)

Mistaan / Desserts

Perfectly paired with a glass of Henri Ehrhart Gewurztraminer Element Terre

Gulab Jamun
Pistachio crumble, saffron syrup, vanilla custard (v)
Ginger and Orange Rice Pudding Brûlée
Honey poached pears, cashew nut ice cream (ve)

What 65 people are saying

The Curry Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Curry Room offers an "exceptional meal" with "old world luxury" ambiance and "impeccable" service. Chef Kumar's food and Mr. Mohan's hospitality are highlights. While some found it pricey or expected more, dishes like the Butter Chicken and Ginger Orange Brûlée Rice Pudding are "spectacular." A "hidden gem" in London.

65 Reviews

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charlotte
Essex3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting . Attentive and knowledgable staff .
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Fola VIP
London77 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely pre-theatre dinner here last Friday. The service was excellent, the ambience was intimate and welcoming and the food was tasty, fresh and well presented. It was a delight to dine here. Thank you.
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John VIP
Nashville71 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was one of our finest dining experiences in London. And that is saying something as London ding is over the top. Mahan was our server and really guided us through a most remarkable dining experience. From cocktails to dinner to wine it was fabulous! If you eat there, trust your server!
The Curry RoomResponded on 31 December 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. It is wonderful to read that you enjoyed your dining experience with us in The Curry Room. We are so proud of our team and Mohan is a true star! I will be delighted to share your lovely feedback with him, ensuring his service is duly rewarded. I hope that we have the opportunity to welcome you back one day soon! Warm regards, Malcolm Hendry, Managing Director.
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Kathryn VIP
Orange County9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely the best Butter Chicken ever. It was incredible. And the Ginger Orange Brûlée Rice Pudding was spectacular.
The Curry RoomResponded on 19 December 2024
Thank you for sharing your lovely review following your recent visit to The Curry Room. Feedback such as yours is truly motivating for our team, who work hard to create delicious and authentic dishes and I will be thrilled to pass this on, ensuring their efforts are duly recognised. I do hope that we may have the opportunity to welcome you back one day. Warm regards, Malcolm Hendry, Managing Director.
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Oleksandr
London14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Curry Room manages to keep high standards of quality and hospitality. Many thanks to Chef Kumar for delicious food and Mr.Mohan for great service and attention!
The Curry RoomResponded on 28 November 2024
Thank you for your lovely review following your recent visit to The Curry Room. I'm delighted to read your lovely comments about your experience with us and I will be pleased to share this with Chef Kumar, Mohan and the team ensuring their service is duly recognised. I hope we can welcome you back soon. Warm regards, Malcolm Hendry, Managing Director
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Stilly
London4 reviews
2.0
Dined on 13 July 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Just not worth the money. Portion Sizes like Tapas. Food was bland, cut of meats questionable. Attentive service but maybe that’s because they probably cant believe themselves what customers have to pay. Drinks horrendously spenny too.
The Curry RoomResponded on 18 July 2024
Thank you for sharing your review following your recent visit to The Curry Room. As much valued guests I am extremely disappointed that we did not meet your expectations. I have passed on your comments to our Manager and Head Chef so that they can take this feedback on board, as we take reviews such as yours very seriously. I do hope that we have the opportunity to welcome you back one day for a more positive experience. Warm regards, Malcolm Hendry, Managing Director.
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Dinearound
Los Angeles24 reviews
4.0
Dined on 31 May 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good, but very overpriced for what we received.
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OpenTable Diner
Mexico City1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
delicioso!!!! regresaria mil veces!!! pidan el chicken!!! es el unico esta mega deli
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined on 30 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful meal at The Curry Room- I very highly recommend and we will be returning again soon! Treat yourself to an exceptional meal here- from the moment we arrived we were treated like royalty! The atmosphere is old world luxury, the food is devine and the service was impeccable! Chef and staff went above and beyond to accommodate our party of 6 - and the food was the best Indian I’ve ever eaten. This place is a hidden gem and well worth every pound spent!
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OpenTable Diner
Miami14 reviews
4.0
Dined on 30 July 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good Indian food. A bit pricey. Atmosphere nice. Thought they had an à la carte menu but we were only given the fixed price one.
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Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

39 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0PS

Additional information

Area
Victoria
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Victoria Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Arun Kumar
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.rubenshotel.com/food-and-drink/the-curry-room
Phone number
020 7834 6600
Private party facilities
The exquisite Curry Room at The Rubens serves a menu created by Chef Arun Kumar, including an exceptional Thali. The team delivers an Indian restaurant experience that celebrates authentic flavours made with the finest ingredients and exclusively imported spices from India.
Private party contact
Meetings and Events Team @ The Rubens Hotel: 020 7834 6600

The Curry Room

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Early Evening Dining/ Pre-Theatre Dining

Wine and Beer Flights

Curry Room Gourmet Experience

Menu

Pre-Starter

Poppadum

Jalpaan / Starter

Lamb Shami Kabab

Onion Bhaji

Mukhya Bhojan / Main Course

Butter Chicken

Tofu and Seasonal Vegetable Curry

Mistaan / Desserts

Gulab Jamun

Ginger and Orange Rice Pudding Brûlée

What 65 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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