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Kahani, London,

Kahani

4.8
4.8
1066 Reviews
£41 and over
Contemporary Indian

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2 people
21:00
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Vegetarian-friendly
*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 12:30–20:45 Brunch Thu–Sat 12:00–14:00 Sun 12:30–16:00 Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00–14:15 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–22:15
  • 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 - 15 Minutes Walk - Victoria railway Station 15 Minutes Walk
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Jazz Night

    £55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at Kahani for a night of Jazz, flavor, and storytelling. Let the soulful melodies and our exquisite four-course menu set the stage for an unforgettable evening. At Kahani—meaning ‘story’ in Hindi—every night is a new tale waiting to be told. Come and make yours this Thursday.

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 1,066 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
                                                                                    • 4.8Service
                                                                                    • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                    • 4.5Value

                                                                                    Noise • Energetic

                                                                                    Loved For

                                                                                    • South West London

                                                                                      Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                    Kahani offers an "exceptional dining experience" with "delicious and refined Indian food" in an elegant setting. Guests rave about the "impeccable service," "amazing food," and attentive staff. Highlights include the "tasting menus" and "jazz nights." Ideal for special occasions, it's a "must-visit" for anyone seeking a memorable culinary experience in London.

                                                                                    1,066 Reviews

                                                                                    1. Magda

                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                      London

                                                                                      12 reviews

                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                      12 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                      Some dishes were too salty. The lamb curry and saag were too salty. The chargrilled prawns were very tasty. Jazz band was fantastic and the ambience in the restaurant was pleasant

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                                                                                    2. Eileen

                                                                                      Glasgow

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Food excellent. Music on jazz night added to the experience.

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                                                                                    3. ANUJ

                                                                                      Los Angeles

                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Great service - great staff. Good was of excellent quality.

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                                                                                    4. Peter

                                                                                      London

                                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Outstanding service and food plus great nonalcoholic sparkling tea - a real bonus for those of us wha cant drink alcohol. Plenty of familiar dishes but much more distinct flavours than most restaurants. Warm ambiance Thursday night is live Jazz - wonderful. Wished we could have stayed longer. This is not a cheap restaurant but you do get real value for money.

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                                                                                    5. Min

                                                                                      London

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 8 February 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      We were greeted on arrival at the top of the stairs where they offered to take our coats. We ordered the 6 course taster menu (with an amuse bouche) which was delicious. Really enjoyed every course especially the monk fish and guinea fowl. Glad we went for this as we got to sample lots of different dishes and couldn't fault any. Waiters were helpful and very friendly and very accommodating for one our parties' allergies and were happy to change a couple of the courses. Decor is nice and it didn't feel overly busy. Will definitely come back.

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                                                                                    6. Darshan

                                                                                      London

                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                      2.0

                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                      3. Service 1
                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                      Service is not attentive, very slow. Food was average tasting and nothing special/extraordinary for the prices being charged. Would not recommend.

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                                                                                    7. Susan

                                                                                      Surrey

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 31 January 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      The food was delicious and the service was great. Ambience very nice too. All in all a lovely experience..
                                                                                      KahaniResponded on 8 February 2025
                                                                                      Dear Susan, It was wonderful to have you at 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. stuart

                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                      London

                                                                                      76 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      76 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 30 January 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Simply outstanding visit to Kahani last evening. The food was exceptional; flavours of all dishes were wonderful, the accompaniments were very good and the food was served piping hot. Service is always excellent at Kahani-warm, professional and attentive. Thanks again to the team at Kahani, probably the best experience in London for refined Indian food.
                                                                                      KahaniResponded on 31 January 2025
                                                                                      Dear Stuart, 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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                                                                                    9. perminder

                                                                                      London

                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 25 January 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Visited to celebrate husband’s 60th birthday had a great time, food was amazing…ate way too much… the staff were very friendly and attentive to our needs, Great ambience would definitely recommend a visit. Great service.
                                                                                      KahaniResponded on 27 January 2025
                                                                                      Dear Perminder, 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! Thank you, Warm regards, Team Kahani.

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                                                                                    10. julia

                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                      Oxford

                                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 22 January 2025

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Impeccable service and the most delicious food. Loved it and will definitely be going back
                                                                                      KahaniResponded on 27 January 2025
                                                                                      Dear Julia, 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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                                                                                    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 1066 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                    Make a booking

                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                    21:00
                                                                                    Booked 6 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 12:30–20:45 Brunch Thu–Sat 12:00–14:00 Sun 12:30–16:00 Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00–14:15 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–22:15
                                                                                    • 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 - 15 Minutes Walk - Victoria railway Station 15 Minutes Walk
                                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                                      AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                    • Executive Chef
                                                                                      Peter Joseph
                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                      Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
                                                                                    • 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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