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Kahani, London,

Kahani

4.8
4.8
1030 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 12:30–20:45 Brunch Thu–Sat 12:00–14:15 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 -10 Minutes Walk - Victoria railway Station 11 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, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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.

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 1,030 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 a sublime dining experience, hailed as "the best Indian" by many patrons. Guests rave about the "incredible" tasting menu and wine pairings, with standout dishes like tandoori broccoli and smoked Malabar prawns. The service is "superb" and "attentive," making it perfect for special occasions.

                                                                                    1,030 Reviews

                                                                                    1. Richard

                                                                                      Miami

                                                                                      115 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      115 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      super great and attentive service with knowledgable staff. offered to take our photods, cleaned table between dishes, filled water, quickly cleared plates, etc. food was terrific esp the scallop app, the lamb kebabs and biryani (better than in india) in a great ambience.

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                                                                                    2. philippe

                                                                                      Washington DC

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                      The food was excellent. We were offered a very nice table close to the fire work. Service was very nice. Wines are a bit expensive.

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                                                                                    3. Shradha

                                                                                      London

                                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Kahani offers an adequate dining experience, but it falls short of being memorable. We opted for the Dawat tasting menu, which, while not unpleasant, was underwhelming in its execution. The dishes were straightforward and felt like they lacked the creativity or refinement that sets exceptional restaurants apart. Can’t complain abaout the quantity of food as that was a lot. But In a city like London, where culinary innovation and value abound, Kahani feels average for its price point and location. Service was good and can’t pin point at anything that was problematic but perhaps could be more polished with more storytelling about the Chef’s background and his vision. They were really sweet about changing the lamb options to fish/ chicken for my friend. For those seeking standout flavours or a truly impressive experience, there are undoubtedly better options to explore.

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                                                                                    4. Linda

                                                                                      London

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      vip
                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      The tasting menu was sublime We had both normal & vegetarian Wine tasting definitely a worthy addition
                                                                                      KahaniResponded on 17 November 2024
                                                                                      Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share such wonderful feedback about our Food and Service 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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                                                                                    5. John

                                                                                      Poland

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      1.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 1
                                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                                                      Restaurant is too noisy, you can’t speak with each other.Food is so spicy that the taste is completely gone. The tables are too close to each other, so no privacy at all. We had a wine pairing but we never saw the bottles, they bring the glasses to your table. Nothing for us it’s more an expensive food shed. But if you like crowded places a lot of noise and too spicy food, this is your place.

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                                                                                    6. Saad

                                                                                      Dublin

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined on 13 November 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Did the 4 course meal - really enjoyed the meal and interesting menu
                                                                                      KahaniResponded on 17 November 2024
                                                                                      Dear Saad, 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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                                                                                    7. Eleni

                                                                                      Las Vegas

                                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 12 November 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                      Great location, very very nice food, friendly staff, normal prices, speed at serving
                                                                                      KahaniResponded on 17 November 2024
                                                                                      Dear Guest, 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. Stephanie

                                                                                      Jackson Hole

                                                                                      11 reviews

                                                                                      vip
                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      11 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      We love Kahani. The food is delicious - a particular treat are their biryanis. The atmosphere is great - this was the first time we had been on a Saturday night and it was full and buzzy, but not too loud. The service is fantastic and staff are very helpful at choosing dishes and wine. In the past we've had the tasting menu which is well worth it.
                                                                                      KahaniResponded on 11 November 2024
                                                                                      Dear Stephanie, Thank you for sharing encouraging feedback of your experience. We are pleased to read your review and so happy that you had an enjoyable experience and that our services exceeded your expectations. At Kahani, We are committed in exceeding our guests expectations and your feedback will continue motivating us to strive harder our team is delighted to learn that their efforts have been recognised by you. Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thank you, Warm regards, Team Kahani.

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                                                                                    9. Vinnie

                                                                                      Manchester

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      2 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 4 November 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Excellent. Cocktails great and biryani wonderful. Great location.
                                                                                      KahaniResponded on 6 November 2024
                                                                                      Dear Vinnie, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure to have you as our valued guest and we are glad to know that you had an enjoyable experience during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon... Warm Regards, Team Kahani.

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                                                                                    10. Michelle

                                                                                      Cambridge

                                                                                      16 reviews

                                                                                      vip
                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      16 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on 2 November 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Excellent food and service as always! Delicious options everytime!
                                                                                      KahaniResponded on 11 November 2024
                                                                                      Dear Michelle, Thank you for choosing Kahani again and for posting feedback of your experience, We are pleased to read your review and so happy that you had an enjoyable visit and that our Food and Hospitality exceeded your expectations. Our Team is delighted to learn that their efforts have been recognised by you. All of us at Kahani look forward to welcoming you back again 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 1030 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 12:30–20:45 Brunch Thu–Sat 12:00–14:15 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 -10 Minutes Walk - Victoria railway Station 11 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, Wheelchair Access, 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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