Poppadom Indian Kitchen

Name: Poppadom Indian Kitchen
Address: 48 Tavistock Square, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, WC1H 9EU
Telephone: 020 7636 8383
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

73 Reviews

£25 and under

Indian

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Experiences are available.

Vegetarian-friendly
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

At Poppadom Chef Yogesh and his team will take you on a diverse flavour journey across majestic India. Celebrating classic Indian and Anglo Indian cuisine and street food, our chefs combine pure spices, traditional methods and bags of passion to create enchanted flavours to feed the soul, complimented by the best wines.

Fresh from the Tandoori oven, our small plates and signature dishes are made for sharing. We recommend 4-5 dishes between two people.

Chef Specials
Gol Guppas (V) (Ve)
Indian famous street food, puffed puris, mint and tamarind water
Poppadum Bowl (V) (Ve)
Assorted Indian Poppadum, mint and tamarind Chutney
Dahi Puri (V)
Crispy puffed wheat puri filled with potatoes, dressed in yoghurt, mint & tamarind chutney

New on the Menu from September
Udta Murgha Whole Poussin Tandoori Chicken
Whole Tandoori Chicken, signature spices, chilies, skewered and charred

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 12:00–23:00 Bar Mon, Sun 12:00–22:30
Phone number
020 7636 8383
Website
https://www.imperialhotels.co.uk/hotels/tavistock-hotel
Payment Options
Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Yogesh Avinashe
Catering
Bespoke menus available, as well as menu tastings to agree menus. Menus start from £28 including tax and service charge,
Private party facilities
Semi Private dining space available at the back of the restaurant for up to 30 guests.Large parties welcome and bespoke menus can be created, buffet or family style service.Private Hire of restaurant is available.

Location
48 Tavistock Square, London, Greater London WC1H 9EU
Area
Bloomsbury
Cross Street
Poppadum is on Bedford Way or use the main entrance to the Tavistock Hotel.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Russell Square tube station is less than a 5 minute walk.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

STUDENT 10% DISCOUNT ON FINAL BILL
Multiple dates available
POPPADOM IS OFFERING 10 % DISCOUNT TO ALL STUDENTS.
W&W Bar Menu!
Multiple dates available
Available every day from 12 pm to 10.30 pm! Join us any day of the week to enjoy our delicious bar menu. Perfect for relaxing and dining with friends! Check out our full Bar Menu in the menu section of our OpenTable profile!

Gol Guppas£4.00
Indian famous street food, puffed puris, mint and tamarind water
Poppadum Bowl£5.00
Assorted Indian Poppadum, mint and tamarind Chutney
Dahi Puri£4.00
Crispy puffed wheat puri filled with potatoes, dressed in yoghurt, mint & tamarind chutney
Dahi Samosa Chat£7.00
Punjabi samosas, crushed, mint, chilli and tamarind chutney, yogurt
Onion Bhajis£6.00
Made across India, complimented with mint chutney
Crab Koliwada £10.00
From the Konkan region of Maharashtra these Crab are marinated in spicy Masala and deep fried served with mint Chutney
Ragda Chole Pattis£6.00
Shallow fried Potato patty, Choley, Chutneys and Nylon Sev
Chickpea,Beetroot Tikki VG£6.00
Deep Fried Melange of Chutneys
Delhi Style Chilli Paneer ( V,GS)£7.00
Cottage Cheese, Soya Sauce, Chillies, Pappers, Onions

From the Tandoor Oven

Poppadum Chicken Tikka£8.00
Succulent chicken, Poppadum home masala, yogurt, charred in tandoor. (450 cal)
- Starter£7.99
- Main£14.00
Ajwaini Salmon Tikka£9.00
Sea Bass fillets, carrom seeds, spices, yogurt, delicately charred (188 cal)
- Starter£8.99
- Main£15.00
Kashmiri Lamb Chops £4.00
Kashmiri red chilies, star anise, saffron, spices, yogurt, delicately charred, pink
- each£4.00
Chicken & Cheese Seekh Kebab£9.00
Minch Chicken, Dark Spices, Chedder Cheese

Curry

Lamb

Kashmiri Rogan Josh£15.00
Aromatic dish of braised boneless lamb cooked with saffron, Kashmiri red chillies and Rattan jog
Lamb Saagwala£16.00
Braised boneless lamb slow cooked with spinach, kasoori methi, dark spices and cream

Chicken

Dakshini Chicken Curry£14.00
Tender chicken, Madras curry powder, Onions, cinnamon, cashews, cream
Red Ruby Butter Chicken£16.00
Tandoori Chicken, chargrilled & pulled, slow cooked tomato & fenugreek, cream
Nimbu Chicken Korma£15.00
Infused in lemon, kaffir lime leaves, cream
Chicken Tikka Masala£16.00
Proud Curry Dish of England

Fish

Periyar Fish Curry£15.00
Seabass, onions, tamarind, dry red chilli, dark spices
Goan Shellfish Curry £17.00
Goan dish,Mix Seafood,onion,black papper,Dry Red Chilli and Dark Spices

Vegetarian

Paneer Makhanwala£12.00
Panner, silky tomato makhana gravy, kasoori methi cream
Amritsari Choley£11.00
Punjabi style chole, carrom seeds, dark spices, green chilies and garlic tadka
Rajasthani Kofta Curry£12.00
Bottle gourd, Pumpkin, polenta, spices, roasted cumin, cream
Aloo Gobi£10.00
Marinated new Potato and cauliflower, Indian Dark Spices
Tawa Mushroom Masala£12.00
Mushrooms ,Peppers and Onions Dark Spices

Biryani

Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani£16.00
Marinated tender chicken, aromatic basmati rice, yogurt, saffron, barista onions, dark spices
Awadhi Lamb Biryani£18.00
Baby lamb, fragrant basmati rice, cinnamon, star anise, barista onions, layered
Kathal Ki Biryani£14.00
Marinated Jackfruit, Punjabi masalas, yogurt, barista onions

Sides

Daal Makhani£9.00
Slow cooked black daal, rich, full of flavour, finished with touch of cream
Safed Chawal£5.00
Steamed Basmati Rice
Basmati Pulao Rice£6.00
Dum Cooked by infusion, cinnamon, peppers, star anise, bay leaf and saffron
Gunpowder Aloo£6.00
Baby Potatoes, chilli, gunpowder
Saag Aloo£6.00
Baby Potatoes, spinach, spices and cream
Raita£3.00
Cucumber, yogurt, chilli, mint, roasted cumin powder
Kachumber£3.00
Indian tossed salad, black pepper, chat masala, chilli
Yellow Daal Tadka£8.00
Mix Lentils ,Chilli,Red, Chillies ,Curry leaves & Ghee

Bread

Naan£3.00
Freshly baked in tandoor, butter
Garlic Naan£4.00
Crushed garlic, fresh coriander, butter
Cheese Naan£5.00
Mozzarella and cheddar blend, freshly baked, butter
Peshwari Naan£5.00
Cherries, nuts, raisin and grated coconut, freshly baked
Roti£3.00
Whole wheat bread, freshly baked in tandoor

Desserts

Rasmalai£6.00
Set milk pudding infused with saffron and Cardamon
Gulab Jamun£6.00
Rose water dumplings soaked in sugar syrup served with vanilla ice cream
Gajar Halwa£6.00
Carrots, saffron, cream, rich in flavour, almonds and pistachio with vanilla ice cream
Poppadom Homemade Ice Cream£6.00
Chef's Special
Trio Dessert £9.00
Chef's Selection or Choose 3 from Above

Poppadom Chef's Special

Udta Murgh ( May ne Suitable to Share )£17.00
Marinated tender whole Poussin ,Dark spices, Charred in Tandoor, Jeera Aloo
Tandoori Seabass£20.00
Whole on the bone Seabass, Dark Spices in Tandoor , Jeera Aloo

What 73 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.1Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

West End London
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Poppadom Indian Kitchen offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service" in a charming setting. Guests appreciate the "friendly and helpful" staff and diverse menu options. While a few reviews mentioned inconsistency, it remains a "go-to place" for many seeking Indian cuisine in London.

73 Reviews

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Steve
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service of quality food served by friendly staff - fully recommend
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Denizot
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good ! Tasty and spicy, but not too much… Service perfect and gentle … Just find the restaurant which is a part of the hotel. We will come again…
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OT
OpenTable Diner
County Durham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely welcoming and friendly staff and delicious food.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went here and to dishoom over a week in london. My family thought the food and service was better here despite the lack of hype (though dishoom was solid too). We would definitely visit again
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Perplexed
San Francisco
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, and a super friendly and helpful wait staff. Great option if you’re looking for an Indian restaurant in this area of London.
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mutmut3
Tampa
82 reviews
5.0
82 reviews
Dined on 11 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner here and will be recommending the restaurant to others. The food was excellent, very tasty, good portions in contrast to what you often get. This made the dishes very shareable, allowing us to taste different food choices. The service was attentive and we appreciated the help from our server in making our selections among a number of the south Indian dishes that were new to us.
Poppadom Indian KitchenResponded on 8 June 2024
Dear Mutmut3, Your review has made our day, so we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your glowing feedback. Our team is grateful for your kind words, and we’re thrilled to read that our delicious food has kept you coming back for more. We take great pride in creating unique flavor’s that stand out, and it is a delight to know that you enjoy everything we have to offer. Thank you. Regards, Sandesh Shrestha F&B Manager Poppadom Indian Kitchen
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, excellent service and a nice atmosphere
Poppadom Indian KitchenResponded on 8 June 2024
Dear Anonymous, Your review has made our day, so we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your glowing feedback. Our team is grateful for your kind words, and we’re thrilled to read that our delicious food has kept you coming back for more. We take great pride in creating unique flavor’s that stand out, and it is a delight to know that you enjoy everything we have to offer. Hope to see you soon. Regards, Sandesh Shrestha F&B Manager Poppadom Indian Kitchen
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 23 April 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The welcome was good but then things slowed down . But thanks for the refill for free wine glass!
Poppadom Indian KitchenResponded on 8 June 2024
Dear Anonymous, Thank you very much for feedback, we work really hard to offer the best food and service in the best possible ambience. So am happy to see that it reflected on your last visit to Poppadom Indian Kitchen. Hope to see you soon again! Regards, Sandesh Shrestha F&B Manager Poppadom Indian Restaurant
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very happy with our experience!!The food was delicious and the portions quite large. Waiters were attentive and polite. Would definitely recommend x
Poppadom Indian KitchenResponded on 8 June 2024
Dear Anonymous, Your review has made our day, so we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your glowing feedback. Our team is grateful for your kind words, and we’re thrilled to read that our delicious food has kept you coming back for more. We take great pride in creating unique flavor’s that stand out, and it is a delight to know that you enjoy everything we have to offer. Hope to see you soon. Regards, Sandesh Shrestha F&B Manager Poppadom Indian Kitchen
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SE
StewartE
VIP
East Sussex
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 March 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent, friendly staff and the complimentary birthday cheesecake for our friend was a very nice surprise.
Poppadom Indian KitchenResponded on 8 June 2024
Dear StewartE, Your review has made our day, so we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your glowing feedback. Our team is grateful for your kind words, and we’re thrilled to read that our delicious food has kept you coming back for more. We take great pride in creating unique flavor’s that stand out, and it is a delight to know that you enjoy everything we have to offer. Hope to see you soon. Regards, Sandesh Shrestha F&B Manager Poppadom Indian Kitchen
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FAQs

Poppadom Indian Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7636 8383.

Poppadom Indian Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 73 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

48 Tavistock Square, London, Greater London WC1H 9EU

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Poppadum is on Bedford Way or use the main entrance to the Tavistock Hotel.
Area
Bloomsbury
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 12:00–23:00 Bar Mon, Sun 12:00–22:30
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Russell Square tube station is less than a 5 minute walk.
Payment Options
Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Yogesh Avinashe
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.imperialhotels.co.uk/hotels/tavistock-hotel
Phone number
020 7636 8383
Catering
Bespoke menus available, as well as menu tastings to agree menus. Menus start from £28 including tax and service charge,
Private party facilities
Semi Private dining space available at the back of the restaurant for up to 30 guests.Large parties welcome and bespoke menus can be created, buffet or family style service.Private Hire of restaurant is available.

Poppadom Indian Kitchen

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

STUDENT 10% DISCOUNT ON FINAL BILL

W&W Bar Menu!

Starters

Gol Guppas£4.00

Poppadum Bowl£5.00

Dahi Puri£4.00

Dahi Samosa Chat£7.00

Onion Bhajis£6.00

Crab Koliwada £10.00

Ragda Chole Pattis£6.00

Chickpea,Beetroot Tikki VG£6.00

Delhi Style Chilli Paneer ( V,GS)£7.00

From the Tandoor Oven

Poppadum Chicken Tikka£8.00

Ajwaini Salmon Tikka£9.00

Kashmiri Lamb Chops £4.00

Chicken & Cheese Seekh Kebab£9.00

Curry

Lamb

Kashmiri Rogan Josh£15.00

Lamb Saagwala£16.00

Chicken

Dakshini Chicken Curry£14.00

Red Ruby Butter Chicken£16.00

Nimbu Chicken Korma£15.00

Chicken Tikka Masala£16.00

Fish

Periyar Fish Curry£15.00

Goan Shellfish Curry £17.00

Vegetarian

Paneer Makhanwala£12.00

Amritsari Choley£11.00

Rajasthani Kofta Curry£12.00

Aloo Gobi£10.00

Tawa Mushroom Masala£12.00

Biryani

Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani£16.00

Awadhi Lamb Biryani£18.00

Kathal Ki Biryani£14.00

Sides

Daal Makhani£9.00

Safed Chawal£5.00

Basmati Pulao Rice£6.00

Gunpowder Aloo£6.00

Saag Aloo£6.00

Raita£3.00

Kachumber£3.00

Yellow Daal Tadka£8.00

Bread

Naan£3.00

Garlic Naan£4.00

Cheese Naan£5.00

Peshwari Naan£5.00

Roti£3.00

Desserts

Rasmalai£6.00

Gulab Jamun£6.00

Gajar Halwa£6.00

Poppadom Homemade Ice Cream£6.00

Trio Dessert £9.00

Poppadom Chef's Special

Udta Murgh ( May ne Suitable to Share )£17.00

Tandoori Seabass£20.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Poppadom Indian Kitchen offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Poppadom Indian Kitchen restaurant rated?

Is Poppadom Indian Kitchen currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information