Haandi, London 

Haandi

Haandi is named after the narrow-necked cooking pots that lock in the memorable flavours of this Northern Frontier Indian cuisine. Some dishes are served in mini haandis, but the main thing is not how the food comes but how good it is, and here Haandi excels. Newly refurbished in elegant neutral golds and creams you can enter from Brompton Rd where the private dining area is or at the rear, Cheval place where you’ll find the bar - The glass fronted kitchen adds drama, allowing you to watch the chefs create their own brand of magic. The masalas are freshly-prepared daily, all the dishes are cooked to order and absolutely everything you eat is created on the premises. Familiar favourites made unfamiliar by their excellence, try heera panna, sauteed calamari and monkfish, giant prawns grilled in the Tandoor - The freshest meat, fish and vegetables and spectacularly light breads. Haandi produces truly authentic Indian food aimed at a clientele that knows its raitas from its rotis. This is Indian Food for Grown-ups!