There’s never really a bad time for a curry, but National Curry Week is the perfect excuse to explore some of London’s best Indian, Malaysian and South Asian restaurants. Taking place from 5th–11th October, this year’s celebrations are a chance to go beyond the familiar favourites, with everything from regional Indian cooking and modern interpretations to Malaysian curries and classic curry house comfort food.
From Michelin-recognised restaurants to casual spots serving curry with roti, here are some of the best places to eat curry in London during National Curry Week 2026.
For Modern Indian Dining: Chatora City
What: Located close to Bank and Mansion House, Chatora City serves modern Indian cooking led by Chef Imamuddin Khan, whose career includes time at The Cinnamon Club, Kahani and Baluchi in London. The restaurant offers a more elevated take on Indian dining, making it a great choice for anyone looking to celebrate National Curry Week with regional flavours, polished cooking and an extensive wine list.
Where: 4 Great St Thomas Apostle, London EC4V 2BH
For A Feast Of Indian Flavours: Colonel Saab
What: With restaurants in Holborn and Trafalgar Square, Colonel Saab celebrates the diversity of Indian food through recipes and regional specialities inspired by restaurateur Roop Partap Choudhary’s family history and travels across India. The menu features dishes including Sunday Lamb Curry, Falahari Curry Kofta and Gutti Vankaya, an Andhra-style curry of baby aubergines in tangy tamarind gravy. There are also plenty of reasons to save room for dessert, with signatures including Rasmalai Milk Cake and Mishti Doi Cheesecake.
The Trafalgar Square restaurant is spread across two floors and filled with Indian art and artefacts collected by the Choudhary family, making dinner as much about the surroundings as the food.
Where: Colonel Saab, Trafalgar Square and Holborn. Booking Here
For Modern Indian Cooking: KOKUM
What: Head south of the river to KOKUM in East Dulwich, the modern Indian restaurant co-founded by former Gymkhana Head Chef Sanjay Gour and Simeron Lily Patel. The menu focuses on flavour-packed Indian cooking, with grilled starters, curries, biryanis and freshly made breads. Standout dishes include the Chicken Chop, Amritsari Fish, Chicken Tikka Biryani and Lamb Shank Nihari.It’s a great option for anyone wanting a modern take on Indian classics in a neighbourhood setting.
Where: KOKUM, East Dulwich 58-60 E Dulwich Rd, London SE22 9AX Booking Here
For Curry & A Non-Alcoholic Beer: Bombay Bustle
What: Mayfair’s Bombay Bustle has teamed up with Bunta Beer for a limited-edition lunch and early dinner pairing, bringing together the restaurant’s signature Bustle Bowls with the non-alcoholic beer. The menu includes the Magic Masala Bowl, Grand Punjab Bowl and Coastal Curry Bowl, with dishes such as Paneer Pasanda, Saag Murgh and Malabar Lamb Curry served alongside rice, paratha and pickles. The Bunta Beer pairing has been designed to complement the spice and richness of the food, offering an alternative to traditional alcoholic pairings.
Where: Bombay Bustle, 29 Maddox Street, Mayfair, W1S 2PA Booking Here
For Malaysian Curry: Roti King
What: No list of London curry spots would be complete without Roti King. The Malaysian restaurant is famous for its freshly made roti canai, which is practically made for dunking into its selection of curries.Choose from Dahl, Beef, Chicken, Mutton and Fish curries, or go for the Kari Laksa, a warming coconut curry broth packed with seafood and tofu and served with egg noodles. Founded by Sugen Gopal in Euston in 2014, Roti King has since expanded across London and beyond, with locations including Battersea, Waterloo and Spitalfields.
Where: Roti King, multiple London search locations here.
For Indian Street Food: Haldiram
What: For something more casual, Haldiram’s is a go-to for a huge range of Indian food, from regional curries and thalis to chaat, street food and Indian sweets. It’s the kind of place to visit when you can’t decide exactly what you’re in the mood for, with plenty of dishes to share and explore. Expect comforting curries alongside an extensive selection of vegetarian Indian favourites.
Where: 19 Irving St, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7AU Booking Here
Where To Eat Curry In London During National Curry Week
From Malaysian curry and roti canai at Roti King to regional Indian cooking at Colonel Saab and modern dishes at Chatora City, National Curry Week is a good excuse to explore just how diverse London’s curry scene has become.
Whether you’re after a quick weekday lunch, a casual feast or a more elevated Indian dining experience, these are some of the places worth adding to your National Curry Week London plans.
