Kahani

Name: Kahani
Address: 1 Wilbraham Pl Belgravia, London, United Kingdom, SW1X 9AE
Telephone: 020 7730 7634
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1031 Reviews

£41 and over

Contemporary Indian

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 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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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Indian
Hours of Operation
Sun 12:30 pm–8:45 pm Brunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Sun 12:30 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:15 pm
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
Neighbourhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Christmas Day Tasting Menu 2024
£125.00 per person
Dec 25, 2024 - Dec 26, 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.

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

What 1,031 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

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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.

1,031 Reviews

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Jeremy
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kahani is a truly exceptional experience. The food is fantastic and the service impeccable. This is a must stop on every trip from the US.
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Richard
Miami
115 reviews
5.0
115 reviews
Dined 4 days 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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philippe
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 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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Shradha
London
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
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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Linda
London
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 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 November 17, 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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John
Poland
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 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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Saad
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 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 November 17, 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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Eleni
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 12, 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 November 17, 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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Stephanie
Jackson Hole
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 9, 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 November 11, 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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Vinnie
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent. Cocktails great and biryani wonderful. Great location.
KahaniResponded on November 6, 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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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 1031 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1 Wilbraham Pl, Belgravia, London, SW1X 9AE

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Sloane Street
Neighbourhood
Chelsea
Hours of Operation
Sun 12:30 pm–8:45 pm Brunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Sun 12:30 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:15 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:15 pm
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, Takeout, 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

Kahani

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Christmas Day Tasting Menu 2024

Small Plates

Salad of kumquats£12.00

Nilgiri chichen chop£16.00

Berry papdi chaat£14.00

Kolkata soft shell crab £14.00

Smoked Octopus and Shrimp Salad£14.00

Grilled Scallops£18.00

Samosa Platter£13.00

Kolkata beetroot chop£12.00

Kiwi Pani puri£12.00

Black Chicken Chettinaad£14.00

Kahani Grills

Tandoori Broccoli£18.00

Artichoke hearts grilled£16.00

Paneer Tikka£24.00

Smoked Malabar Prawns£40.00

Monkfish char grilled£36.00

Trio of chicken tikka£20.00

Tandoori chicken£28.00

Lamb seekh kebab£28.00

Guineafowl fillets£26.00

Tandoori peshawari lamb chops £40.00

Sirloin kebab chargrilled £36.00

Curry & Biryani

'Kahani' Chicken Makhani£27.00

Chettinaad Fish Curry £28.00

Lahori Nihari£32.00

Hyderabadi Biryani£32.00

Kerala Prawn Masala £28.00

Saag Paneer£19.00

Murgh Kali Mirch £27.00

Mirchi Ghost £30.00

Khumb Matar£19.00

Lobster tail£34.00

Accompaniments

Jeera Aloo£9.00

Kahani Duo Dal£10.00

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Kahani offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Kahani restaurant rated?

Is Kahani currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information