Gunpowder Soho

Spectacular experience considering I went in off the cuff on a random Wednesday in January. I have studied the menu previously but due to the 10 year anniversary, the menu was the first they sold which was very cool and nostalgic. Ambience was perfect, low level music and extremely clean and inviting seating. The maitre d was a very warming and welcoming gentleman and talked me through the menu, the history and particular dishes I had no prior knowledge on. Each dish was superbly made and displayed, I had the following- Venison doughnut- what a flavour bomb! Lamb chop- delicious and would recommend 2 each Tandoori Saag paneer- was soft and the spinach sauce was creamy and complimented it so well. Lamb shank with mash- again meat was falling off the bone and was juicy and a great portion for 1. The show stopper was the rum pudding- sensational! I would recommend this as in my top 5 London restaurant experiences and my top for 2026 ;)

This is my first time ever having Indian food and wanted to say I was blown away! The menu had so many unique dishes and they recommend you doing the sharing style, which is exactly the way to go. My favorite dish was by far the chicken but all of the other dishes were amazing. The atmosphere is a little dark so keep that in mind, but you loved the live piano. The beans were another staple. I would highly recommend getting a reservation as this restaurant was fully booked on a Saturday night. You ate here as a pre-show dinner before Paddington and it was great.

A fantastic evening filled with a wide array of interesting foods and unique flavours. An excellent opportunity to sample numerous dishes through the tasting menus. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, complemented by friendly, attentive staff who make the experience truly enjoyable.