#1
AngloThai
Marylebone·$$$$
Beef Tongue Jungle Curry
£125.00
Slow-braised British beef tongue in a fiery jungle curry with a sweet brioche bun for dipping.
Tip: The jungle curry is genuinely hot — there is no coconut milk to soften the chilli. The brioche bun is there to help. Use it between bites if the heat builds.
#2
Madhu's
Southall·$$
Machuzi Kuku
£15.50
East African-style chicken curry from Madhu's Kenyan heritage, cooked in a coconut-based sauce.
Tip: This dish reflects the family's Kenyan background — you will not find it at other Indian restaurants. Order it alongside a Punjabi curry for the contrast.
#3
Tempo
Bethnal Green·$$
Delica Squash Curry
£19.00
Vegan curry with delica squash, shimeji mushrooms, coconut milk and galangal.
Tip: This works as a main for one vegan diner or as a shared side alongside the chicken skewers and beef. The galangal gives it a warmth that is different from regular ginger.
#4
Singburi
Shoreditch·$$
Smoked Pork Belly Panang
£14.00
Tender smoked pork belly in a creamy Panang curry.
Tip: The smoked pork belly is a knockout — tender, juicy, and the smokiness plays beautifully with the creamy Panang curry sauce.
#5
Afghan Kitchen
Angel·$
Lentil Dall
£10.00
Red lentil curry with warming spices.
Tip: Order this if you want something lighter than the yogurt-heavy stews. It's less rich but equally flavorful.
#698% recommend
Aladin
Brick Lane·$
Chicken Tikka Blast
£14.50
Award-winning spicy chicken tikka in a rich, flavorful sauce.
Tip: This is properly hot. If you're not a fan of real heat, maybe opt for the milder rogan josh instead.
#796% recommend
Chet's
Shepherd's Bush·$$$
Fried Chicken Khao Soi
£18.50
Chiang Mai curried noodles topped with katsu-style fried chicken.
Tip: The fried chicken stays surprisingly crispy even in the curry broth. It's a heavy dish, so it's a great choice if you're particularly hungry.
#895% recommend
Aladin
Brick Lane·$
Lamb Rogan Josh
£13.50
Traditional lamb curry cooked with tomatoes, peppers, and warming spices.
Tip: The lamb is consistently better here than the beef. Pair it with a garlic naan to mop up the sauce.
#995% recommend
Rhythm Kitchen Stratford
Stratford·$$
Curry Goat
£16.50
Tender goat meat slow-cooked in a rich Caribbean curry sauce.
Tip: This is proper comfort food. The sauce is perfect for mopping up with a side of plantain.
#1094% recommend
Lahpet
Shoreditch·$$
Braised Beef Curry
£18.50
Tender beef slow-cooked in a fragrant lemongrass and tamarind curry paste.
Tip: The tamarind provides a subtle sour note that perfectly balances the rich beef fat. Order a side of the yellow pea paratha to mop up the sauce.
#1192% recommend
Speedboat Bar
Soho·$$
Beef Tongue & Tendon Curry
£18.50
A rich, flavorful curry with tender beef tongue and gelatinous tendon.
Tip: The texture of the tendon is the highlight — it's perfectly gelatinous and absorbs all the flavor from the curry sauce.
#1292% recommend
Mambow
Clapton·$$
Rock Fish in Curry Sauce
£18.00
Whole rock fish in a vibrant curry gravy.
Tip: Order this if it's on the specials board — reviewers called it one of the best dishes they've had recently.
#1392% recommend
Cafe TPT
Chinatown·$
Beef Flank Curry
£17.60
Tender beef flank in a rich curry pot.
Tip: This is higher-priced at £17.60 but reviewers say it's one of the most underrated dishes in London. Worth the splurge.
#1492% recommend
Dishoom King's Cross
King's Cross·$$
Chicken Ruby
£14.00
Tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato-based makhani sauce.
Tip: Pair this with garlic naan or pilau rice — the sauce is meant to be mopped up. One curry is often not enough if you're sharing.
#1590% recommend
Shoryu Ramen
St James's·$$
Chicken Katsu Curry
£13.50
Crispy panko-breaded chicken with traditional Japanese curry sauce and rice.
Tip: It's a very reliable choice if you're not in the mood for ramen. The sauce is properly thick and the chicken stays crispy.
#1690% recommend
Smoking Goat
Shoreditch·$$
Massaman Beef Shin Curry
£14.50
Slow-braised beef shin in a rich massaman curry sauce with fried lemongrass.
Tip: One curry is enough for two people if you also order wings and skewers. The portion is generous and the sauce is very rich. Order rice separately.
#1789% recommend
Limin
Southbank·$$
Curry Goat
£17.00
Slow-cooked goat meat in fragrant Caribbean curry sauce.
Tip: Goat is a delicacy in Caribbean cooking. If you've never had it, this is the place to try it. The meat is tender and the curry is delicious.
#1888% recommend
Singburi
Shoreditch·$$
Monkfish Cheeks Green Curry
£14.50
Delicate monkfish cheeks in a herbaceous, heat-balanced green curry.
Tip: Reviewers call this the standout of the evening — the monkfish cheeks are springy yet yielding, and the sauce has depth without oiliness.
#1988% recommend
Mambow
Clapton·$$
Sarawak Black Pepper Chicken Curry
£16.00
Plate-licking chicken curry with ground black pepper.
Tip: Sarawak peppercorns give fizz and citrus notes — different from chilli heat. Most can polish this off alone.
#2088% recommend
Kricket
Shoreditch·$$
Mangalorean Chicken Gassi
£16.50
Keralan-style chicken curry with coconut and spice, slow-cooked.
Tip: The coconut and gundu chilli bring depth without overwhelming heat — soul-warming comfort food.
#2185% recommend
Madhu's
Southall·$$
Rogan Gosht
£16.50
Slow-cooked lamb curry in a rich, aromatic sauce with Kashmiri spices.
Tip: Pair this with a plain naan rather than garlic — the curry has enough flavour on its own and the naan should not compete with it.
#2285% recommend
Apollo Banana Leaf
Tooting·$$
Crab Masala
£12.00
Fresh crab in a spiced, coconut-rich curry sauce.
Tip: Order the Crab Masala for the mains — reviewers note that unlike many curry houses, the seafood is actually on point here. Messy to eat but worth it.
#2385% recommend
Miga
Hackney·$$
Maeun Saeu
£16.00
King prawns in fiery gochujang sauce with king oyster mushrooms and courgette.
Tip: This is genuinely spicy—not a heat pretender. If you're not used to Korean chilli, order the yukhwe or another mild dish alongside.
#2485% recommend
Kricket
Shoreditch·$$
Grilled Squash Makhani
£14.00
Charred squash in a butter and tomato sauce with spices.
Tip: The char from grilling adds smokiness — richer and more complex than typical vegetarian curries.
#2575% recommend
Taro
Soho·$$
Tonkatsu Curry with Udon
£12.00
Breaded pork cutlet with thick udon noodles in curry broth.
Tip: Order a bowl of noodles and a tonkatsu to share — it's a popular combo that gives you variety and satisfies two appetites.