Gunpowder Soho

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  Lissell Wong

  ·2 months ago

  “Welcome surprise to try their set menu. Quite filling and good bang for your buck. Great atmosphere and last but not least, Siddharaj was very accommodating to ensure our allergen concerns were met. Worth checking out when you are in London.”

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  Gem Fernandes

  ·5 months ago

  “Came for a friend's birthday and we decided to have the set menu. This was really good value for the amount of food we got. We were stuffed before the last course even came. My favourite was the tandoori chicken and prawn toast. Only slight disappointment was the beef curry which I thought was a bit watery and lacking in spice (both flavour and heat). Service excellent, would definitely recommend.”

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  Tanuja Dawra

  ·6 months ago

  “Absolutely loved the dinner here. Visited with friends for a celebration dinner. Every dish was beautifully crafted and packed with an incredible blast of flavours. The variety and presentation truly showcase Indian food at its best. A must-visit for anyone looking for a unique culinary experience and top-notch taste! Must try their Beetroot Croquettes and Old Monk Rum bread & butter pudding.”

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  Ajay Selvan

  ·8 months ago

  “Very nice snacks and dessert. Ordered the potato chaat with was flavourful with creamy yoghurt and sweet tamarind. The okra fries were also very good, well marinated, crunchy and not too oily. The masala chai chocolate cake was very good, with a decadent melting middle and a well spiced custard. However it would have been good with more custard. The service was great with cheerful and friendly staff, and the ambience was refined and cozy. Would recommend coming this January as they are doing a significantly reduced price menu.”

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  Sarah H

  ·8 months ago

  “I went to Gunpowder for dinner with a large group. There were seven tables booked but one had been lost in the system. As it was a very busy night it caused a lot of problems trying to accommodate the missing table. It eventually got sorted but it caused a very stressful start to the evening which resulted in several complaints about one of the waiters who was rather rude. The other staff members were much more helpful. I ordered soft shell crab but I was told there was none available but the rest of my party that arrived later managed to get 3 servings of the crab. This was rather disappointing. The food in general was okay. I was not wowed by anything in particular. The restaurant was very cosy but smaller than I expected. Overall, my favourite item was the dessert of the rum pudding. I may have to go back to see whether I get a better experience.”

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  Chloe K

  ·8 months ago

  “Only knew of this place because of the 2015 prices in Jan 2026 but OMG this was my first time having modern Indian and I must say it is absolutely deserving of the title Michelin Bib Gourmand. Table of 2. Came at 5pm on a Thursday night bc I was determined to try it at almost half price and the restaurant was almost empty so pro tip: come early. Interior was classy and beautiful and very comfortable atmosphere especially when live piano started at around 5:30pm. Ranking all the foods we ordered from best to my least fav: 1. Sigree grilled mustard broccoli (whole) - 10/10 the lightly charred broccoli with the sauce which tasted like ruby chicken from DISHOOM (not like English or French mustard at all) was perfection! Wish there was more sauce cos it was so good! Defo recommend and would come back just for this 2. Karwari soft shell crab - 8/10 small for this price but really crunchy and there was a decent amount of crab meat inside. Again wish there was more sauce cos it felt a bit dry towards the end 3. Lamb chop - 7/10 really small for this price but green chutney goes great with it, no complaints 4. Rasam ke bomb - 6/10 tried a bit of my friend’s and the shell was good but the rasam was a little spicy for me if I had the whole thing (I’m East Asian and love spicy so judge for yourself). Still amazing 5. Saffron & jeera pilau rice - 5/10 it felt necessary with all the dishes we got but wouldnt get it again as it wasn’t flavourful enough. If it was more flavourful, maybe we could’ve finished it even if we were very full 6. Lastly the spicy venison & vermicelli doughnut - 3/10 I got it for myself as the google reviews rated it highly but I didn’t enjoy eating it. It was amazing value for money because it was huge but it was difficult to eat. The vermicelli would get stuck between the gaps of your teeth (would be helpful if a toothpick is provided) and just feels uncomfortable and untidy to eat. Flavour wise not bad but the sauce was too spicy for me. Defo wouldn’t get it again We got offered a free cocktail as the bar tender was testing out new recipes. We got a gimlet but it just tasted like alcohol with no flavour, some more lime would totally upgrade it! Much appreciated offering though and a pleasant surprise! Overall 8/10 amazing modern Indian and would defo come back for occasion meals (it would be too expensive for me as a regular restaurant). My friend even asked to remove the service charge as it was 15% and told the waitress that we are students and try to save as much as possible. The waitress was incredibly understanding and nice to my friend which made the experience even better! Toilets were also clean and smelled nice. If we weren’t too full, would’ve defo wanted to try the desserts! Such an extraordinary dining experience and I am already thinking of coming back again before the 2015 prices end 🤩 Gunpowder >>>> DISHOOM!!!!”

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  Steph DiCamillo

  ·8 months ago

  “So happy we were able to get in on a Sunday afternoon. The food was absolutely delicious, there setting beautiful, and the most welcoming atmosphere. They went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed our meal. Get the soft shell crab and venison donut!”

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  Sam

  ·9 months ago

  “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 ;)”

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  Patrick

  ·9 months ago

  “We came here for the 10 year anniversary in January 2026 where they are serving the 2015 menu and prices. For many of the dishes, the prices are approximately 50% discounted from today’s menu. For the food itself, most dishes that we have tried are incredibly tasty – particular shout out to the broccoli, the bomb, the vermicelli and venison doughnut, and the saffron rice. The staff are very friendly and the service is on a rolling basis so you will get 1-2 plates at a time. Worth mentioning that the concept of the restaurant is sharing small plates so you should probably order quite a few plates. I love the atmosphere. They have spiced scented candles and smells lovely.”

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  Heine Aardalen

  ·10 months ago

  “The original Gunpowder restaurant has bib gourmand, and with good reason. Beautiful interior, excellent food and great service. You have the option to choose small plates that allow you to taste many dishes. In my opinion that is the way it always should be.”