Raj of Kensington
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About Raj of Kensington
On Abingdon Rd in Kensington, Raj of Kensington is an Indian restaurant serving recipes with modern twists on traditional dishes. Butter chicken appears on the menu alongside the wider selection. A wine list runs alongside the food, in a space fitted out for dining rather than a quick counter order. The restaurant takes walk-ins rather than table reservations, so diners arrive and are seated as space allows. The menu draws on dishes tied to a particular culinary heritage, reworked for the current room. London diners looking for this style of cooking on Abingdon Rd will find a full food and wine offering rather than a limited or express format.
Good to know
“Traditional recipes from days of the British Raj get modern twists in a smart space with fine wines.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention butter chicken, pricing discount discrepancies, lamb chops and vindaloo.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention butter chicken, pricing discount discrepancies, lamb chops and vindaloo.
Customer Review Summary
Lamb chops draw the strongest praise, described by one diner as "to die for" within a meal called among the best they've had, and the vindaloo and papadum also earn mentions from satisfied diners who note fresh ingredients, generous portions, and little oil in the cooking. Several reviewers single out the staff as attentive and well trained, and more than one describes the space as clean and pleasant to sit in. Against this, a recurring thread of billing frustration surfaces: one diner reports a discrepancy between prices advertised on a delivery app and the website versus what was actually charged for a takeaway order, and another describes confusion over a booking-app discount that required ordering two mains and a dispute over removing the optional service charge. Separately, one reviewer's butter chicken arrived cold and, in their account, oddly sweet and flavorless, a sharp contrast to the otherwise consistent praise for the kitchen's fresh, flavourful cooking that most reviewers describe.
Customer Review Summary
Lamb chops draw the strongest praise, described by one diner as "to die for" within a meal called among the best they've had, and the vindaloo and papadum also earn mentions from satisfied diners who note fresh ingredients, generous portions, and little oil in the cooking. Several reviewers single out the staff as attentive and well trained, and more than one describes the space as clean and pleasant to sit in. Against this, a recurring thread of billing frustration surfaces: one diner reports a discrepancy between prices advertised on a delivery app and the website versus what was actually charged for a takeaway order, and another describes confusion over a booking-app discount that required ordering two mains and a dispute over removing the optional service charge. Separately, one reviewer's butter chicken arrived cold and, in their account, oddly sweet and flavorless, a sharp contrast to the otherwise consistent praise for the kitchen's fresh, flavourful cooking that most reviewers describe.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Scam alert! The prices advertised on their website and on Deliveroo do not match what they actually charge. My husband ordered a takeaway of butter chicken and a naan. The butter chicken is listed at £12.50 on their website, but we were charged £14.50. The naan is £4.50 on Deliveroo, yet we were charged £5.50. It's not just about the extra money it's about honesty and transparency. Out of principle, I don't support businesses that advertise one price and charge another without making it clear. I won't be returning, and I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to others.”
- Google user
“Staff were wonderful. Food felt authentic and flavourful. Overall beautiful”
- Google user
“I had a rather strange and disappointing experience today. I made a reservation through TheFork app, which clearly advertised a 20% discount. However, when I began ordering, the staff informed me that I had to order at least two main courses to qualify for the discount. This condition was never mentioned anywhere on TheFork app, which is where I made the booking. When I questioned this, the staff insisted it was a “restaurant policy,” which felt misleading and poorly communicated. Despite this, I decided to proceed with the order. Things became even more uncomfortable at the time of payment. I requested to remove the service charge, as it is optional, but was told I had to choose between keeping the discount or removing the service charge. This felt unreasonable and left a bad impression. While the food itself was good, the overall experience was overshadowed by the confusing policies and the attitude of the staff/owner. Unfortunately, this significantly impacted my visit.”
- Google user
“Excellent! Ver dedicated and friendly service but the most remarkable thing is that the cuisine is fresh. All ingredients are super fresh and with very little oil. Also, very large portions actually. Top!”
- Google user
“Not good food at all, should have listened to my sis tbh who before I even ordered said that place isn’t great, I thought ah cant be that bad. Ordered butter chicken with rice, firstly food came cold. Secondly that was the worst butter chicken I’ve had in my life, no taste, sweet like as if to say this is a dessert and just awful tasting. Never eating here again I suggest you all don’t eat here or you’ll ruin your exp of good Indian food, horrible awful food”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Indian Restaurants near Raj of Kensington
- Turmeric Kitchen - Paddington4.81,8981.4 mi
lamb chops, chicken tikka tali, veg biryani
- Indian Zing4.68391.8 mi
chicken makhani, fish kerwari, poppadoms with sauces
- 2 mi
pan seared sea bass, birthday dessert, quiet atmosphere
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj of Kensington | 4.0519 | — | butter chicken, pricing discount discrepancies, lamb chops |
| Turmeric Kitchen - Paddington | 4.81,898 | 1.4 mi | lamb chops, chicken tikka tali, veg biryani |
| Indian Zing | 4.6839 | 1.8 mi | chicken makhani, fish kerwari, poppadoms with sauces |
| Fire & Spice Indian Restaurant | 4.4166 | 2 mi | pan seared sea bass, birthday dessert, quiet atmosphere |
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