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.
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Menu & Prices
83 dishes · mains £1–18- CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA (1970s Glasgow, Scotland)£13.50
- Sweet Lassi£5.00
- Gilafi Sheekh Kabab (Awadh)£7.50
- Dum Biryani (Lucknow, Awadh)£15.25
- Sabzi Panchratni (Jaipur, Rajasthan)£12.50
- Rogan Josh (Kashmir)£14.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention butter chicken, lamb chops, vindaloo and papadum and chutneys.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention butter chicken, lamb chops, vindaloo and papadum and chutneys.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often praise the friendly, attentive staff, with several describing a waiter who made menu suggestions and a chef who prepared a takeaway-only vindaloo for dine-in. The food draws strong approval as fresh, flavourful and authentic, with one reviewer pointing to very little oil and large portions. The lamb chops are called "to die for" by one diner, and another enjoyed the papadum and chutneys. One reviewer notes the menu is not a traditional Indian one and is organised by single meats, which limits choice for anyone wanting a specific type. The complaints are sharper. One reviewer found the butter chicken cold, sweet and tasteless. Another says the takeaway butter chicken and naan were charged above the website and Deliveroo prices. A third reports a TheFork 20% discount required two main courses, and that removing the optional service charge meant losing the discount, though the food itself was good. Other reviewers call the space beautiful and clean, with one noting the toilets and takeaway customers waiting outside.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often praise the friendly, attentive staff, with several describing a waiter who made menu suggestions and a chef who prepared a takeaway-only vindaloo for dine-in. The food draws strong approval as fresh, flavourful and authentic, with one reviewer pointing to very little oil and large portions. The lamb chops are called "to die for" by one diner, and another enjoyed the papadum and chutneys. One reviewer notes the menu is not a traditional Indian one and is organised by single meats, which limits choice for anyone wanting a specific type. The complaints are sharper. One reviewer found the butter chicken cold, sweet and tasteless. Another says the takeaway butter chicken and naan were charged above the website and Deliveroo prices. A third reports a TheFork 20% discount required two main courses, and that removing the optional service charge meant losing the discount, though the food itself was good. Other reviewers call the space beautiful and clean, with one noting the toilets and takeaway customers waiting outside.
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”
Hours
- Monday
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- Wednesday
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- Friday
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- Sunday
Good to know
“Traditional recipes from days of the British Raj get modern twists in a smart space with fine wines.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Indian restaurants near Raj of Kensington
- Thali4.12690.8 mi£20–30
tandoori salmon, fish sampler platter, chukander gosht
- Yatri4.81,3551 mi£20–30
railway chicken, railway curry, lamb chops
- Khan's Restaurant4.02,0451.2 mi£20–30
butter chicken, prawn biryani, mango lassi
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raj of Kensington | 4.0519 | — | — | butter chicken, lamb chops, vindaloo |
| Thali | 4.1269 | 0.8 mi | £20–30 | tandoori salmon, fish sampler platter, chukander gosht |
| Yatri | 4.81,355 | 1 mi | £20–30 | railway chicken, railway curry, lamb chops |
| Khan's Restaurant | 4.02,045 | 1.2 mi | £20–30 | butter chicken, prawn biryani, mango lassi |
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