
Farzi Cafe
Could Farzi Cafe be the best Indian restaurant in London?
Ok so let’s get on with it. Hurricane Aadam (that’s what we call him) has just gone down for a nap, which will likely last all but 10 minutes, and I promised to help Layla make a dent in the number of reviews that need written up. Hello everyone, I’m BW, and today I want talk about Farzi Cafe – which goes right up there as one of our favourite Indian restaurants in London right now, and for me I think it has clinched the top spot (it had been Jamavar for some time).
I have to admit I had never heard of Farzi Cafe until I was invited by a friend of mine to the pre launch event in December. I believe there are a handful of them scattered around India and the one in Dubai is also supposed to be exceptional. Naturally I took Halal Girl with me – I think her feedback was the real reason I was invited anyways, but let’s still pretend it’s because I’m special.
For the record, I enjoyed my meal so much that I was happy to return post launch just a couple of weeks later for a dinner with friends (while Layla was jet setting off to Orlando earlier this year).
The Food at Farzi Cafe
We started with the Buttered Beef Bone Marrow, Lamb Galouti Kebab (served with brioche), Hass Avocado Chaat, Chicken Tikka, and the Butter Chicken Baos.
The Lamb Galouti Kebab Pate [£9.00], served with an aerated, saffron-infused flatbread, was also a revelation. Heavily-spiced and served like a thick lamb puree, this dish really made you stop to enjoy it instead of simply wolfing it down, but be warned, it is not for everyone.
For mains we opted for the Veal Osso Bucco, Wagyu Cottage Pie, Tandoori Goat Shoulder, Salmon Tikka, Braised Lamb Chops with Maple and Fennel, Lamb Shawarma Biryani, and Vegetable Biryani. Whilst I struggle to find much fault in the majority of these mains, there were a couple that really stood out.

Unfortunately, the Bok Choy and Asparagus Biryani [£15.00] was overwhelmingly salty but as this was a soft launch, we provided feedback that has been taken on board.
The overall verdict is that I/we highly recommended giving Farzi Café a try and if you are still reading my post down here then thanks, you made giving up my Sunday evening totally worthwhile. Sarcasm intended.
For Farzi Cafe website, click here.
For other great Indian restaurants in London, see below: