Delhi Grill
Price guide: Budget
21 Chapel Market, London, N1 9EZ
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Expert review of Delhi Grill
A cool canteen setting a new standard for authentic Punjabi food in London.
Islington’s Chapel Market is home to a range of serviceable-but-ordinary fast food joints, so this opening is proving quite a treat. It’s based on Indian dhabas (informal street food canteens) and has a menu far shorter than the typical British curry house because the emphasis is on cooking what’s available to a very high standard.
Food and drink:
They’re proud of their family recipes, which involve overnight marinating of meats and slow cooking. The main menu features classic grills, rogan gosht, chicken makhani, dhals and samosas. I loved the stir-fried okra and fiery sheekh kebabs, and the vivid beetroot chutney is understandably popular, but be sure to check the specials board before ordering – you may find a treat like goat curry or the excellent rajmah (kidney bean curry). At lunchtimes the focus is on the market stall at front, which serves tandoori wraps.
Ambience:
More comfortable than similar places I’ve visited in India, but a cheap-and-cheerful vibe nevertheless with simple wood furniture and old Indian newspapers used as wallpaper. Fellow diners tend to be intelligent, style-conscious locals.
Service:
Very welcoming and sweet, though we wished we didn’t have to wait so long for dishes and drinks to arrive.
Location:
A short walk from Upper Street.
Price advice:
Fish dishes command a premium but otherwise the main courses are all under £8, starters under £3, and the Delhi grill for two is just £7.50. You could easily spend less than £20 a head even with drinks and service.
More information on Delhi Grill:
- Price guide:
- Type:
- Restaurant, Takeaway
- Food:
- Indian
- Address:
- 21 Chapel Market, London, N1 9EZ
- Telephone:
- 020 7278 8100
- Website:
- http://www.delhigrill.com
- Serves:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Opening times:
- Tue-Sun noon-2.45pm, 6-10.30pm. Closed Mondays.
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Reservations:
- Suggested
