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London’s Indian food scene is second to none. From quick curries and streetfood snacks to Michelin-starred meals, the Big Smoke is home to dishes which represent every corner of the subcontinent’s culinary majesty. Just as well, then, that we recently updated Time Out’s guide to the best Indian and South Asian restaurants in the city.
And from June, there could be another diner to add to the list. That’s because Haldiram’s is launching a new restaurant next month. If you’ve ever had a craving for gulab jamun, rasgulla or besan ladoo, chances are you’ll have heard of Haldiram’s. Founded in 1937, it’s become India’s largest sweets and snacks brand, available in more than 80 countries around the world.
As well as sweet and salty nibbles, Haldiram’s owns more than 200 restaurants in India and one in Dubai, and its upcoming London opening will be the first UK addition.
Opening in June 2026, the Leicester Square restaurant will sit at 19-20 Irving Street next to Jamie’s Italian. The 3,000 square foot site will seat 120 people, with a heated outdoor space offering an additional 20 seats.
As for the menu, we can expect dishes like choley bhature, a north Indian chickpea curry served with fried bread pao bhaja, a Mumbai-style vegetable curry and raj kachori, a large, crisp shell with chaat fillings.
The brand has also hinted at a pretty extensive chaat selection as well as some ‘infusion’-led desserts which have been designed exclusively for the London venue.
Plus, it wouldn’t be Haldiram’s without an array of treats to take away, and the new London diner will also have a sweets counter and shelves of packaged products so you can stock up on your faves.
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