"Ethnic Cuisine" Restaurants in London
A. Wong is the most deserving restaurant of a second Michelin star. Andrew Wong's Pimlico restaurant offers Chinese cuisine in a contemporary style, combining traditional techniques with a modern twist. The 'Collections of China' menu offers a comprehensive overview of Chinese cuisine, with the pole noodles being a particular highlight. The service is of the highest standard, and the wine list, which focuses on French wines, is refreshingly good.
In the heart of Mayfair, the decadent interiors of the Michelin-starred Gymkhana transport diners back to ancient India. The a la carte and tasting menus include traditional tikkas and kebabs made with British produce such as venison and guinea fowl. The side dishes and spiced cocktails are equally delicious.
The perfect blend of fine dining and home cooking, Benares' modern Indian cuisine, under the direction of Chef Sameer Taneja, continues to earn its Michelin star. The seasonal menu draws inspiration from all over India, using the finest British ingredients. The thali lunch is the best way to sample it, paired with one of over 400 wines from the cellar.
Head chef Sriram Aylur oversees Quilon's Michelin-starred restaurant, which serves delicately prepared yet traditional dishes from the southern Indian states of Goa and Kerala. The focus is on fresh seafood and sharing is key.
Marylebone's best Indian restaurant, with a menu full of flavours inspired by the southwest coast of India. The brown crab is a crowd favourite and each dish has a pre-selected wine pairing from both established and emerging regions.
Now larger than when it first opened in 1995, Tamarind remains one of London's most sophisticated and popular Indian restaurants. Mixing rich tandoor flavours with sweet, sour and umami touches, Tamarind also has a long list of hand-picked wines to complement every dish.
Set in a stylish Soho townhouse, Gauthier serves classic French cuisine that is 100% plant-based. Alexis Gauthier maintains the sophistication of the cuisine without using animal products, making it one of the most sustainable restaurants in London. The small but thoughtful wine list is also entirely vegan.
A Bib Gourmand restaurant reminiscent of a Tuscan dining room, Trullo serves a hearty, seasonal menu that changes daily. Expect hand-rolled pastas and charcoal-grilled meats with southern Italian touches such as ricotta and Amalfi lemon. The regularly changing wine list covers the breadth of Italy, conveniently categorised by colour and region.
A fresh pasta bar from the founders of Trullo, Padella serves a small but finely curated menu of classics such as the 8-hour beef shin ragu, which changes regularly. The short but perfectly curated drinks list includes just four Italian wines and an affordable selection of aperitifs.