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A photo of Sai Authentic Punjabi Cuisine restaurant
1. Sai Authentic Punjabi Cuisine
4.8
Exceptional(92)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Raynes Park
Sai serves authentic Punjabi cuisine with tandoor cooking a speciality. The spice range is broad, from minimal to high levels and vegetables forming the backbone of the menu. Wheat is the staple food of Punjabis; however, they do enjoy eating rice at festivals and other special occasions. When it comes to food, each region within Punjab has an entirely different preference, for example, people in Amritsar are particularly fond of stuffed parathas and milk products. The philosophy of life for many Punjabis is to eat, drink and make merry. They are lively people who are extremely fond of eating good food. In the preparation of Punjabi food, onion, ginger and garlic are used extensively to enhance the taste of the food.**NEW***SUNDAY BRUNCH 11am to 3pm, try Indian street food from different part of India with unlimited KADAK CHAI.****LUNCH****Now open for lunch Tuesday-Saturday 12-3pm. Special express lunch menu and THALI on Saturdays. Please see our website for menus and details.
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2. Flesh & Buns Covent Garden
4.4
Awesome(4041)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Covent Garden
Booked 45 times today
Flesh & Buns Covent Garden, from the team behind Bone Daddies and Shackfuyu, is located within the bustling Seven Dials area in Covent Garden. Inspired by Japanese izakayas, roughly translated as a pub or place designed for informal eating and drinking, Flesh & Buns is the first restaurant in London to specialise in gua bao buns (DIY filled steamed buns). Below street-level, the restaurant has a bar area offering bar dining for up to 10 people, serving a variety of sake brands and a diverse range of cocktails including the signature Frozen Yuzu Margarita, alongside the restaurant’s varied sharing food menu. Draped fabric ‘noren’ screen curtains surround intimate dining booths and transport diners to an authentic Japanese drinking den experience – bookable and ideal for groups of friends or colleagues meeting for lunch, dinner or Flesh & Buns’ ever-popular Sunday Brunch.
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3. Penelope’s
4.4
Awesome(251)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Covent Garden
Booked 7 times today
Penelope's, part of the AMANO Group, is redefining London’s dining and nightlife scene. In 2024, Penelope’s won Best Luxury Restaurant at the British Food Awards, a testament to its culinary excellence. Executive Chef Fez Ozalgan curates a menu that merges Middle Eastern and Spanish flavors, using the finest ingredients. The restaurant’s ambiance is equally compelling, with mirrored ceilings, plush seating, and dramatic lighting. The experience is further enhanced by the open kitchen, offering diners a front-row view of the culinary artistry. Named after founder Ariel Schiff’s daughter, the restaurant is a heartfelt tribute to the vibrant cultures of Spain and Tel Aviv. Schiff describes Penelope’s as "truly a matter of the heart," a place where the exuberance of Berlin meets the sophistication of London. On weekends, Penelope’s transforms into a lively party scene, featuring London DJs and the legendary Isramani dinner party, imported from Berlin.
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4. Bab Mansour
4.4
Awesome(148)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Covent Garden
Booked 4 times today
Bab Mansour is an authentic restaurant where you will find the finest Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine. Tucked away in the heart of Covent Garden, Bab Mansour is a home away from home. Our traditional meals, carefully prepared by our chef with the finest of ingredients, strives to give each customer a true taste of Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine. Our menu is filled with traditional Moroccan tagines and couscous, to a variety of charcoal grilled dishes and a selection of hot and cold mezzes. Our menu also boasts a range of drinks including Mediterranean inspired wines. We welcome you to dine in our comfortable yet contemporary venue only moments away from West End’s famous theatres.
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5. Happy Lamb Hot Pot - Holborn
4.7
Exceptional(5)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • Holborn
Booked 4 times today
Happy Lamb Hot Pot in Holborn, London, offers a unique dining experience with its Mongolian-style hot pot. Happy Lamb Hot Pot brings the authentic Mongolian hot pot experience to London. The concept involves diners choosing from a variety of meat, fish, vegetables, and noodles to cook in a shared pot of flavorful broth right at the table.The broth is made fresh daily from chicken and bone marrow, simmered for over six hours, and infused with 36 Chinese herbs.It’s a fun and interactive way to enjoy a meal with friends and family.Choice of Soup Bases:Happy Lamb Hot Pot offers five soup bases:Original marrow chicken broth,Spicy,Half original and half spicy,Tomato,Pickled cabbageVariety of Ingredients:Guests can choose from an array of ingredients to dunk into the bubbling broth:Lamb ,Beef (shoulder, sirloin, rib-eye, short ribs)Fish (king prawn, mini octopus, sea bass, crab sticks, cuttlefish paste)Vegetables and noodles.
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6. Colonel Saab High Holborn
4.5
Awesome(232)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Holborn
Booked 1 time today
Located on High Holborn, close to the British Museum, the restaurant is elegantly designed and filled with original Indian art and antique furniture including century old items made for Maharajas which take diners on a journey through Indian culture and history. The menu reflects regional accents with a contemporary viewpoint. It is food that observes the established traditions of Indian cooking but breaks the rules a little by Executive Chef Sohan Bhandari. Our menu goes beyond a 1970’s “Curry”, beyond street food and into a world of real Indian flavours. Our signature dishes include our traditional lunch Tiffin, Khaati Rolls , Colonel Saab’s smoked lamb shank and figs poached in Assam tea cognac.The bar is a great meeting place and afterwork destination serving signature house cocktails created to compliment the menu. Colonel Saab’s two beautiful private dining rooms ideal for any event up to 26 guests.
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7. Sawadika Fine Thai Restaurant
4.0
Excellent(175)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Holborn
Booked 1 time today
Aiming to be the most authentic restaurant of its kind, the Sawadika Fine Thai Restaurant, located in London’s Holborn area, close to both Lincolns’s and Gray’s Inns, serves excellent South East Asian food in a relaxed environment. Stunningly styled, the Sawadika dining room is well suited to special occasions and business dining as well as the more casual evening meal of lunchtime treat. With white washed brick, contemporary oblong chandeliers, shimmering tiles and Thai arts and crafts – including two huge golden Buddha statues welcoming guests as they arrive – the old-meets-new interior could be straight out of any high end Bangkok hotel. The extensive menus, including a full a la carte dinner menu and an affordable set lunch, offers a wide range of all-authentic Thai food made to traditional recipes passed down through families and freshly made to order using all fresh, natural ingredients.
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8. Isolabella
4.5
Awesome(3307)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Holborn
Booked 2 times today
Among London’s leading Italian restaurants, Isolabella charms guests to its centrally located dining room with wonderful authentic and sophisticated food and a classy, formal yet friendly atmosphere. Popular with business diners and the pre- and post-theatre crowd, Isolabella is sleekly put together to combine both modern style and touches of tradition for an unobtrusive look that allows focus to remain on the kitchen’s excellent food. Ranging from pasta, pizza and risotto to meat, fish and seafood dishes, the extensive, though certainly not over the top, menu includes both favourite Italian restaurant dishes and house signatures, an opportunity to sample the best the kitchen has to offer. Freshly prepared to order, Isolabella’s food is accompanied by a fine selection of wines, each choice paired with a suitable sip for those guests seeking the perfet partnership.
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9. The Bull Steak Expert
4.7
Exceptional(848)
Price: Very Expensive
• Argentinean • Holborn
Booked 2 times today
The Bull Steak Expert is a boutique restaurant created to celebrate 5 decades of passion & inner talent for the art of grilling from the Master Griller Daniel Veron & Aldo Peralta. The love for Argentinian beef is at the heart of our steak restaurants. Our Chefs brings traditional Argentinian cuisine into a modern context and impresses with his signature cuts.With us you will experience authentic Argentinian meat, enjoyment in a cozy atmosphere. Every time we delight our guests with selected dishes made from high-quality Argentinian beef, selected Argentinian wines and warm service.our steak restaurant stands for premium quality in all areas. The entire team is passionate about what they do and every guest is spoiled with delicious food and attentive and friendly service. The cozy ambience also contributes to a successful stay in our restaurant.We look forward to you!
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10. Sycamore Vino Cucina
3.4
Very Good(168)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Covent Garden
Sycamore Vino Cucina is a restaurant and bar housed within Middle Eight on Great Queen Street, Covent Garden. Inspiration for our menu is drawn from our Executive Chef's desire to deliver a truly authentic Italian experience and his love for the different regions in Italy. Whether you choose the Tuna Carpaccio or the Aubergine Parmigiana, the two things you can be sure of are delightful food and drink, and a buzzing and sociable atmosphere in the heart of London.

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Discover best authentic restaurants in Holborn

Discover the vibrant and authentic dining scene in Holborn, West End London, where culinary enthusiasts can explore a myriad of restaurants offering genuine flavors and traditional cuisines. Each restaurant in this bustling area prides itself on delivering an authentic gastronomic experience, showcasing a deep respect for traditional cooking techniques and high-quality ingredients. Diners can expect beautifully decorated plates and expertly served dishes that promise an unforgettable dining experience. The ambiance of these eateries ranges from cozy and intimate to elegantly sophisticated, catering to a variety of dining preferences. Whether you're a local or a visitor, the restaurants in Holborn provide a true taste of authenticity, ensuring every meal is not just eaten, but savored. This area's commitment to maintaining the integrity of original culinary practices makes it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking an authentic dining experience in London.

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