Black Salt Sheen — Restaurant in London

A couple of years ago my husband and I enjoyed one of the best Indian meals of our lives at Dastaan in Epsom, an unassuming restaurant on a parade off a dual carriageway that just happened to have ex-Gymkhana chefs behind it. So when I discovered Black Salt, a "side project" of said Indian culinary royalty and an ex-Atul Kochhar chef (according to Jay Rayner), I immediately contrived a reason that my regular meal with some friends just had to be there.

And of course it was nothing short of excellent. The restaurant is informal, buzzing and warm. The service friendly and efficient. And the menu is familiar but executed exceptionally.

"Everything from the Tandoori Starters menu is great", one of my dining companions accurately recommended (though the Channa Papdi Chaat was secretly my favourite of all the appetisers we ordered). For main, the Saag Gosht was delicious but it's the Malvani Fish Curry that I'll be thinking about days from now - sweet but spicy, like the hybrid tikka masala and korma you never knew you needed until it came into your life.

Whenever I see Pistachio Kulfi on the menu there's no way I'm not ordering it, and it proved to be the right choice. The perfect finish to a wonderful midweek dinner.

Now I'll just have to come back so my husband can...

We have been numerous times to Black Salt, and have (with the guidance of Avi) worked our way through almost the entire menu. I have also been given a quick tour of the kitchen by Manish, the head chef. It is rare to say this, but I have never been disappointed in the least. Not once. Nor have we left even one morsel of food on the plate. And the hit list of dishes is thus very difficult to rank. But there are a few which stand out. The saffron prawn curry (subtle, creamy, delectable- makes me want to dive in). The baingan bharta, smoked in the tandoor which takes hours to prepare and is rich beyond compare. Ditto the black dal. And the Pork vindaloo, a word which strikes fear in the minds of those who have been scorched elsewhere, is strong but not overpowering. The chaat starter is sweet and savoury and crunchy all at once. The naans. Wow. The papadams. And the service. Impeccable. Thanks to all, with a special mention to Rachana. No mystery that this is in Michelin and that it is rammed with very happy diners....

Atithi Devo Bhava! (Guests are equivalent to God)

The best and an Authentic Indian food preparations picked up from different destinations/locations from India as a speciality. Diners will taste every spice used in the dish.Terrific menu with different colour combinations of accompaniments, Garnishes makes you satisfied (an eyeappeal).The food was absolutely delicious with great flavours and tenderness.

Great selection of Red and White in wine list, I was wondering if they can commence with wine(by glass) pairing set menu.All favourite Kingfisher and cobra also available (by bottle- half & full).

Casual fancy interior gives positivity after warm welcome until end of your journey. Truly outstanding hospitality by staff. short visits by Head Chef during the course on tables which give immense pleasure to talk about his well design menu.Overall interior, Food,and service are excellent.

Well worth a visit!! Highly...