Chourangi — Restaurant in London

Chourangi brings the vibrant and bold flavours of Calcutta to the heart of London, and our recent visit was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we stepped in, the warm ambience and inviting decor set the perfect stage for an unforgettable dining experience. The service was outstanding, with Klinsmann providing top-notch recommendations that did not disappoint.

We started our meal with a selection of incredible appetizers. The Beetroot Chop was a delightful surprise—crispy on the outside, soft inside, with cashew nuts adding a nice crunch, perfectly paired with the tangy Kasundi mustard dip. The Lotus Stem Sweet Potato Chaat was an absolute must-try—sweet, tangy, and spicy, with the jaggery chutney and yoghurt elevating every bite. The Tangra Chilli Paneer had just the right level of spice, balanced beautifully with garlic and scallion greens, making it one of the best Indo-Chinese paneer dishes we've had. The Tangra Chilli Chicken followed suit with bold flavours and a satisfying heat.

The Prawn Cutlet served with coriander and a mayo Kasundi mustard dip, was crispy, juicy, and packed with flavour. But the highlight of the starters was undoubtedly the Welsh Lamb Chops—tender, juicy, and marinated with Calcutta’s signature five-spice blend. Each bite was a melt-in-your-mouth experience, bursting with aromatic spices and a slight tang from the mustard. Another standout was the Tiger Prawns Tandoor, where the combination of coconut and mustard created a beautifully smoky, rich, and slightly sweet taste that lingered with every bite.

For mains, the Kosha Lamb was an indulgent delight—slow-cooked to perfection, with a rich, aromatic gravy infused with cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon. Paired with the fresh bread basket, it was comfort food at its best. The Tiger Prawn Malai Curry stole the show for me. The creamy coconut sauce was divine, and I found myself mopping up every last drop with soft naan.

We also tried the Dhaba Makhni Paneer, where the creamed cashew nut and tomato sauce created a beautifully smooth, comforting dish. But as a Hyderabadi, my expectations for biryani are sky-high—and I must say, the Calcutta Lamb Biryani did not disappoint. The fragrant saffron, sun-dried rose petals, and perfectly cooked basmati rice blended with tender lamb, potatoes, and egg, offer a unique take on this classic dish.

To round off our meal, we indulged in Steamed Mango Curd, which was light, refreshing, and packed with natural sweetness—a perfect way to cleanse the palate. The Langcha Rabdi, reminiscent of gulab jamun, was decadently rich, soaked in flavorful syrup, and complemented by the creamy rabdi.

Each dish was paired with Chourangi’s fantastic selection of mocktails, adding an extra layer of indulgence to the evening. The entire experience—from the flavourful dishes to the warm hospitality and stunning setting—was simply spectacular. If you're looking for a place to explore Calcutta’s heritage cuisine with a modern touch, Chourangi is a must-visit. Highly...

If you’re looking for contemporary, high-end restaurant, which serves up incredible quality food, this is the place for you. Chourangi is based in Marble Arch, London, and serves up the very best cuisine from Kolkata in a relaxed setting.

Dare I say it, but not only was this the best Indian restaurant I’ve tried in London, but it was the best tasting meal and culinary journeys I’ve experienced this year.. no exaggeration. The food was exquisite from start to finish. The service was great. Food arrived in good time and the staff were very courteous, and clearly have an in depth knowledge of every dish - and made some great recommendations.

We had the tandoori king prawns (£22), steamed lemon chicken (£13.50), and welsh lamb rack (£22) for starters, kosha lamb (£22), daak bungalow chicken curry (£20), butter naan (£4), paratha (£4) and basmati rice (£5.50) for mains, and the kulfi (£6.50) and steamed mango curd pudding (£6.50) for dessert. We also had the mango lassi (£6) and kokonut quencher (£9) mocktail which was beautifully made.

Usually with Indian food, the starters are my favourite and then the curries don’t live up to the same standard. This was not the case here. The starters were incredible- particularly the flavours from the steamed lemon chicken, which was spicy, zesty and fragrant from the lemongrass - not to mention it melted in your mouth. The prawns were HUGE and again had a perfect spice level, were buttery and charred to perfection. The chops were beautifully soft despite being cooked to a medium well - the masalas were rich, spicy and creamy and yet still were crisp in places where they had been cooked in the tandoor - just beautiful.

The mains were stunning too. The chicken dish reminded us of butter chicken - a very similar taste and texture, made with leg meat which was tender and juicy. The kosha lamb was served on the bone but was so tender it melted away into the curry. This dish wasn’t spicy and was a tiny bit spicy but still very enjoyable.

The mango dessert was lovely and reminded me of a cross between shrikhand and mango lassi. The kulfi looked too good to eat - and was very, very rich (almost tasted like barfi) so I recommend sharing!

If I was being very, very pedantic- the service was a but slow towards the end when we wanted to order dessert, and unfortunately they didn’t have any rabdi dessert or masala chai which I had heard great things about! But it gives us a chance to return and try next time, so this in no way affected how we felt about our experience. It is high end so a little on the pricey side - perfect for a date night or...

The restaurant has a classic Indian colonial decor vibe and has a focused menu that explores the flavours of Calcutta.

The food here isn't cheap! So good thing I was invited, I got to try a range of items

Cracking Spinach £4.50 Smoker chilli poppadum £4.50

Lotus stem and sweet potato chaat £9.50 Mango ginger stones bass £17 Laal Murgi Kebab £13.50

Welsh lamb rack £22 Jumbo prawn Tandoori £23

Kosha Lamb £22 Daak bungalow curry / Butter Chicken £19.50 Lamb Biryani £22 Bread Basket £11

The use of strong spices was a common theme with the dishes, they didn't hide away and tone down thebfood. Some dishes I found unbalanced with strong whole spices, like Cardamom.

My favourite dishes were actually the mains, the Kosha Lamb and Butter Chicken, I liked the use of large peices of meat and chicken and the flavours were delicious.

The Welsh lamb rack or chops at over £7 per chop for me wasn't worth it. The cut I got was on the thin side and had the fat removed. I could taste an over spiced marinate that coated the chop, while it was cooked perfect I just wasn't blown away with the flavours and spicing.

The mango ginger stone bass (fish) was dish I ordered because its something I've only every seen at another restaurant, this inspired dish was delicate, light and delicious.

The negatives..

I'd avoid the biryani as it was just rice cooked with meat and didn't feel anything like a layered and well made Biryani. The cracking Spinach was not what I expected, its a bar snack.. Maybe the fact its called a bar snack should of been the clue.

I didn't like the Laal Murgi Kebab, I found it dry and absent of flavour. The poppadums we had were old and stale. The jubmo prawns were good, but at £23 for 3 was on the pricey side.

The service was just okay, I'd expected more attentive staff and one that doesn't bring warm tap water, but the food did arrive in a speedy manner.

Mocktails were £9 and tasted unique, I got a nimbbu soda that had a contrasting tangy flavour of chaat masala to spice it up.

Overall, If you like authentic flavours then this place does offer some good food, normally I'm more interested with small Plates and starters but the curries seemed to be the stars of the show here.

I was invited to review here. This restaurant invited a lot of people to eat here. Meal was complimentary....