The Rajasthan II @ India Street — Restaurant in London

Located at the intersection of historic India and Vine Streets, Rajasthan II brought together the quaint dining destination coupled with an excellent meal and impeccable service and knowledgable and friendly owner.

About the Meal The Mixed appetizer's platter were portioned individually and were recommended which allowed us to try a little bit of their wonderful pakora’s, ribs and other assortments coupled with an amazingly assortment of chutney’s.

For the main course we dined on a succulent chicken masala and phenomenal lamb vindaloo dishes. Along with a these mains we had a recommended vegetable dish of Aloo Gobi. We were very pleased with the garlic nan which showed signs of a seasoned chef producing a quality fine experience. We took time for dessert and were not disappointed at all even sharing as it was the just the right amount for such a homemade flavors and shared experience.

Special call out on the slow cooked lamb. This was the crown jewel of this meal. Many places cook the taste out of such a meat but the chef took the time to ensure the juices were not watered down by beef broth, so as to maintain the true flavors of the lamb. Then adding to the vindaloo spiciness threw that dish into a category by itself.

Talking with the owner was a treat, hearing how the staff has been together for 10-15+ yrs working together to make this restaurant a destination for business gatherings, family meals only made this ‘one of a kind’ location even more rare find in the financial district. The restaurant also came highly recommended by the nearby hotel staff, even though they who have their own restaurants onsite.

Tips for anyone coming to Rajasthan II First take the recommendations from the team at the restaurant, you won’t be disappointed with their thoughts and knowing what is best that day. Second ensure reservations at set so that they have the table prepared and ready for...

We visited Rajasthan expecting the distinctive flavors of western India — but were served dishes that were vaguely Indian cuisine, but that certainly had nothing to do with Rajasthan.

Analogy: it’s like going to a restaurant in Paris called Asti or Val d’Aosta, expecting regional Italian cooking — and getting bland, tourist-trap pasta.

Another point: The staff in the dining room constantly spoke amongst themselves in a foreign language. I think it was from a country neighboring India — on the other side of the sun-continent. Again, that did nothing for a Rajasthani vibe. In our Italian-in-Paris analogy, the waiters are all male and chat with each other in German non-stop.

So, not the food, nor the decor, and nor the ambience was what one might expect from the name.

If you’re looking for authentic Indian food, I recommend Dishoom in Shoreditch — just a short drive away — or one of the many excellent restaurants in London that serve genuine...

I am a regular goer to Indian restaurants all over UK..and assuming this would be good as names sounds authenticity of cuisine. On entry staff( probably owner) asked what can I do for you..!! Any way it was empty and we were given seats next to staff room/toilet and .. I ignored that thought focus on food, but it wasn’t near to Indian authenticity..preparation were totally different than what exactly it should be. The sauces bowels were like multiple used on different tables for many days .. on explaining about hygiene of sauce bowels ..staff couldn’t understand. There was no theme of Rajasthan/India inside the restaurant even not even a single Indian staff..probably not in kitchen also.It was not satisfactory in any perspective that leads to write here.. I am sorry can’t recommend it. My suggestion..hire some knowledgeable Indian supervisor and chef at least and put some painting about Rajasthan on plain walls of restaurant dine In...