Kahani – Indian restaurant meals so delicious diners will want to share

Discovering Kahani: London’s Premier Indian Restaurant

How exciting to receive an invitation to dine at one of London’s finest Indian restaurants, located in Sloane Square, Chelsea: Kahani.

Kahani, which means ‘story’ in Hindi, is where Michelin-starred chef Peter Joseph is adding the latest chapter to his tale with a fresh approach to Indian cuisine. Kahani embodies a British love affair with Indian cuisine that spans over 200 years—from the opening of the very first curry house in 1809 to its rise in the 21st century as Britain’s national dish.

A Romantic Valentine’s Evening

We arrived at the restaurant around 7:30 pm on a Sunday for our romantic Valentine’s Day meal. We were given an absolutely fantastic table: a lovely booth overlooking the room and kitchen. We felt particularly lucky and so spoilt.

The Kahani team welcomed us like long-lost friends and made it even more special by treating us to a chilled glass of Bollinger champagne—a beautiful Valentine’s touch. The table was set perfectly, and the décor gave an authentic Indian feel. The soft, flattering lighting created an intimacy perfect for Valentine’s Day.

Cocktails to Start

After we were seated, we perused the à la carte and drinks menu and decided on a couple of cocktails recommended by our lovely waitress. The Tandoori Ananas—made with homemade spiced rum, pineapple juice, lime juice, tandoori-cooked pineapple, cinnamon, and honey water—and the PJ Kahani, crafted with vodka, wild berry purée, crème de mûre, lemon juice, jasmine tea, and egg white, were both exquisite. They did not disappoint.

Stunning Starters

To start, we shared a soft-shell crunchy crab with Mangalorean spices, kachumber, and smoked tomato chutney, plus a samosa platter featuring Punjabi aloo, Kolhapur chicken, and Chettinad lamb. We also savoured seared scallops flavoured with star anise, served with pepper chutney and barley khichdi. The presentation of these dishes was stunning, and the flavours were slightly spicy—exactly how we like it. This feast was a very special experience, like nothing we had ever tasted before; the seasoning was spot on.

Decadent Mains

After finishing our starters, we took a short break before choosing our main dishes from the menu. We decided to share them all. We loved the trio of chicken tikka and tandoor-grilled chicken supreme with cream cheese, mint, and pickling spices, alongside the chicken makhani: chargrilled chicken in creamed tomato with fenugreek leaves. Garlic naan bread and pulao rice as sides perfectly complemented these delicious creations. The food was presented in beautiful crockery, adding that little touch of luxury.

An Unforgettable Experience

Our entire experience at Kahani was absolute perfection. The service was superb, and the team had great knowledge of the entire menu, ensuring we understood the cooking process, flavours, and spice intensity of each dish.

We look forward to returning very soon with a large group of friends so they can experience this restaurant with us.