Best Contemporary Indian Restaurants in Chigwell

If you’re looking for an unforgettable Indian dining experience in London, Bahara in Brick Lane is an absolute must-visit! From the moment we stepped in, we were blown away by the stunning decor—a perfect blend of elegance and contemporary style, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. Now, let’s talk about the food. The starters were nothing short of spectacular—succulent lamb chops, tender paneer tikka, crispy, flavorful masala fries, and unforgettable dahi puri. Each dish was beautifully plated and packed with authentic, aromatic spices. The chutneys served alongside were fresh, vibrant, and the perfect complement to the starters. For the main course, we had butter chicken, garlic naan, and dal makhani, and it was truly divine. The butter chicken was rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced in flavor, while the dal makhani was slow-cooked to perfection, offering a comforting and deeply satisfying taste. The garlic naan was fresh, soft, and packed with just the right amount of flavor to scoop up every last bit of those incredible curries. The service was impeccable—attentive, friendly, and accommodating. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic dining experience. Overall, Bahara is a hidden gem in Brick Lane, serving some of the best Indian food in London with a beautiful ambiance and outstanding service. We left completely satisfied and can’t wait to return! Highly recommended!

First time visitor. Lovely place. Really nice vibe, great staff. Very impressed with the quality of the food. The premium quality shines through in the flavours.

Lovely venue, although in the middle of no where in my opinion. Service was good as we had early booking. Starters was delicious, the venison kebab, the quails egg I would have preferred it to be a bit runnier in the middle when you cut into it. The sauce was great and good amount just right for the amount. The mix grill was a disappointment due to the small portion size, there was not enough flavour to this dish. The prawn purée was nice, please serve in a flat plate as it will be easier to eat than the round bowl we had it served in. Ambience was nice. Mains were ok the meat dish was not spicy enough as per details on the menu, the dhansak was lovely, the peshwari naan was yummy. The duck dish would be better to be cooked to one’s tastebud, I would have preferred this a little less cooked. Dessert- we didn’t enjoy in the way it was described on the menu, however the cake for the birthday was nice along with the other complimentary little pot we had. A lovely evening full of lovely food