Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai

Name: Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai
Address: 79-81 Mortimer Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 7SJ
Telephone: 020 8130 0101
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.3

4.3

35 Reviews

£26 to £40

Indian

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2 people

1 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Experiences are available.

Vegetarian-friendly
Good for business meals
Good for groups

Located in the heart of Fitzrovia and modelled on the cultural melting pot of communal living, commonly known as 'building societies' in Bombay, is Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai. Named after an old city neighbourhood, Pahli Hill offers the finest regional Indian small plates, derived from home recipes and traditional techniques, made to share in an informal setting. The upstairs restaurant celebrates an eclectic mix of flavours from every corner of the country. A celebration of community and exchange, eating well and informally, of warmth and sharing.

Downstairs, find Bandra Bhai, a retro Indian smuggler’s den. Full of trinkets, foreign liquor, gaudy art, and velvet upholstery, this groovy basement spot serves the best cocktails in London.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Indian
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Phone number
020 8130 0101
Website
https://pahlihillbandrabhai.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Avinash Shashidhara

Location
79-81 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 7SJ
Area
Fitzrovia
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Canteen Thali
GBP 16.00 per person
Multiple dates available
When travelling in most regions of India, you’ll find local restaurants serving Thali — a platter offering the choicest dishes specific to that region. But Thali is much more than just a part of the country’s dining out culture. While not representative of how all people eat in India, it’s an integral part of festivals, celebrations, and everyday eating. We are now serving our Canteen Thali for £14 available with Veg, Chicken or Fish - perfect for that quick-fix lunch. Available every Tuesday to Friday from 12pm to 2:45pm.
Set Lunch Menu - 2 Courses
GBP 25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
From Tuesday to Friday at Pahli Hill you can book to enjoy our Set Lunch Menu, serving you our favourite flavour-packed regional dishes perfect for that quick-fix lunch. Choose between our Papadi Chat, Hara Kebab or Mangalore Bun & Dorset Crab Sukka to start, followed by one of our big plates including our ‘Paper’ Dosa, Canteen Thali or Homestyle Chicken Curry. Enjoy two courses for £25 every Tuesday to Friday from 12pm to 2:45pm.
Set Lunch Menu - 3 Courses
GBP 32.00 per person
Multiple dates available
From Tuesday to Friday at Pahli Hill you can book to enjoy our Set Lunch Menu, serving you our favourite flavour-packed regional dishes perfect for that quick-fix lunch. Choose between our Papadi Chat, Hara Kebab or Mangalore Bun & Dorset Crab Sukka to start, followed by one of our big plates including our ‘Paper’ Dosa, Canteen Thali or Homestyle Chicken Curry. Enjoy three courses for £32 every Tuesday to Friday from 12pm to 2:45pm.

Crispy KhakhraGBP 7.00
Mustard & Bird eye chilli pickle
Papadi ChatGBP 13.00
Yoghurt, Datterini tomatoes, pomegranate, summer beetroots, mint & tamarind chutney
Hara KebabGBP 13.00
Spinach, spring peas, Rosevale potato & bird eye chilli & tamarind chutney
Pondicherry Fried SquidGBP 15.00
Crispy Zucchini flowers, Guntoor chilli chutney, Amalfi lemon
Mangalore Bun & Scottish Crab SukkhaGBP 16.00
Fennel seeds, Degghi chilli & ginger
KulchaGBP 19.00
Wild mushrooms, fontina, bird eye chilli, chives & Australian winter truffles
Coorg Pork ShoulderGBP 16.00
Black pepper, cloves, coriander seeds & Kachampuli vinegar
Stuffed MorelsGBP 19.00
Hung yoghurt, cardamom mace, broad beans, wild garlic & creamy tomato sauce

Tandoor & Grill

Pale Aubergine BhartaGBP 15.00
Toasted cumin, tomatoes, pine nuts, yoghurt & chives
New Season's Chargrilled AsparagusGBP 16.00
Bhaang jeera (hempseed) chutney
Pahli Hill Tandoori Chicken TikkaGBP 20.00
Cucumber, coriander & mint salad, grated fresh horseradish
Chargrilled Scottish LangoustinesGBP 20.00
Spicy shellfish bisque with fennel and chilli
Grilled Scallops, Palourde ClamsGBP 28.00
Cannellini, fresh coconut, curry leaves, coriander
Chargrilled Cornish Lamb RumpGBP 32.00
Dried rose patels, stone flower, crispy curry leaves & mint
Tandoori Cornish MonkfishGBP 32.00
Blistered corn, chicory shoots & dried shrimps salad
Chargrilled Aged Beef SirloinGBP 34.00
Kerala black pepper fry sauce, grilled baby spinach

Big Plates

'Paper' DosaGBP 21.00
Drumstick sambar, turmeric potatoes, coconut & spicy tomato & lentil chutney
Saag PaneerGBP 25.00
Spinach, turnip tops, cumin & Kasoori methi
Bottle Gourd KoftaGBP 22.00
Cashewnut cream, Iranian saffron & toasted pine nuts
Homestyle Fish CurryGBP 30.00
Wild Halibut, mussels, tomato, green mango, tamarind & coconut
Homestyle Chicken CurryGBP 30.00
Yoghurt, star anise, stone flower & fennel
Wild Sea Bass Steamed In Banana LeafGBP 30.00
Raw mango, mint, coriander & crispy straw potatoes
Chettinad Style Veal ShinGBP 30.00
Coconut, black pepper, fennel seeds, cinnamon & chilli
Cornish Lamb BiryaniGBP 32.00
Bombay onion & cucumber raita, banana chilli & baby aubergine Salan

Sides

Guntoor Chilli & Garlic ChutneyGBP 3.00
Pahli Hill PickleGBP 3.00
Seasoned YoghurtGBP 3.00
Tandoori Sourdough RotiGBP 4.50
Pahli Hill Flaky Flat BreadGBP 4.50
Plain Cone DosaGBP 6.00
Saffron PulaoGBP 7.00
Dal TadkaGBP 8.00
Fried garlic, tomato, cumin & fresh coriander
Beetroot PoriyalGBP 12.00
Okra MasalaGBP 12.00
Black DalGBP 16.00
Kidney beans, black urid, fresh ginger and cream

Cocktails

OrangeGBP 12.00
Macallan 12, Kinahans, Double Jus, R.R. Lively White, Amaro
ApricotGBP 12.00
Macallan 12, Kinahans, Benedictine, Double Jus, Apricot Cordial
SaffronGBP 12.00
El Rayo tequila, apple, saffron, anise
CoffeeGBP 12.00
Konik's tail vodka, coffee liquer, burnt banana
MangoGBP 12.00
Desi Daru mango vodka, lime, alphonso mango, yoghurt
AppleGBP 12.00
Portobello Gin, Bergamot Liqueur, Spiced Syrup, Appletiser

Non-Alcoholic

MintGBP 7.00
Mint, citrus, salt
HibiscusGBP 7.00
Hibiscus, citrus, tea
LimeGBP 7.00
Everleaf Marine, citrus, orange, salt
Pomegranate GBP 7.00
Everleaf Mountain, Pomegranate Molasses, Lime, Aquafaba, Sugar
Rhubarb SpritzGBP 7.00
Rhubarb Cordial, Sparkling Water

Beers

On Tap-Schooner

Thornbridge Helles Lukas Lager 4.2%GBP 7.00
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale 4.4%GBP 7.00

Bottles

White Rhino Pale Ale 4.3%
- 330mlGBP 7.00
White Rhino India Pale Ale 5.5%
- 330mlGBP 7.00
White Rhino Lager 4.8%
- 330mlGBP 7.00

Soft Drinks

Still/Sparkling WaterGBP 4.50
Coke/Diet Coke/LemonadeGBP 4.50
Apple/Cranberry JuiceGBP 4.50

What 35 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

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35 Reviews

B
Barbara
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, lovely people- certainly great spot to eat.
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Matthew
London
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I've walked past the restaurant daily and never been in. I needed a venue for a business lunch so thought I would give it a try. As a venue for a business lunch it was perfect, the right level of background music and the serving team were very attentive without being in the way. The food was excellent all 4 of us went for 2 course from the set lunch menu. The crab starter had enough heat but you did not lose the crab flavour the chicken curry thali was perfect. I will be going back.
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Varsha
London
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very expensive for an Indian cuisine. Almost cafe style with my tables very close to each other.
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Vijay
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was very poor! Waiters didn’t know the dish they were serving.. one called the beef that we had ordered lamb chops 😂. Bartender kept bringing the wrong drinks and making the wrong drinks. At one stage he spilled the drinks on the people in the next table. But all said the food was excellent! Would definitely go back for the food. Hopefully they would have trained their waiters and bartenders by then 🤞.
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Heather
London
81 reviews
vip
4.0
81 reviews
Dined on 16 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very enjoyable food - great , helpful service. Drinks -Wine especially very expensive.
Pahli Hill Bandra BhaiResponded on 2 September 2024
Thank you for your 4* review Heather! We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again soon.
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Shefpat
Alabama
36 reviews
3.0
36 reviews
Dined on 10 July 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overrated and over priced food. Don’t know why it’s rated so highly
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NotAFoodie
London
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 3 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food at Pahli Hill it truly excellent. Everything we tried was great.
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peenithi
Seattle
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on 8 March 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We opted in for the tasting menu which was £125 per person. Although the food was relatively good (personally lacking punch for me and maybe too many similar tastes in several dishes with mint chutney)- the tasting menu took over 3 hours and we ended up paying and leaving before dessert even arrived. Service was all over the place and the speed between each course was slow. Also for £125 per person I felt the experience was underwhelming with only a few premium ingredients. I think I was better off going to another fine dining establishment, to be charged that much for such a disappointing experience.
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EdCha
London
29 reviews
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Innovative and tasty, the starters are probably better than the mains, but pretty significantly overpriced.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Dosa took 45 mins. One was overly crispy, service in attentive, very push on desserts etc
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FAQs

Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 8130 0101.

Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai is rated 4.3 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

1 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

79-81 Mortimer Street, London, W1W 7SJ

Additional information

Area
Fitzrovia
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Indian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Avinash Shashidhara
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://pahlihillbandrabhai.com/
Phone number
020 8130 0101

Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Canteen Thali

Set Lunch Menu - 2 Courses

Set Lunch Menu - 3 Courses

Small Plates

Crispy KhakhraGBP 7.00

Papadi ChatGBP 13.00

Hara KebabGBP 13.00

Pondicherry Fried SquidGBP 15.00

Mangalore Bun & Scottish Crab SukkhaGBP 16.00

KulchaGBP 19.00

Coorg Pork ShoulderGBP 16.00

Stuffed MorelsGBP 19.00

Tandoor & Grill

Pale Aubergine BhartaGBP 15.00

New Season's Chargrilled AsparagusGBP 16.00

Pahli Hill Tandoori Chicken TikkaGBP 20.00

Chargrilled Scottish LangoustinesGBP 20.00

Grilled Scallops, Palourde ClamsGBP 28.00

Chargrilled Cornish Lamb RumpGBP 32.00

Tandoori Cornish MonkfishGBP 32.00

Chargrilled Aged Beef SirloinGBP 34.00

Big Plates

'Paper' DosaGBP 21.00

Saag PaneerGBP 25.00

Bottle Gourd KoftaGBP 22.00

Homestyle Fish CurryGBP 30.00

Homestyle Chicken CurryGBP 30.00

Wild Sea Bass Steamed In Banana LeafGBP 30.00

Chettinad Style Veal ShinGBP 30.00

Cornish Lamb BiryaniGBP 32.00

Sides

Guntoor Chilli & Garlic ChutneyGBP 3.00

Pahli Hill PickleGBP 3.00

Seasoned YoghurtGBP 3.00

Tandoori Sourdough RotiGBP 4.50

Pahli Hill Flaky Flat BreadGBP 4.50

Plain Cone DosaGBP 6.00

Saffron PulaoGBP 7.00

Dal TadkaGBP 8.00

Beetroot PoriyalGBP 12.00

Okra MasalaGBP 12.00

Black DalGBP 16.00

Cocktails

OrangeGBP 12.00

ApricotGBP 12.00

SaffronGBP 12.00

CoffeeGBP 12.00

MangoGBP 12.00

AppleGBP 12.00

Non-Alcoholic

MintGBP 7.00

HibiscusGBP 7.00

LimeGBP 7.00

Pomegranate GBP 7.00

Rhubarb SpritzGBP 7.00

Beers

On Tap-Schooner

Thornbridge Helles Lukas Lager 4.2%GBP 7.00

Stone & Wood Pacific Ale 4.4%GBP 7.00

Bottles

White Rhino Pale Ale 4.3%

White Rhino India Pale Ale 5.5%

White Rhino Lager 4.8%

Soft Drinks

Still/Sparkling WaterGBP 4.50

Coke/Diet Coke/LemonadeGBP 4.50

Apple/Cranberry JuiceGBP 4.50

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai restaurant rated?

Is Pahli Hill Bandra Bhai currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information