Chutneys

You can only use one plate for the buffet. And if you unknowingly get a second plate, the waiter will come to your table to tell you that you shouldn’t have done that. Never seen such rude people!

Food was nice but the fact that the dips were just taken from other tables used and half full then put in front of us put me off a little bit. They should be fresh for every customer.

Looking back, it seems as though there was a touch of destiny and fate that caused me to walk into Chutneys during my vacation in London. Why do I say that you might ask? Well, two reasons specifically: 1) my friends and I were only in the neighborhood because we went to take pictures at 187 North Gower Street/Speedy’s Café since we’re big Sherlock fans and wanted to see the location for the show’s 221B Baker Street, and 2) although it subsequently has closed, one of my favorite Indian restaurants back home in Hawaii was also called Chutney, so the name played to my palate preferences.
From the exterior, there really isn’t much to mention. There isn’t any special décor or signage, nor is there anything that would really set them apart from some of the other Indian cuisine restaurants in relatively near vicinity. Additionally, the interior, although clean and surprisingly spacious, also lacked anything of note that would really set them apart.
The menu was pretty standard fare for your typical Indian place, and I’m fairly certain any Indian food fan would be able to find something to satisfy their lunch or dinner cravings. I don’t know about any of you, but when I go to a new Indian restaurant I tend to stick to my default favorite order of chana masala and plain naan. And what was the verdict? I am happy to say that Chutneys didn’t disappoint. The chick peas were not over-​cooked and mushy, which is a culinary pet peeve of mine. The naan was also cooked well and maintained that nice chew and subtle burnt flavor/​charring that characterizes that style of bread. And maybe the most appealing note for tourists and budget-​watchers alike, the prices at Chutneys are very reasonable, especially for the portion sizes. Coming from Hawaii, I like to think that we have it pretty bad when it comes to cost of living and price of goods/​services. But holy crap London makes Hawaii look cheap. So you can best believe I was grateful for a bargain when I saw it!
Although Chutneys is a little off the beaten path, especially since I’ve been there done that regarding the Sherlock thing, when I go back to London – I enjoyed my time there so much that it’s not an if, but when – I know I’ll be on the look out for delicious Indian restaurants. So, who’s to say that my stomach won’t make an executive decision to jump on the tube and make my way back to Chutneys? If you’re in the area, or hell, if you’re just looking for some place good to eat, give Chutneys a try. You won’t regret it.

Great vegetarian food! Sag paneer was wonderful indeed… and it’s also licensed. Not super super cheap but price justified by the quality of food and service. As usual, I ate too much! x

Came back to Chutneys– 2^nd visit here after our last” holiday” Nov. 2014. Great place for dinner, prices are VERY reasonable and food taste great. This place is just too far from our home (LA, California) to come every week. Try it– you’ll like it…

We had their lunch buffet, which is a great way to try a wide variety of their dishes, then pig out on the ones you like best. A huge bargain too. And the staff are lovely.

Better than Diwana! They serve naan here and a greater variety of curries. Also I liked the desserts more. They had this moist sponge cake like dessert with powdered sugar on top which was pretty good. £6.95 for all you can eat and we saw people waiting outside at 11:50 right before they opened. Tons of locals which probably means it’s one of the better places to try!;)

The food wasn’t that great, and the service was mediocre. When I asked for fresh puri (as part of the buffet), they refused saying this is all they had (they had pretty stale puri left over from a previous batch).

I came here for lunch one day with a bunch of co-​workers because one of them was leaving and we were having a farewell lunch. In case you haven’t figured it out, Chutneys is an vegetarian Indian buffet, and for lunch, it’s a great deal as it’s only £6.95pp.
Surprisingly, the food was pretty good. There were a few dishes that I thought were quite spectacular (the onion bhajis, the taro leaves and the cauliflower dish), but the curries themselves were just kinda average. I do prefer my curries a bit hotter. But they were quite nice. The desserts were actually quite good, and I’m a huge fan of Gulab Jamun.
The only downside is the service. You’re pretty much ignored once you give them your drink order. I did have to ask for water several times. But for less than a tenner and unlimited vegetarian curry, perhaps you have to make do.

Chutney’s is my favourite place so far to eat on Drummond Street, and all of the Indian options on the street are pretty good ones.
It’s all vegetarian and really reasonably priced. The lunch buffet is under £7 and comes with a large array of different dishes, each one delicious. I wish the bread they offered was a bit softer but that was my only real gripe about the food. The daal was delicious, my friend saying it was just like the ones she had when she spent a year in Sri Lanka. The dinner choices are great too and similarly cheap. I really enjoyed the saag paneer I had here. The service was pretty much what I’d expect, I’ve never had a bad experience with them.
It’s definitely a good choice if you’re in the area, especially if you’re veggie or have veggie friends you need to feed!

Oh Chutneys. I always leave you feeling uncomfortably full and sorely in need of a 4-​hour nap.
Drummond Street is lined with fantastic little Indian restaurants like this one. They do a vegetarian lunch buffet for £7. They rotate the dishes, but there’s usually a selection of 7 – 8 hot dishes and 4 – 5 cold salads, plus the usual sides of naan, rice, and lots of sauces.
I’m not a vegetarian but every time I come here, the concept of moderation completely goes out the window. It’s quick, delicious, and cheap — what else could you want?

Excellent restaurant. Best Indian food I’ve had in London so far… Superb service, cheap prices and delicious food.

This little gem is tucked away at the back of Euston Station, perfect as I was having lunch with as friend just before catching a train. I had one eye on the time so was relieved to find there was a buffet, eliminating the need to wait to be served (I imagine that may have taken as while as it was pretty busy) whilst offering a great selection of dishes to choose from, and all at the bargain price of £6.95.
The entirely veggie offerings included several curries, bhajis, bread, popadoms and a wonderful choice of salads. I sampled most of the dishes and whilst they were by no means the most mind-​blowing Indian food I’ve tasted, they were all hearty, well spiced and not too greasy. For desert I was treated to a big plate of melon as well as some more traditional Indian sweets, perfect after the large main course.
Although it was a little chaotic with the tightly packed tables full to capacity, the service was friendly and the atmosphere relaxed and pleasant.
What a great find!

I’m not the biggest vegetable guy but this place is F-​ing amazing. Definitely some of the best vegetarian food I’ve ever had. I went twice while in London, and I can verify that you get a lot of food for what you pay. My party of 4 ordered 2 orders of rice & chapati, and 3 curries for a total of … 24£! And we left full.

In London herrscht eine große Dichte an indischen Restaurants, das hier lockte uns mit einer interessanten Karte, günstigen Preisen und einem familiären, entspannten Ambiente. Dass es sich um ein vegetarisches Restaurant bzw. Bistro handelte, machte die Männer zwar etwas stutzig, hielt uns aber nicht davon ab, es aus zu probieren. Wir bestellten zu viert zwei Vorspeisen und vier Hauptgänge von denen einer — gelistet unter Curries — eher eine Beliage war. Alles ließen wir mitten auf den Tisch stellen und teilten es uns. Was es im Einzelnen alles war, weiß ich nicht mehr genau, besonders gut gefallen haben mir die Kichererbsen als Vorspeise sowie gut gewürzter Spinat und die Kofta (Gemüsebällchen), hier mit Käse gefüllt. Alkohol wird nicht ausgeschenkt, darf aber mitgebracht werden, da würde doch in Deutschland jeder Laden pleite gehen… zudem die Preise fürs Essen auch noch extrem günstig sind, unsere Rechnung betrug umgerechnet keine 50 €. Sonntags gibt es sogar ein Buffet für unter 7 Pfund. Die Herren im Service waren sehr kurz angebunden, Wartezeit aufs Essen war OK:
Das Essen schmeckte durchweg gut, meine Begleiterin, die selten indisch essen geht, war schwer begeistert, den absoluten Fleisch-​Fan konnten wir nicht bekehren und ich fand es ganz schmackhaft, auch wenn es nicht an meinen Lieblingsinder in Lübeck heranreicht. Preis-​Leistunsverhältnis ist auf jeden Fall so gut, dass ich mich frage, wie die sich in einer teuren Stadt wie London über Wasser halten.

Summary: food is tasty, service is bad, even by London standards. I came with my flatmate, and they didn’t check with us once the entire time — we had to flag a server down to order, and then after they brought us our food, we waited a long time and flagged them down again for the bill. Good thing we were feeling chatty and not in a hurry.
But the food was good enough that I almost went with 4 stars just for that. It’s all vegetarian, which I love. The Chutney’s Special dosa was especially delicious — a type of flatbread with a tasty dipping sauce. The price is also very reasonable, especially for London. I’d like to come back for the lunch buffet sometime, when I don’t have to worry about the service!

My favorite place to eat in London! I always go for the lunch buffet, and typically am so stuffed I hardly have to eat any dinner. Also it’s a great value! I’ve come here with numerous people, and everyone has loved the food (even non-​veggies!). Very highly recommended! The only reason I didn’t give this restaurant five stars is because on several occasions the staff has been less than friendly. But the food keeps me coming back!

Excellent Indian food near Euston station. The all-​you-​can-​eat buffet is delicious and very good value for money (especially if your appetite is as big as mine…).
A few months ago, I turned up with a group of 10 people without booking and the accommodated us without a second thought. Useful if you’re in the area with a large group and want to sit down and eat somewhere.
I will definitely go back.

I was introduced to Chutney’s 20 years ago by an a fellow vegetarian Indian boyfriend, and I have not found a vegetarian restaurant to beat it since.
Called chutney’s after the vast choice of chutney’s on offer with your meal, the food is delicious & the Cobra beers ice cold (Needed if you go for the hotter dishes/chutney’s)
I can’t recommend the unbelievably cheap Sunday buffet highly, enough, the choice of dishes are vast & very varied, from mild to red hot, with a choice of breads & salads & if you have any room left, dessert.
Anyone who thinks vegetarian food is boring & all the same, should take an advantage of a all day Sunday, or one of their weekday lunch time buffets, and sample what your missing! (Might be best to wear elasticated waistband trousers tho, as you might bust a zip or button!!)
I can’t recommend this restaurant highly enough, but don’t just take my word for it, go there & put it to the test!

Ein tolles indisches Restaurant in der Nähe des Euston Square mit sehr fairen Preisen (
). Mir hat es hier sehr gut gefallen und geschmeckt. Das Essen kam auch relativ schnell. Einzig fand ich es ein bisschen laut, so lange es vorne noch voll war. Das liegt wahrscheinlich daran dass der Raum vorne nicht sehr breit ist und da relativ wenig an den Wänden hängt das den Schall schlucken könnte. Aber dem Genuß des Essens tat das keinen Abbruch. Super fand ich auch dass es ein rein vegetarisches indisches Restaurant war.

It’s hard to better Berry’s review, but three years later it is still all true. prices have gone up a little, but it still serves very good South Indian vegetarian cuisine, with an excellent buffet, but (unlike Diwana down the road) it is licensed so serves beer and wine. It is also a proper restaurant in feel, rather than a café, so better for a night out. A decent meal for two (I had a Thali a complete meal of dhal, curry, rice, chapati, and raita) with a large beer each came to just over £15 a head, including tip.

Great lunch buffet, with so many options that if you just took a bite of each, you still couldn’t get through all of them. It is all vegetarian but none of my carnivorous friends have ever left hungry. And it’s a fantastic value, buffet and a mango lassi for under a tenner.
Dessert is sparse (fruit, gulab jamun – balls of dough in syrup – and rice pudding,) but if you like Indian sweets, Royal Sweets is next door and world famous.
Dinner is prepared fresh and is delicious, especially the dosas.