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Summary
“Terrific dosas” and other South Indian vegetarian fare have been on the menu for 60-odd years at this stalwart of the ‘Little India’ array of cheap ’n’ cheerful canteens near Euston station.
Summary
This canteen has served “delicious, great-value vegetarian thalis” and other South Indian specialities in the ‘Little India’ enclave behind Euston station for almost as long as the Queen has been on the throne. “Long may they reign their dosas over us!”
Summary
“This long-standing institution” – “the first bhel poori house in Drummond Street” (the ‘Little India’ enclave behind Euston station) – offers “authentic and tasty vegetarian Indian street food for not much dosh”. There are “no surprises” here, and the “basic, very simple decor and pine furniture” are “unchanged in decades” – all part of the timewarp appeal to its legion of long-term habitués.
Summary
Perhaps “the best of the bunch among the Indian restaurants along Drummond Street near Euston” – this “no-frills institution” has served a “varied South Indian vegetarian menu” to a mixed crowd of students and office workers for the best part of 50 years. Its “terrific value” (and BYO policy) means it can be “too crowded for comfort”, but while the interior is “sketchy” it’s a joy to any style anoraks who want to know what a late 1960s canteen actually looked like.
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Have you eaten at Diwana Bhel-Poori House?
121-123 Drummond St, London, NW1 2HL
Restaurant details
Diwana Bhel-Poori House Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Good vegetarian Indian food for the price. Swift, efficient service. Bring your own bottle (or order the mango lassi) and enjoy this Euston institution."
"Famous vegetarian in Drummond St. Not the smiliest but they said yes to a single diner on a busy Tuesday. Handy fryer work followed by a masala dosa. Delicious. Packed and lively. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
121-123 Drummond St, London, NW1 2HL
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
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