Harden's says
Former Jamavar, Tamarind and Annabel's Mayfair chef Imran Mansuri cooked at this chilled Balham cafe-restaurant-bar; there's bottomless brunch at weekends.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“A heady mix of cocktails and curry, with friendly and informative staff” – this contemporary Indian on the site of former Balham favourite Lamberts (RIP) operates as a café by day but is “noisily popular in the evening”, when it serves for “very good dishes with a modern and innovative twist on Indian favourites” in “an attractively decorated setting”.
Summary
The latest opening from the team behind Putney’s popular Chook Chook ‘Indian Railway Kitchen’ is a flamboyant Balham hangout in the former premises of long-serving Lamberts (RIP). A café by day, it switches in the evening to ‘high-end’ modern cuisine with an “interesting South Indian influence”, under head chef Imran Mansuri, whose Mayfair-heavy CV takes in Jamavar, Tamarind and Annabel’s.
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2 Station Parade Road, Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AZ
Balham Social Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Weekend curry vibes for the under 30's are fulfilled at this 'now' venue. Service copes, just about, but if you want a decent relaxed curry with a difference then mid-week is your best bet."
"Very good dishes with a modern and innovative twist on Indian favourites, with good service in an attractively decored setting."
"Curry and cocktails? Actually a perfect combination!"
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £20.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
2 Station Parade Road, Balham High Road, London, SW12 9AZ
Opening hours
| Monday | 5 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Friday | 3 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
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