67 Fulham High Street, London, SW6 3JJ
Harden's survey result
Summary
There’s “always something new and original to tempt you” at this understated and “very good value” contemporary Indian on Fulham High Street near Putney Bridge. Chef-owner Shilpa Dandekar (who trained with both India’s Taj Group and Raymond Blanc) “proves you can give a nod to tradition while being a little more modern, and not have to pay Mayfair prices to get it”. Husband Faheem Vanoo ensures the front of house “always provides courteous service”. Top Menu Tip – “the best black dhal”.
Summary
“A real gem”, serving “top-quality modern Indian cooking at sensible prices” on Fulham High Street near Putney Bridge. The “delicious, unusual food” comes courtesy of chef-owner Shilpa Dandekar, who trained with both India’s Taj Group and Raymond Blanc. She and her husband Faheem Vanoo, who runs the front of house, have made a good impression on locals (“it’s run by really nice people”).
Summary
This “underrated”, modern curry house, just north of Putney Bridge, showcases “Indian cooking on another level” – “the room may be simple but the food is complex, delicious and varied”. Chef-patron Shilpa Dandekar trained in both Eastern and Western culinary traditions, under Raymond Blanc and India’s smart Taj Group, while her husband and co-owner Faheem Vanoo runs the front of house.
Summary
This “real local gem” north of Putney Bridge serves “delicious and unusual Indian food” – and is “refreshingly free from the usual clichés”. Owner Shilpa Dandekar is a “great and innovative chef” – she trained at the Taj Group and worked under Raymond Blanc – and her cooking is “beautifully presented”. Only the “rather ordinary room” gets brickbats – “more prestigious surroundings required!”.
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Owner's description
AIM OF PURE
To serve authentic Indian food with warm and friendly service.
ABOUT US
The love for real Indian food has made us cook what we have eaten back home in India. We serve good quality and freshly made food from our kitchen, our dishes are made in a traditional style and our food is mild to medium spicy, medium for us is just enough for you to enjoy the flavours and have a memorable dining experience at our restaurant.
The ingredients are fresh and the recipes are passed down with experience gained from shilpa — working in indian kitchen.
Our team of chefs are led by shilpa who is trained and gained vast knowledge in Indian food and french food working in India and United kingdom, with some of well known and celebrity chefs which includes Michelin starred chefs.
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £21.00 | £24.00 |  |
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| Cost | Availability | Courses | |
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| Menu1 | 65.00 | Always available | 8 |
Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £12.00 | £18.00 | £11.00 | £10.00 |
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| Wine per bottle | £35.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
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| Bread | £4.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Restaurant details
The chef
Shilpa, who leads the kitchen, is quite passionate about cooking with fresh ingredients and quality produce. We at Pure are driven by a desire to present whole array of Indian spices, textures and aromas while retaining its originality and simplicity.
Pure Indian Cooking Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Very fine cooking: West End flavours at Hammersmith prices, a menu with many adventurous and seductive dishes (which deliver). Service very stretched on the night we were there, but more than pleasant and the food made up for the wait."
67 Fulham High Street, London, SW6 3JJ
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Opening hours
| Monday | 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10:30 pm |
