From Surbiton to Knightsbridge

Saturday, January 11th , 2025

Patara is a mini-chain of upmarket Thai restaurants that started in Bangkok. The Beauchamp Place branchhas in the past been a reliable outpost of the group, but at this last meal it felt to me as if things were sliding a little. 

Koyal is probably the best new Indian restaurant in the London area in the last year. Its head chef has a fine pedigree, and over four visits now I have seen the kitchen settle down into a strong rhythm. Dish after dish here, from the tandoori lamb chops through to the bhajias and the vegetable side dishes, and a delight.