If you're searching for the best Indian restaurant in London for a special evening out, or simply a brilliant meal before a night in Fulham, two menus at Pure Indian Cooking deserve your attention: Chef Shilpa Dandekar's tasting menu and our great-value early dinner menu. One is a slow, multi-course journey through the kitchen. The other is a relaxed two or three courses at an early hour. Both show what pure, modern Indian cooking can be.
Why food lovers come to Fulham
Pure Indian Cooking has been serving modern Indian food on Fulham High Street since 2015. Our founders, Chef Shilpa Dandekar and Faheem Vanoo, both began their careers with the Taj Group in India. Shilpa went on to cook at Quilon, one of the first Indian restaurants in the UK to earn a Michelin star, and then became head chef at Raymond Blanc's Brasserie Blanc.
That journey shapes everything on the plate: authentic Indian flavour, fresh ingredients and the precision of classical technique. It's why we see ourselves as a luxury Indian restaurant in Fulham that never loses the warmth of a neighbourhood favourite.
The tasting menu: a journey through the kitchen
Our Indian tasting menu is the clearest expression of Chef Shilpa's cooking. At £68 per person (including 20% VAT), it takes you through the kitchen one course at a time:
- Pani Puri Shots: a playful, tangy start, inspired by India's favourite street snack.
- Crispy Buttermilk Chicken, marinated overnight in buttermilk and aromatic spices, and Patra Chaat: colocasia leaves with yoghurt, date and tamarind chutney, pomegranate and sev.
- Lamb Chops, a French-trimmed rack with carrot and raw papaya salad, and Methi Malai Chicken Tikka with cream, fenugreek, cardamom and mace.
- Panfried Seabass & Mixed Seafood in a sauce of black and yellow mustard, lime leaves, coconut milk and raw mango.
- Kokum Granita: a cool, refreshing pause before the main course.
- Lamb Sukke, Maharashtrian-style, with asparagus poriyal, dal makhani and naan.
- Gulab Jamun Chocolate Brownie: a rich, modern take on a classic Indian sweet.
- Coffee & Petit Fours to close the evening.
Every course moves between textures and temperatures: crisp and soft, spiced and cooling, light and rich. Nothing on the plate is there by accident. It's the kind of dinner that makes Pure Indian Cooking a contender for the best Indian tasting menu in London, and a natural choice for anniversaries, birthdays and celebrations.
"Great ingredients also inspire great dishes — it's as simple as that."Chef Shilpa Dandekar
Tips for enjoying the tasting menu
- Book ahead, especially on Fridays and weekends. Reserve your table online.
- Allow time: this is a menu to savour, so plan for a relaxed evening.
- Tell us about allergies or dietary needs when you book, so the kitchen can look after you.
- Explore the bar: our cocktails, such as the Delicate Saffron Gimlet, and a wine list running from Grover's in Karnataka to Burgundy are made for spice. See the drinks list.
The early dinner menu: great Indian food at an early hour
Not every great meal needs a whole evening. Our early dinner menu runs every day from 5.30pm to 6.30pm, with your table held for one hour. It's £27 for two courses or £33 for three, including VAT, which makes it one of the best ways to enjoy the best Indian food in Fulham.
Starters: choose one
- Patra Chaat: colocasia leaves, yoghurt, date and tamarind chutney.
- Malabari Paneer Tikka: cottage cheese with curry leaves, mustard and red chilli, stuffed with sultanas.
- Crispy Buttermilk Chicken: marinated overnight and fried to golden perfection.
- Methi Malai Chicken Tikka with sprouts salad and curried yoghurt.
- Pulled Lamb Tacos with black pepper, curry leaf, guacamole and spring onion.
- Seekh Kebab of finely minced lamb with fresh coriander.
- Squid Chilli Fry with lemon mayonnaise (+£4).
Mains: choose one, with steamed rice or naan
- Mangalorean Chicken with coconut and byadgi chillies.
- Shichimi Chilli Tandoori Chicken with curried yoghurt and pickled cucumber.
- Homestyle Lamb Curry: lamb on the bone in brown onion paste and Kashmiri chilli.
- Lamb Sukke in a spice blend of cloves and chilli.
- Panfried Seabass & Mixed Seafood in raw mango sauce (+£4).
- Prawn Curry with Kashmiri chilli, coconut and tamarind (+£4).
- Lasooni Palak or Baingan Bharta for a vegetarian main.
The early dinner menu is ideal before an evening event, for a midweek treat, or for families who like to eat early. Please note it isn't available on match days or during special events.
Tasting menu or early dinner: which should you choose?
- Choose the tasting menu for a celebration, a date night or your first visit, when you want to experience the full range of Chef Shilpa's cooking.
- Choose the early dinner when you want outstanding Indian food, good value and a relaxed hour at the table.
Either way, you'll be dining at what we believe is one of the top restaurants in Fulham. For something in between, our full à la carte menu is always available.
Plan your visit
Pure Indian Cooking is at 67 Fulham High Street, London SW6 3JJ, a four-minute walk from Putney Bridge Underground station. We're open Monday to Friday 5.30pm–11pm, Saturday 1pm–11pm and Sunday 1pm–10pm. Families, children and small, well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Ready to taste what makes us a favourite among those seeking the best Indian restaurant in the UK? Book your table online or call 020 7736 2521. Planning a group celebration? Take a look at our private dining and catering.
All prices include VAT. A discretionary 12.5% service charge is added to the bill. Menus and prices may change with the seasons.
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67 Fulham High Street, London SW6 3JJ · 020 7736 2521
