I hate writing critical reviews because I appreciate that running the restaurants is tough. But, sometimes, like this afternoon at Darjeeling Express, it is too much for me to hold back! We were served by staff who left us feeling that we should be obliged that we were eating there. One can forgive a bit of nonchalance from people who are tired but something rather strange happened with the bill. We were presented with a bill with service charge scribbled across it in felt pen. The sum was wrong by a small amount, something that caught my eye. You can check the sum in the picture attached. When I pointed it out to the manager, instead of an apology, I got an ugly glare and argument that it was the right sum. The sum was not corrected and I did not want to create a scene. So, I paid. Either the service is discretionary or it is part of the printed receipt. Scribbling an arbitrary number across the bill and getting the addition wrong is unethical. As a teacher I know that everyone makes mistakes, but I also know that it is only the arrogant that get defiant in face of their mistake. And food with a side of nonchalant arrogance always tastes very bitter. Response to restaurant: The calculator showed that she had made a mistake but she did not correct the sum. When she didn't correct the sum, I paid the full amount because I didn't want to create a scene. This is not about money. It is about how you treat your guests. I don't think I have ever come across a restaurant defending something that is blatantly wrong. How can you defend a wrong calculation? The lack of an apology in the response baffles me. In any case, I rather let is rest here.

This food is sublime, humble, sophisticated. Takes you to places you had never been to. It’s an adventure, a journey, a delight to the senses. What a huge honour to be here. For me, chefs have always been like rockstars. Much respect to them. They elevate one of the aspects anthropologists say makes us truly human: the art of cooking food. 100 of of 10!!! This is the first time in my life I have been emotionally touched by food. I even cried. I talked to the staff and told them this had been the greatest experience and they were so kind and happy to hear it

Best Indian restaurant in London. I have been here multiple times and never had a bad meal; it’s worth waiting months for a reservation! They only offer the a la carte menu at lunch, and at dinner they have a set Thali menu for £55pp which is expensive, but I consider it good value as the quality is top notch and you get a lot of variety. If you like Indian food, I’d highly recommend dining here.

It's been a while I haven't had such tasteful Indian food! The freshness that u could smell the aroma of the herbs : cardamon coriander tamarind. Just amazing. The deco is beautifully designed. The colour reminded me of Rajastan. Soft pink everywhere. Well done. Definitely coming back :)

Ah, Darjeeling Express. It’s one of those places that every foodie (and their mothers) in London has heard of. I went with high expectations (partially because Asma Khan and I share the same hometown). And Darjeeling Express managed to meet most of them. We tried a bunch of the mains and loved them all. I particularly loved the goat curry and the prawn curry. The dal and roti were pretty good as well. Where they came up a bit short was the starter and dessert courses. If they manage to address this gap, it would be a 5 star culinary experience.

I think it is definitely overpriced… Service was too slow… took about half hour for cocktails and main biryanis was served about 40min after we had last starter. Food was okay but didn’t really meet the expectations… I think you can find reasonably priced Indian restaurants with same quality of food in London..

Beautiful new space, great service and inviting atmosphere. Had the pleasure to experience “supper club” during my stay in London. Wonderfully surprised that she (Asma) was a part of the experience. Food was delicious and made with lots of love. However, only recommendation is for a better/unique alternative for vegetarians (and dairy free as well) for the main course (not amazing to be eating just some veggies mixed in a ton of rice) - I was def still hungry.

Wonderful dinner experience here. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The menu is mostly set but you can select your entree. We had the methi chicken and prawns malaikari, plus you get a number of sides and dessert. Everything was delicious. Great flavors and spice throughout the meal. Very reasonably priced. I would certainly come back!

I can’t even begin to tell you - there was life before visiting this amazing restaurant, and life after. This meal was outstanding, the balance between flavourful food and the spices was perfect, nothing overpowered anything else. And the dessert - carrot, one of my five a day! Beautifully moist. Excellent atmosphere, book in advance. Even if it’s months in advance (like me), it’s worth it. Can’t wait to come back.

Excellent, excellent, excellent! Amazing food cooked by amazing women. Absolutely the best curry I've ever had. Just wonderful food and service, excellent cocktails. I was so full as well, so really brilliant value for money considering the exceptional quality. The kitchen looked like it was a really happy calm place and it was reflected in the food. Beautiful...

Finally got to try Darjeeling Express after seeing them on Chef’s Table. Every dish we had was packed full of aromatic spices and herbs. Some dishes were numbingly hot but we happily devoured those because they were so good. Be sure to order plenty of paratha to mop up all that delicious curry gravy.

Over-hyped. The menu at my local Indian takeaway (which by coincidence is award-winning) is better. They said they were fully booked but when we arrived, the restaurant was two thirds empty. We didn't order after looking at the underwhelming menu and left.

By watching the episode on Netflix it inspired me to go across the pond and eat at this restaurant. Asma Khan and her team deserve more than five stars. To get where she is emotionally despite set back it shows her wisdom and how smart she is. Thank you for agreeing to be in the Chef's Table program. You're inspirational. I hope to eat at your place soon.💗💞👍

We celebrated our anniversary there. An amateur of fine cuisine, I once saw the Chef's table episode on the owner of Darjeeling Express and decided that next time I'll visit London, I'll experience the food there. We were not disappointed : the service was excellent, the food exquisite and the cocktails very good. I even bought the signed book as a Christmas gift for my mother.

Extremely loud environment, slow service, high-ish prices, and over-sweetened dishes. This review is for the reincarnated version of the restaurant, post-pandemic. The interior has no sound-proofing; the level of noise from conversations overpowered all senses and made food enjoyment impossible. The noise was so loud - kitchen blenders, loud laughing and talking, all bounced off concrete walls and did not make for a cozy dining experience. The service was exceptionally slow. We waited for 40 minutes between dishes, even though, I am certain, curries are made in advance. We even got a discount because of the wait. The meat balls and their sauce was super sweet. I understand that this is a matter of taste, but I am not the first reviewer mentioning how sweet the dishes were. The sweetness was overpowering. The goat curry was super good, but the portion was excessively large for an average person. The chicken momos were okay. The skins were a bit too thick and the meat lacked flavour. The hot sauce which accompanied the dish was a bit overpowering. The mango lassie was exceptionally sweet, just absolutely excessively so. Overall, I think the slow service, the incredibly loud atmosphere, and hit-and-miss dishes were not commensurate with the pricing level. I feel there could be simple things done to improve the experience.

Having grown up in Kolkata, I had high expectations. The food was exactly like what we cook at home. So, for the money we spent (around 400 pounds for a table of 4), I would rather cook at home. Yellow dal and niramish were literally something you would make every day at home. I did not see any innovation in the food. The cocktails, however, were really nice! If I go back, it will only be for cocktails.

I had high expectations with Darjeeling Express and it did not disappoint. The food was beyond wonderful, the service was impeccable and the atmosphere was magical. We attended thali night and the portions were generous with each side being masterfully crafted. I would recommend to come hungry because there is more than enough food served. I look forward to my next visit already.

I found out about Darjeeling from Chef’s Table, and have been eager to try, as I was very much moved by the story behind the restaurant chef cum owner. My visit with my sister and her bf definitely did not disappoint. I particularly liked the large variety of mini dishes that we get to try with the set menu. We only had to pick the first and second course, while the rest of the small dishes just came with the menu. I particularly liked the Methi chicken and the paneer karma cheese dish. Everything was amazing ( desert was unsurprisingly sweet as is all Indian desert though ). I will definitely come back, the location is also very central, we popped by the bar Disrepute after dinner

We came for lunch and between the two of us, we shared the chicken momos (not bad but nothing special), tangra prawns (it was £12 for 6 small prawns and although it came with chilli and garlic, it didn't pack a punch in flavour), puchkas (good flavour), prawn malaikari (nice flavour but very little prawns for the price), kosha mangsho (a goat curry with great flavour) and both curries came with fragrant rice. The service was welcoming from the beginning and attentive throughout.

Found this spot after seeing it on chef’s table and, despite going with high expectations, I was not disappointed at all - this is easily one of the best Indian restaurants in the city. Highly recommend the bihari phulkis, the aloo dum and the puchkas for appetizer - the bihari phulkies are particularly delicious. The prawn malaikari main is divine, amazing flavor and a generous serving of prawns. We had that with paneer and the peela pulao, and the whole meal was absolutely delicious. The staff was super friendly, and the team is super inspiring.

I won't be coming back as customer service is not great, especially for such pricey Indian food with small portions. The Chai Tea was watered down compared to the first time I tried it. While the food is good but portions are small and the staff is rather mean. On a recent super cold evening, my friend stopped by for some takeaway. We were deciding what to order and I only had cash so had to count money. The staff were impatient with us and asked us to hurry up and also wanted us to wait outside in the cold for our food because of the pandemic, even though there were no other customers. I felt rushed and pressured and thrown in the cold for some expensive Indian food. I prefer to go where I am treated better..

Every time I come back to Darjeeling Express, chef Asma and her staff get to surprise me. I must admit the first time I came to the restaurant a bit more than 2 years' ago was because of the Netflix show, Chef's table. However, the 2nd time onwards, they kept me as a customer because of their outstanding food and service. From the starters to main dishes, everything packed with flavor and "umami". One item that should deserve more attention from customers is the lovely Mango Lassi! Best in London! If you enjoy traditional Indian food, this place is a must. I would definitely go back again and again.

Such an amazing evening! We were lucky enough to spend a fantastic Friday night at the their supper club event. Highly recommend! The food and evening were wonderful!

Amazingly flavourful food! I don’t know how else to best describe the food at Darjeeling Express. Most of the dishes I hadn’t eaten before and they weren’t familiar to me. The one thing I can say is how amazing the flavour was. Every single morsel of food I put in my mouth was an explosion and joy of flavour and seasoning. I got to meet Asma and I could feel the soul and love that goes into the food that makes it so tasty. The service was very friendly and it made us feel like we were having dinner at someone’s house - it was very hospitable. It’s a place where I can close my eyes and enjoy the food - the pure experience of eating. Not many places like it exist in London anymore.

Best Indian food in London! Service amazing, flavor on point! Highly recommend the Goat! And the Rita with pomegranate!

A friend and I came here after watching the Chefs Table episode, and we were not alone. Even with reservations there was a queue out the door before it opened. We ordered far to much food but it was all really tasty! The staff was fantastic. I’ll definitely be coming back

Very nice evening. I had the royal thali, which was a bit too much food for me, but I enjoyed the small dishes letting me try a bit of everything. Food was solid but most dishes were not especially memorable (the yellow dhaal was unusually good and the desserts were pretty special). Service was attentive but a little unpolished. Overall worth a visit but nothing exceptional.

Great neighborhood. Cool Indian restaurant and good family cuisine. Thank you Asma. Bravo to the team. One thing though. Maybe desserts should be improved. At the end, good value for money.

Food was super delicious, presented in a very creative manner, everything one there was very welcoming and friendly from start to end. STAFF were well informed about the entire menu and they made the eating of the food more favourable. And lastly....all the flavours one expects to be in the food, they indeed taste them in every bite of the food they have. Darjeeling Express is worth every time, money and visit you may make. So don't waste anymore time, just visit them you will not regret it. Bless

The most incredible curry experience I’ve ever had. Aesthetically the dish is in itself an artwork with a spectrum of beautiful colours. Each pot of curry is a well of steaming unique beauty. At the end we had the pleasure of meeting the wonderful Asma Khan who’s hard work, and that of her amazing team, has brought this temple of exquisite flavours into being. Thank you

Brilliant food. Lovely service. We had a wonderful waiter - top notch. Definitely worth trying. The winter cocktails were superb

We went to Darjeeling Express for Sunday lunch. The menu is extensive, and we tasted many different flavors. They serve everything on one plate, and each ingredient complements the other. We chose Methi Chicken and Prawn Malaikari, and then Beef Tamatar Kofta and Kala Channa. Everything was delicious. The desserts also surprised us. The venue is very beautiful and welcoming. Asma Khan's story is incredible, and if you want to see it, we have made a video that tells her story along with our experience at Darjeeling Express! Check our website to see all the videos and read articles about restaurants all over the Europe

Delicious food, very well seasoned, fantastic flavours and great service

What a triumph! We had the 'Calcutta to Darjeeling' tasting menu and loved every bite. The restaurant is decorated to perfection and the team were friendly and helpful. Can't recommend highly enough!

We visited their previous location in Soho (right next door) a number of years ago before they moved to covenant garden - and now back. The restaurant is much larger now, yet the food, service and drinks should top any “best of” list in London. There is a preset menu- my partner and I chose different appetizers and for entrees we had the shrimp curry & goat curry. It was a good mix between having a mild and somewhat spicier curry. Signature cocktails were great as well. Advanced booking required.

Absolutely wonderful, delicious, authentic Indian food. £95 per head. 3 choices of tasting menu. Worth every penny!

Asma Khan is a legend. This location is as beautiful as its menu. Well thought out, beautifully presented, and so so delicious. Friends I went with joked about how the fancier the place the less authentic the food, but Darjeeling is the exception. They have an all-female kitchen staff. Their maître’d was so lovely and helpful. We got the thaali and it was a *lot* of food. We definitely over ate. No regrets, though! Can’t wait to be back. I’ve heard the Biryani Supper club is incredible.

Yum yum yum is all I can say! Went there for a birthday and wasn't disappointed at all. Service was fantastic, and Asma herself came out and gave the restaurant an amazing speech - absolutely inspired. Really tasty food, portions were great. Would highly recommend!

The new Darjeeling Express is a large restaurant in Covent Garden - much bigger than it's original site in Soho (now closed), with a restaurant on one side, and a smaller deli on the other. It's open seven days a week for dining in (or grab & go from the deli), with fantastic food, wine and cocktails.

This was impressive. You can realize Tha taste, the flavors, the live in every dish.. Most restaurants is about the chefs, and theyre ego is cooking. Here, the flavor, the food is tge star⭐⭐⭐⭐

Absolutely brilliant! I went there for a supper club and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The food was perfect (I haven’t had that good a biryani since I was in India years ago), Asma Khan, the owner was super inspirational and the setting was perfect. I can’t recommend this more. My best supper club experience in London!

The Darjeeling Express in London is a culinary gem that takes you on a delightful journey through the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine. From the moment you step into this charming restaurant, you are greeted with warm hospitality and an inviting ambiance. The menu boasts a wide array of authentic Indian dishes, each prepared with great care and attention to detail. The aromatic spices and fresh ingredients come together beautifully, creating a symphony of flavors that leave your taste buds wanting more. Whether you indulge in their mouthwatering biryanis, flavorful curries, or delectable street food, every bite is a true delight. The Darjeeling Express is a must-visit for anyone seeking an extraordinary Indian dining experience in London.

Was so lucky to be able to eat here today. The food was delicious but the best was the chai tea. Thank you!

The set lunch we had was simply stunning

I have to be honest, I had high high hopes for Darjeeling Express, which had been on my wish list for a long time. I was lucky enough to secure a 6:30pm booking in the days up to Christmas, for my partner and I. On the advice of the server, we both ordered the Royal Thali, the only difference being mine was the meat version, and my partner's was the vegetarian, both coming in at an eye-watering £55 each. The only remaining choice was a 3-course set menu (£40). It's worth noting, I am a big eater. I say this, because the Thali's are massive - we could easily have shared one, but that wasn't allowed. They come in three courses, a starter (3 dishes), the main thali (7 dishes), and dessert (2 dishes). As you've gathered, the price was very high, most likely given the prime Covent Garden location, but more disappointing was the food. Everything was tasty, and there were some wins (anything with prawn), but everything was so rich - if it wasn't bread or rice, it was either creamy or buttery, with very few exceptions. I found it far too much, but important to say I can't fault the standard or quality of food. It was just excessive, and they have put a price on that. The restaurant atmosphere started out very muted, as we were early diners, but improved as the evening went on. If you're looking to spend £70+ per person on an Indian meal (Meal + Drinks + Service), then London is bursting with far better eating experiences and you will have plenty (plenty!) of change from that. It is also worth noting their corkage fee is £35 per bottle - I say this, as many of London's Indian restaurants are BYOB and in my experience very few will charge you anything (but, granted, they don't sell alcohol so nothing to lose).

Sublime! We visited Darjeeling express on the eve of Diwali and what we experienced was an absolute exposition of the finest flavours! The Indian restaurants in London fall well short of what DE presents to you. Firstly, the royal thali is hands down the defacto choice on the menu. The thought, selections and flavours added to the thali aptly justify the price for it. Portion sizes of the starter are perfect. Aloo bonda and bhej were lip smacking. The mains included Shahi paneer, cooked to perfection Kala channa and spicy Bengali dum aloo. The crispy Puri and delicious rice add a companion to the mains. My pick was the beetroot raita! The desserts are sooo unique and again in very good proportion. The kheer was creamy with mild notes of cardamom. If you the above is not enough to prompt you to book a table, the service here is one of the most warmest I have experienced. This gem deserves all the praises it gets and I can't do much justice via mere Google review.

Best Indian cuisine in my life EVER. Highly recommend the prawn malaikuri and the Chana Chanti.

Few months ago I made a reservation for 4 ppl for 8 of August. I invited friends - they are coming over from abroad. And I am so disappointed as I have just received an email with information that it's been cancelled due to the private event planned for that day. I'm sorry, but this is not how it should have been done. Given the capacity of the restaurant I wouldn't expect it's a problem to call everyone who booked on that day to say sorry and offer alternative day instead. Noone called to apologize, automatic email was send and I am left without a table. That's not how it should have been done! :( Replying - I feel betrayed as a customer, I don't understand why the booking on that day was available few month ago if it was already known that whole place is booked? It's not that easy to book the table for 4 and because of guests coming I was also limited to this. day Booking date proposal from you on 29th September doesn't work for us unfortunately and I was not offered any other alternative closer to the day I originally booked.. I'm not rating one star ever, but this is very unprofessional and upsetting. Maybe it will raise more attention to customer service which apparently is to be worked on.. :( I'm really disappointed and that's the reason of one star.

I went for a tasting menu (supper’s club) - everything was amazing and incredibly flavourful. Loved all the explanations and very helpful staff. Can’t wait to go back!

I’m SOOO FAN!! I loved this place, the food was really really amazing. The attention was great, and all the dishes we tried were divine. 100% recommended. The best yogurt with beetroot ever. The prices are perfect for the quality of food.

Loved every bit of the experience. The warmth and the hospitality of the staff was top class. The food was absolutely delicious. It took me to the time I visited Kolkata and had all those amazing dishes. There's so much attention to detail when it comes to flavors, selection of the dishes and even the portion size. God bless you guys for bringing joy to people through food.

If you're looking for a great and affordable restaurant, this is the best place! The staffs are very accommodating and well-trained. Foods are so delicious and fantastic.

Two visits, the first time was great, food was fresh and delicious, service was great and the overall experience left me with the feeling that I want to go back there. Second visit was almost the opposite, food was cold, the falafels were dry, but I must say the atmosphere still felt great. I gave 4 stars because I feel that it might be just a bad day. Prices are a bit high for what you get. Great cocktails and staff.

Incredible food and friendly efficient service. It's been on our list to visit for years and we will definitely be back. We had the Methi Chicken, Kala Channa, Prawn Malaikari and Badami Baingan. Everything was divine, but the aubergine was exceptional. Puddings were incredible as well. Well worth a visit. I would definitely go again.

Fantastic.

Came here for a celebration. Ordered two thalis that filled us up and was delicious! Team was very friendly and knowledgeable, service was quick and adapted to allergies. Definitely coming here again 😁

It's a great restaurant for anyone who loves Indian food. Friendly staff, buzzy surroundings, food has plenty of flavour. We went as a group of five people. My partner and I shared vegetarian and vegan dishes. It's difficult to book a table as very popular. We tried: Chilli Cheese Toastie, Veggie Darjeeling Special Momos, Badami Baingan (Aubergine in a Coconut, Almond, and Peanut Base with Tamarind), Tamarind Dal (slow-cooked Lentil dish) and Khoobani Ka Meetha (stewed Apricots with Pistachios and Cream). See my pictures below.

Staffs are friendly.

Great place and cozy atmosphere staff are very friendly, recommend

Great food and amazing service. The goat main (Kosha Mangsho) is a must try, a special of the restaurant. There are a number of options but the place is great for meat dishes. Book in advance, as the restaurant is highly requested. Staff are incredibly nice.

Goat curry, spicy shrimps, eggplant, onion...smells, tastes, ambiance, service. We did not reserve a table but came at the beginning of dinner 5:45. Got a table, a table close to heaven! Thank you

One of the most delicious meals I have had. Thoroughly impressed all around! We went off the back of a recommendation (and a hint about it soon featuring on Chef's Table on Netflix). I can't honestly complement the service and food enough. I nearly cried when I tasted the goat curry! We ordered maybe too much (3 starters, 2 mains and 3 sides for the two of us) but we just about managed to finish it all. We will definitely be back.

Real authentic food. Friendly service. No e interior. Netflix did well to feature them in Chefs table. Highly recommend. You will need to make a reservation well in advance..

Great Experience. We managed to get a table on a Friday night without booking. Staff was extremely polite. Food quality was very high, with great combination of flavours and presentation. Go for the channa(chickpeas), papri chaat, prawn curry and goat stew ( delicious)!! The whole place is run only by women, the only male was an Italian dude 😅 Cocktails are delicious too! Definitely recommend

We were looking forward to our reservation here for a few months! We had a delicious lunch and absolutely loved the vegan options - I ended up trying a few things I’d never had before which was great. The zucchini fritters dipping sauces were a great shared starter- I highly recommend the Kala Channa (black chickpeas) they were DELICIOUS. It’s a very busy restaurant but service was super quick - I loved the all female staffed kitchen. It took us a minute to find the restaurant but it’s located on the top floor in a food/bar courtyard - with lots of options for spots to hang out.

Absolutely delicious. Great staff too. Very cute place

This was one of the best dining experiences I've had to date. Flawless. Everything from the heartfelt and genuinely warm service, to the outstanding dishes was perfect. The timing was perfect. The portions, perfect. When we were ordering, on two different occasions two different staff memebers made suggestions that we replace an option with their recommendations. I'm so greatful to both of them, as both suggested dishes turned out to be the best we had. 10+/10

Really fantastic. I didn't realise the hype surrounding the place but it was really worth it

Fantastic.

Amazing

Probably the best Indian food I have ever tasted. Service was good, but we had to wait quite long between starters and mains.

(Translated by Google) Highly Recommended. There are few places for walk-in customers. Here you have to be lucky or just in time for opening. (Original) Absolut empfehlenswert. Es gibt wenige Plätze für Laufkundschaft. Hier muss man allerdings pünktlich zur Öffnung da sein odee Glück haben.

Modern Asian fusion cuisine. Very tasty, it's a whole evening out. The service is attentive and the staff are lovely. A very nice experience. I wouldn't say it was suitable for young children however. It's pretty cosy and very adult too.

Great food! Great service! Darjeeling is just like on the Netflix show, Chefs table. Incredible woman!

Very difficult to reserve a table. Apparently you need to book a month in advance! Quite limited space

Loved it. Food was as if it was home made. With the right level of spice. Quick and efficient service.

Beautiful place, amazing food, nice staff. Book in advance otherwise you won’t find place.

Just superb!!! Lovely food.

(Translated by Google) Recommended 😀 (Original) Anbefales 😀

Delicious. Tastes of Asia I've never tried before.

I finally managed to go there. As many, I came to know that place by watching Netflix documentary. Went here for lunch on Friday. Place was full but not packed. Casual vibes and nice opened kitchen Food wise we had : Starters Puchkas: quite nice and extremely light Beetroot chop: could be considered as spicy but good for my taste. Like the dipping sauce. Main: Prawns Malakari: probably my favourite dish. Liked the finest of this dish. Perfectly seasoned with the right amount of coconut flavour. Side: Mirchi Ka Salaan: if you don’t like spicy don’t go for that one. It’s well done dish. Nothing outstanding Puris: very fluffy and hot. Nice ! Overall experience is great. Like the place and the way the dishes are served. Thumbs up to the cooks as the dishes are very fine and light but high in flavours. From my point of view I could argue on the price range and could easily see the same at slight lower price but I understand the reputation and location. Would come back to try other dishes !

You’re better off going to ‘Little Kolkata’ if you want to experience traditionally Kolkata Bengali food. Avoid Darjeeling express waste of time and money it is overhyped in my opinion.

Summer time !

I can wholeheartedly say that the Chicken Kathi roll at Darjeeling Express was the best I have EVER had. Bar none. I washed it down with a deliciously spiced masala chai, which was perfect for a cold winter's day. I'm heart-broken that due to Covid we're not able to dine-in at their new Covent Garden restaurant. I'd visited their Carnaby Street one on several occasions and found the food as warm and welcoming as the atmosphere and staff. If the takeaway is anything to go on, we're in for an absolute treat when lockdown is lifted.

Fantastic takeaway, also vegan friendly. Very tasty, fresh and reasonably priced.

Great food, great staff. Only thing is you would need a reservation beforehand, because the restaurant is generally booked and full. There is very little chance of getting a table if you just drop in without a reservation.

It took us over two months in advance to book to eat at Darjeeling Express. The food was really flavoursome and prepared with love. Definitely worth the wait. Only wish we could try more dishes on the menu.

Having a laugh with these prices I can eat the best indian food you ever tasted in yadgar restaurant in glasgow where a beautiful two course lunch for two costs 25 pounds . Get a grip and come into the real word.

We ordered food currently available for delivery being the the seven course menu for two. The cost, with delivery, was just over £100 for two. The amount of food was just enough for 2 peoplefor a special Friday evening meal. The star of the show was the Tamatar Gosht, which was a beautifully cooked lamb dish. The disappointment was the chicken which was undercooked, hard and a bit pink so we could not eat that dish. The other courses were good, tasty and thoughtful but overall the meal was not worth the money.

I came in for a late lunch solo. Seated me right away. My server must have been new because she was incredibly nervous, but she did a great job! My dish was amazing and I would definitely come back. Pretty sure the owner is Bengali as well, which is an added bonus.

Can't praise it enough! Just superb! Not pretentious food, lovely presentation and sublime taste....

So disappointed on my second visit. First visit was at the old Soho location, and it was everything I expected. Vibrant, social, delicious, fun, warm and inviting. This time around, I could not have been more disappointed. To start, we saw our server exactly twice during the hour and three quarters we were there. First time was within 3 minutes of sitting down where she simply asked "are you ready to order?". No greeting whatsoever. Didn't ask if we wanted to order drinks first (which we did). No explanation of the utterly confounding menu. So, fine. We order drinks which did come promptly. We asked for explanation of the prix fixe menu, which is poorly explained in the text, if explained at all. Is 55 for one person or two? What if we are not to eat dessert? Where is the Biryani? We ordered, the first course of two came promptly, and was just shy of delicious. The seasoning was off, the spark wasn't there that I so distinctly recall from our last visit. We waited approximately 50 minutes for our mains to come out. Never again saw our server to offer drinks or a simple update on the progress of our food. Now I do understand that this is not a rushed dining experience, and I have great appreciation for that. But just a few words from an attentive server, or an offer of another drink, would have done wonders to improve our experience. Our server was completely absent. We only saw her again after I had to flag her to get our check. Our greatly anticipated experience rapidly took a turn for the worse within just a few minutes of arrival. We are terribly disappointed. I miss the old place. The new Darjeeling Express has lost its way.

Absolutely love Darjeeling express! Always such a lovely experience when dining, as you can see from the photos it’s great value and we even got to take some home for lunch the next day. Thank you for an excellent night!

I can't decide what was best: the food, the service, or the ambience. The 3 course menu was good value for money considering the quality of food. We received the best service I think I've ever had in a restaurant. The staff were so friendly and attentive. Can't wait to come back.

We loved the supper club experience at Darjeeling Express. The food was delicious and clearly made with love. The owner Asma Khan spoke about the dishes, what they mean to her and her team, and why they had been selected. The waiting staff were excellent. We will be back again.

Very satisfying lunch… Great team / Great place 🙏🏻 Couldn’t meet Asma as she was away in Maldives …

Located on the third floor of Kingly Court, Darjeeling Express offers a cozy and tucked away not so secret indian restaurant. Best advised to book in advance but on weeknights you can walk in at opening time provided you are a couple. Good lighting and ambiance, plenty of fresh trailing plants to create mood. Most of the lights are a soft spheres that arent too harsh. Tables are pretty packed so go early rather than late, on a week night. Good cultural music that isnt too loud, water is offered on the table as well as a menu range of Indian non alcoholic and alcoholic drinks. The Sula wine is good! They also offer cocktails, lassis, thums up, etc. Wine is by the glass or by the bottle. The starter has a sweet tamarind dipping sauce whereas the look like the indian answer to chicken poppers (without the meat). The exterior is crunchy with red onions , the inside is soft and mild but not doughy. The green chili sauce that comes with the starter is extremely fiery and hot. The starter on it's own is dry but with the sauce it is good and pairs well. This starter reminds me of the crispy fried onions you get on sushi The brown rice is extremely fresh and well cooked and has wild rice mixed in. Puris extremely nice, not undercooked! Paneer curry not too spicy and very creamy. Also not too oily or fatty.