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Kanishka by Atul Kochhar brings a refined take on modern Indian cooking to London’s Mayfair. Atul Kochhar opened this Maddox Street venue in March 2019 after establishing himself as the first Indian chef to earn a Michelin star in 2001. Executive Chef Ashok Kumar now leads the kitchen following his 2023 Lumina Challenge victory. Their menus trace regional recipes from across the subcontinent while relying on carefully sourced British produce.
The menu moves between coastal and inland traditions without forcing a single regional identity. Hand-dived Orkney scallops arrive with Nilgiri herbs and caviar, while slow-braised Lake District lamb mince curry sits beside a crispy potato bhaji. Game appears regularly, featuring juniper-spiced fallow venison fillet served with wild mushroom pulao. Desserts like the chocolate and coconut rocher or passion fruit baked alaska provide a structured finish to the tasting journeys.
The dining room balances polished surfaces with warm lighting, creating a space suited for both business meetings and weekend celebrations. A lively ground floor connects to quieter upper tables where private events accommodate up to one hundred guests. Sommeliers curate whisky flights and wine pairings designed specifically for each course. The kitchen’s steady execution earned two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence in 2026. Critics note how the venue maintains high standards while exploring less-traveled Indian provinces through regular four-hands dinners with visiting chefs.
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