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A new Indian restaurant has arrived on Shaftesbury Avenue, led by Sameer Taneja — a former chef at Mayfair’s Michelin-starred Benares.
It describes itself as offering half plates and full drinks, referencing its sharing menu of small plates paired with a large cocktail list.
Dishes have been inspired by months of travel across India, and have been deliberately chosen to show off some of the country’s less well-known cooking styles.
These will include nihari nalli, a dish of slow-cooked bone marrow in sauce; Lawrence Road Kulcha, a naan stuffed with cottage cheese and brushed with truffle ghee; tandoori guinea fowl served with beaten rice; and red mullet with a spiced crust.
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Cocktails are of the punchy and potent variety, and made using Indian flavours and ingredients, as well as homemade shrubs and syrups.
The Keri Collins is made with vodka, mango puree, lime and soda; the Amma’s Special blends gin, cucumber, coriander, lime and sugar; and the Talli Ho is made with whisky, beer syrup, orange bitters, lime and soda.
Watch our video above to find out more about the new restaurant. Visit tallijoe.com.
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