The Tamil Crown
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Harrison Webb
About
The Tamil Crown is a modern gastropub in London known for its Indian-inspired menu, blending classic British pub fare with bold South Asian flavors. The kitchen is celebrated for its creative takes on traditional dishes, such as roasts with spiced gravies and inventive sides. The restaurant has quickly gained a reputation for offering a unique Sunday roast experience.
The Visit
The Tamil Crown offers a Sunday roast unlike any other in London, infusing classic British elements with intense Indian flavors. The reviewer was struck by the thick, spice-laden gravies and juicy marinated chicken, noting the uniqueness and generosity of the portions. Standout sides included the gobi 65 and crunchy roast potatoes. While the spices may not suit everyone, the experience was memorable and distinct, prompting a strong desire to return.
What They Ate
Quotes
"(Chicken roast with thick Indian-spiced gravy) This is heavily intense Indian food. That gravy, oh my god."
"(Chicken roast with thick Indian-spiced gravy) The chicken is so juicy and just laboured on with marinade as well. Very good."
"(Crunchy roast potatoes) The crunchy roast potato from the Tamil crown. Crunchy but small."
"This is a good roast. This is a different roast, but I like it."
"I think this is so unique. 100% coming back."
Our Reflection
The Tamil Crown takes the Sunday roast concept and drags it through Delhi with zero apologies. This pub ditches traditional gravy for masala-based sauces so concentrated they feel like curry times five, and somehow it works brilliantly. The roasted masala chicken arrives heavily marinated with char marks, while the lamb shank benefits from braising that turns it impossibly tender. Gobi 65 replaces cauliflower cheese, potato and pea masala stands in for mash, and coconut-stir-fried cabbage does the heavy lifting alongside small but crunchy roast potatoes. The good? Genuinely unique take on British tradition without losing either identity, generous portions at £28-32, and flavors that punch well above typical pub fare. The not-so-good? Small roast potatoes and intensely spiced gravy that won't suit everyone. But for UK diners who grew up on both traditions, watching them collide feels inevitable and delicious.
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