There are two reasons you might book Farzi London for your Christmas celebration: you're really passionate about Indian cuisine, or you're looking to seriously impress your boss. You see, Farzi in London's Haymarket isn't your average Indian restaurant.
It opened in 2019 with Zorawar Kalra at the helm, a prolific, world-famous restaurateur, known especially for not only being the son of Jiggs Kalra, the ‘Czar of Indian Cuisine’, but for keeping an ear close to the ground on the international evolution of his homeland's cuisine.
With an illustrious location in the heart of one of London's most coveted postcodes, Farzi London offers an indulgent dining experience which aims to open the diner's eyes to the wider story at the heart of Indian cuisine. You see, the team have been working hard at creating a dining concept that honours the idea of an 'undivided India'. Once upon a time, countries such as the Maldives, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka were all seen as what we today recognise as India, and so here the kitchen seeks to draw inspiration from all of these cuisines and cultures, combining both flavours and cooking techniques, as well as signature dishes with an association to specific places and traditions.
For example, how about trying the legendary chaats found in Chandni Chowk, an atmospheric market district in the heart of Old Delhi? Or, sizzling kebabs usually srrved in the bustling streets of Lucknow? The menu offers an incredible glimpse into a range of dishes you might have never tried before, each one with a story to tell.
The team at Farzi happily encourage private dining bookings, especially at Christmas, and request that those interested give the restaurant a call to discuss their wants and needs. While there is a private dining space close to the open kitchen with a capacity of 10 people, the team assures there's a whole mix of options depending on the type of event you'd like to arrange.