From Surbiton to Mayfair

Saturday, March 21st , 2026

 

Koyal continues to produce arguably the best Indian food in London right now. Its out-of-the-way location in Surbiton means that it does not get the attention it deserves, but the quality of the cooking there is second to none. Dishes at the latest meal, such as the wild boar vindaloo and superb tandoori prawns, confirmed just how very impressive it is, and all at a fraction of the price of fancier places in Mayfair. 

The Cocochine in Mayfair is a French restaurant but with distinct Sri Lankan influences, reflecting the background of its head chef. I had another lovely meal there, with dishes such as charcoal grilled lobster kedgeree and scallop with pandan leaf amongst the highlights. A beef dish with a particularly good red wine-based sauce was also lovely.

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