One of the few Michelin-starred Indian eateries in London, Trishna aims to deliver “an innovative twist on the coastal cuisine of south west India”. The founder and head chef, Karam Sethi has a sister restaurant in Mumbai, and a newly opened venue in Mayfair, Gymkhana, which is causing quite a stir.
Presenting upmarket, highly flavoured and exciting dishes, Trishna has become a favourite for Indian loving foodies. It is located in a cute and contemporary venue on Blandford Street in Marylebone and is perfect for a date or cosy lunch meeting. Those who wish to go on for an after dinner digestif can wander down the road to Purl, arguably the best cocktail bar in London.
The intimate dining area can seat up to sixty people, and in the summer months there are also a few outdoor tables where diners can feel the warmth of the sun while they eat. Trishna also has a private dining area in the basement, popular, I’m sure, for work events.
Struggling with the vast range of eating options, we took the advice of our friendly waiter and opted for a selection of dishes from the Lunch Bites menu. After the customary poppadoms and pickles, we moved onto our chosen starters; Potato Chat – masala chickpeas, papri, tamarind, sweet yoghurt and sev – was deliciously spiced and an exciting mix of textures, with a creamy yoghurt balancing the heat. Pepper fry was a very satisfying dish: breadcrumbed chicken with Keralen spices, black pepper and curry leaf, a rich symphony of flavours.
For main, we chose Tandoori chicken and Guinea fowl tikka, perfectly marinated grilled meats with inticing and innovative accompaniments. Trishna are generous with the extras… our mains arrived with Hyderabadi Dal, Spinach corn, naan basket and basmati rice. The warm crispy naan and the creamy spinach were our favourites.
For dessert we decided on the palate cleansing, Indian Mango. This was a lovely trio mix of mango mousse, kulfi and fresh mango.
Trishna offers the opposite to a messy Indian takeaway on a Friday night, the venue is stylish and cool and the cuisine is sophisticated and creative. Full marks from me.
More information and book here: www.trishnalondon.com