Hankies Marble Arch

A chef spins and flips "hankies" in one section of this opulent Indian eatery. No, they're the enormous, thin Indian rotis that are served folded like handkerchiefs and from which the restaurant gets its name, not the kind you use to blow your nose. Hankies Marble Arch, located inside the opulent Montcalm Hotel, exudes refinement thanks to a chrome theme that extends from the silverware to the ceiling decorations. There was no longer a need to play Tetris with the small plates thanks to the large, comfortable seats that fit the large, open tables. Despite the upscale atmosphere, costs are still reasonable.

Everything on the menu of Hankies Marble Arch looked delicious. Start with the delicious bhindi bhel, which is a pile of okra, puffed rice, onion chunks, and pomegranate seeds that have been dipped in chutney. The cod was a modern take on the traditional fish and chips, and it was served in a batter that was strongly spiced. The friendly waitress recommended the finger-lickingly delicious butter chicken, which was served with a deep, creamy sauce.

However, other meals, such an otherwise flavorful sea bass, were overly spicy. Similar to this, a "kankda" advertised masala crab in an egg custard but delivered little more than a frittata with added heat. Even so, a tastefully prepared scoop of paan-flavored kulfi—a popular post-dinner stimulant made from areca nut and betel leaf—offered a nice, rose-flavored chill to a leisurely supper.

Address: 61 Upper Berkeley St, London W1H 7PP, United Kingdom

Phone: +44 20 7958 3222

Opening hours: 12–2:45PM, 5–10PM

Service options: Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery

Rating: 4.2/5.0, 434 Google reviews

Website: https://www.hankies.london/