8/1/25 - Updated with full opening details.
The casual rotis and curries restaurant Tamila (from the people behind the Tamil Prince and Tamil Crown) first opened in Battersea late last year, but they're already gearing up for their second restaurant. This time it's a little closer to The Tamil Prince, opening around the corner from King's Cross station.
As with the first Tamila, there's a focus on South-Indian-inspired curries, being influenced by executive chef Prince Durairaj’s South Indian heritage. From the previous openings, you can expect similar made-to-order roti and curries, with the Thanjavur chicken curry and Chettinad lamb curry making an appearance on the menu as well as their excellent onion bhajis and okra fries. New breads, including garlic coriander naan and kulcha will also be added and they'll also have tandoor-cooked dishes like a half tandoori chicken and tandoori paneer with pineapple chutney.
They'll also have thali Sundays here, a Sunday feast that includes pumpkin payir masala, mixed vegetable avial, vegetable sambar, Chettinad mutton masala, and prawn peratal.
As for the drinks, there's a short cocktails list including a Gunpowder Margarita and Tamil Negroni as well as their own lager. There's also a basement bar (which also has a snug), but note that's only available if you're eating there. And finally, particularly useful for both commuters and nearby workers, they'll have a hatch for takeaways.
More about Tamila
Where is it? 6-8 Caledonian Rd, London N1 9DT
When does it open? 17 January 2025 (from 5pm). Soft launch from 17-19 January with 50% off food. Walk-ins only.
Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @tamila_curry.
Photo by Marcus Patrick Brown.
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