Crab Bonda
€8.95
Tempered blue crab meat dumplings, mint coriander puree
Tempered blue crab meat dumplings, mint coriander puree
Spiced pea puree, red pepper reduction, roasted cumin
Yellow chilli, mustard, carom seed
Spiced yoghurt, cardamom, white pepper
Leg meat khurchan, mango mustard sauce
Tamarind barbecue, smoked garlic yoghurt
Black cardamom, green tomato and aubergine mash
Best end baby chops, roasted garlic yoghurt
Warm spice, fennel, crispy tapioca coating
Homemade cottage cheese, pickling spice and mango chutney, masala puff rice
Wrapped in homemade Bengali pastry
Malabar coconut sauce, fresh turmeric, curry leaves
Spicy, sharp, creamy Goan coconut sauce
Bengali mustard, spiced puffed rice, green papaya murabba
Black pepper, South Indian Chettiyar masala, rice pan cake
Creamy tomato, fenugreek, mace
Saddle of rabbit, kadhi sauce
Steamed in a sealed pot, saffron, spices, browned onion
Steamed in a sealed pot, saffron, spices, browned onion
Baby spinach mash, clove, sweet and sour plum sauce
Cassia, mustard, coconut, curry leaf
Cassia, mustard, coconut, curry leaf
Marinated for 100 hours, spice-rich Punjabi masala, lamb jus
Slow cooked with sweet potato, dark spices and tamarind
Crispy pancake, jackfruit, potato, curry leaf, mustard
Seasoned spinach, cottage cheese
Seasoned spinach, cottage cheese
Malabar coconut sauce, fresh turmeric, curry leaves
Paneer makai tawa masala, green bean fogath, dal makhni, aloo gobi, mustard raita, pulao rice and mini nan bread
Cauliflower, new baby potato
Garlicky spinach, mushroom
Fresh green beans, sweet coconut
Slowly cooked, creamy – rich black lentils
Cottage cheese, corn, organic green peas, kadai spices
Tempered with fennel, garlic and crushed chilli
Baby aubergine, peanut sauce
Thinly sliced, dried mango powder
laccha paratha, garlic nan and plain nan
12.75 with a glass of Recioto Classico, Veneto, Italy
Classic Indian rice pudding, caramelized figs, silver leaf
8.50 with a glass of Orange Muscat Essencia
8.50 with a glass of Orange Muscat Essencia
Honey and mixed berry compote, ginger short bread 6.50 9.50 with a glass of Passito di Pantelleria, Italy
White chocolate soil and pistachio tuiles 9.95 with a glass of Orange Muscat Essencia
Bourbon vanilla, chocolate, salted caramel
Alphonso mango, orange, raspberry
Spiced apricot and fig crumble, stem ginger and honey kulfi, raspberry sorbet, chocolate gelato, praline dust, mixed berry compote 3.00 with a glass of Orange Muscat Essencia 19.95 with a bottle of Orange Muscat Essencia Dessert wines glass 50ml Dessert wines bottles 375ml
Spiced gram flour-crusted white fish, mint sauce
Spiced yoghurt, cardamon, white pepper
Black cardamom, green tomato and aubergine mash
Crispy tapioca coating, wrapped in puff pastry
Spicy, sharp, creamy Goan coconut sauce
Black pepper, South Indian Chettiyar masala
Cassia, mustard, coconut, curry leaf
Creamy tomato, fenugreek, mace
Located in the heart of Forest Hill, Babur at 119 Brockley Rise, London SE23 1JP, is not just another Indian restaurant-it’s a culinary institution that successfully redefines modern Indian dining in the UK. As someone passionate about authentic Indian cuisine and fine dining, I approached the Babur menu with high expectations, and I’m pleased to report that it exceeds them on nearly every front.
The menu is a carefully curated blend of regional Indian flavours, seasonal British produce, and contemporary presentation. Standout dishes include the Tandoori Rabbit-succulent, smoky, and delicately spiced-and the Keralan-style Lobster Moilee, which balances heat and coconut cream in perfect harmony. Unlike many competitors that rely on overly rich gravies, Babur focuses on depth, layering, and spice sophistication, making every dish feel intentional and elevated.
What sets Babur’s menu apart is its commitment to innovation. The vegan and vegetarian options are equally compelling, such as the Jackfruit and Peanut Curry, which demonstrates thoughtful ingredient pairing. Portions are generous without being overwhelming, and the tasting menu offers an exceptional journey for those who want to explore beyond the classics.
Service is polished and knowledgeable-staff members are happy to provide context on the ingredients, heat level, and origins of each dish. Paired wine options are available and enhance the overall dining experience, showing a fine understanding of cross-cultural gastronomy.
If you’re in search of refined Indian cuisine that doesn’t compromise on authenticity while offering creative flair, Babur’s menu is among the best in London. Whether for a special occasion or a refined weekday dinner, it’s a destination worth revisiting.
