BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai - Soho

4.7 ( 451 reviews )
Checking... 12:00 AM - 11:00 PM See Hours
£20–30
8 Moor St, London W1D 5ND, United Kingdom
+44 20 3161 9211
BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai - Soho is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of London. This quaint Indian restaurant packs a punch with its authentic flavors and cozy atmosphere, accommodating just around 25 guests. Guests like Teri Naiser raved about the delightful variety, sampling a host of dishes that left their taste buds dancing. With a focus on traditional Bengali and North Indian cuisine, it's a must-visit for food lovers. Customers highlight standouts such as the rich biryani and uniquely crafted lotus stem kebabs, alongside the comforting kadak chai, reminiscent of home-brewed experiences. Joydeep Halder passionately states it's the most authentic Bengali food in Europe, a sentiment echoed by many. Although some reviews mention slight service hiccups, the warm welcome and reasonably priced menu make up for it. Those seeking a culinary escape to India should not miss out on BKC. Whether you're between shows at nearby theatres or searching for an exquisite dinner, make a reservation at BKC. Savor flavors that transport you, from creamy butter chicken to satisfying samosa chaat. A true discovery in London for any foodie, BKC promises an experience that lingers long after the last bite.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Delivery
    • On-site services
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Assistive hearing loop
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • All you can eat
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Free water refills
    • Halal food
    • Happy-hour drinks
    • Late-night food
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Spirits
    • Vegan options
    • Vegetarian options
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
  • Amenities
    • Bar on site
    • Gender-neutral toilets
    • Toilet
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Parking

Reviews For BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai - Soho

Teri Naiser
Jun 20,2025
We had a lovely meal here while visiting London. Make a reservation, as the place is teeny tiny (holds maybe 25 total?). It was perfect for dinner between acts of the Harry Potter play! We sampled about 6 dishes between our group of 4, and all were delicious and delightful! Our server was helpful and friendly.
rhea guha
Jun 13,2025
We came on 1st June for the special menu. Fabulous start to the month as the food was simply delicious. We had a fixed menu and it was quite extensive so had to pack it up. We would like to come back and try the Bkc platter some day. The restaurant itself is a bit constrained for space but loved the warm welcome and authentic taste of the food back home in India. Reasonably priced too. Service was a bit sloppy though with the servers having little clue about what was in the menu and had to be reminded couple of times. But apart from that highly recommend a visit here especially when they put on the special occasion menus.
Keshav Vats
Jun 10,2025
Bongs do food amazingly well, and this Bong run restaurant in Soho proves that. delicious biryani, lotus stem kebabs, paneer palak, rumali roti which is a unique bread in the London Indian restaurant scene, and a kadak chai as if u made it at home, hot with the generousity of tea leaves lensing a strong taste to it, no watery overboiled weak tea. the interior is cozy and almost danish in its hygiene with 8 odd tables feeding about twice as many diners.
Aditya Dutt
May 31,2025
The butter chicken was exceptionally creamy and flavorful. The samosa chaat was also delicious. The chicken tikka was satisfactory. I also ordered the shikanji, but found it excessively salty and lacking sweetness; it more closely resembled jal jeera. However, the meal was quite enjoyable.
Joydeep Halder
May 18,2025
The most authentic Bengali food probably in the whole of Europe. Absolutely amazing. Apart from Bengali food, the north Indian food is simply too good. Highly recommend BKC. Have been coming here since the last 2 years, just love it. 11 out of 10.
doc ig
Apr 26,2025
We went to BKC (Biryani Kebab Chai) with family. We ordered biryani and a non Veg kebab platter. Everything was fresh and tasted good. The staff were nice and looked after us well.The place had a relaxed setup.
Laura F.
Apr 11,2025
We loved BKC. It's small and cosy. Service is super and food was absolutely delicious. Having been in India the flavours transported me back there. Try a bit of everything for the best experience. There was an issue with the order but they did compensate and eventually we were so satisfied. Overall, we loved it and highly recommended!
Teodora Pătrăuceanu
Apr 5,2025
An amazing place! A must try in London for Indian food lovers. We had the daal makhni, veg biryani and for take away kathi rolls, what a bliss, so delicious and full of flavor. Also the service was great, very kind and accommodating. We came here for the birthday lunch of my partner and they gave him a free dessert - very kind of them. This is definitely one of my favorite places to eat in London.

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