Gujarati Rasoi

So last year I ate at their stand at Borrough Market. On this visit I made sure to make it out to the physical location and it was my favorite meal I’ve had in London (and I seek out a good meal every time!). Unfortunately I was by myself so I couldn’t order a bunch of dishes to try and share, but after much deliberation I chose but I knew I’d be content with any of them.

Took a Gujarati friend here for dinner last night. I figured, what better way to benchmark Gujarati food than with a Gujarati foodie?
Gujarati Rasoi has a cool vibe, Dalston hipster style. The kitchen is open, and the smell of the food permeates everywhere, which is a good thing when you’re inside, but beware; your clothes will need some aerating after dinner ;)
The menu is simple and short. You can tell that this is going to be home cooking style. As we were 2, and we wanted to sample most of the menu, we agreed to take all 3 starters and have 3 small plates from the mains, along with rice and raita.
The Papri chaat was authentic, but needed a bit more kick according to my friend. Still, we very much enjoyed it and wolfed it down ravenously. The Ringan Burthu Né Rotla was also very delicious. The Millet bread was a bit on the dry side, but the aubergine topping with caramelised onions was addictive. We washed those down with some nice house cocktails that is recommend.
The palak paneer was different than want I’m used to. The spinach was served wilted, and it felt like a nice, earthy, healthy dish for once. The sukaria was delicious and I highly recommend it. We couldn’t get enough of it. The sweet potatoes were perfectly stewed. The methi (flat bread) was more disappointing, as it was a bit dry and bland. The rice was tasty and the raita was beautifully presented (reminded me of Bircher muesli).
For dessert, we shared a chai kulfi and it was absolutely delicious. I have high hopes for the pista kulfi which I fully intend to order next time I’m here.
All in all very good food, all vegetarian, and reasonably priced (~32£ per head with a cocktail each). I’ll definitely be back.

My family and I were looking for a place to have dinner on a Saturday. We had neglected to make reservations at another restaurant and happened upon this one a bit farther down the road. They were very kind about welcoming us in, even though they were quite full already. The food was a revelation! Fresh, lovingly prepared and expertly spiced, it was amazing. I am not a vegetarian, but that did not matter as the food was so good. I cannot recommend Gujarati Rasoi enough. If you have never had traditional Indian cuisine, go here first.

Lovely atmosphere and food. Sadly the price felt about 50% too expensive for what it is. Would only come back if cheaper.

Gujarati Rasoi runs a popular food stall at Exmouth Market and London Fields and now has small restaurant in Dalston. And it’s by far one of my favorites! The entire menu is vegetarian with vegan dishes making up about 50% of the menu, but the chef is happy to make pretty much anything vegan upon request. If you are a meat lover don’t let the evil veg word scare you as the dishes are incredibly flavourful, and because the menu changes often it’s hard to loose interest on your second and third visit. My partner isn’t a veggie and often suggests eating at Gujarati Rasoi. The staff is also incredibly kind and the service is excellent.
A few tips, the restaurant is only open Wed-​Sat evenings and is on the small side so I would suggest calling or emailing to make a reservation.