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For those of you reading this who might be unfamiliar with samosas, they're savoury pastries from South Asia that gained popularity as a go-to snack across the world. If you are already familiar with these baked goods, then you'll know these crispy and flaky treats work great as both a snack or a supplement to a meal. Stuffed with various fillings, from meat to chicken and veg, they cater to just about any taste. Check out the Dish Cult guide to the best samosas in London.
Sometimes a quick snack on the way home isn’t what you’re after. You want to savour it. The best place for a traditional samosa in a relaxing, unhurried environment is Punjab near Tottenham Court Road. It’s the oldest Punjabi restaurant in the UK! Here you can take dining to the next level by stepping into a 1940s-inspired setting that features snippets of its history on the wall. On the menu, you’ll find their famous Punjabi samosa (hailed as a speciality) filled with mashed vegetables. As well as this delicious appetiser, the restaurant also offers a lot of tandoori and Punjabi plates, including curry and barbecue dishes.
Roti Chai invites you to have a taste of Indian cuisine in a modern styled location. The menu is a selection of street food with a contemporary take on traditional recipes; vegetable samosa with sweet yoghurt, samosa buns for those looking for something a little different and other snacks such as chicken lollipops. Have a samosa just the way you like it or explore new flavours.
New Samosa is one of those takeaway places that can be easy to miss first time round, however once you’ve sampled their delicious food you’ll never miss them again. Enjoy their heartfelt take on samosas, including classic fillings like vegetables or meat. Since they’re open until 11 pm, it’s a perfect choice for a late-night snack too.
If you’re looking for a relaxed and hip restaurant where you can share your love for samosas with a friend, Est. India is the place to be. There you can drool over the famous triangular bites filled with a spiced vegetable mix or minced lamb seasoned with herbs, or even Punjabi varieties that are made with veggies, chilli and yoghurt. Plus the staff is really friendly and ready to help you, which lends itself nicely to the atmosphere.
Chai Thali provides an extraordinary culinary experience that takes you on a journey through the best dishes India has to offer. Obviously, we know samosas are the menu’s highlight; lamb samosa, samosa with peas and potatoes, samosa with yoghurt, tamarind and mint chutney, and sweet samosas too! You can also venture to their drinks menu and combine samosas with good wine – not to miss.
