Booma in Lambeth

Undoubtedly the worst the Indian food I have ever had in London, apart from its lamb chops.. The portions were tiny and the flavours and textures uninspiring, or actively unpleasant. I love London's Indian restaurants and the quality of their food. To find one which couldn't even produce a passable popadom was really disappointing.

Visited on a nice warm saturday night and we were offered seats outside, we knew we had chosen well when we saw the plates coming out! service is friendly and the food is fab!.. Small Indian plates of food, not your usual curry house fayre! highlight for me was the soft shell crab cooked with curry leaves, closely followed by duck Katthi wrap, but to be honest everything was great. I didnt have the ribs or the lamb chops but they did look fab. The wine list is short but decent, and there is a wide selection of craft beers, total bill came in at 95 pounds from 3, very reasonable for the superb food. recommended and will return.

Such a great experience with Indian cuisine. They are back with a Boom!! My family really enjoyed the dinner here. The naan (flatbread) was so soft and fluffy, omg!! Thank you, Chef Anirban, for the lovely breads. Their chefs are the gems of this restaurant. We ordered whole sea bream and dal makhni with naan. Highly recommended, if you really love Indian food. we will surely coming back..yay!!!

Been here twice in the space of a couple of months and felt I just had to review it. The menu is quite short but the food is amazing. I cannot recommend the chops enough as they are so tender. The other stand out dish was the Booma chicken curry. All in all the prices are very reasonable and it’s well worth a visit,you won’t be disappointed.

Really enjoyed the food here, well-priced and very tasty. Special mention to the duck kathi roll and the ‘booma’ chicken curry which were delicious. Very similar to dishoom in flavours. The Chettinaad pork ribs were VERY overpowering with cardamom which, if you like cardamom would be great, but we weren’t a huge fan.

Well, usually I won't go to an Indian restaurant as I have so often been served dull and unimaginative food. However in Booma we discovered an excellent Sri Lankan chef who actually cares about the food he serves. Very little oil, each dish had distinctly different flavours. We ordered four main dishes, Duck Kathi roll, onion bhaji, tandoori machi and chettinaad pork ribs plus a garlic naan which was plenty and helped down by some very good beers. Having lived in India this was home cooking at its best. Now I have to go back and try the other half of the menu. Prices realistic, service good.

Not your typical Indian, picky bits to share and very creative. But still super tasty and would return. Staff were friendly, the menu would benefit from Diet Coke/orange juice on the menu as our only option was fresh lemonade.

Very nice place for any kind of outing including family or friends. Food is very delicious. Excellent customer service. Great Place, Good Food & friendly Staff. Nice place to chill out. last but not least, the cooking person ( mr.Thusy) is a nice and well talented person, I thing, he has a magic in his hand.

Very enjoyable experience. Friendly welcome, very good service. The food is superb, good size mezze type dishes with a very good selection of beers. Clean, tidy and will be back!

Yummy food! Not your typical Indian so don’t expect a curry and rice. It’s for nibbles and sharing, great little gem in stockwell!

I regularly eat here and recently because of the pandemic, order takeout nearly every weekend. The food is amazing, especially the dal mahkani and lamb chops

They have a simple but delicious menu which never disappoints. Actually moved to do a review as we asked for a doggy bag and then forgot to take it when we left. Think it is the manager, he came running after us with the said bag. That is what I call service.

My partner and I went here last night for dinner. The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavour. The staff were friendly and attentive as well. This was our first visit to Booma but it certainly won’t be our last!

We had read great things in various articles about the small plates and beer combo. Unfortunately I was really disappointed, the food was very bland and neither me nor my friend enjoyed it. The service was good and the restaurant itself has a nice vibe, but the food just didn't match the hype.

I loved my dining experience at Booma. Craft beer and beautifully cooked indian dishes what is not too like. The staff were very friendly too. I recommend the lamb chops they are unreal!

Been here a few times, never disappoints, AMAZING Dal Makhani and black lentils, highly recommend this one! One of the beat curries in London! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Since moving to South London in January 2018, I've been to Booma at least a dozen times. It's a great place to bring friends and it never disappoints! Staff is attentive, the atmosphere is great, and the playlist was banging on my last visit. I'm veggie, my husband is a big meat eater, and between the two of us, I think we've tried the full menu. The Highlights: - Paneer - the paneer is heaven. As I said in my first review, I dream about this paneer. The texture, the sauce, the slight heat... heaven!! - Lamb Chops - my husband's fave. Nice portion size, great sear on the outside, amazing flavour. "The best lamb chops I've ever had," says my husband. - Daal - warm, comforting, yum! - Soft Shell Crab - the asparagus served with this really makes the dish - White chocolate-covered mint leaves - brought at the end of your meal, I don't think there's anything better to finish off with Pure bliss!

Quite simply the lamb chops here are the beat I have ever tasted. Thick and juicy, served medium rare with a delicate spicing. The black lentil dal was also awesome. Add to that a menu of craft beers, friendly environment and efficient service and you have a very pleasurable dining experience in a small cafe style restaurant that you could walk past a hundred times and not think to go in but that would be a mistake.

Small family Indian Restaurant with a warm welcome and friendly service. The menu is short and has 15 or so dishes to choose from: pork, duck, lamb chops, prawns, chicken, salmon, cheese, vegetable, together with a selection of side dishes. The onion bhaji is delicious...

Amazing food. Even better service! I would certainly recommend this restaurant to anyone! Even vegans!

Bit of a mix of food here. The lamb chops and ribs were both amazing, but the rest of the food shared wasn’t great. Advised to share 4 plates between 2, but the dishes are very different sizes, so depending on what you pick could...

Decided to try something new with friends and we were all really impressed, the food and drink was definitely worth the price. Interior had a cute design, was quite small but gives it character. Staff were friendly and service was quick although there was one...

Fantastisk Indisk restaurant mad dejlige krydderier på maden. Måske lidt stærkt for dem Ikke er vant til krydderier. Lille og...

The restaurant wasn't as busy as we had expected for a Saturday night, however this meant that we were able to be seated 30 mins earlier than our booking, which was great. The restaurant itself could do with some updating - this may be why...

Short menu but amazing and unique food, good selection of drinks and good service from the waiting staff.

Went for lunch at Booma in Brixton; don’t judge the restaurant from its exterior! They serve a short menu which means all of the food is cooked from fresh produce in the open kitchen. Good selection of starters and poppadums were great! We ordered a...

We came with friends who are regulars. Wow! Just wow! We are gonna have to come back to London again so we can try everything on the menu. Rarely do you see a menu where absolutely everything is an option. We had lamb, chicken curry...

All plates were really tasty and unlike food you could get anywhere else. The beer pairing was excellent. Perfect for a dinner with friends or a date.

In London to celebrate and this was a present. Vibe of area great but what a disappointment the taster with drinks was. Each course for 2 was more the amount for 1. Most dishes used cheapest ingredients, nothing wowed and accompanying beers (small amounts) were...

Booma never fails to impress. The friendly and always smiley staff makes you feel very welcome. This year the business seemed to have boosted and finding a table can be challenging at times but the wait is worthwhile. The concept of the restaurant is like...

We booked Booma because we have a jack rissell by the same name and wanted a curry while we were in England. What a great find. It was amazing and fabulous kash who was front of house gave us great advice on what the eat....

Had a lovely Indian meal here. Would definitely recommend. I think it would fit everyone’s taste buds. Recommend the booms chicken and the naan bread

This small cafe/restaurant (small enough to be a cafe but service and restaurant smart) is an absolute gem. It is ideal for couples/small groups as tables can be moved around - but suggest you book to avoid disappointment. The menu choice is quite limited but...

Us olds and our daughter had dinner at Booma last evening. The place was full so, if you want to go, I strongly recommend booking. And you should want to go, as the selection and quality of both the food and the cooking are excellent....

Popped in for a casual family meal out, curious having travelled past many times. The decor is fun and classy - we loved the burnished copper tables and mix of contemporary design with embroidered parasols and the big mural of classic indian design. Service was...

I’ve just had the loveliest night at Booma this eve. I decided to take my friends here based on the good reviews I had seen online and I was craving a delicious Indian meal - and it totally exceeded expectations! Really nice cozy restaurant with...

The staff were lovely and attentive. The food was good! Reasonable sized portions and price. Chicken was so tender! Would have been nice to have a few more choices however.

First of all, what an experience here. We were greeted with a warm welcome on arrival, We hadn't booked a table on a busy Saturday night before the theatre and they still managed to squeeze us in for dinner. I will say how great all...

Despite being booked up, Staff made room for our small party at short notice. Excellent range of very tasty dishes, delicious veggie options especially the paneer!

This is the best Indian I’ve ever been too, everything we ate was delicious off the set menu. Would 100% recommend. Not your typical greasy Indian... this was delicious and everything was cooked to perfection. Normally not a fan of many of my local Indian...

Good contemporary Indian food. One of the few Indian restaurants where you can choose from a variety of beers. Don’t go expecting a huge list but they have a nice variety and are more than willing to help you pair the right beer with the...

The service here is excellent - very polite and attentive without being intrusive. The food is, in general, flavoursome and the dishes (despite only having veggie) were wonderfully varied...but small and overpriced. We found a rogue mouldy chickpea in amongst the bhaji (which was immensely...

Friendly and helpful service with excellent food priced reasonably. Ales to pair with the food a welcome addition.

Was recommended this place so went after a visit to The Oval House, about 15 minutes' walk away. Situated on the not very nice Brixton Road, but the inside has got a really nice ambience and the staff are friendly and attentive in a discrete,...

This was my first trip to Booma. We chose 6 dishes, five of which were veggie. The quality of this restaurant is unbelievable. From the bread to the service, everything was outstanding, cannot praise it highly enough. Thank you, we will be back.

Visited with my daughter and was really impressed. Lovely food, excellent service and a really nice vibe. A bit noisy because of the hard wall covering/hard floor etc but that is almost unavoidable nowadays. We enjoyed a super array of dishes and the patties and...

Really great food and beers. Staff are very friendly and care about customers. We go very regularly. Particularly recommend the lamb chops!

Very pleased with this gem between Oval and Brixton, outstanding pork ribs, dal and lamb chops out of other awesome perfect for sharing plates. From Indian daiquiris to spicy mango ice cream, simply great selection. Good place for a pop in or a serious dinner...

Went to Booma for a birthday party, they provided a set meal with meat and veggie dishes scaled based on the number of vegetarians and the food was brilliant!

I've heard lots about this place from several friends who all rave about it. I'm not a huge fan of Indian food but decided to give it a go and was not in the slightest bit disappointed. Initially it's a weird concept, a very user...

We were looking for a restaurant that did good food and real/craft ales close to the Oval. This restaurant was about 5 minutes away. Booked for early Saturday evening and it was getting busy by 7.00pm. Great welcome from all the staff, with advice on...

Really happy to discover i live so close to this place. The quality of the food here is on par with Dishoom (but comes without 2 hour queues), i absolutely loved every single dish i ordered and staff were very friendly. I have already raved...

I really like this place. They serve great beer - not the normal Kingfisher or Taj that... well - they have great beer. AND - the Crown and Anchor next door has loads of VERY good beers. It does get crowded so best to book...

The food was ok, not bad but not great. The problem was I spent £25 on a meal and then had to go to the shop afterwards as I was hungry. This is a tapas Indian restaurant, despite the fact it doesn’t say that on...

I was really looking forward to eating Indian food while in London. This hip & delicious spot in Stockwell was recommended by our AirBnB host. They serve small plates with delicious Indian flavors and have a nice variety of craft beers on tap.

Food was modern/tapas size menu - certainly much nicer than some curry houses, freshly cooked to order food,which doesn't take much to achieve tho. A couple of the dishes weren't to our liking the okra was so thin fried to a crisp and hence tasted...

We thoroughly enjoyed all the dishes we chose! Excellent food, and we liked the tapas style of the meal. Lovely!

Could not have been more impressed by this place. Tapas style Indian food with amazing craft beers. I’m still in heaven just thinking of how tasty the food was. Vegetarian options were the best I’ve had at an Indian restaurant.

We booked last minute not expecting anything special. We'll. It was special. The lamb chop, crab and chicken booma were particularly good. Some of of it was almost as good as Trishna, the Michelein starred place in Mayfair I visited recently. Beer pairing was great...

We're lucky this this place is 10 mins walk from our flat, certainly not your typical "curry house" Indian food with a modern twist. Highly recommend the lamb chops, daal and the potato patties with chick peas, their recommended pair pairing works really well! Great...

We have been here 3 times now (it would have been 4 but we just turned up a few weeks ago and they had no tables! So book in advance) and the food is absolutely amazing Don't miss the dahl or the lamb chops. It's...

What a great restaurant. Staff were absolutely wonderful, so friendly. The food was amazing, we ate far too much. Great selection of beers and lovely red wine. We will definitely be back.

Locale un po’ fuori dai soliti posti... Brixton la famosa periferia che ospita la comunità giamaicana. Locale moderno e piccolo...

We visited the restaurant for a friends birthday and the whole experience was exceptional. The customer service was fantastic and they were very accommodating with our large group booking as well as being very friendly on arrival. The food and drinks were very good and...

Highly recommend booma the service was fantastic and our server explained everything to us as it was our first time visiting as let’s be honest Indian tapas was a strange one!!! But it is what it says top quality Indian food served in small tapas...

I frequently visit with my ottener for a few beers and a few tapas dish! Whilst the dishes are spicy by my standards (North Wales upbringing!!) the flavour is lovely and addictive! The lamp chops are my favourite and the Dahl is a great flavour...

We dined here on the recommendation of one of our two sons with whom we were sharing a Sunday visit - great choice! The service was efficient and friendly; the food was amazing to quote my wife; and the range of craft ales was excellent....

Absolute scenes!! Amazing service, great vibe and energy. Love the Indian garage music! Holly is the best waitress in the world and the lamb chops are sensational. Booma for the win!

Indian food served tapas style? Because Spain and India are such eternally interlinked countries? Because they’re such complementary cuisines? Nope, I couldn’t work out why either. Nor did I find it helpful to be advised of the ‘recommended beer’ for each dish. It was all...

I came here with my fiance and sister as we had eaten at the Crown and Anchor, which is run by the same folks. The food was good there so we decided to try out Booma. The dishes are unique in that it's Indian food...

We've visited Booma several times - on our own, with friends and with relatives - and had a great meal on each occasion. I can't emphasise strongly enough the point of difference between Booma and your standard curry house - this is anything but; the...

We ordered a variety of vegetarian, meat dishes and desserts and they were all beautiful. Fantastic food and fantastic service. I would highly recommend.

Great food, great flavour, the crab kurkuri was great, pudhina lamb chops so tender, and the desert it's the perfect final.

Last dinner with my flatmate before he moves in with his girlfriend next month. One last Booma for the road. Best Indian restaurant in south London by a country mile

Just been for the most delicious meal at Booma. Niko was very attentive and provided excellent service and the food was faultless. We will definitely be back very soon!

Hi ! Booma is just around the corner from us. Not saying we are just going out of convenience.. The place is so good I would travel for miles! I am vegetarian and there is plenty to choose from. I am very much into healthy...

Its quite rare I will leave a review of restaurants but our evening at Booma was really outstanding. It's quite a small independent place but I think this is only a good thing as the ambience is lovely and relaxed and the customer service is...

Booma is fantastic! We popped in here quite spontaneously and it was such an excellent surprise. The way it works is you pick two main courses and then you can pair with one of the beers, getting either a third or two thirds of a...

Its kind of like a Tapas version of a Curry house , but the portions are not small , the interesting bit is the flight of craft ales which can accompany your meal , its a great idea but in practise we found it seriously...

We’d heard London had great Indian food but had just arrived in south London with teens in tow. We walked to Booma because it was close, totally did not expect such a great experience. We had missed lunch due to plane flight, famished, we had...

We came upon this restaurant by accident and had no idea what to expect. Booma is on trend with small plates.....you choose two or three each to share and these can be complimented with a variety of beers served in 1/3 rd pint measures. The...

This hidden place in Brixton Road is one of the best restaurants we find in London. The quality of the food' the service and most important the value for money - makes it one of the top Indian restaurants in London. True, it is not...

The food here is amazing, had 2 great meals. Also excellent service! In my last visit they went beyond the call of duty return something valuable to me.

This is the perfect antidote to overly heavy and sickly Indian food- it’s light, fresh and unbelievably delicious! Every item on the menu comes in a mini size so you can try a variety of different things and all of it is paired with a...

The staff here were lovely! Enjoyed the beer and curry concept although they only do 3rds of pints which is never enough! Food was great and although slightly spicy for me they were happy to give me some complementary yogurt which just set everything off....

What a hidden gem! A group of six of us booked to come for dinner (it's not the biggest place so I would recommend booking if there is a group of you) and the food was insanely good. We all ordered a variety of dishes...

Excellent food, well thought out and good value for money even though it’s a bit dearer than a normal curry. It’s not a normal curry! It’s more like spiced tapas. Definitely worth a try

Came here for a birthday meal with my boyfriend and had a great time. A lovely place with a good atmosphere and tasty food and beer matched to each dish! The chicken curry and duck khati roll were particularly good and we got beer to...

I went there last night and in the beginning I was a bit confused about the menu but then the waiter explained to us how it works and that there is a different type of craft beer for each meal. I ordered a chicken curry...

Great concept, beers were delish and the ability to order 1/3 or 2/3 of a pint meant you could try a few. Likewise dishes are small so you can aim for 1.5 - 3 each depending on how hungry you are. The duck roll was...

My son suggested a group of 4 of us went here, it was a Sunday night and it was about 8ish and it was about half full so they accommodated us without issue. They described it to us like Indian tapas and I love that...

Do you want great tasting Indian food with a solid selection of craft beers. Then this is your place. The food was extremely tasty (Lamb burger is a must) and the service spot on. Absolutely worth a look if you are in the area.

I love curry but more for taste than volume. This place fits the bill . Best dish, surprisingly vegetarian pakora so tasty . Lamb chops were exemplary and chicken curry hot and sweet. Throw in excellent beer and it's a great value tasty night out!

This place is AMAZING. We went as a group of 7 and the food was incredible and service was beyond anything I'd seen in London so far. There had been a slight hiccup in our booking, and the staff had gone above and beyond to...

This place is pretty good when it comes to variety. As vegetarians, we were pleasantly surprised with the amount of choices we had. They had recommendations for drinks to go with each food item but I would say the house lager was a safe bet.

Anything goes nowadays especially in London but I was pleasantly surprised to come across this great little restaurant serving Indian tapas paired with craft beers. Staff incredibly helpful and friendly explaining this somewhat new concept to me. Not a large daunting menu but plenty of...

Indian food with a twist. This is more of a tapas place than your traditional Indian restaurant. Such beautiful food paired with delicious drinks. Highly recommended!! Good prices too.

Great small plates, especially the booma curry and the pork ribs. Love the idea of symbols to help match the beers. All in all a great experience with friendly staff and good vibe.

I'm not sure why this place isn't busier more often. We'd been meaning to go for a while - so 2 of us went on a sunny Sunday evening and sat outside. Great atmosphere, really helpful and friendly staff, amazing well-portioned Indian tapas food (people...

What incredible food and service; Nico our waiter looked after us so well he is fantastic. Thank you Booma for a great birthday night!! Phoebe