Diwana Bhel Poori House in Camden

Lovely small business, yummy vegan food, good vibes and lovely waiters! Would definitely recommend

Vegetable Masala dosa was amazing! Totally recommend it.

Great selection with savouries and desserts - go for the buffet! Aliya was prompt and kind in service, highly recommended

Saif was an excellent server and very kind !! 10/10 would recommend

Fantastic service Saif was a friendly host, incredible food! Thank you

This place is iconic we had a really nice server Saïd who gave us popadoms on the house! Always love the aloo papri chaat!

The staff here are all so lovely and every time I’m in London I come here! Such an amazing choice as a veggie too

Saïd was lovely and generous ! What a fabulous place to eat

Good food, great service - Saif

I come here since 2015. The food’s always great and freshly made. Saif’s treatment towards the customers definitely what makes everyone come back here ;).

Delicious food—great vegetarian options—for an affordable price and great service!

Have been coming to this restaurant for over 30 years. They do the best Bhel Poori. We always choose a few of the starters first lunch as they are so good and don’t bother with the mains! Dosas look great though, so maybe next time…. Perfect lunch when in the area.

Underwhelming dining experience. On a Sunday evening, all of Drummond Street was desolate. We picked Diwali for its vegetarian menu which looked enticing. Salt lassi , good but pricy at £5 per glass. Aloo papri chat not much flavour. Very good sag Bhajee, passable tarka dal. Very mediocre mixed veg curry. nice parathas. Loud music, which the manager kindly turned down on request. No feedback on explaining to waiter as to why our plates were not locked clean. Avoid

Love this place - great food! Shoutout to Aliya, fantastic waitress ♥️

Diwana is a legend. So many lives tied up in this place. The food is hit and miss: it was a miss when I last went, but has been excellent other times. The service is fine. The seats are cramped (we are all bigger than we are). But Drummond Street as a whole - and Diwana in particular - would be on my list of places for visitors to go for insights into some of what has made London as it is. And sometimes you get a great meal at a good price too!

Lovely service with nice recommendations! Have been here twice and will come back. Classic Indian restaurant in London

Delicious south Indian food served with classic style - attentive but not intrusive service in a restaurant decor as timeless and sound as it must have looked over 50 years back when the restaurant first opened. Wide dining area with plenty of natural light but also cosy and bustling - a good vibe. Interesting food, well presented, BYOB welcomed, reasonable prices, a perfect place to meet up, long overdue, with a wonderful friend.

Our go-to place for lunch on Drummond Street. Lovely curries and dosas and chats.

Absolutely gorgeous food made with love! Aliya was the best, she made the whole experience really lovely ☺️

Excellent meal again! Been coming here for years - perfect for Euston station

I discovered this restaurant 40 years ago. The kitchen is still turning out delicious dishes. The flavours are so fresh and delightful that you might not register that most, if not all, dishes are vegetarian. I brought an American friend who can be a little traditional in his choice of food and he loved everything we ordered. This not your typical Indian restaurant, although a few more typical dishes have been added over the years. Be sure to try the things you don't normally see! For example try a chaat and a dosa dish for the original bel poori experience.

I’ve been coming here for years. The only real Bell Puri house in London nothing has changed in 30 years still saying quality. The HS2 project is meant that it’s quieter than it used to be highly recommended.

Great South Indian food. Nothing fancy, just authauntic, delicious food

Delicious food lovely service!!

We had walked to Drummond Street to get a meal and thought we'd try Diwana - never had dosa before but enjoyed the meal. Service was OK but not exceptional which is why I gave it four not 5 stars but would eat here again.

Got a variety of puri and really disappointed 😞 No freshness or taste just a jogurt sauce with some chick peas and crispy stuff. Threw is away.

Lovely food and place. Seating arrangement is cramped particularly for bigger blokes

Been coming here for 40 years. It's absolutely fantastic.

Love the food here. I try to visit whenever I get to London

Volvió después de 20 años: la comida sigue siendo muy deliciosa, el servicio sigue siendo muy pobre. La cuenta es "ondeada" y luego rápidamente se lleva... le dijeron " 5 minutos antes de que despejemos su mesa"

This place is the original Bhelpoori house in London and the food has been consistently authentic, tasty and great value over the last 30 years I've been coming here. Highly recommended.

Went with my wife...on her recommendation! Wasn't disappointed. Evening meal, quickly welcomed on spec. Seated and served. Mixed starters Mix Thalia And Tamarind drink. Quick service Excellent value Good price.

Lovely restaurant serving authentic South Indian restaurant. Has been going strong for years and still an institution. Would recommend!

The dosa here was amazing! So crisp and delicious. Chaat all tasted a bit stale and/or soggy. As others mentioned - service is super slow.

Best bhel poori house. Have been coming here for decades and introduced it to loads of people.

The lunch buffet is perfect. Every single dish was great.

Best Bhel Poori in central London bar none. Check it out!

Excellent service from Aliyah and great food

Niamul was lovely and the food amazing ! x

This place is a secret gem. The prices are sensational for a completely authentic South Indian vegetarian menu. Tucked away in Drummond Street, near Euston station. A basic, no-fuss, service and atmosphere. Always satisfying and pleasant to visit.

One of the joys of going to Diwana, is that you’re never quite sure what kind of service you’re going to get. Will it be grumpy, offhand and patchy or will it be really good. Today was one of the lucky days for us and the service was really, really good. The food was excellent, as delicious as we’ve ever had there. It is of course excellent value for money and so, we’re quite happy to give Diwana a whole hearted recommendation. I’ve been going to Diwana since the 70s and I can’t remember the food tasting this delicious. Well worth a visit!

I came here because I've heard that it's run by an Indian family. I was very disappointed as they didn't care for me and my needs and were only interested in money. A better option is across the street, the Drummond Villa, where humans and their needs come first and commerce come in second place 🤗💖

Always excellent to go to Diwana for a dosa.

The lunch buffet is AMAZING. The most authentic Indian food I’ve had outside of India. Great value and lots of flavour. The restaurant is warm and inviting. So happy I stopped in. They constantly keep refilling the buffet and it was a revolving door of people coming in. Thank you! I really enjoyed the mint tea, and the buffet was a great opportunity to try new foods.

Este lugar debe ser cerrado, los propietarios no tienen orgullo en la comida y la calidad. Tienen la misma decoración que en los años 70 y no sienten pasión por la comida por la herencia de la que han venido, definitivamente necesitan mejorar su juego. Soy indio y no volvería hasta que las cosas cambiaran. Todos los clientes blancos no sabrían lo que era la calidad y la especia. Visitado durante un sábado por la tarde.

Really excellent dosas, and I personally love the original decor, it feels so homely

I first ate here in about 1971, when the menu wasn't in English! We used to have competitions to see who could eat £5 worth of food. Mr Patel was so friendly. Sadly passed away. RIP Mr Patel. Many happy memories. The shrikhand was delicious.

Enjoying Diwana's lovely vegetarian buffet for over 20 years.

I have been coming to Diwana for so many years as it is has consistently great food. Masala Dosa is probably my go to. The weekend buffet however is my all time favourite Diwana experience. I normally avoid restaurant buffets - this one is high quality. I come away feeling truly satisfied; just great food. I'm truly not vegetarian, nontheless this simple place is a gem that really hits the spot and is well worth a visit.

Really nice vegetarian restaurant! Alia has been very attentive and the service has been quick. Definitely coming back

Great, good value food thank you!

Excellent weekend buffet. £12.95 for adults, around £7 for kids. With a desert buffet & homemade sauces & pickles amongst the big spread of dishes. Definitely recommend!

Diwana is my favourite Indian restaurant. I’ve been coming here for almost forty years. The food is always good. The service is attentive, friendly but not intrusive. On my last visit I had a lovely evening meal here with my best friend.

Masala chai was more for whites not for Indians. Also, quality of food have gone down. Also, added 10% service charge.

Absolutely spot on food, delicious & authentic . Visited with my husband on 28th Dec & we enjoyed all the dishes. Would recommend everyone to enjoy the food . Great service as well .

Great place to grab a meal before catching the train at Euston. Really good value for money and nice friendly staff. Recommend the masala dosa and the tamarind juice. Have been 3 times and will be back again soon

A decent option if you're in the area, nice staff. Curries are made with frozen mixed veg rather than fresh, bit disappointing but guess they've had to cut costs. Don't bother with the masala chai, it doesn't have any flavour.

Lovely restaurant, the food was delicious and the staff (especially Aliah) were very friendly!

Food was great, and Aliya was lovely throughout our dinner!

Food was really tasty, we took our own wine as they have no alcohol licence, functional in decor but here, it's all about the food.

Love Diwana. Their buffets are the best lunch in town

Alyin Served us! She was amazing!

Excellent dosa, cheap and filling. Helpful & friendly staff, thanks!

Nik was lovely - great service, thanks

Lovely little place, food is decent and good portions. Lovely atmosphere and good service.

Delicious food and very friendly staff!

We had a delicious Thali and Masala Dosa here on a Friday evening. We walked in without booking and the restaurant was busy with a nice atmosphere. The service was great and friendly. Lovely restaurant and convenient for Euston

Atmosphere off the charts ! A beautiful medley - vibes <3 <3 <3

Been coming here since I was 10, my dad has been coming here for 30 years. The best Bhel Poori in London and the best service you’ll find. They always remember us and make us feel welcome. Great value, great food and great time!! Keep coming here and support this amazing business.

Comí el buffet a la hora del almuerzo. Gran comida vegetariana con un montón de opciones. Degustación fresca y buena relación calidad-precio. Sin duda recomendaría

Awesome food and service from Nimul, I I even left my bag and he brought it out to me literally went the extra mile 🤣 thank you guys.

Food is delicious, you eat into total food coma and it's definitely worth it:) Niamul was very helpful and nice. The best dish was the Matar paneer.

Lovely cute spot hidden away in London. Food was amazing, fresh and hot. These are the spots you have to find when exploring London, not a big chain but great humble and fresh food. Thank you to Niamul for the recommendations.

Had a nice lunch with my friend today for the first time. Niamh was very helpful and recommended 2 amazing dishes for us to try! Food was amazing. Love this place.

Great authentic Indian food. Shout out to Niamul for a great service, as always!

Fresh and Delicious food! Thank you. Niamul was very helpful and friendly.

my favourite indian restaurant in london, and one of my favourite restaurants in the city. delicious food with fantastic service from our waiter tonight, niamul :-)

Delicious and authentic. Brilliant service! Niamul was a great server. Very accommodating with my dietary requirements. Thank you!

Crowded and noisy, the food is good, dishes like home cooking.... the spinach dish is really excellent, the samosa is excellent, the thali is nice, but not amazing

Loved it. Wonderful food and atmosphere

I was revisiting this plafe after nearly 30 years... If it is the same one... And i ordered bhel Puri but then realised i.had lost my phine which had the cards in. So i. Had another phone on me n i said can i pay by Amex. He said they dont take. Which is fine but then i was like can. I so a bank transfer and he was like no sorry we don't accept. So i was a bit disappointed as i had walked with swollen legs for about 20 mins to find it. Anyways.. Maybe another time. They perhaps thought i was pretending...

Teníamos thali 7 pequeños platos servidos en una bandeja de plata esto incluye desierto, así que no lo ponga en sus platos principales como una salsa! Tengo que tener curry suave que era mi pard tiene que tener caliente que era. El personal era muy servicial. Le expliqué que no soy bueno con el chile dijeron que mis platos tendrían yogur y me darán más. Debería necesitarlo, lo cual fue muy amable de su parte. El lugar en sí es básico no espere lujos. Los botines no están muy limpios, así que mejor evitar! La comida es buena y auténtica y no es caro

Mi esposa y yo fuimos con un amigo y todos acordamos que la comida era muy buena. También algunas críticas han dicho que el personal era grosero y poco servicial, que no es el caso, eran muy amables y atentos, gracias. Sin duda recomendaría este restaurante por la comida increíble y el buen servicio.

Dosa lunch followed by Indian ice cream

Always visit straight after getting off the train into Euston. Superb vegetarian Indian food.

Han venido aquí desde 1973. Es igual de bonito y auténtico. (Recuerdo cuando se instaló el asiento actual). ES VEGETARIANO El menú parece no haber cambiado en absoluto, pero ¿por qué debería? Nos encantan los entrantes fríos como Bhel poori - la salsa es dulce y salada y el contenido crujiente. Me encanta el Salt Lassi pero era un poco más fino (y mejor hace 40 años). Hace poco tuve la Fan Dosa y las de siempre compartidas con amigos. Todo bonito y de buena calidad. ¡Todos los Panes y lados son geniales! Tuvimos todos los desiertos maravillosos y mis nietos les encantó todo, especialmente el calentado Gulab Jaman. ¡Inténtalo! El servicio ha mejorado con los años y ahora es excelente. Hace 50 años había una barrera lingüística genuina. Los otros restaurantes aquí son estoy seguro de todo bien, pero siempre volvemos a Diwana. AMBALA la dulce tienda de enfrente también es un lugar maravilloso para visitar. Cierra a las 7 pm, creo. Compra el Pastel de Zanahoria y todo lo demás que sea atractivo.

I need 6 stars!! I've been coming here since the 1980s, it hasn't changed a jot, and still has the best paper dosas in town

My grandfather used to take me to this wonderful restaurant when I was a child. I decided revisited last Thursday. Even though we entered towards closing time, the staff and the manager were more than happy to welcome us in. My wife had a Dosa and I had the tiffin. A fantastic meal with fantastic service, and at a reasonable price. I will be visiting again with my family in the near future.

Delicious food and great service - can’t go wrong, especially for vegan/veggie food

Very great place. We have eaten here for many years in our family. The dosa is always delicious and the service very friendly. Most importantly the value is great. Hope to continue coming here for many years to come.

Authentic chaat and gulab jamun is one of the best I've had! Service was quick :)

Lovely find. Great food and helpful service, just remember it is BYO but there is an off license next door.

The best in london. Love this place

Good Indian vegetarian restaurant with unlimited buffet option on Friday, highly recommend dosa

Best veggie Indian curry place in the area. Been coming for years. Friendly and efficient service, calm, relaxed ambience and excellent, tasty food. Excellent value for money and very fast service. I couldn’t rate it more highly - would give it six stars if I could!

fantastic service and very very delicious food

Great tastes: even the determined carnivores in our group were happy. (This is a vegan establishment) They turn the tables around quickly, you can't really linger after you have finished eating. The queue said it all really.

Lovely food, great dosas and samosa chaat here 🌟

The food was delicious and the service was excellent, thank you!

Always a great experience at Diwana. The food is delicious and affordable, and the staff are very welcoming. Chill atmosphere to hang out with friends over food, and also BYOB. Will continue to come back.