Gunpowder in Tower Hamlets

There are 3 Gunpowder locations in London. I went to the one in Spitalfields. It’s a very small restaurant that serves delicious takes on Indian food. Everything is creative and mouthwatering. I had the absolutely delicious kale salad - the kale is crispy! And the leaf wrapped fish with a creamy mustard sauce - very moist and tasty. From my reservation, they knew my birthday was approaching so I also got a dessert with a birthday candle - very thoughtful! The waitpersons and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. London is known for good Indian food, Gunpowder really stands out as a great example.

It’s 5 star food. Tandoori chicken was superb, had to order another! Nice ‘tapas’ small dishes. Cosy though, tightly packed. Mouth watering now reflecting on this place. Worth a visit.

From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The food was simply outstanding. Each dish was a symphony of flavors, perfectly balanced and incredibly delicious. The spices were authentic and the ingredients fresh, creating a truly memorable culinary experience. I particularly enjoyed the Okra fries, the Saag with Paneer and the Grilled Prawns, all were cooked to perfection. The service was equally impressive. The staff were attentive and courteous, always ready to accommodate our needs with a smile. In terms of price, the restaurant offers excellent value for money. The portions were generous, and the quality of the food was well worth the price. Overall, I would not hesitate to dine here again. The combination of exquisite food, outstanding service, and great value makes this restaurant a must-visit. Highly recommended!

Fantastic dining experience, choice of small plates tapas style and sharing platters. Delicious alternative to traditional Indian meal.

Such beautiful food, amazing atmosphere and the friendliest staff I think I’ve ever met. Whilst only a small venue, it really works. Trust the staff’s recommendations.

We had a superb lunch - the food, especially the masala, was absolutely delicious! Patrycja was most cheerful, helpful and friendly in serving us. We’ll definitely return!

Had a fantastic evening at this quirky little restaurant The food was fabulous. The staff were extremely helpful & attentive. Conceptually a great twist on the curry theme. Will definitely return

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. The menu was straightforward and we weee spoilt for choice. The staff provided us with helpful information. The shot bomb started was a delight, and although every dish was lovely, the venison donut deserves special mention. Quite extraordinary. Great wines by the glass and an excellent cocktail too.

We live nearby and this was our 3rd visit to the Gunpowder. It’s really tasty Indian food, promptly served, in a cozy atmosphere. We had a French friend across and he was also enraptured. Special mention to the seabass, the pork ribs, the okra fries, and many others. We had a delicious dinner.

We went for a very early dinner. Food is really nice, good wine and very friendly people around. For sure we will be back. Almost forgot about a dessert, bread and butter is a must.

Really loved our visit. Lots of places say they are doing Indian tapas then disappoint! Gunpowder certainly didn’t - even made broccoli exciting. Recommend you book as packed on a Tuesday evening. 😀

Walk in on Saturday night and pleased to get a seat…. Didn’t know what to expect but menu looked interesting, if not familiar. Staff very attentive and explained the menu items. They recommended around 5 items (like tapas menu) but since we were not hungry chose 3. Venison Doughnut. Potato chaat and mustard broccoli and 2 glasses of their house Portuguese red. It was all delicious and very different from my normal Indian food. Venison was the best ! Very nice visit and will return with an appetite next time

The lunch menu is fairly priced 22£ for two courses. The tandoori chicken chop was very small . The okra fries were reasonable. Main dish- strips of beef in a curry sauce was a decent portion . A bowl of white rice was included . The waiter was not customer friendly and unusual for such a restaurant did not replace the plates and cutlery - why should I eat curry beef on a plate with tandoori sauce ? Ate many Indian restaurants and this one has a very limited menu plus wooden stools uncomfortable .

If you want overpriced microwave heated curry for lunch on uncomfortable wooden chairs with unhelpful staff, this is the place for you. Not really Indian at all as the pork ribs were Chinese. The potato chaat was cold the feast at £50 a head was sooooo over priced . Avoid

Called to make a group booking. Spoke to Sophie who could do with extra training on her telephone manners on how to speak to potential customers. She was rude, arrogant and abrupt. I complained about her behaviour to Gunpowder and they turned around and said I was the rude and disrespectful person. They also told me I wasn’t welcome in any of their restaurants as they value the safety and security of their staff. Gunpowder how about you employ staff with manners and ones that can speak in English. I have no reason to spend a penny in any of your restaurants as you didn’t deal with my issues in a proper manner. You listened to Sophie’s lies and made me out to be the problem. After reading the negative reviews about this branch on Google I am glad we didn’t turn up at your restaurant and wasted our money.

What a great discovery. We wouldn’t have found this, tiny little place down a small street but a good review led us to it. It’s so small I’d definitely recommend booking. The food is brilliant, some of the best we had in London. As it’s small, it’s lively and compact so if you want a quiet romantic night, maybe this isn’t your place. We couldn’t fault this place, amazing.

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Wow - did I ever expect to have a shot as food? Rasam ke Bomb will let you have this experience! Also, this place has the meatiest soft shell crab I've ever had - definitely recommended! Don't be scared to overorder ;)

Me and my girlfriend tried our luck while passing by this small restaurant and where nicely surprised that even though restaurant was full ladies managed to squeeze us in. Place is small but cosy with only bar stools and high tables what gives the place...

Had a wonderful visit to Gunpowder Spitalfields. First of all, the food was so good. A little pricey for the portion sizes, but due to us going for a special occasion, every penny was worth it. Highlights definitely being the chaat and the mustard broccoli....

Very intimate atmosphere, and the staff are really friendly and attentive. The food was good, if slightly overpriced. The waitress that served us (blonde hair) was lovely, so helpful and kind. All the staff we saw were very nice. We will definitely visit again!

We went to Towergate Gun Powder restaurant to spend some quality time with family. The first thing waiter told us that our table is for one and half hour, 2nd thing, he said that grill is not working so can't serve some items. We ordered...

Absolutely wonderful food. First class. The menu choice is just right, not too large, but we wanted everything on it. We were very lucky to get a table as we were Saturday dinner time walk-in's. The only down-side is the limited space, especially for an...

The food is tasty, but you can get the same somewhere else for half of the price. If you are happy to pay, you can go. Very loud atmosphere; a small restaurant with many tables bunched closely together. If there’s a noisy crowd next to...

I came here, following the Michelin guide’ recommendation. Found it very nice, with great quality and nice “different” specialties from the usual suspects you find in Indian restaurants. Ribs are especially delicious!!

This is a tiny restaurant with an enormous atmosphere. The staff are really friendly and helpful and the service is excellent. We had the small plates of food which were fresh, tasty and delicious. I really cannot fault this restaurant.

Very small restaurant in Spitalfields (the one in Soho is much bigger and has a bigger menu), but cosy and welcoming. You will sit on stools though for the most part. Not a huge menus but plenty of sharing plates to try. Nice food well...

Just Wow, the flavours were incredible and every dish was so unique. Simply amazing, I will definitely be returning. Staff were very friendly!

Firstly would like to say that the food at gunpowder is outstanding. All dishes thoroughly enjoyed, although at the high price point paid you would expect something special. Food aside, I would not visit again because the restuarant is let down by miserable service and...

The food was ok overall however some dishes were extremely over priced and you can find better for a much lower price in London. The service was friendly however you were squashed into a small room. You could hear the table next to you as...

What a wonderful find. We love Indian food and this was a fabulous place to eat it, with a twist. We couldn't decide so had the feast menu. Everything was lovely and they were happy to swap the beef for fish, which was so good!...