Cinnamon Bazaar

Afternoon tea, Halal, Indian, International, Vegan, Vegetarian·
££££
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Bronze Award
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SquareMeal Review of Cinnamon Bazaar

Bronze Award

Cinnamon Bazaar spices up Covent Garden's foodie hotspot, Maiden Lane, with this appealingly vibrant and relaxed bonne bouche that is Vivek Singh’s [Cinnamon Collection] most casual format restaurant to date. The budget menu revolves around different sized sharing plates, snacks and chaats (street food), with sides such as creamy black dal, mopped up with roti or paratha.

Dishes have settled into a consistently well-executed groove, with recent favourites including: papdi chaat topped with yogurt, watermelon chaat with amaranth seeds, date chutney and masala cashew nuts, and a heart-warming samosa that marries vegetables, curried white peas and a tangy tamarind chutney. For mains, we recommend double-cooked 'Koorg-style' pork belly, succulent and judiciously spiced, if it’s on the menu, and a melt-in-mouth lamb kebab with flaky saffron paratha.

Other innovations include an Indian-style afternoon tea or chaat trolley, as well as cocktails, courtesy of star mixologist Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka Mr Lyan) – we loved the mango-infused Gin Julep. Colourful drapes and painted walls in the high-ceilinged room recreate the bustle of an Indian market, with plenty of noise and service that is kindly and knowledgeable even when busy. 

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Average Price
££££ - Under £30
Cuisines
Afternoon tea, Halal, Indian, International, Vegan, Vegetarian
Eat at Home
Deliveroo, Just Eat, Uber Eats
Ambience
Cool, Cosy, Fun, Lively, Unique
Food Occasions
All day dining, Bottomless brunch, Brunch, Lunch
Alfresco And Views
Outside seating
Special Features
Gluten-free options, Live music or dancing, Vegan options, Vegetarian options
Perfect for
Birthdays, Celebrations, Dates, Special occasions
Food Hygiene Rating

About

Nestled between the Strand and Covent Garden, Cinnamon Bazaar serves up wallet-friendly small plates that showcase a modern reimagination of Indian cuisine. The dishes are inspired by old trading hubs and routes, the influence of which is clear in the Middle Eastern flavours that are also present in the food. 

The interiors invite passers-by in with their pink and green fabrics draped across the ceiling and plant baskets hanging from above. This transports guests to the inspiration behind the restaurant and creates a laid–back and elegant feel. There is also a striking lime green bar at the entrance to the space so guests can observe Cinnamon Bazaar’s bartenders at work. 

The menu is varied offering up a variety of chaat as well as some more substantial ‘Bazaar Plates’. These include dishes like their Tandoori King Prawn with Goan curry sauce, Jungle chicken curry with fenugreek and pilau rice, or their renowned fusion dish of Lamb roganjosh Sheperd's pie. The chaat on offer includes their Punjabi vegetable samosa, smoked pineapple, and kasundi with caramel and puffed rice as well as their shalla papdi chaat with wheat crips, dahi bhalla sorbet, and tangy tamarind and chickpea caviar. These are all accompanied by a range of sides including a House Black Dal, various types of roti and naan as well as both plain and spiced rice. The desserts are equally as tempting with dishes like their carrot and ginger toffee pudding and pistachio kulfi. 

Given this restaurant’s location within a stone’s throw from many of London’s biggest theatres, they offer excellent pre- and post-theatre set menus for guests to enjoy. They also offer a stellar bottomless Sunday brunch with unlimited prosecco, draft beers, and mimosas. Their bottomless offering doesn’t end there with a 3-course menu and unlimited drinks served at lunchtime throughout the week. 

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Menu Highlights

Starters
Dahi Bhalla Chaat - £8.50

Dahi Bhalla Chaat with chilled lentil dumplings, spiced yoghurt, & toasted cumin; Pani Puri Chaat with a semolina shell filled with tangy sweet & sour water; and Watermelon Chaat with pressed watermelon, popped amaranth seeds, & masal cashew nuts.

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Location

28 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7JS

020 7395 1400 020 7395 1400

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Opening Times

Lunch
Mon 12:00-17:00
Tue 12:00-17:00
Wed 12:00-17:00
Thu 12:00-17:00
Fri 12:00-17:00
Sat 12:00-17:00
Sun 12:00-17:00
Dinner
Mon 17:00-23:00
Tue 17:00-23:00
Wed 17:00-23:00
Thu 17:00-23:00
Fri 17:00-23:00
Sat 17:00-23:00
Sun 17:00-23:00

Reviews

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32 Reviews 
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Service
Atmosphere
Value

John R

01 September 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 4
Atmosphere 4
Value 4
Great restaurant

Food was really good thoroughly enjoyed the meal. We had a combination of meat eaters and vegetarians and food was very tasty. Service was slow and it took some time from order and drinks and food came at the same time. Staff were very polite and as we left apologised about the delay which is fair enough 

Sandrine R

01 July 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

Such a delicious meal ! Staff was aslo super friendly

Jessica W

14 April 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 2
Service 0.5
Atmosphere 3
Value 2

Dan B

24 February 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 4
Service 5
Atmosphere 3.5
Value 3
Dan post Theatre

Food very good.  Perhaps King Prawn a little too hot. Device good. Wine prices too high.

Georgia W

07 December 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 4
Service 3
Atmosphere 4
Value 3
Great food! Tight tables

Had a lovely meal with my partner. Food was absolutely delicious! Can't not fault the quality. 
my only complaint was how close the tables were to eachother, felt more like cafeteria style dining than a table for two.

Anonymous

16 November 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 3.5
Service 0
Atmosphere 4
Value 0
Excellent fixed menu.

Tucked away between the Strand and Covent Garden, this modern clean Indian restaurant offer a wide variety of dishes (meats, fish, vegeterian dishes) in a warm welcoming atmosphere. 

Colette G

14 October 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

Lydia B

24 September 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 4
Service 4
Atmosphere 5
Value 4

Anon

16 September 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

Pratik M

31 July 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 3.5
Service 4.5
Atmosphere 4
Value 3.5
Nice quirky restaurant at Covent Garden.
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