Grand Cholan Indian Restaurant offers private dining in Canary Wharf with waterfront views, authentic Tamil cuisine and flexible group menus suited to everything from birthday celebrations and anniversaries to corporate dinners, baby showers and family gatherings. Located overlooking the dock, the restaurant’s first-floor private dining room accommodates up to 40 guests and comes with a dedicated service team to help tailor events around different styles of dining and celebration.
The private dining space feels bright, airy with large arched windows framing views across the Thames and Docklands, particularly striking at sunset. Neutral polished tiled floors, crisp white tablecloths and cushioned seating create a clean, elegant setting, while dark wood panelling and a botanical-style green wall softened with hanging flowers add warmth and colour throughout the room.
Menus can be customised according to the occasion, with bespoke options available alongside drinks packages, canapes and snacks. The kitchen is led by chef Ramesh Babu, whose 30 years of experience shape a menu rooted in South Indian and Tamil cooking traditions. Guests can expect a wide range of curries, biryanis, dosas and vegetarian dishes designed for sharing and group dining.
Signature dishes include village lamb shank curry, butter chicken, aloo gobi and egg masala, alongside an extensive dosa selection ranging from plain and masala dosa to cheese and vegetable-filled versions. Guests can also add naan breads, rice dishes and sides such as yellow dal and Bombay aloo to create larger feasting menus for groups.
Vegetarian and vegan-friendly dishes feature heavily throughout the menu, making the restaurant particularly well suited to mixed dietary requirements. Desserts include gulab jamun soaked in rose water and cardamom syrup alongside chocolate brownies with vanilla ice cream and chocolate dosa.
Premium wines, cocktails, beers and mocktails are all available, while themed decorations, AV setups and other bespoke requests can also be arranged for private dining events.