Mint Leaf London

Halal, Indian·
££££
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Bronze Award
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SquareMeal Review of Mint Leaf London

Bronze Award

Classic Indian cuisine can be found all across London - there's definitely no shortage of curries - but Mint Leaf Lounge offers a high-end alternative hidden away in the City. With moody, elegant interiors, Mint Leaf seamlessly blends the old with the new, decorated with pebbled walls and grand columns that imitate the exteriors of the surrounding area.

The evening starts with a series of signature cocktails. Mint Leaf tells stories through its drinks, giving nods to Indian history along the way. The Lost Treasure - a rum based option inspired by a tale of golden treasure lost at sea - is a real spectacle, arriving in a treasure chest which belches smoke across the table once opened. The Silk Route featured in-house infused gin, served with add-your-own pomegranate seeds and strawberry caviar bubbles that burst, sweet and refreshing, in your mouth. 

The drinks may have set the stage, but the food stole the show. The coconut prawn curry is rich and creamy, infused with lemongrass and a good punch of spice, and served with saffron rice. Brits may be used to pairing naans with all their curries, but Mint Leaf’s menu serves specialty breads from regions all over India. A tender butter chicken comes with a gorgeous spiced potato naan, for example. Dishes feel simultaneously simple and yet intricately spiced, and there was not a crumb left on any plate.

Dessert was equally memorable - a creamy raspberry compote cheesecake with a sweet, buttery base, followed by a selection of classic Indian desserts including gulab jamun, a traditional spiced sponge cake, and a cinnamon ice cream which served as a perfect palette cleanser and a final burst of spice to end the evening.

With options for a traditional Indian experience or something a bit more modern, Mint Leaf offers an exciting evening of unique cocktails and tasty dishes that will leave you wanting more.

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Average Price
££££ - £50 - £79
Cuisines
Halal, Indian
Eat at Home
Home delivery, Takeaway service, Uber Eats
Ambience
Cool, Dark and moody, Fine dining, Fun, Glamorous, Lively, Luxury, Romantic, Widely spaced tables
Food Occasions
Dinner, Lunch
Special Features
Chef’s table, Vegetarian options, Wheelchair access
Perfect for
Birthdays, Celebrations, Child friendly, Dates, Group dining [8+], Romantic, Special occasions
Food Hygiene Rating

About

The City isn’t short of fine-tuned places to eat and drink - you just have to know where to look. If you work in the area, then Mint Leaf Lounge is a handy spot to have up your sleeve. This Indian restaurant is a little different from your standard curry house and would make an elegant place to head for a business lunch or intimate dinner in the evening. Indeed, the reference to a ‘lounge’ in the restaurant’s title is reflected through cosy and comfortable interiors, sleek dark wooden furniture, leather sofas and low mood lighting.

Diners can opt for either the a la carte or set menus (there are lunch and dinner set options available). Highlights on the menu include kashmiri chicken tikka to start, made with a Kashmiri chilli marinade and served with mint chutney. While main dishes feature Kerala fish curry cooked in coconut, Paneer Kurchan (paneer tossed with onions, tomatoes, green chilli and peppers) and a selection of biryani dishes served with cucumber raita.  

Meanwhile, the set menu gets you three courses and a cocktail on arrival for just over £30, which is excellent value and includes most of the dishes on it’s a la carte offering. Finish the meal with a round of mango cheesecake or sorbet to refresh your palate.  

Mint Leaf Lounge also boasts a 16m long cocktail bar which serves over 500 spirits prepared however you like. Try one of its many cocktails (there are sections dedicated to gin, rum, whisky, tequila, cognac and vodka-based cocktails), or take a look at its Mint Leaf Specials for the City Girl (raspberry cordial, lemon juice, violette, prosecco) and Tennessee Bee (Jack Daniels, Absinthe, Honey Syrup, Baileys).  You'll struggle to choose from its extensive wine list, with its collection of reds taking the top spot for choice. 

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Location

12 Angel Court, City of London, London, EC2R 7HB

020 7600 0992 020 7600 0992

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Opening Times

Lunch
Mon 12:00-15:00
Tue 12:00-15:00
Wed 12:00-15:00
Thu 12:00-15:00
Fri 12:00-15:00
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Dinner
Mon 17:30-23:00
Tue 17:30-23:00
Wed 17:30-23:00
Thu 17:30-23:00
Fri 17:30-23:00
Sat 17:30-23:00
Sun Closed
Bar
Mon 12:00-00:00
Tue 12:00-00:00
Wed 12:00-00:00
Thu 12:00-00:00
Fri 12:00-00:00
Sat 17:30-00:00
Sun Closed

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11 Reviews 
Food/Drink
Service
Atmosphere
Value

Ashleigh G

24 July 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 4
Service 4
Atmosphere 3
Value 2
Overpriced and underwhelming

Overall feeling pretty meh about Mint Leaf. The food was nice but nothing special considering the hugely inflated prices. I think you pay more for the location (with it being smack bang in the middle of the City) than the food/experience. We had to ask for the sharing set menu (which we had seen online) twice times before the staff brought it out, it wasn't brought out automatically despite being available. Mains on the a la carte were vastly overpriced (£30 for a prawn curry!); it's a good job we did get given the menu we wanted otherwise we would have left. 

Service was lukewarm - efficient, and the staff were great about boxing up our leftovers to take home - but lacking in any friendliness. 

I had taken my partner for his birthday and can't help feeling a little disappointed. I thought it would be a really special experience and had chosen this restaurant carefully based on reviews but it didn't live up to expectations.

Andy W

01 May 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 3
Service 2
Atmosphere 2
Value 2
Business Lunch

overpriced for what it was and service was overbearing

Sreeram T

12 April 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

The food was very good and thoroughly enjoyed by my clients!!

MAHMUDA B

24 November 2022  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

Excellent service and menu, modern and fresh take on Indian cuisine

Anon

01 July 2022  
Food & Drink 4
Service 5
Atmosphere 4
Value 4

Kal S

06 December 2019  
Food & Drink 1
Service 1
Atmosphere 3
Value 1
Low food quality indian restaurant at very high price

This is one of the worst indian restaurants I've had the misfortune of visiting. The beer served was flat, had total lost its head by the time it was served with foam streaks along the top of the glass, which means it had been sitting around.

We waited about 30m just for these drinks, a further 30m for starters and then another 30m for main courses. The rotis were too hard (think frisbee), the stuffed naan had barely any potato inside and also too hard.

The starters and main courses tasted well below average. £18 for a starter, £21-£28 for a main course, £4.50-£5.50 each for rotis/chapatis? Eye watering prices for food that tastes like a backstreet pakistani tourist trap near Leicester Square.

I'm of Indian heritage, I've eaten at plenty of excellent indian cafes and restaurants, covering all price ranges from cheap to expensive and can make a number of these dishes at home. This place is awful. Don't get taken in my the interior design, the City location or the high prices. None of these factors have any bearing on quality.

Jade C

04 May 2017  
Fun place and good food!

Fiorella J

06 August 2014  
Food & Drink 4
Service 4.5
Atmosphere 4.5
Value 4
Went there for lunch, quick service, great atmosphere & good food and drink.

Tim Z

26 January 2013  
Food & Drink 3
Service 3
Atmosphere 2.5
Value 3
A decent (but not more) food offering for the city. Indian influenced (albeit not a real classical indian) menu. Great bar

Mark D

23 June 2011  
Food & Drink 4.5
Service 4
Atmosphere 3.5
Value 4
I had lunch with an old friend for a good catch up and “friday curry with beers”. I worked at Angel Court many years ago, so it was a walk down memory lane for me. For a Friday, it was very empty but we liked the decor and the welcome was lovely. The menu was very interesting, so we ordered with great anticpation. Duck and scallops to start, lamb pepper fry and pork vindaloo to follow. The starters arrived and were fantastic. really well cooked and seasoned with perfectly balanced spices. The main courses kept up the good news, both really, really good. Service was great. As we stuck with beer, I can't comment on the wine. It was a very good meal and I am looking forward to going again. I would not hesitate to have a business lunch there.
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