Papa-Dum James Street is an Indian street-food restaurant located on James Street, positioned in the heart of St Christopher’s Place, one of the West End’s most characterful pedestrian dining areas. Just one minute from Bond Street Underground Station, the restaurant benefits from a prime location surrounded by boutique shops, cafés and lively outdoor terraces, making it a convenient stop for shoppers, office workers and visitors exploring Oxford Street and Marylebone.
Papa-Dum specialises in authentic Indian street food, inspired by long-standing family recipes and the flavours of regional Indian markets. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, offering a menu designed for both dine-in and grab-and-go customers. Dishes range from delicately spiced curries and freshly prepared wraps to chaats, Indian breakfasts, and the brand’s much-loved masala chai, made to a family recipe unchanged for over 30 years.
The menu includes house curries, biryani, chaat plates, wraps, grill boxes, salad boxes, and a selection of hot sides such as bhaji, samosas and dal. Popular dishes include butter chicken, chicken masala, and dal of the day, each served with basmati rice and salad. The drinks list features Indian beers, cocktails, lassi, milkshakes and the restaurant’s signature chai blends.
In the evenings, Papa-Dum offers a bustling open-kitchen atmosphere and a lively bar, making it a popular choice for casual dinners and after-work meet-ups. Its central location and fast, flavour-driven menu also make it a reliable option for quick meals before theatre visits or shopping trips.
With its vibrant street-food concept, warm service and unbeatable proximity to Bond Street, Papa-Dum James Street delivers a colourful, contemporary taste of India in one of London’s busiest and most atmospheric dining districts.