Darjeeling Express

28/05/2026

Check out the link in our bio to book your table.

11/05/2026

It takes a village to open a restaurant. Son included. is in India on a flying visit to see her parents, hence the gulab jamun!

09/05/2026

Many of you may remember the naankhatai biscuit from our Covent Garden Deli- a beautifully crumbly butter biscuit which is uniquely Indian.

We will be selling these biscuits baked on site at our new Rupert Street site in June. For anyone who orders a second cup of Chai- we will give a biscuit free.

Thank you ._jay !!

07/05/2026

ICYMI

Darjeeling Express is moving from Kingly Court!

We are reopening in Rupert Street on the 3rd of June- bookings are open, check the link in our bio!

07/05/2026

When the colours are choosen for the restaurant we only have two things in mind: memories and heritage.

Our restaurant is a home away from home, we serve the food made by women in their home kitchens.

At our place, we honour the heritage of our entire kitchen team, from the food of grand dawaats (feasts) to street food.

We always wanted our restaurant to be a place where you could put your burden down. A place to be nourished and healed. A homecoming

05/04/2026

It is like going back to school- in our case our early |upperclub and pop-up days. Do any of you remember the masala peanuts we used to serve in our Supperclub and at Sun & 13 Cantons?

We also made a new snack- with makhana (popped lotus seed)- Asma’s grandmother was from Bihar and she would get bags of this when she was young. She has recreated a makahana recipe from memory. Another recipe from her Ammu coming to the Rupert Street site.

03/04/2026

invites you to her table. This dessert is deeply personal- made by Asma’s mother every Eid morning. Made with basil seed, nuts, chuwara (dried dates) - garnished with almond and pistachio

The past few weeks at Darjeeling Express have been intense taste testing for our new menu in Rupert Street.

Link in bio to book

02/04/2026

Warners Bros Discovery Access, the worldwide initiative that aims to create inclusive pathways into the industry, has launched a new UK production incubator programme to uncover the next culinary format.

31/03/2026

We are moving to a larger home just a few minutes from Kingly Court, near Piccadilly Circus. The new Rupert Street site gives us the space we have long needed, especially in the kitchen, and we cannot wait to begin sharing some new dishes with you.

We are starting with something unapologetically indulgent. Our bread pakora. Carbs on carbs, just as it should be. Stuffed, dipped in batter, and deep fried until golden, served with chutney on the side.

Bangs for your buck, and worth every bite. Book now through our website- Rupert Street will be open from the 1st of June.

25/02/2026

22/02/2026

The London-based restaurateur and chef behind one of the world’s only all-female kitchens discusses the importance of seasonality — and why you may not find okra on her menu.

01/02/2026

SOAS Food Studies Centre Annual Distinguished Lecture 2026

15/01/2026

11/01/2026

From tomorrow, you can enjoy our à la carte menu for both lunch and dinner.

Discover the full menu and reserve your table via our website.

08/01/2026

Save the dates:
25/01/26
29/03/26
12/04/26
26/04/26
 
The biryani supperclub at Darjeeling Express is our flagship culinary experience, a seven-course family-style sharing menu culminating in the unveiling of our Calcutta dum biryani.

Check our website to book- places are now very limited.

21/12/2025

Final biryani supperclub of the year. Please sign up on our website for 2026 biryani dates.

19/07/2025

Fish curry