Quick answer: Est India at Flat Iron Square, London Bridge, offers a strong Indian restaurant other than Dishoom. It has served North and South Indian food since 2013, a strong A La Carte menu of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, and a Full Indian Lunch thali starting at £11.99. View the Full Indian Lunch menu and book a table online. If you are on the tourist walks, after Tower Bridge, skip the queue and eat here.

Why look for an Indian restaurant other than Dishoom?

Dishoom has a loyal following. However, popular restaurants often mean a wait for a table. Some diners also want a different style of Indian cooking, or a quick lunch near London Bridge station. As a result, many search for an alternative nearby.

What Est India serves

Est India opened in 2013 at 75 Union St, SE1 1SG. The menu covers North and South Indian cooking, with a modern edge on some dishes.

For example, the kitchen makes dosa from the South and butter chicken from the North. Guests often praise the railway lamb curry. In addition, the Hyderabadi nimbu kali mirch and Kashmiri lamb shank sit among the signature dishes. Lux Lifestyle Magazine and TripAdvisor have both named the restaurant in awards.

The Full Indian Lunch Thali from £11.99

Lunch runs daily from 12pm. Each thali brings six dishes, so you taste several flavours in one sitting.

• Vegetarian thali, £11.99: saag chole or kadai paneer
• Non-vegetarian thali, £12.99: murgh makhani, lamb saag or chicken saag

Both come with mini papad, daal, naan, rice and gulab jamun for dessert. Office workers fill the room at lunch. Meanwhile, the kitchen serves a thali fast enough to finish within 60 minutes.

Monday Night Curry Club

Monday evenings cost £30 per person. You get a Cobra lager, poppadams with chutneys, butter chicken or kadai paneer curry, Est India special tadka daal, garlic naan and pilau rice.

Vegetarian and takeaway options

The menu lists over 20 vegetarian dishes, and vegan dishes carry a mark. The menu flags dairy only, so please tell your server about any allergies before ordering.

Takeaway works for collection or delivery. Order through estindia.co.uk, where the best offers sit. Delivery reaches up to 5 miles. Website orders also earn 25% off daily when you spend £30 or more, and £10 off orders of £60 or more from Tuesday to Sunday, just enter the code 10POUNDOFF.

Locals and tourists both book here. Reviews praise the food, service, value and atmosphere. Guests also mention Ahmed and Begum, our front of house hosts, by name.

If you want an Indian restaurant other than Dishoom, book your table at Est India.

FAQs

Which Indian restaurant near London Bridge offers an alternative to Dishoom?
Est India close to Flat Iron Square serves North and South Indian food, with thalis, a Monday Curry Club.

Does Est India serve halal food?
Yes.

How much does lunch cost at Est India?
The Full Indian thali costs £11.99 for vegetarian and £12.99 for non-vegetarian. Lunch runs daily from 12pm.

Does Est India offer vegetarian and vegan dishes?
Yes. The menu lists over 20 vegetarian dishes, and vegan dishes carry a mark.

Does Est India offer takeaway?
Yes. Order for collection or delivery at estindia.co.uk to access the best offers.