The Tamil Crown in north London, brought to you from the same brains behind the much-loved Tamil Prince, is reimagining the traditional Sunday roast, swapping out the standard meat and two veg for masala-spiced platters and flaky roti.
Operating as a modern Desi pub, the venue merges the familiar atmosphere of a British public house with bold Indian flavours, offering a weekend menu that provides a striking alternative to the classic roast dinner – perfect for London foodies.
Is your mouth watering already? Find out what you can expect from their roast offering.
A spicy take on weekend classics
The Sunday menu features four variations of the Indian-inspired roast. Standouts include the Roasted Masala Lamb Shank and the Roasted Masala Chicken. The lamb shank is served bone-in, with meat tender enough to pull away effortlessly with a fork, covered in a generous pour of shimmering gravy.
Rather than standard dinner plates, the meals are presented on large metal thali-style platters piled high with a diverse selection of sides. T
raditional roast potatoes are still on the menu, but they are accompanied by deep-fried cauliflower, a spiced potato and pea masala, and stir-fried cabbage. The platter is further rounded out with tangy mango pickle and crisp poppadoms.
Replacing the customary Yorkshire pudding is a buttery, flaky roti, which serves the same functional purpose of mopping up the pools of spiced gravy left on the plate.
The overall seasoning across the various side dishes offers a balanced spice level, designed to leave a warm tingle on the palate rather than an overwhelming heat.
The platters are exceptionally filling, leaving most diners completely stuffed by the end of the main course alone. For those who arrive with a larger appetite, the pub also serves traditional Indian snacks to start. Freshly fried onion bhajis, served alongside a vibrant green chutney, offer a crispy prelude to the mountainous main event.
The combination of traditional pub culture with an Indian twist makes it the ideal place to add to yor weekend dining routine.
You can find the Tamil Crown at 16 Elia St, London N1 8DE and the nearest station is Angel.
