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Pali Kitchen
★ 4.0(1 review)Restaurant
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About the Vibe
Pali Kitchen is the City's answer to the sad desk lunch—a grab'n'go Indian spot on Bow Lane that pumps out vibrant, properly spiced curry boxes when you can't face another Pret sandwich. It's mostly takeaway with a handful of tables, so don't come for a sit-down experience. Come for the Bombay spicy chicken curry, grab a chai to finish, and get back to your afternoon.
Why it's worth it
The Bombay spicy chicken curry box is the kind of lunch that makes a rainy City weekday actually bearable—fast, flavorful, and genuinely satisfying.
Highlights
curry boxesquick serviceBombay chickenchai
Before you go
Go before 12:30 or after 2pm to skip the City lunch rush—there are only a few tables and the takeaway queue builds fast.
Known For
- •Bombay spicy chicken curry box
- •grab-and-go Indian fast food
- •chai
- •halal options
Best For
weekday lunchquick takeawaycurry craving on a rainy day
1 review
City InsidersEditorialMarch 30, 2026
Solid City Lunch Spot
If you work anywhere near St Paul's or Cannon Street, Pali Kitchen is the kind of place you'll find yourself returning to on a regular basis. It's not trying to be a restaurant—it's a grab'n'go operation with just a few tables, and that's exactly the point. The curry boxes are the main draw: flavorful, filling, and priced right for a City lunch. The Bombay spicy chicken curry is the standout option, with a proper kick of spice and a sauce that actually tastes like someone's mum made it. The lamb is decent too, though the pieces tend to be shredded rather than chunky, which won't suit everyone.
Service is quick, which matters enormously when you're on a lunch break and the City crowds are piling in. The chai at the end is a nice touch—warm, sweet, and a good way to round things off. It's not perfect: presentation is nonexistent and you shouldn't expect anything fancy. But on a cold, rainy London day, a warm curry box from Pali Kitchen is hard to beat. Locals keep coming back for a reason, and at 4.3 stars across 350+ Google reviews, the consensus is clear: this is solid, honest Indian food done fast and done right.