Jamavar London is an Indian fine-dining restaurant at 8 Mount Street in Mayfair. Opened in 2016 by the family behind The Leela Palaces, it brings the group’s tradition of polished hospitality into an elegant London setting with chef Surender Mohan leading the kitchen.
The menu explores India’s regional diversity through precise technique and carefully sourced British produce. Distinctive small plates and royal kebabs sit alongside slow-cooked curries and vibrant coastal dishes, many shaped by recipes from the Nair family archives.
A meal can move from grilled and tandoor-cooked starters into richly layered sauces, rice and breads, allowing contrasts in spice, texture and geography to emerge. Tasting and à la carte formats give diners different ways to experience the kitchen’s breadth.
Wine, cocktails and attentive table service support the sense of occasion, while private and semi-private spaces are available for small groups. The restaurant regained a Michelin star in 2022. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should notify the team before dining so suitable guidance can be provided.
Address: 8 Mount Street, Mayfair, London W1K 3NF, England
Jamavar Menu
Small Plates
Inspired by the street food markets of Northern & Southern India
Chandni Chowk Ki Aloo Tikki
potato tikki, spiced white peas, yoghurt, tamarind & mint chutney
Kathal Bhel
jackfruit cutlets, puffed rice & date-tamarind chutney
Dal Chawal Achaar
lentils, basmati rice, beetroot curry leaf yoghurt & saffron tuile
Sabudana Truffle Khichdi
sago pearls, summer truffle, asparagus & peanuts
Lobster Idli Sambhar
black pepper spiced lobster, rice-lentil cakes & vegetable stew
Malabar Prawns
sautéed prawns, white turmeric, onions & curry leaves
Tellicherry Pepper & Garlic Soft Shell Crab
plum chutney, garlic chips & homemade garlic pickle
Scallop Moilee
hand-dived seared scallops, coconut sauce, ginger relish & plantain crisps
Bhatti Ka Octopus
black pepper, coriander seeds, Kashmiri red chilli, corn salad & peanut chutney
Chettinad Chicken Croquettes
spiced chicken mince, cucumber-dill salad, tomato & coconut chutney
Kid Goat Shami Kebab
bone marrow sauce, mint chutney & chur chur paratha
Hyderabadi Beef Haleem
slow-cooked lentils & onion seed naan
The Viceroy’s Caviar Selection
A caviar service, done the Jamavar way
Paneer Stuffed Baby Kulchas & Choice of Caviar
Oscietra Royale Caviar, 30g
Paneer Stuffed Baby Kulchas & Choice of Caviar
Beluga Caviar, 30g
Tandoor
Charcoal grilled in our traditional clay ovens
Kasundi Paneer Tikka
homemade cottage cheese, raw papaya salad & mint chutney
Achari Jhinga
wild tiger prawns, pickling spices, dill & caramelised garlic yoghurt
Malai Stone Bass Tikka
mace, green cardamom, sweet potato salli, avocado & mint
Tulsi Chicken Tikka
sweet basil, pickled radish & yoghurt
Adraki Lamb Chops
royal cumin, fennel, ginger & carrot salad
Mains
Shahi Palak Paneer
homemade cottage cheese, spinach, tomato, fenugreek & fresh chilli
Baingan Chettinad
baby aubergines, roasted spices, caramelised onions & chillies
Gucchi Lababdar
morels, green peas & fresh tomato
Malvani Prawn Curry
king prawns, coconut milk, tamarind & traditional Malvan spice mix
Black Pepper Crab
Wynad pepper, chillies & coriander
Leela’s Lobster Neeruli
southern spiced coconut milk, pearl onions & kal dosa
Meen Mappas
sea bass, roasted coriander & Kerala spiced coconut milk
Old Delhi Butter Chicken
Suffolk corn-fed, char-grilled pulled chicken, fresh tomato & fenugreek
Kerala Chicken Curry
braised chicken, roasted spices, curry leaves & coconut milk
Gosht Nalli Nihari
lamb, mace, black cardamom & caramelised onions
Laal Maas
8 hours slow-cooked Hampshire lamb shank & Rajasthani chilli
Biryanis
Dum Tarkari Biryani
seasonal vegetables, basmati rice, crispy onions, fresh mint & raita
Dum Nali Biryani
Hampshire lamb, basmati rice, crispy onions, fresh mint & raita
Lentils & Vegetables
All sides are available as Mains for 24
Dal Jamavar
24 hour slow-cooked black lentils
Methi Dal
tempered yellow lentils, ginger, chillies, tomatoes & fenugreek leaves
Ghar Ki Bhindi
stir-fried okra, onion, tomato & cumin
Jeera Aloo
baby potatoes, roasted cumin, chillies, tomatoes & fresh coriander
Achari Gobhi
cauliflower, pickling spices, ginger & tomato
Accompaniments
Safed Chawal
steamed basmati rice
Pulao Rice
saffron basmati rice
Choice of Kulcha
three cheese & paneer / soya & peas / peshawari
Assorted Bread Basket
ask your server
Cucumber Raita
Cucumber & Sprout Salad
Home-Preserved Indian Pickle / Pickled Red Onions
Mixed Papads & Chutneys
Lunch & Early Evening
Available all days, 12pm – 2:30pm, 5:30pm – 6:30pm. 3 Course £51 | 4 Course £57. Maximum 6 guests per table.
Samosa Mutter Chaat
yoghurt, tamarind, mint & spiced white peas
Pan-Seared Achaari Pork
masala puff, quail’s egg & homemade garlic pickle
Malabar Prawns
sautéed prawns, white turmeric, onion & curry leaves
Kasundi Paneer Tikka
homemade cottage cheese, raw papaya salad & mint chutney
Malai Stone Bass Tikka
mace, green cardamom, sweet potato salli, avocado & mint
Tulsi Chicken Tikka
sweet basil, pickled radish & yoghurt
Adraki Lamb Chop
royal cumin, fennel, ginger & carrot salad
Baingan Chettinad
baby aubergines, roasted spices, caramelised onions & chillies
Paneer Lababdar
homemade cottage cheese, tomatoes, ginger, chillies & fenugreek
Malvani Prawn Curry
king prawns, coconut milk, tamarind & traditional Malvan spice mix
Old Delhi Butter Chicken
Suffolk corn-fed, char-grilled pulled chicken, fresh tomato & fenugreek
Sindhi Methi Gosht
kid goat, spinach, cinnamon & fresh fenugreek leaves
Gulab Jamun
cottage cheese dumplings & rose fragranced syrup
Desserts
Winter Berries Rasmalai
wheat biscuit, mixed berries cream & chutney
Chocolate Coffee Delice
Valrhona Guanaja, Madras coffee & pistachio ice cream
Bharwan Gulab Jamun
homemade cottage cheese dumplings, dry fruit stuffing & fragrant rose syrup
Pistachio Milk Cake
cream cheese, vanilla & rose petals
Gajrela
heritage carrots, cardamom, crushed nuts & clotted cream
Trio of Kulfi
dark chocolate & hazelnut chikki; rose & lychee; tender coconut & cardamom
Trio of Sorbet
cherry & black pepper; mandarin & ginger; coconut
Dessert Wine
100ml
Sauternes, Château Roumieu, France
Tokaji Szamorodni, Dorgo, Hungary
Port
100ml
Tawny Port 10 Year Old
Quinta do Porto, Ferreira, Portugal
Grappa
50ml
Bepi Tosolini, I Legni, Rovere, Italy
Bepi Tosolini, Moscato, Selezione, Italy
Tea
English Breakfast, Blue Lady, Earl Grey, Lung Ching Dragon Well, Jasmine
Tisanes / Caffeine Free
Camomile, Vanilla Rooibos, Fresh Mint, Peppermint