Vijaya Krishna is a South Indian restaurant on Mitcham Road in Tooting, serving the local community since 1994. The menu gives particular attention to Kerala and coastal cooking while retaining popular curry house dishes for diners who prefer something familiar. Meat, seafood and vegetables all receive substantial sections, making the restaurant useful for mixed groups and shared meals.
Starters include onion bhajee, vegetable or meat samosa and Mysore bonda, a crisp potato snack seasoned with ginger, curry leaves and spices. South Indian seafood choices then move through Cochin prawn curry with garlic, tamarind and dried chilli, Kerala fish curry made with king fish, and fish moly softened with coconut milk and turmeric. King prawn chilli and chemmeen poriyal offer drier, hotter alternatives.
Chicken and lamb can be ordered in Calicut, green masala, karahi, jalfrezi and butter based preparations, while chicken tikka masala supplies a mild creamy favourite. Goan fish curry brings kokum, coriander and coconut milk to the seafood list. Fragrant chicken, lamb and vegetable biryani provide complete rice based meals, with naan and other Indian breads available alongside.
Vegetarian specialities include aubergine or okra theeyal in a thick coconut and coriander sauce, Keralan tomato curry with mustard seeds, chilli chana and chilli paneer. Tarka dal, dry vegetable dishes and familiar vegetable curries make it easy to assemble a varied meat free table. Rice, bread, chutney and cooling accompaniments help balance the stronger chilli, tamarind and aromatic spice found across the regional dishes.
Address: 114 Mitcham Road, Tooting, London SW17 9NG, United Kingdom
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