Colaba West Hampstead is a modern Indian restaurant on West End Lane inspired by Mumbai's Colaba neighbourhood. The concept connects the area's street food, homes and historic dining institutions with a relaxed contemporary restaurant and cocktail bar.
Street snacks include dahi puri, bhel, aloo chaat and crisp okra, while small plates move through Indo-Chinese chicken wings, fish fry and homemade vegetable samosas. Tandoori choices include lamb seekh kebab, fenugreek chicken tikka, paneer shashlik, prawns and salmon.
Curries range from a homestyle Colaba chicken and prawn coconut curry to lamb shank inspired by Mumbai's Baghdadi restaurant. Slow cooked dal, chickpea curry, smoky aubergine and mushroom spinach give vegetarian and vegan diners a substantial range of dishes.
Layered chicken biryani and vegetable pilau suit sharing alongside naan, roti and fresh salad. Cocktails blend eastern spices with familiar western serves, while lunch, dinner, reservations and a dedicated vegan menu make Colaba flexible for both everyday meals and group occasions.
Address: 279 West End Lane, West Hampstead, London NW6 1QS, England
Colaba West Hampstead Menu
Snacks
Bombay Nuts
Zesty mix of peanuts, lemon, cucumber, onion, tomato & coriander. The ultimate companion to your beer or cocktail.
Papad Basket
A selection of papads and chutneys
Chaat
Dahi Puri
Tiny yoghurt filled wheat crisps topped with tamarind and mint chutney
Chowpatty Bhel
Mumbai’s iconic street snack of puffed rice, chutneys, peanuts potatoes, onions and herbs
Aloo Chaat
Crispy potatoes tossed in a secret spice blend, topped with tamarind and yoghurt
Pani Puri
Crunchy puris filled with a sweet and spicy minty water, potatoes and black chickpeas
Small Plates
Masala Papad
Black pepper papad topped with a mix of spices, onions, tomatoes and herbs
Kurkuri Bhindi
Crunchy battered okra with a sprinkling of chaat masala
Chilli Cheese Naan
Decadent cheese and green chilli stuffed naan
Masala Fish Fry
Batter fried fish, served with a mint garlic chutney
Onion Pakora
Fritters made of onion, gram flour and herbs
Leopold Chicken Wings
Legendary Indo-chinese fried chicken wings, served with a schezwan chutney
Samosa
Home made samosas with a pea and potatos tuffing
Kebabs
Paneer Shashlik
The original tandoor cooked paneer, onion, green pepper and tomato skewers
Bade Miyan Seekh Kebab
Minced lamb and mixed pepper kebabs famously sold on the streets of Colaba
Salmon Malai Tikka
Salmon fillets marinated with yoghurt and carom seeds, delicately cooked in the tandoor
Ajwaini Jhinga
Prawns marinated in carom seed, yoghurt and tandoori spices
Kasoori Chicken Tikka
Fenugreek and yoghurt marinated chicken thigh cooked in the tandoor
Tandoori Phool
Tandoor cooked broccoli and cauliflower heads marinated in fenugreek and yoghurt
Half Tandoori Chicken
Traditional tandoori half chicken on the bone
Curries
Paneer Makhanwala
The original paneer tikka masala, just better
Mushroom Makai Palak
Slow cooked spinach with fenugreek, mushrooms and corn
Paneer Kadhai
Paneer in a rich tomato and bell pepper, onion gravy,
Chicken Makhanwala
The original chicken tikka masala, just better
Jhinga Mapas
Silky prawn and coconut curry popular amongst the fishing community of Mumbai
Colaba Chicken Tariwala
Spicy homestyle chicken curry, cooked to our grandmother’s recipe
Lamb Shank Baghdadi
Fall-off-the-bone lamb shank curry inspired by Mumbai’s iconic Baghdadi restaurant
Biryani & Pilau
Sabzi Pilau
Aromatic vegetable pilau topped with golden onions and cashews
Chicken Dum Biryani
Layered chicken and basmati rice biryani steamed under a ‘parda’
Dal & Vegetables
Peeli Dal
Comforting four lentil mixed yellow dal
Colaba Dal
House special slow cooked black lentil and kidney bean dal
Aloo Bhaji
Spiced mashed potatoes sautéed with mustard seeds, curry leaves and onions
Baingan Bharta
Smoky aubergine tempered with onions, tomatoes, mustard oil and spices
Chana Masala
Slow-cooked chickpeas simmered in a spiced tomato and onion gravy
Breads & Rice
Tandoori Roti
Naan
Garlic Naan
Lachcha Pudina Paratha
Peshwari Naan
Sweet naan- coconut & almond
Pilau Rice
Basmati Rice
Raita
Yogurt , grated cucumber
Kachumber Salad
Diced – tomatoes , cucumber, onions , lemon coriander dressing
Yoghurt
Vegan – Snacks
Bombay Nuts
Zesty mix of peanuts, lemon, cucumber, onion, tomato & coriander. The ultimate companion to your beer or cocktail.
Papad Basket
A selection of papads and chutneys
Vegan – Chaat
Chowpatty Bhel
Mumbai’s iconic street snack of puffed rice, chutneys, peanuts potatoes, onions and herbs
Pani Puri
Crunchy puris filled with a sweet and spicy minty water, potatoes and black chickpeas
Vegan – Small Plates
Masala Papad
Black pepper papad topped with a mix of spices, onions, tomatoes and herbs
Onion Pakora
Fritters made of onion, gram flour and herbs
Kurkuri Bhindi
Crunchy battered okra with a sprinkling of chaat masala
Samosa
Home made samosas with a pea and potatos tuffing
Vegan – Curries
Mushroom Makai Palak
Slow cooked spinach with fenugreek, mushrooms and corn
Masala Tofu
tofu cooked in tomato onion masala sauce
Vegan – Dal & Vegetables
Peeli Dal
Comforting four lentil mixed yellow dal
Colaba Dal
House special slow cooked black lentil and kidney bean dal
Aloo Bhaji
Spiced mashed potatoes sautéed with mustard seeds, curry leaves and onions
Baingan Bharta
Smoky aubergine tempered with onions, tomatoes, mustard oil and spices
Chana Masala
Slow-cooked chickpeas simmered in a spiced tomato and onion gravy
Vegan – Biryani
Sabzi Pilau
Aromatic vegetable pilau topped with golden onions and cashews
Vegan – Breads & Rice
Tandoori Roti
Pilau Rice
Basmati Rice
Kachumber Salad
Diced – tomatoes , cucumber, onions , lemon coriander dressing
Desserts
Gulab Jamun
Warm, syrup-soaked Indian milk dumplings
Bowl of Ice Cream
choose 2 scoops from vanilla, chocolate or berry sorbet
Bowl of Ice Cream – Vegan & Gluten Free
choose 2 scoops from vanilla, chocolate or berry sorbet
Gajar Halwa
carrot pudding, with raisins and nuts
Kulfi – Pistachio
Traditional creamy Indian ice cream on stick
Kulfi – Rose Honey
Traditional creamy Indian ice cream on stick
Phirni
Delicate saffron-infused rice pudding
Sizzling Brownie with Ice-Cream
Warm brownie with vanilla ice-cream, poured with chocolate sauce
Wines – By the Glass
Bosco del Conte, Prosecco Frizzante NV
Garnacha Blanca, 'Dama D Roca', Cariñena, Bodegas Paniza Aragon, Spain
Sauvignon de Tourraine, Les Petits Faiteaux, Loire Valley France
Syrah Viognier 'Le Campuget', Château de Campuget Languedoc France
White Wine
Garnacha Blanca, 'Dama D Roca', Cariñena, Bodegas Paniza, Aragon, Spain
Sauvignon de Tourraine, Les Petits Faiteaux, Loire Valley France
Chenin Blanc, 'Founders', Swartland Winery, Western Cape South Africa
Riesling, Watervale, Clare Valley, Jim Barry Wines, Australia
Red Wine
Syrah Viognier 'Le Campuget', Château de Campuget Languedoc France
Malbec 'Raices', Uco Valley, Andeluna Mendoza, Argentina
Negroamaro 'Il Pumo', Salento, San Marzano Puglia, Italy
Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 'The Barry Bros', Clare Valley, Jim Barry Wines, South Australia
Cocktails
Mango Bellini
Prosecco – Mango
Nilgiri Espresso Martini
Absolut Vodka – Kahlúa – Nilgiri Espresso Shot
New Old Fashioned
Dark Rum – Infused Indian Spices
Colaba Gimlet
Ophir Gin – Lime – Green Tea
Beers
Cobra
Premium Indian Lager 330ml
Tusker
Premium Kenyan Lager 500ml
Two Tribes Dream Factory Pale Ale
Delicate Mango & Citrus from a punch of Mosaic and Citra Hops 330ml
Cider
330ml
Spirits – Whisky
25 ml
Black Label
Glenmorangie 12 Yrs
Jack Daniel
Monkey Shoulder
Digestifs
Limoncello
Sambuca
Tequila
Speciality Teas
Green Whole Leaf Tea
An exquisite Chinese green tea, meticulously handcrafted. The leaves are fired in a wok over charcoal, using the same method and place perfected for over 3,000 years. Clean, bright, and remarkably delicate.
Soba Cha
Toasted buckwheat kernels brewed into a fragrant, nutty, caffeine-free tea with a naturally sweet aroma and a smooth, earthy finish.
Jasmine Tea
A delicate white tea made entirely from spring buds, naturally scented over six consecutive nights with fresh jasmine flowers. Deep, heady aroma with a light, gentle flavour.