Light of India is an established Indian restaurant on Gloucester Road in Kensington, sharing its address with the Montana Hotel. Founded in 1984, it offers an elegant setting for lunch, dinner, family meals and occasions close to Gloucester Road station.
The kitchen concentrates on Northern Indian cooking, including breads and marinated ingredients prepared in the tandoor alongside meats and vegetables slowly cooked in seasoned sauces. These traditions reflect the Mughal influences that helped shape the cuisine of northern India.
Head Chef Kumar works with fresh ingredients, spices ground in house and carefully prepared marinades. Traditional flavours are combined with selected international techniques, allowing the kitchen to present familiar dishes with a considered contemporary approach.
Guests can choose from the main selection, tasting menus, lunch thalis and a pre theatre menu. Dedicated vegan, vegetarian and Jain choices broaden the range, while the Lion’s Bar and curated wine list offer drinks selected to complement the spices and aromatics of the food.
Address: 67–69 Gloucester Road, Kensington, London SW7 4PG, United Kingdom
Light of India Menu
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Lunch Thalis
Vegetarian Thali
£23.95
Non-Vegetarian Thali
£25.95
Seafood Thali
£27.95
Dessert Wines
Muscat de Saint Jean de Minervois, Languedoc, France 37.5cl 15.20 % abv
£7
Tokaji Late Harvest Katinka, Patricius, Hungary 37.5cl 11.50 % abv
£8
JAIN MENU
Anaar Avacado & Mango Salad
£9.45
Aloo Chana Chaat
£9.45
Kasoori Matar Paneer Makhni
£14.95
Bombay Aloo
£13.95
Aloo Gobi
£13.95
Mushroom Bhaji
£13.95
Chana Masala
£13.95
Green Salad
£6.95
Raita
£6.95
Steamed Basmati Rice
£5.45
Tandoori Roti
£5.45
Sherry
Harveys Bristol Cream 17.5% abv
£7.50
Port
Cockburns Special Reserve Port 20% abv
£7.50
Taylors Fine, Tawny Port 10 years old, 20% abv
£8.50
Liquers
Amaretto 28% abv |Archer’s Peach Schnapps 20% abv |Blue Curacao 20% abv
£7.50
Baileys Irish Cream 17% abv | Cointreau 40% abv
£7.50
Chambord 16.5% abv | Cherry Brandy 24% abv | Drambuie 40% abv
£7.50
Grand Marnier 40% abv | Malibu 21% abv | Sambuca 38% abv
£7.50
Southern Comfort 35% abv | Tia Maria 20% abv
£7.50
Tequila
Olmeca Blanco 38% abv
£7.50
Patron Reposado 40% abv
£9
Whiskies
Jack Daniels 40% abv | Jameson 40% abv | Canadian Club 40% abv
£8
JW Black Label 40% abv | Maker’s Mark 40% abv | Chivas Regal 40% abv
£8.50
Royal Salute 21 years old, 40% abv
£13
Whiskies – Single Malt
Glenlivet 12 years old, 40% abv | Highland
£9.50
Oban 14 years old 43% abv | Highland
£11
Glenkinchi 12 years old, 43% abv | Lowland
£9
Dalwhinnie 15 years old, 43% abv | Speyside
£9
Macallan 12 years old 40% abv | Speyside
£10
Glenfiddich 12 years old, 40% abv | Speyside
£8.50
Lagavulin 16 years old, 43% abv | Islay
£10
Talisker 10 years old, 45.8% abv | Islay
£8.50
Cognacs
Martell V.S. 40% abv
£7.50
Courvoisier V.S.O.P 40% abv
£8.50
Remy Martin V.S.O.P 40% abv
£10
Courvoisier X.O. 40% abv
£12
Coffee
Americano
£4.50
Cappuccino
£4.50
Café Latte
£4.50
Espresso – Single | Double
£3.50
Liqueur Coffees – Irish | Calypso | Baileys | Café Royal
£8
Tea
Masala Chai
£4.50
English Breakfast | Earl Grey
£4.50
Herbal Teas – Peppermint | Green | Mint
£4.50
Dessert Cocktails
Baileys Minty Bliss
£11.50
Chocolate Martini
£11.50
Chai Latte Martini
£11.50
Pre-Theatre Menu
2 courses
£28.95
3 courses
£33.95
Royal Dessert Collection
Royal Chocolate Fudge Brownie (Signature, Gluten-Free)
Gluten Free
GF
£8.95
Royal Sticky Toffee Pudding (Signature, Vegan)
Vegan
VG
£8.95
Royal Ultimate Chocolate Fudge Cake (Signature)
£8.95
Royal Pan-Seared Pear (Signature, A Light of India Special)
£8.95
Luxury Vanilla Cheesecake with Lotus Biscoff
£8.95
Gajar Ka Halwa (Traditional Indian Dessert)
£8.95
Kala Jamun (Traditional Indian Dessert)
£8.95
Royal Rasmalai (Exotic Indian Dessert)
£8.95
Royal Gulab Jamun (Signature)
£8.95
Kulfi – Mango or Pistachio
£8.50
Choice of Ice Creams or Scoop of Each
£8.50
Vegetable Dishes
Kasoori Matar Paneer Makhani (Signature)
£10.95
Mixed Vegetable Salan
£9.95
Bhindi Shimla Mirch
£9.95
Bombay Aloo
£9.95
Aloo Gobi/Saag Aloo
£9.95
Chana Masala
£9.95
Tarka Dall
£9.95
Saag Bhaji/ Mushroom Bhaji
£9.95
Saag Paneer
£9.95
Accompaniments
Papadums (Crisp Indian flatbread-cracker, plain or spiced)
£2.50
Dhaba Onion Salad
£4.95
Crispy Masala Fries
£6.45
Green Salad
£6.95
Raita
£6.95
Breads
Naan
£5.45
Lachcha Paratha
£5.45
Tandoori Roti
£5.45
Garlic Naan/Cheese Naan
£6.45
/Chilli Naan
£6.45
Keema Naan/Peshawari Naan
£6.45
Rice
Steamed Basmati Rice
£5.45
Saffron Pilau Rice
£6.45
Peas/Mushroom Rice
£6.95
Vegetable Rice
£6.95
Lemon Rice
£6.95
Dum Biryani Dishes
Vegetable Biryani
£16.95
Chicken Tikka Biryani / Lamb Biryani
£19.95
King Prawn Biryani
£21.95
Traditional Curries
King Prawn Masala (mild) (Signature)
£19.95
King Prawn Bhuna (med) (Signature)
£19.95
Kadai King Prawn (med) (Signature)
£19.95
King Prawn Saagwala
£19.95
Chicken Tikka Bhuna (med)
£16.50
Chicken Madras / Vindaloo (hot/v.hot)
£16.50
Chicken Jalfrezi (med)
£16.50
Lamb Madras / Vindaloo (hot/v.hot)
£16.50
Kashmiri Roghan Josh (med)
£16.50
Saag Gosht
£16.50
Lamb Do Pyaza
£16.50
Chef’s Speciality Curries (Signature Dishes)
Royal Monk Fish Curry
£22.95
Kerala Prawn Moilee
£21.95
Nihari Lamb Shank
£21.50
Gosht Hydrabadi
£18.95
Rajasthani Mirch ka Gosht
£18.95
Kadai Gosht
£18.95
Chettinad Pepper Chicken
£18.95
Tawa Chicken
£18.95
Chicken Tikka Masala
£18.95
Shahi Butter Chicken
£18.95
Malwa Mango Chicken
£18.95
Pistachio Chicken Korma
£18.95
Paneer Tikka Lababdar
£18.95
Tandoori Specialities
Chicken Tandoori
£15.45
Nawabi Chicken Tikka
£15.45
Gilafi Seekh Kebab
£15.45
Murgh Malai Tikka (Signature)
£17.95
Ajwaini Salmon Tikka (Signature)
£18.95
Tandoori King Prawn (Signature)
£18.95
Peshawari Lamb Chops (Signature)
£21.95
Royal Peshawari Mixed Grill (Signature)
£26.95
Starters
Mulligatawny Soup
£9.45
Anaar Avocado & Mango Salad
£9.45
Aloo Chana Chaat
£9.45
Samosa (Lamb Or Vegetable)
£9.45
Onion Bhaji
£9.45
Achari Paneer Tikka
£9.45
Nawabi Chicken Tikka
£9.95
Gilafi Seekh Kebab
£9.95
Murgh Malai Tikka (Signature)
£10.95
Goan Tawa Scallops (Signature)
£10.95
Ajwaini Salmon Tikka (Signature)
£11.45
King Prawn Shashlik (Signature)
£11.45
Peshawari Lamb Chops (Signature)
£11.95
Vegetarian Mixed Platter
£11.95
Assorted Meat Platter
£12.95
Seafood Platter
£13.95
Tasting Menu
Food
£57.95
Food & wine pairing
£69.95
VEGAN MENU
Mulligatawny Soup
£9.45
Anaar Avacado & Mango Salad
£9.45
Vegetable Samosa
£9.45
Mixed Vegetable Salan
£13.95
Bhindi Shimla Mirch
£13.95
Bombay Aloo
£13.95
Aloo Gobi/Saag Aloo
£13.95
Chana Masala
£13.95
Dal (No Tarka)
£13.95
Saag Bhaji
£13.95
Mushroom Bhaji
£13.95
Green Salad
£6.95
Dhaba Onion Salad
£4.95
Steamed Basmati Rice
£5.45
Tandoori Roti
£5.45
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