Bonoo Indian Tapas Hampstead brings the generous spirit of Indian family dining into a social small plate format. The idea grew from the owners’ experience of Spanish tapas and their recognition that sharing many dishes already sits naturally within Indian food culture. Bonoo turns that connection into a relaxed restaurant experience built around conversation, variety and bold flavour.
The cooking travels across India through street food, regional curries and dishes prepared in the traditional tandoor oven. Mumbai inspired chaat, fragrant recipes from Bengal and carefully spiced grills allow a table to explore several styles in one meal. Authentic spices and fresh British ingredients give the food depth while preserving the character of the recipes that inspired it.
Every dish is prepared in the kitchen with certified halal ingredients, making inclusivity a clear part of the restaurant’s approach. Vegetarian and vegan choices are woven throughout the selection rather than treated as an afterthought. The refurbished dining room pairs an intimate atmosphere with modern presentation, creating a comfortable setting for both regular neighbourhood dinners and special evenings.
The sharing format is particularly well suited to date nights, family meals and group celebrations because guests can pass plates around and discover different flavours together. Warm hospitality reinforces the sense that food is a way to connect, which is central to the story behind the Bonoo name. Private dining and special supper club events add further ways to experience the restaurant’s mix of tradition, creativity and sociable dining.
Address: 675 Finchley Road, Hampstead, London NW2 2JP, United Kingdom
Bonoo Indian Tapas Hampstead Menu
Vegetarian
PALAK
Sautéd spinach with aromatic spices. (optional – with indian cheese or potatoes) (d/gf)
VEGETABLE SAMOSA & CHAAT
Crispy samosas stuffed with chickpeas and potatoes, served with tangy chaat, green chutney, and tamarind sauce.(d)
ALOO & GOBI
A traditional Indian dish harmonises potatoes, cauliflower, onions, five spices and turmeric. (gf/pb)
SHABZI CURRY
A medley of fresh vegetables including mangetout, potatoes, spinach, green beans, cauliflower. Lightly spiced with garam masala. (gf/pb)
DHAL MIX
Aromatic curry featuring a blend of three types of yellow lentils, simmered with spices and garlic to enhance its flavor. (gf/pb)
PANEER TIKKA
Indian cottage cheese marinated in lightly spiced yoghurt, grilled in a tandoor oven with onions and peppers served with pomegranate raita. (d/gf)
DAHI BAINGAN CURRY
Smoky aubergine curry cooked in a creamy, buttery yogurt sauce with a hint of delicate spices. (d/gf)
BLACK DHAL
Creamy & buttery black lentils curry with aromatic whole spices. Dal Makhani is one of India’s most special and popular dal. (d/gf/pb)
ALOO FIRECRACKER
Smokey roasted potatoes tossed with green chillies, drizzled with lemon dressing blueberry chilli sauce. (gf/pb)
BHINDI CURRY
Okra, (ladies fingers) whole and ground spices, herbs and onions, lightly spiced with cumin and turmeric. (gf/pb)
BOMB – BAY POTATOES
A crazy seasoning chilli paste on baby potatoes, tossed with a spicy mix of masalas and curry leaves. (gf)
CHOLE CURRY
North Indian curry made with white chickpeas and freshly grounded spices, bursting with inviting flavors. (gf/pb)
VEGETABLE BIRYANI
An aromatic rice dish made with basmati rice, mix vegetables, herbs & biryani spices. Biryani is a celebration of exotic flavors, vibrant colours. So this vegetarian dish is a perfect & hearty dinner packed with fragrant rice, vegetables, aromatic spices and herbs. (d/gf/pb)
FIVE SPICE BROCCOLI
Broccoli, roasted in our tandoor oven with a blend of five spices, and finished with a drizzle of tangy tomato chili sauce.
Seafood
TANDOOR SALMON TIKKA
Scottish salmon, grilled to perfection in a tandoor oven, seasoned with a blend of aromatic spices. 4pc (gf/d)
Chennai Grill Prawns
Off the shell prawns marinated overnight then cooked in the tandoor oven with a hot and tangy sauce, layered on a fresh mango salad. (gf)
Kerala Chilli Prawn
Kerala’s hot and spicy off-the-shell prawns infused with coconut milk, tomato onion-based dry curry. (gf)
COCONUT FISH CURRY ONLY
Creamy coconut sea bass curry infused with mild spices and simmered in a aromatic coconut milk sauce. (d/gf)
PRAWN BIRYANI
Prawns mixed with Basmati rice infused with aromatics spices, served with pomegranate raita. (d)
Meat
BUTTER CHICKEN CURRY
Golden aromatic chicken in a rich, creamy buttery sauce. Unparalleled flavor surpassing even beloved Chicken Tikka Masala. (d) (gf)
RAILWAY LAMB CURRY
Experience the legacy: Railway Lamb Curry, born in British Raj’s first-class railway carriage. A medium, flavorful delight of mutton, cooked for 4 hours. (d/gf)(Ask if you like it spicy and contain bone)
Bengal Chicken Curry
Highly rated · Slow-cooked curry with whole spices, curd, and ghee for tenderness and rich flavor. (d/gf)(Ask if you like it spicy and contain bone)
ACHARI CHICKEN TIKKA
Highly rated · Overnight-marinated chicken thigh, tandoor-cooked to a tender pink hue, bursting with rich flavors. An age-old Mughal recipe cherished worldwide. (gf)
TANDOOR MIX
Tandoor chicken, chicken tikka, lamb chop, sheek kebab. Marinated, grilled, a stunning, flavorful blend. (d/gf)
CHICKEN BIRYANI
Succulent chicken, Basmati rice, aromatic spices layered and steamed for tenderness and explosive flavor. A savory masterpiece awaits.
JAIPURI LAMB CHOPS
Cherished signature dish: Aromatic, succulent, marinated overnight, baked to perfection in a tandoor oven. (d/gf)
LAMB SAMOSA & CHAAT
A savory pastry filled with spiced minced lamb, served alongside chickpeas, yogurt, and chutneys. 2pc (d)
SEEKH KEBAB
Tender minced lamb, grilled to perfection and infused with ginger, garlic, green chili, garam masala, and a hint of lemon. 2pc (gf)
RED CHILLI TANDOOR CHICKEN
Yogurt-marinated, spice-infused, and roasted to perfection in a clay tandoor – an adored delight served on the bone. (d/gf)
LAMB BIRYANI
Highly rated · Moghul-inspired baby lamb mixed with Basmati rice, onions, coriander, served with pomegranate raita. (d)
CHICKEN LOLLIPOPS
Marinated and spiced with hot chilli, turmeric, hot sauce, and soya, bursting with bold flavors. A sought-after delight.
LAMB PEPPER FRY
A dry curry featuring tender lamb, cooked with onions, curry leaves, freshly ground black pepper, coconut oil, and a hint of fennel. (d/gf)
LAMB KOFTA CURRY
Lamb meatballs in a smoky tomato-based gravy, a dish that turns any day into a celebration. (gf)
MALAI CHICKEN TIKKA
A juicy chicken breast, infused with rich spices and fresh cream for exceptional softness, served as a mild tikka with the option to exclude chilies. (d/gf).
PATHIA CHICKEN CURRY
Chicken breast pieces marinated in a hot, sweet, and sour mix then immersed in a fiery onion-tomato-based dry curry.
MASALA WINGS
Spicy grilled chicken wings, drizzled with red chilli sauce, bursting with mouthwatering flavours. (gf)
Accompaniment
PAPADUM TRAY
Papadums are very thin, crispy snacks made from lentil flour. They are their own category of foods, in english probably best described as wafers, or crackers. Served with mango chutney and mint yogurt. (gf)
Plain Naan
Naan is a soft and pillowy indian-style flatbread traditionally made in a tandoor clay oven. It’s made from a yeast dough enriched with yogurt and olive oil and delicately flavored with anise seeds. (pb)
GARLIC & CORIANDER NAAN
Puffed bread with garlic and coriander paste.
Jeera Pulau Rice
A light fluffy cumin rice made with long grain basmati rice, salt, cumin seeds and ghee, a must have with any type of Indian curries! a classic simple rice dish that is truly at the heart of Indian food! (d/gf)
PUMPKIN SEED & COCONUT NAAN
Fluffy and soft sweet filling with a mixture of sultanas, almonds, coconut, and butter (Peshwari naan). This makes the naan a delicious sweet indian bread great with an extra spicy curry! (d)
STEAMED RICE
Golden sella basmati rice is basmati rice that has been parboiled to ensure that no nutrients are lost during the polishing. Easy cook steamed and dried so each golden grain separates perfectly. (gf/pb)
PARATHA
A delicious bread made with wheat flour, crispy and buttery. (d)
POMEGRANATE RAITA
This vibrant pomegranate version is a great twist on a classic Indian dip. Traditionally made with cucumber, creamy yogurt mixed with mild spices, juicy pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs for a great dip or relish to serve with naan breads as a snack, or with your favourite curry. (d/gf)
CRUNCHY MANGO SALAD
Mango meets roasted garlic, coriander, spicy-sweet, tangy dressing. (gf)
Keema Naan
Soft naan is lavishly filled with minced lamb, crowned with Indian-style aromatic salsa. (d/gf)s
KACHUMBER SALAD
Topical Indian salad, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, green chilli. Sprinkled with coriander, spices and lemon juice. (gf/pb)
Desserts
GAJAR HALWA
A carrot-based sweet dessert made with grated carrots, milk and sugar, cardamom, garnish of almonds and pistachio. It is served warm with ice cream. (d/n)
Kids
Kids Mild Chicken Korma & Rice
Tender chicken grilled in the tandoor oven and cooked in a mild coconut milk sauce served with basmati rice. (d/gf)
Kids Mild Chicken Tikka Masala & Rice
Britain’s favourite dish. the classic chicken tikka masala. This is a dish consisting of roasted marinated thigh chicken chunks (chicken tikka) cooked in a mild spiced sauce. The sauce is creamy and orange-coloured.
Kids Mild Paneer Tikka Masala & Rice
Grilled Indian cheese cooked in a mild creamy sauce served with steamed basmati rice (d/gf)
Drinks
Fresh Mango Lassi
A creamy mango lassi made by blending fresh mango yogurt, milk & honey.
Cardamom Sweet Lassi
A creamy cardamom lassi made by blending cardamom, yogurt, milk & honey.
Coke
200ml
Cobra
Indian Beer 330ml
Jeera Salty Lassi
A creamy lassi made by blending cumin, yogurt, milk & honey.
Diet Coke
200ml
Pinot Grigio White Wine (Bottle)
Easy-drinking, well-balanced, lemony pinot grigio, as refreshing as lemonade but more substantial. Italy. (vegan)
Merlot Red Wine (Bottle)
Chilean Merlot, juicy with blackberry, raspberry and a fragrant touch of strawberry. Chile. (vegan)
Still Water
750ml
Sparkling Water
750ml