Hungama Indian Street Food is a lively Indian restaurant at 21 Charing Cross Road, close to Leicester Square and the West End theatres. The menu draws on quick street snacks as well as fuller regional meals, making the venue useful for a casual lunch, a pre-theatre dinner or a late city centre meal.
Mumbai favourites and chaat form an important part of the selection, with crisp, tangy and spicy elements designed for sharing. Samosa, onion bhaji, paneer and vegetable starters sit beside chicken and seafood preparations, while noodles and fried rice show a clear Indo-Chinese influence.
For a more substantial meal, diners can choose vegetable and meat curries, thali combinations and biryani made with vegetables, egg, chicken, lamb or prawns. Rice, naan and other accompaniments allow heat and richness to be balanced across the table, and the broad vegetarian range gives meat free diners plenty of choice.
Masala tea, Indian coffee, lassi and buttermilk complement the savoury menu, with desserts available to round out the meal. The mix of familiar curry-house dishes and street food formats gives Hungama a flexible identity that works just as well for a quick snack as for a varied shared dinner.
Address: 21 Charing Cross Road, London WC2H 0ET, England