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BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai - Soho, London, Greater London

BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai - Soho

4.6
4.6
87 Reviews
£25 and under
Indian
8 Moor Street, London, Greater London W1D 5ND

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Charming
Immerse yourself in the opulent flavours of Awadh at BKC, where rich culinary legacy of Lucknow converges with the dynamic spirit of London. Since its inception in Marble Arch in 2022 and subsequent expansion to Soho in 2023, BKC has been revolutionizing the city's food scene by bringing the authentic tastes of Lucknow to the heart of the British capital.

Strategically positioned near the iconic Palace Theatre, Prince Edward Theatre, and Shaftesbury Theatre, BKC is the ultimate pre-theatre dining destination. Our carefully crafted Pre-Theatre Menu offers a sublime selection of dishes, expertly designed to delight your senses and leave you ample time to take in a show.

Indulge in our signature Lucknowi Biryani, tender Galouti Kebabs, or flavourful Seekh Kebabs, all carefully prepared to transport your taste buds to the majestic streets of Lucknow. Our Pre-Theatre Menu is available from 12pm to 5pm, ensuring a leisurely dining experience that perfectly complements your evening out.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Contemporary Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    020 3161 9211
  • Website
    https://bkclondon.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Arsh Thakur
  • Catering
    We are delighted to annouce we have started taking small catering orders . for more information please call the restaurant and will get it done
  • Private party facilities
    Please Call or email at info@bkclondon.uk for more details
  • Location
    8 Moor Street, London, Greater London W1D 5ND
  • Neighborhood
    Soho
  • Cross street
    Old Chompton Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Closest underground station Tottenham court road station ( central line ) 2 - 3 mins walk
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • West End - Biryani Bharat Yatra

    Multiple dates available
    Fridays to Sundays at BKC are sacred for biryani lovers. Each month, we unveil a new regional hero as part of our Biryani Bharat Yatra — a journey through India’s diverse biryani heritage. At BKC Biryani Kebab Chai London, we invite you to unlock a Pandora’s box of regal flavours, where every weekend reveals a new chapter in India’s royal Biryani legacy. While we proudly serve the slow-cooked traditional Dum Pukht style, saffron-infused Awadhi Biryani daily, we also take Biryani lovers on a journey through India’s diverse regional specialties. Born in the grand courts of emperors, Biryani evolved into distinct treasures across India. The Nizams of Hyderabad created a fiery, spice-laden Kacchi Biryani, while the Nawabs of Bengal crafted the subtle, aromatic Kolkata Biryani, marked by addition of potatoes—a legacy of resourcefulness turned into indulgence. From the rich Mughlai Biryani of North India to the coastal spice-infused Thalassery Biryani of Kerala, each version carries whispers of its royal past. In February, we unveiled the Hyderabadi Kacchi Gosht Biryani. In March, we opened the lid to Kolkata Biryani, where saffron-kissed rice, succulent meat, and golden potatoes create a dish fit for a king. And this month’s star — the Yakhni Pulao, a broth-soaked Kashmiri delicacy — each dish is a soulful homage to India’s regional feasts. What will next month’s Pandora’s box reveal? Join us every weekend at BKC for a regal feast unlike any other!
    West End - Biryani Bharat Yatra Photo

  • PRE THEATRE MENU

    £25.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Strategically positioned near the iconic Palace Theatre, Prince Edward Theatre, and Shaftesbury Theatre, BKC is the ultimate pre-theatre dining destination. Our carefully crafted Pre-Theatre Menu offers a sublime selection of dishes, expertly designed to delight your senses and leave you ample time to take in a show. Indulge in our signature Lucknowi Biryani, tender Dahi Ke Kebabs, or flavourful Lamb Seekh Kebabs, all carefully prepared to transport your taste buds to the majestic streets of Lucknow. Our Pre-Theatre Menu is available from 12pm to 5pm, ensuring a leisurely dining experience that perfectly complements your evening out. Available from £25
    PRE THEATRE MENU Photo

  • Lunch Menu - BKC Combo

    Multiple dates available
    Introducing the BKC Lunch Deal! Our lunch deal offers a delicious selection of options to satisfy your cravings. Choose from our mouth-watering Kathi Rolls, filled with tender chicken, lamb, or paneer, all wrapped in a crispy paratha with salad and chutney. For a vegetarian option, try our Soya Chaap roll, marinated to perfection. Or, opt for our Biryani, Kebab, Chai Combo Box, featuring a trio of flavors. Select from Chicken, Lamb, or Vegetable options, each including a flavorful biryani, a tender kebab, and a soothing cup of chai. This combo box is the perfect way to experience the best of BKC's menu in one satisfying meal. Available from 12pm to 5pm.
    Lunch Menu - BKC Combo Photo

Menu

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What 87 people are saying

BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai - Soho reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • West End London

    Indian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai in Soho offers a "fantastic little restaurant" experience with "amazing hospitality" and "authentic biryani." Patrons praise the "superb" service, led by Tanmoy, and the "absolutely delicious" dishes. Despite its small size, the cozy venue consistently delivers "proper Indian cuisine" and a "wonderful vibe."

87 Reviews

  1. Jessica

    London34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very tasty biryani in a huge portion. Nice presentation too with the little pink pickles on the side. Palak paneer was also delicious, highly recommend

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  2. Narinder

    Warwickshire7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food in a good location. Restaurant is on the small side so it felt a little squashed in there. The starters were very good, we had an issue with one of our mains which was resolved with no fuss.

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  3. Shivi

    Toronto1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing hospitality, outstanding food. Definitely highly recommended

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  4. Harkiran

    London21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent experience Great food Superbly looked after by Tanmoi and team Would definitely recommend and return

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  5. Rafa

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent selection of Indian dishes. The staff were great too

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  6. Yagini

    London14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish we had a fabulous experience. The food and service was amazing. We ordered a variety of dishes, which were really decent portion sizes. I love biryani, and both the lamb and prawn biryanis were delicious, the right hint of spice and cooked to perfection. The lamb biryani had decent pieces of lamb not the small bite sized pieces you typically can get. The lamb ghosht was the star - tender piers of lamb cooked in a rich sauce. Overall the variety of dishes is good, the menu is simple but caters broadly and each dish made with genuine care. From start to finish Tanmoy made us feel welcome and provided exceptional service.

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  7. Jahanbi

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was third visit to BKC. Booking via OpenTable was very smooth. We ordered Galouti Kebabs which was slightly disappointing. It was wasn’t as soft as before we didn’t enjoy as we did last time. The roomali roti, murg makhni and biryani were all good. But overall experience was good.

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  8. Ese

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic little restaurant in the heart of Soho. Delicious food and amazing service. We really had a nice time.

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  9. Jaspreet Singh

    Kent1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Venue was cosy and the service was quick. Ordered the veg platter and it was quite tasty but not very generous with the portions. The broccoli was quite hard but the rest of the food was good

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  10. Sanjeev

    London17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent and authentic biryani, especially when accompanied by karak chai. The quality of food and service are excellent. Although a small place, does not feel noisy. Great service too.

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FAQs

BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai - Soho offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 3161 9211.

BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai - Soho is rated 4.6 stars by 87 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West End London
  5. Soho

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai - Soho

8 Moor Street, London, Greater London W1D 5ND

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Old Chompton Street
  • Neighborhood
    Soho
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian, Contemporary Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Closest underground station Tottenham court road station ( central line ) 2 - 3 mins walk
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Arsh Thakur
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    https://bkclondon.uk/
  • Phone number
    020 3161 9211
  • Catering
    We are delighted to annouce we have started taking small catering orders . for more information please call the restaurant and will get it done
  • Private party facilities
    Please Call or email at info@bkclondon.uk for more details
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