East London Indian Food Tour with 8+ Authentic Food Tastings
Overview
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3 hours
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Discover the bold, vibrant flavors that make London the curry capital of the world on our East London Indian Food Tour. Guided through the city’s historic East End, you’ll taste 8+ authentic dishes that showcase India’s rich culinary traditions and their deep roots in London’s culture. From fragrant curries and sizzling tandoori specialties to fluffy naan, spiced chickpeas, and unique fried snacks, every bite tells a story. Cool off with a refreshing lassi, then indulge your sweet tooth with classic Indian desserts like gulab jamun or creamy rasgulla. Along the way, you’ll learn how immigration shaped London’s food scene and why this neighborhood is the heart of Indian cuisine in the UK. We’ll end with our delicious Secret Dish, the perfect surprise to complete your journey. This tour blends history, culture, and unforgettable flavors—ideal for food lovers who want to experience London like a local.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
*We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours*
Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Tandoori specialties, smoky and perfectly spiced
Authentic selection of rich, flavorful curries (veg & non-veg)
Refreshing, creamy lassi
Freshly baked naan & fragrant basmati rice
Sizzling chicken or lamb delicacies
Traditional sweets like gulab jamun & rasgulla
Unique fried snack with spiced chickpeas
Our Exclusive Secret Dish
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
What To Expect
Whitechapel Gallery
A public art gallery in Aldgate, being positioned near Whitechapel on the north side of Whitechapel High Street, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in the East End of London and Central London.
Brick Lane
A street in the East End of London, in the Borough of Tower Hamlets. Today, it is the heart of the city's Bangladeshi community and is known to some as Banglatown. It is famous for its many curry houses.
Options
Private Tour Upgrade
Private Indian Food Tour: Choose this option to upgrade to a private Indian food tour of London for only you and your group
Small Group Indian Food Tour
Small Group Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Indian Food Tour London in a group of 12 people or less!
Reviews
570 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour with delicious food.
helencW1242OW,
Oct 28, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing tour with Riki. He was very knowledgeable and shared lots of food tips with us during our tour as well as taking us to three different restaurants where we sampled many different Indian foods. I am vegan and he went out of his way to make sure I was catered for. There was plenty of food and drink, we did the tour at 12 and didn’t need to eat again that day! Thanks to Riki for a fantastic experience.
Jez was the BEST!
jaimej773,
Oct 19, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00My daughters and I just had the most amazing time with our guide, Jez. He was knowledgeable, funny and so easy to be with. Would highly recommend the East London Indian food tour with him. What a great way to spend an evening.
Wonderful evening tour
tarheelkelly,
Oct 9, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Visited London with my husband and two teenage daughters. We always start a trip with a food tour and this time was no different, but this was one of our favorites! Tamiza was the best guide we can remember having--friendly, knowledgable, and super interesting herself. The food was incredible, as was the rich history of the neighborhood we ate our way through. I'd do this tour again in a heartbeat!
Excellent evening, highly recommend
Michael M,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amin led our tour - what an amazing evening. He made the evening so informative and enjoyable! Such a knowledgeable, warm and personable guide. We learned about the culture and process of cooking a variety of dishes. Come hungry - we were served in quantity, quality, and variety. Amin made it all go smoothly with food magically appearing as we arrived at each place. So glad we booked this tour. Thank you, Amin!
An excellent immersion into Indian food
Q8265EMstevenp,
Oct 5, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent experience. We've stayed near London Tower before cruises, and had not realized Brick Lane and this tour was withing walking distance of the hotel. Significant enlightening tour - some items considerably different that what you'd find in the States. Tamiza was an excellent guide, an expert on the community and the food. Included lessons in identifying Bangledesh (and Indian) spices. The restaurants visited were very vibrant and great hosts. Definitely would not have been able to know where to go to such a variety of locations on our own.
Outstanding!
VeeChicago,
Oct 4, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Riki, was outstanding! If you’re lucky enough to get him, you won’t be disappointed. He’s a chef, born & raised in India, who’s worked in Michelin-starred restaurants. Plus, he has a wealth of information about Indian & British history. And don’t get me started on his depth of knowledge about Indian cuisine. It was a truly fantastic night filled with fun history lessons, an interactive pop-quiz that got us all laughing and thinking, and phenomenal food. Indian is one of my favorite cuisines, and I was surprised at the number of new (to me) dishes Riki introduced to us. You will leave this tour without an ounce of room left in your belly! The only bit of advice I can give: come seriously hungry (you might want to consider fasting beforehand, lol) because you’ll end the tour absolutely and very happily stuffed to the gills!
So much delicious food
Marny B,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Be sure to come hungry! The food was all delicious and there was plenty. Everyone felt “post Thanksgiving full.” We learned a lot about Desi food.
Delicious Indian Food Tour!
aleenaluisier,
Oct 2, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience! Not only was all the food super delicious, our guide Riki also shared his vast knowledge of the history of the Brick Lane area, and of Indian cuisine and spices. He had some amazing stories to tell. Would highly recommend this tour, it's a wonderful, unique way to experience this pocket of London.
Indian food tour, recommended
jonathanbV9749LT,
Sep 29, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00This was a brilliant food tour. Riki, our guide, was excellent, knowledgeable, experienced and engaging. He gave us so much information, he was interested and had plenty to say and keep the conversation going, always had a story to tell. Lovely, delicious food in the restaurants we ate in, and much more to eat than we expected. We thought the 4 hours we spent on the tour was well worth it and would recommend.
Fun experience - thanks to our guide Jez!
Eva S,
Sep 22, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Secret Indian Food Tour with Jezian and it was such a fun night! He was a great guide and was great company throughout the night. We really enjoyed the various food spots Jez took us to, and everyone we met was so welcoming. The added drinks package was a good addition also. Overall we’re so glad we chose to do this and were lucky to have Jez as our guide for the night - couldn’t recommend enough!
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