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Diwana Bhel Poori House
Legendary Drummond Street institution serving proper South Indian street food that's been pulling queues since 1982.
🍴 Indian restaurantcasuallivelytraditionalfamily-friendlyindian restaurant
Walk down Drummond Street in King's Cross and you'll spot the queue snaking out of Diwana before you even clock the sign. This place has been doing the same thing for over 40 years—bhel poori, dosa, samosa—and they've never felt the need to mess with the formula. The counter service moves fast, prices stay genuinely reasonable, and you're surrounded by locals who know exactly what they want. It's the kind of spot where everyone eats standing up or perched on high stools, swapping recommendations between bites of crispy, tangy, properly spiced street snacks.
Known for
- ★Bhel poori with perfect balance of sweet, sour and spice
- ★Crispy, light dosa served with proper sambar and chutney
- ★Counter service queues that move faster than you'd expect
- ★Unchanged menu and atmosphere since 1982
- ★Ridiculously good value for central London