Elephant Brixton Village

The inspiration for the decor comes from "Victorians visiting India" , says Imran Bashir the owner. The name I guess, comes from the wallpaper, a beautiful Roccoco drawing of an elephant carrying tourists in a scene from the past. There is a beautiful framed mirror on the opposite wall to the wallpaper, making the tiny place look a bit bigger.

Imran Bashir is always there, charming his customers and he is hugely hands on - he cooks, he buys the ingredients, he decorates, he explains.

The food is Pakistani street food, I would call it Pakistani home cooking. The inspiration for his recipes comes from Bashir's mother and the food he grew up eating.

                        The menu is small and clear

I started with Lamb Samosas served with raita and salad, very crisp, light and spice, delicious! I could have had 2 portions easily!

Lamb curry with peas and potatoes, you can have it with rice or naan bread, very aromatic (the lamb is minced)

 I tried to get Imran talking about the spices, but he is no fool.
 "These are the magic ingredients" he says.

I had a great lunch yesterday,  it felt like I was eating in a friend's kitchen.

55 Granville Arcade (Brixton Village market), Coldharbour Lane, SW9

Phone: 07590 389684

Nearest train: Brixton 

Nearest tube: Brixton 

Cuisine: Indian

Average price: two courses meal for £10