BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai - Soho

Name: BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai - Soho
Address: 8 Moor Street, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, W1D 5ND
Telephone: 020 3161 9211
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (89)

£25 and under

Indian

8 Moor Street, London, Greater London W1D 5ND

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2 people

May 16, 2025

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!
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
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.

Lakhnawi Lamb Biryani£18.00
Lamb cooked with aromatic spices, saffron, rose water and fragrant rice.
Awadhi Chicken Biryani£17.00
Chicken cooked in a pot with spices, saffron and basmati rice.
Jhinga Biryani£26.00
King prawns finished in tandoor and dum cooked
Subz Dum Biryani (V)£16.00
Vegetables marinated and cooked with rice, yoghurt and rose water
Soya Chaap Biryani (VE)£16.00
Soya chunks marinated and cooked with rice and rose water
Biryani Bharat Yatra - Regional Special Biryani
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. Ask your server for this month’s special.

KATHI ROLL

Lamb£12.00
Lamb kebab studded in paratha with salad and chutney
Chicken£11.00
Chicken kebab studded in paratha with salad and chutney
Paneer (V)£10.00
Paneer kebab studded in paratha with salad and chutney
Soya Chaap (VE)£10.00
Soya kebab studded in paratha with salad and chutney

SMALL PLATES

Beetroot Cutlet (V)£11.00
Paneer, spiced beetroot and peanut cutlet
Pepper Chicken£12.00
Batter-fried chicken tossed with onions and curry leaf
BKC Fish Fry£12.00
Kingfisher beer batter fried carom seed flavoured fish
Onion Kachori (V) £8.00
Flaky pastry stuffed with spicy onion mix
Papri Chaat (V)£8.00
Flat savoury pastry disks topped with potatoes, onions, tomatoes and chutneys
Samosa Chaat (V)£8.00
Stuffed savoury pastry with sweet and spicy chutneys
Pani Puri (VE)£8.00
Semolina spears filled with sweet & spicy water, chutneys and sev

CHAI NASHTA

Karak Chai served with Bun Makhan (V)£8.00
Tea made with aromatic spices like cardamom, ginger and cinnamon. Paired with: Toasted buns layered with home-made clotted cream
Karak Chai served with Veg Samosa (V)£8.00
Tea made with aromatic spices like cardamom, ginger and cinnamon. Paired with: Potato and pea stuffed in savoury pastry and fried
Kashmiri Pink Chai served with Khari (V)£8.00
Immensely aromatic pink tea made with milk, rose petals and pistachio nuts. Paired with: Light snack made of puff pastry

KEBABS

Burrah£21.00
Succulent Lamb chops marinated in yoghurt, kashmiri chilli and mild spices
Galouti£16.00
Mouth-melting lamb patties with rich flavours of blended spices
Lamb Seekh Kebab£16.00
Minced lamb meat with aromatic spices cooked in tandoor
Murgh Malai Tikka£16.00
Lightly spiced chicken breast marinated with cream and peppercorn.
Murgh Lasooni Tikka£16.00
Chicken thigh infused in all garlic juice, spices and yoghurt
Tandoori Chicken£17.00
Chicken leg marinated in yoghurt and generous spices. Finished in tandoor
Chicken Seekh Kebab£16.00
Chicken mince with coriander, chillies & spices. Finished in tandoor
Tandoori Prawns£23.00
King prawns flavoured with lime and yellow chilli
Dahi Ke Kebab (V)£14.00
Marinated dumpling of yoghurt with pepper, coriander and chilli
Bhutte Ki Seekh (V)£14.00
Hand-crushed corn skewers infused with ground spices
Achari Paneer Tikka (V)£15.00
Cottage cheese flavoured with fennel & onion seeds
Nadru Galouti (VE)£14.00
Very delicate smokey and spicy patties made with lotus stem
Platters To Share£28.00
Non-veg Kebab Platter - Combination of Barrah Kebab, Malai Tikka, Lasooni Murgh Tikka, Lamb Seekh Kebab
Platters To Share - Vegetarian Kebab Platter (V)£22.00
Combination of Dahi Kebab, Achari Paneer Tikka & Bhutte Ki Seekh

CURRIES

Bhuna Gosht£17.00
Slow-cooked lamb with onions, tomato and spiced gravy
Murg Makhni£16.00
Chicken cooked in tomato, fenugreek sauce and butter
Lasooni Corn Palak (V)£14.00
Spinach tempered with garlic and spices
Paneer Lababdar (V)£15.00
Cottage cheese cooked in an onion and tomato gravy
Dunghar Dal Makhni (V)£12.00
Lentils cooked in tomato sauce and fenugreek leaves, smoked with charcoal

SIDES

Steamed Rice (VE)£5.00
Boiled Basmati Rice
Popadoms (VE)£5.00
Cripsy fried Indian crackers served with house chutneys
Green salad (VE)£5.00
Sliced onion, cucumber & tomato with lemon wedge and green chilli
Mixed Salad With Charred Vegetables £7.00
Chargrilled romero peppers and mint dressing (Add Chicken Tikka, or Panner Tikka for £3)
Aloo Anardana (V)£12.00
Baby potatoes tossed in pomegranate seeds and ground spices
Mushroom Harapyaz (V)£12.00
Mushrooms cooked in onion tomato and spring onion
Yellow Daal Tarka (V)£11.00
Lentil tempered with cumin and fresh garlic

BREADS

Tandoori Naan Plain/Butter/Garlic (V) £5.00
Flat flour bread cooked in clay oven
Tandoori Laccha Paratha (V)£5.50
Layered whole wheat bread cooked in clay oven
Roomali Roti (V)£5.00
Thin flat bread made of flour and milk

BEVERAGES

Mango Lassi£5.00
Creamy mango drink with pistachio dressing
Masala Chaas£5.00
Cumin flavoured butter milk
Soda Shikanji£5.00
Spiced lemonade topped up with soda
Aerated Beverages£5.00
Coke/ Diet Coke/ 7 - Up

BUBBLES + WINES

Corzetti Prosecco£35.00
Sparkling Wine From Italy - Price Per Bottle
Lunetta Prosecco£35.00
Sparkling Wine From Italy - Price Per Bottle
Parlez Vous£32.00
Sauvignon Blanc - White Wine From France - Price Per Bottle
Andrew Peace ‘Silhouette’£32.00
Chardonnay - White Wine From Australia - Price Per Bottle
Fritz Willi£36.00
Riesling Feinherb, Qualitätswein - White Wine From Germany - Price Per Bottle
Beranger£40.00
Picpoul di Pinet - White Wine From France - Price Per Bottle
Another Story£36.00
Rose Wine From USA - Price Per Bottle
White Zinfandel£36.00
Rose Wine From USA - Price Per Bottle
Vistamar£32.00
Carmenere - Red Wine From Chile - Price Per Bottle
Tall House£32.00
Syraz - Red Wine From France - Price Per Bottle
Finca del Alta£36.00
Malbec Organic - Red Wine From Argentina - Price Per Bottle
Barton & Guestier£40.00
Cote du Rhone - Red Wine From France - Price Per Bottle

BEER + CIDER (330ml)

Kingfisher Lager£5.00
Draft Beer - India
Bombay Bicycle IPA£6.00
Draft Beer - India
Kingfisher Ultra£6.00
Price Per Bottle - India
Kingfisher Zero£5.00
0 ABV - India - Price Per Bottle
Peacock Mango & Lime£7.00
Cider - India - Price Per Bottle

Cocktails

BKC G&T£11.00
Gin, Coconut Water, Dandelion & Rose Water Tonic Cordial, Carbonated
BKC Vodka Soda£11.00
Vodka washed with Ghee, Kefir Water, Lime & Turmeric Cordial, Mineral Water, Carbonated
BKC Long Island Ice Tea£12.00
Rum, Buddha Hand Liqueur, Spiced Cordial made with Ginger, Cardamon, Cumin, Mint tea

What 89 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
4.1Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai in Soho offers "amazing hospitality" and "outstanding food" with "excellent and authentic biryani." The "superbly looked after" service, led by Tanmoy, enhances the cozy yet bustling atmosphere. Despite its small size, the restaurant delivers "fantastic Indian cuisine" with "great portion sizes" and "a lovely menu."

89 Reviews

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Isabella
Brighton2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had previously been here before and really enjoyed it. This time we came back and took my mum for a special meal. We booked through open table and I mentioned it was a special occasion on the booking but when we arrived there was no specific table booked for us and it was just kind of sit where ever but the problem was there wasn’t much space so there was confusion and it was slightly stressful finding a suitable table. Food was good - atmosphere nice. Service all I’d say is bring the drinks with the food, as we had to chase up but overall I’d say food was great if not a bit expensive but that’s what we expected. Waiters were polite. Advice would be to try elevate the stress for your customers where possible
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Adarsh
London3 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Loved the galouti kebabs and tandoori. The service was spot on and loved the chai.
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Jessica
London35 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 89 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 16, 2025

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

BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai - Soho

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

West End - Biryani Bharat Yatra

PRE THEATRE MENU

Lunch Menu - BKC Combo

BIRYANI

Lakhnawi Lamb Biryani£18.00

Awadhi Chicken Biryani£17.00

Jhinga Biryani£26.00

Subz Dum Biryani (V)£16.00

Soya Chaap Biryani (VE)£16.00

Biryani Bharat Yatra - Regional Special Biryani

KATHI ROLL

Lamb£12.00

Chicken£11.00

Paneer (V)£10.00

Soya Chaap (VE)£10.00

SMALL PLATES

Beetroot Cutlet (V)£11.00

Pepper Chicken£12.00

BKC Fish Fry£12.00

Onion Kachori (V) £8.00

Papri Chaat (V)£8.00

Samosa Chaat (V)£8.00

Pani Puri (VE)£8.00

CHAI NASHTA

Karak Chai served with Bun Makhan (V)£8.00

Karak Chai served with Veg Samosa (V)£8.00

Kashmiri Pink Chai served with Khari (V)£8.00

KEBABS

Burrah£21.00

Galouti£16.00

Lamb Seekh Kebab£16.00

Murgh Malai Tikka£16.00

Murgh Lasooni Tikka£16.00

Tandoori Chicken£17.00

Chicken Seekh Kebab£16.00

Tandoori Prawns£23.00

Dahi Ke Kebab (V)£14.00

Bhutte Ki Seekh (V)£14.00

Achari Paneer Tikka (V)£15.00

Nadru Galouti (VE)£14.00

Platters To Share£28.00

Platters To Share - Vegetarian Kebab Platter (V)£22.00

CURRIES

Bhuna Gosht£17.00

Murg Makhni£16.00

Lasooni Corn Palak (V)£14.00

Paneer Lababdar (V)£15.00

Dunghar Dal Makhni (V)£12.00

SIDES

Steamed Rice (VE)£5.00

Popadoms (VE)£5.00

Green salad (VE)£5.00

Mixed Salad With Charred Vegetables £7.00

Aloo Anardana (V)£12.00

Mushroom Harapyaz (V)£12.00

Yellow Daal Tarka (V)£11.00

BREADS

Tandoori Naan Plain/Butter/Garlic (V) £5.00

Tandoori Laccha Paratha (V)£5.50

Roomali Roti (V)£5.00

BEVERAGES

Mango Lassi£5.00

Masala Chaas£5.00

Soda Shikanji£5.00

Aerated Beverages£5.00

BUBBLES + WINES

Corzetti Prosecco£35.00

Lunetta Prosecco£35.00

Parlez Vous£32.00

Andrew Peace ‘Silhouette’£32.00

Fritz Willi£36.00

Beranger£40.00

Another Story£36.00

White Zinfandel£36.00

Vistamar£32.00

Tall House£32.00