Gunpowder Spitalfields is the original Gunpowder, cooking modern Indian small plates from family recipes on White's Row, near Liverpool Street.
About Gunpowder Spitalfields
Gunpowder Spitalfields is the original Gunpowder, on White's Row between Liverpool Street and Aldgate, cooking modern Indian small plates from family recipes.
The set lunch is shared by the whole table: okra fries and beetroot croquettes to start, then Kerala beef pepper fry or saag with tandoori paneer, served with saffron jeera pulao and kachumber raita. Molten chocolate cake with masala chai custard makes it three courses.
For dinner, the £58 Feast is shared by the whole table, from okra fries and prawn toast to soft shell crab and Kerala beef pepper fry, for two or more. Write "Feast menu" in the booking notes so the kitchen has it ready.
On the Gunpowder Spitalfields set menu
Recent courses have included Okra fries, Kerala beef pepper fry, Molten chocolate cake, Languedoc Blanc 2024, terret / picpoul and Beetroot croquette. The menu changes, so treat these as the shape of it rather than a promise.
Nearest stations to Gunpowder Spitalfields
- Aldgate East 6 min walk
- Aldgate 7 min walk
- London Liverpool Street 8 min walk
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FAQ
How much is the set menu at Gunpowder Spitalfields?
The set menu at Gunpowder Spitalfields is £25-£58 for 2-3 courses. The price is the same on every day the set menu is served (Mon–Sat), and it is set by Gunpowder Spitalfields directly, not by All Set.
When is the Gunpowder Spitalfields set menu served?
Gunpowder Spitalfields serves its set menu lunch & pre-theatre, between Mon to Fri 12pm to 3pm, Sat 12pm to 5.30pm. The set menu runs on the following days: Mon–Sat.
Is the Gunpowder Spitalfields set menu the same food as the à la carte?
Yes. The Gunpowder Spitalfields set menu comes from the same kitchen as the à la carte, using the same ingredients. The set menu offers a tighter selection, typically 2-3 courses, at a flat price.
How do I book the set menu at Gunpowder Spitalfields?
Book directly with Gunpowder Spitalfields via the "Book a table" button above (it links to Gunpowder Spitalfields's own reservation system). On All Set, every booking is direct with the restaurant, and All Set takes no commission.
Is service charge included in the Gunpowder Spitalfields set menu?
No. Gunpowder Spitalfields adds a discretionary 15% service charge to the bill, as its menu states, so the set menu from £25 comes to £28.75 a head with service, before drinks. A discretionary charge can be taken off the bill on request, and by law all of it goes to the staff. Service charge, supplements and deposits explained.
Last updated: 13 November 2026