The Curry Room restaurant in Victoria, London
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The Curry Room is the Indian restaurant at The Rubens at the Palace in Victoria, opposite the Royal Mews, cooking curries from Punjab to Bengal and Goa.

About The Curry Room

The Curry Room is the Indian restaurant at The Rubens at the Palace, across Buckingham Palace Road from the Royal Mews, serving curries from across India. Its set menu is two courses for £45 or three for £55, Thursday to Monday evenings.

Poppadums with lime pickle, mango chutney and raita come first, then lamb shami kabab or onion bhaji. Butter chicken, Bengal fish curry with aubergine, a Punjabi lamb curry and a Goan beef vindaloo lead the mains, each with basmati rice, and Chef Kumar's thali of three curries is £10 more. Gulab jamun with pistachio crumble and saffron syrup, or a ginger and orange rice pudding brûlée, finishes it.

On Christmas Day and New Year's Eve a festive menu at £60 or £70 adds samunder ka raja, a lobster curry in coconut milk.

Nearest stations to The Curry Room

  • Victoria 4 min walk
  • St James’s Park 8 min walk

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FAQ

How much is the set menu at The Curry Room?

The set menu at The Curry Room is £45-£55 for 2-3 courses. The price is the same on every day the set menu is served (Thu–Mon), and it is set by The Curry Room directly, not by All Set.

When is the The Curry Room set menu served?

The Curry Room serves its set menu dinner, between 5.30pm to 10pm. The set menu runs on the following days: Thu–Mon.

Is the The Curry Room set menu the same food as the à la carte?

Yes. The The Curry Room 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 The Curry Room?

Book directly with The Curry Room via the "Book a table" button above (it links to The Curry Room's own reservation system). On All Set, every booking is direct with the restaurant, and All Set takes no commission.

Does The Curry Room have a Christmas menu in 2026?

Yes. The Christmas Day at The Curry Room runs from 25 December to 25 December, at £60 to £70 a head for two or three courses. The New Year's Eve at The Curry Room runs from 31 December to 31 December, at £60 to £70 a head for two or three courses. Each is booked through The Curry Room’s own booking page, and December evenings are the first tables to go. Every Christmas set menu in London.

What's on the Christmas menu at The Curry Room?

Pre-starter

  • Poppadum, lime pickle, mango chutney and raita

To begin

  • Lamb shami kabab, lamb mince patties, mint & coriander chutney
  • Onion bhaji (vg), finely sliced onion, spiced gram flour batter

Signature mains

  • Samunder ka raja, lobster curry in a coconut milk sauce with Indian spices and fresh herbs
  • Lamb Punjabi curry, traditional-style Indian lamb curry (medium or hot)
  • Butter chicken, North Indian style, simmered in butter, chilli and coriander cream
  • Bengal fish curry, cooked with aubergine
  • Vegetable korma (v), fried paneer, onion, peas and mushrooms in a creamy curry sauce
  • Tofu and seasonal vegetable curry (vg), Delhi style vegan curry sauce
  • Spicy beef vindaloo, slow-cooked beef, white wine vinegar, onions, tomato and Goan spices
  • Chef Kumar's thali, three curries of your choice from above (£10 supplement)

Served with every main

  • Tarka dal (vgo)
  • Basmati rice (vg)
  • Butter naan (vgo)

To finish

  • Mrs Tollman's cheesecake (v), seasonal coulis
  • Ginger and orange rice pudding brûlée (vg), honey-poached pears, cashew nut ice cream
  • Gulab jamun (v), pistachio crumble, saffron syrup, vanilla custard
  • Selection of homemade ice cream & sorbet

Read from The Curry Room’s own festive menu, which can change before the season opens.

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Last updated: 13 November 2026

The Curry Room£45-£55
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