This Christmas, Babur, South East London’s much-loved Indian restaurant, offers a festive experience like no other.
With its unique blend of modern Indian cuisine and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, Babur has long been a favourite, earning multiple awards and the title of London’s Best Asian Restaurant at the Asian Restaurant Awards earlier this year.
Whether you’re planning a lively Christmas party or a cosy Christmas Day lunch, Babur’s carefully crafted menus promise to make every gathering unforgettable.
Christmas Parties at Babur
The Christmas Tasting Menu
Available: 25 November – 24 December
Celebrate the festive season with Babur’s Christmas Tasting Menu, a carefully curated five-course feast showcasing the best Indian cuisine. Each dish is paired with fine wines to complement the vibrant flavours, making it the perfect choice for parties and gatherings.
Menu Highlights:
- Kasundi prawn & swordfish tikka with pickled Brussels sprouts, matched with the refreshing notes of Albariño, Silfides Val do Salnés 2021 from Spain.
- The smoky depth of Gatti chicken tikka and dark spiced pigeon enhanced by
- U … Passimiento, Baglio Gibellina 2020 from Sicily.
- A luscious halibut coconut mango curry, paired perfectly with Monrouby Chardonnay 2020 from Languedoc, France.
- For mains, choose between the tender, slow-braised Punjabi lamb shoulder or the aromatic Goan spiced tandoori guinea fowl, each paired with bold wines from Italy and Australia.
- Finally, indulge in a choice of desserts: Karak chai panna cotta with quince murabba, or the spiced warmth of Garam masala Christmas pudding, each accompanied by a beautifully matched dessert wine.
Price: £59.95 per person, with an optional wine pairing for £89.95.
Book your festive party: Babur Reservations
Babur’s Exclusive Christmas Party Menu
For groups of 8 or more, Babur offers a Christmas Party Menu featuring a selection of sharing dishes that bring the joy of communal dining to the festive season.
Christmas Party Menu:
Starters:
- Tulsi malai chicken tikka
- Goat shoulder tikka
- Saufiyani paneer
- Kale and onion pakora
Mains (served family-style):
- Tikka butter masala
- Champaran gosht
- Kadai paneer
- Aloo gobi
- Dal makhni
- Steamed rice and plain naan
Price: £37.50 per person
Perfect for festive gatherings of 8 or more!
Reserve your table: Babur Reservations
Christmas Day Dining at Babur
On Christmas Day, Babur invites you to a relaxed, three-course festive lunch that blends the best of tradition with an innovative Indian twist. Babur’s chefs have reimagined classic holiday flavours, giving them an exotic makeover that promises to make your Christmas extra special. With a single, leisurely seating, you’ll have all the time you need to savour every moment and every bite.
Christmas Day Menu:
- To Start: Begin with the festive warmth of a Christmas Bourbon Punch, combining Maker’s Mark with ginger, cinnamon, and apple.
- Starters: Enjoy a platter that includes Scottish salmon dill cake, venison sheikh kebab, and pickling spice organic chicken breast, or choose the Vegetarian Platter with treats like kale and leeks onion bhaji and stuffed paneer tikka.
- Mains: Delight in festive favourites with an Indian twist, such as sage and onion stuffed turkey breast with tikka masala sauce, Punjabi rump of lamb, or the exotic Halibut coconut mango curry.
- Sides: Each main is served with a selection of festive sides including masala Brussels sprouts, desi tarka lentils, and naan.
- Desserts: End your meal on a sweet note with Royal Punjabi kulfi, Garam masala Christmas pudding, or a delicate red wine-poached pear.
Price:
- £64.95 per person
- Children 7-12: £34.95 for two courses
- Children under 7: £14.95
Christmas Day opening hours: 12:30 – 15:30
Book your Christmas Day feast: Babur Reservations
Babur’s festive dining experience offers something extraordinary—a fusion of Indian flavours and the holiday spirit in an atmosphere that feels like home. Babur brings warmth, spice, and excitement to every table, whether it’s the joyful sharing of dishes at a Christmas party or the relaxed elegance of a Christmas Day lunch.
119 Brockley Rise, Forest Hill, London SE23 1JP
Babur Reservations
@baburrestaurant
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