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YMCA Indian Student Hostel

(4 Ratings)
Good-value basic-plus Indian food in a friendly setting

Started in 1920 to provide home-style comforts and food for Indian youth studying in London, this one-of-a-kind establishment also serves as a cultural centre and meeting place for civil servants and political leaders. The kitchen prepares lunch and dinner meals for those using the hostel, and the public are welcomed to join them. Choice is limited, food is dished out in canteen style and dining is a shared experience, but it's more than adequately tasty — often yummy — and disti...

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Hours
Mon to Fri 7.30am—9.15am, noon—3pm, 6.30pm—8.30pm
Sat and Sun 7.30am—9.15am, noon—2pm, 6.30pm—8.30pm


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Reviews

listerc
listerc
Over a year ago

Tasty bargain

Very good Indian food. Not foodie, but reliably good and inexpensive, and the atmosphere is buzzy-Indian.


freshlyroasted
freshlyroasted
Over a year ago

a real canteen

The word canteen comes from the Indian and this is the real thing. Excellent value.


sac
sac first review First to Review
Over a year ago

Cheap

Good cheap authentic indian canteen style


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