Cloud-Soft Idli on Banana Leaf

Idli & Thengai Chutney

Fluffy, fermented idlis steamed fresh and served with our house coconut chutney tempered with mustard and curry leaf. Light, comforting, unmistakably Tamil.

The pour that feels like home

Madras Filter Kapi

Slow-brewed Arabica with a traditional chicory kiss, aerated into a silky foam and served in brass davara–tumbler. Warmth, aroma, nostalgia—in every sip.

Crisp Lentil Donuts

Ulundhu Vadai

Hand-shaped vadai fried golden, finished with crackling curry leaves. Dip into stone-ground coconut and tomato chutneys for that true Tamil tiffin bite.

Our story

Tamil House began as a simple idea — to cook the food we grew up with and share it the way we remember: on banana leaves, around bustling tables, with endless tumblers of hot filter coffee. We honour Tamil Nadu’s tiffin culture — quick, soulful plates — and marry it with London’s pace. Every dosa is spread by hand, every podi is roasted in small batches, every cup of coffee is pulled the traditional way. Vanakkam — welcome home.

  • From kolam patience to London pace, we keep flavour honest and kind.

  • We season to your comfort, explain with pride, and welcome you like family.

  • Hand-fermented, stone-ground, slow-simmered—skills preserved, stories shared, standards never compromised in our kitchen.