Soho Wala

Soho Wala brings the colour and noise of an Indian street bazaar to Great Marlborough Street, tucked into the landmark Courthouse Hotel just off Carnaby. It trades on the energy of India's roadside food culture, with a room dressed in bright cushions, bold artwork and birdcage pendant lights, and a menu that runs from small chaat snacks to full curries.

As a lively spot for Indian street food in Soho, its appeal is affordable, sharing-friendly eating rather than white-tablecloth formality. Expect chaat classics such as pani puri alongside familiar curries, breads and grills, plus regular events like its Bollywood Beat Nights and an Indian-inflected afternoon tea. It is an easy, upbeat stop before or after the Carnaby shops.

What to expect from this Indian street food restaurant in Soho

Come for the snacks as much as the mains: crisp, tangy chaat, pani puri and street bites to start, then curries, biryani-style rice and breads to share. The mood is casual and colourful, pitched for groups and walk-ins, with the odd themed night bringing music and a party feel. Portions and prices are geared to grazing across several plates.

The setting inside the Courthouse

Housed within the Courthouse Hotel on Great Marlborough Street, Soho Wala pairs a heritage building with a deliberately playful, market-style fit-out. It sits a moment from Carnaby's shops and among the area's restaurants in our Soho restaurants listings, offering a more casual, spice-led option than the street's grander dining rooms.

How a visit works

Soho Wala opens daily from noon to 10.30pm for lunch, dinner and afternoon tea, taking walk-ins and bookings. Themed evenings run on selected dates. Current menus and reservations are on its official site, and it is reviewed on Thatsup.