BACKGROUND In June 2015, the MW Eat group launched Chutney Mary in its St James’s location (previously in Kings Road, Chelsea, since 1990). Retaining many of its signature dishes, the St James’s location inspired an à la carte menu with a variety of salads, some small plate options and many lighter dishes, as well as a range of vegetarian choices. Chutney Mary also boasts a luxurious destination bar – The Pukka Bar – which is open throughout the day for food and drink. Both the restaurant and bar serve brunch every Saturday and Sunday, with live jazz and a menu that showcases Indian and British dishes. MW Eat’s restaurant portfolio also includes Michelin-starred Amaya in Belgravia, Michelin-starred Veeraswamy (the oldest Indian restaurant in the UK), and seven Masala Zone sites throughout London.
QUOTES “It’s a busy spot popular with businesspeople, who come for its modern take on traditional Indian dishes; enjoyed in elegant surroundings…” – Michelin Guide 2018 “In its lavish and beautifully decorated St James’s home… [Chutney Mary] remains one of London’s foremost ‘posh’ Indians, serving brilliantly spiced contemporary cuisine, plus fantastic cocktails.” – Harden’s London Restaurants Guide 2018 “…Chutney Mary offers glamorous, upscale Indian dining – in a handsome room, elegantly dressed tables, assured cooking and oodles of fun.” – Tatler Restaurant Guide 2018 “A dining room of dazzling elegance, all towering jardinières and gilded sheen, is the heart of the experience…” – Waitrose Good Food Guide 2018 “If there is a better pan-Indian restaurant in London than Chutney Mary, I haven’t eaten in it.” – AA Gill, The Sunday Times, 5/5 rating “Two wonderful, otherworldly dishes at the captivating new Chutney Mary in St James’s are Shahi Nihari chicken soup (far beyond bone broth) and Sarson Ka Saag.” – Fay Maschler, Evening Standard “The venison samosas in their wafer-thin cones were unforgettable…the sweet carrot and cardamom soufflé with pistachio ice cream was the stuff of dreams.” – Grace Dent, ES Magazine “Pleasures that I closely associate with India – heat, the aroma of ground spices, those overtones of dry, fragrant curry – were present…” – Nicholas Lander, FT Magazine “Never a dhal moment in a re-imagined Indian classic.” – Jeremy Wayne, Tatler “It doesn’t look as if the sun will be setting anytime soon on the Panjabis’ Indian restaurant empire.” – Time Out, 5/5 rating
TYPICAL DISHES – À LA CARTE Goa crab cake, chilli raita, tamarind chutney Baked venison samosa, tamarind and date chutney Duck salad with tamarind glaze, watercress, cashew nut, curry leaf dressing Tandoori Dover sole on the bone in a marinade of Wayanad black pepper Hyderabadi lamb shank, dum cooked for six hours Chargrilled Madagascan wild prawns, fresh turmeric, curry leaf Afghani chicken tikka, fennel, cardamom, Himalayan mint
TYPICAL DISHES – BRUNCH Spiced eggs Benedict Akoori served with garlic naan Lamb chapli pau sliders Egg masala Mopla style Salmon kedgeree Black rice dosa, coconut and tomato chutney Andhra prawn biryani with green herbs Rasmalai brûlée Gulab jamun with vanilla ice cream …/2
DRINKS The Pukka Bar offers a variety of signature house cocktails, many of which are based on botanicals and Indian spicing, non-alcoholic “temperance drinks”, fresh juices, craft beers, and artisanal gins and malts. The bar also served a selection of drinks in pitchers (£25), including Bloody Mary, Sangria and Pimms. The wine list features more than 100 bins, with 25 options by the glass. Bottles from £35 (£8.50 glass). Champagne from £70 (£13 glass). PRICING Restaurant: Small Plates £10-£21; Grills £17.50-£45; Slow Cooked £20-£38; Desserts £9 Two four course tasting menus are available for £49 and £55 Set lunch (Monday-Saturday): two courses £28, three courses £32 Brunch (Saturdays and Sundays): two courses £30, three courses £34 The Pukka Bar: House cocktails £13.50; Bar Snacks £6-£13.75; Sandwiches: £9-£14; Bar Plates £14-£32; Desserts £5-6
OPENING HOURS Lunch: Monday-Friday Noon-2.15pm; Dinner: Monday-Saturday 6pm-10.30pm; Sunday 6pm-9:15pm Brunch: Saturday & Sunday Noon-2:45pm The Pukka Bar: Monday-Saturday Noon-10.30pm; Sunday Noon-9:15pm
INTERIOR DESGN The restaurant features a 110-seat dining room and two lower-level private dining rooms (The Crystal Room to seat 16 and The Club Room to seat 32). There is also the 50-seat Pukka Bar, which includes comfortable sofa seating, bar stools, and a long shared table. The overall décor features colourful bespoke artwork, historical photographs, beautiful Rajasthani artefacts, and theatrical lighting throughout with dramatic light installations and candles. MISCELLANEOUS Full address: 73 St James’s Street, London SW1A 1PH Reservations: 020-7629 6688 Website: www.chutneymary.com Twitter: @TheChutneyMary 12.5% optional gratuity All credit cards accepted Air-conditioned
PRESS ENQUIRES Network London PR: Maureen Mills, Tom Rogers or Jess Day Tel: 020-8947 4474, or Email: [email protected]
April 2018