Review of the Bottomless Brunch at Farzi

Bottomless brunches may conjure up images of boozy Sunday afternoons with friends, but when it comes to family outings, we’d rather the bottomless bit be applied to the food. Farzi offers just that, an all you can eat, family friendly buffet offering a modern take on authentic Indian street food, and entertainment to boot.

Located on Haymarket,  just a stones throw from Piccadilly, Farzi welcomes you into an environment of relaxed sophistication rather than bustling Indian streets. Earthy colours, statement lighting and muted velour make you feel somehow cosy and at ease.

The buffet is spread over 2 floors, inviting you to get up off your seat, explore and taste. There’s a starter-esque counter, adorned with soups, creatively crafted bites, salads and sauces. We enjoy perfectly fluffy and soft, savoury lentil cakes, vibrantly green herb marinated chicken tikka, and beautifully spiced vegetable cutlets. At the live station, paneer and chicken tikka is being stuffed into pitta pockets before your eyes.

Downstairs, the Chaat Counter is adorned with light and crisp Pani Puri which we fill with a tangy tamarind and green chilli sauce. The mains feel a little more familiar, with various vats of curried dishes such as Paneer butter masala and homestyle curried chicken. A standout for us is the creamy and richly flavoured lamb keema. Rice, naan or roti is included, but unusually you need to ask for this separately, perhaps to ensure it is warm? A desert counter offers the stickyest, sweetest Gulab Jamun, and assorted sweet bites. The pistachio cake was an absolute winner.

Wandering back and forth, and up and down is actually quite pleasurable, as a tuneful and softly voiced Bollywood singer provides the live music, providing dulcet tones as you walk past. Entertainment features every weekend at Farzi’s Sunday Brunch and, like the menu, rotates regularly, with singers and even kids entertainment.

We leave with our bellies full, our tastebuds tickled and our ears soothed. Whether you're catching up with friends or spending the afternoon with family, Farzi is a great destination to sample some great authentic flavours of India at your own pace. Farzi Sunday buffet is priced at £37 per adult. Kids under 10 eat for half price, and an a-la-carte menu is available for the fussy eaters. And of course drinks are available to order seperately.

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Address: 8 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4BP

Written by Rick Hartley

Photography courtesey of Farzi