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Where Tradition Meets Taste – Experience Royal South Indian Dining in the Heart of London

LOCATED AT

CANARY WHARF & LOUGHTON

Grand Cholan

Discover the Majestic
Flavors of South India

Indulge in authentic Tamil cuisine inspired by the legendary Chola dynasty, offering a blend of rich history, vibrant culture, and unforgettable flavors.
A journey through Tamil heritage

Savor Living Well

At Grand Cholan, we pride ourselves on recreating the food once enjoyed by Tamil kings. From signature dosas to flavourful curries, each dish is crafted by our expert chef, Ramesh Babu, with over 30 years of experience. Our serene waterfront location at Canary Wharf and prime high road Loughton, provides the perfect ambiance for families, corporate diners, and private gatherings. We also offer special discounts for businesses and a private dining area for groups.

“Grand Cholan delivers an unmatched South Indian culinary experience. The dosas are to die for!” – Sarah, TripAdvisor Reviewer ★★★★★

Grand Cholan - 5 Star Review on Tripadvisor

Cholan Dynasty

one of South India’s longest-ruling empires

Chola- Tamil dynasty who ruled Southern part of Indian subcontinent, Srilanka and parts of South Asia over five centuries, it is considered to be one of the longest ruling dynasties in the world’s history. The kingdom flourished in civilisation, art, literature, lifestyle and food. This cuisine is inspired by the food habits of King CHOLAN

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Our Chef & Team

We believe in quality.

Head Chef Mr Ramesh Babu originally from Tamil Nadu with experience of over 30 years in producing Indian food. He specialises in North Indian, and South Indian food production and roughly would have fed more than 300,000 people in his career. We are very proud to have him as our Head chef to fulfil our mission; his extensive experience with the cuisine and ability to create food recipe is genuinely mesmerising. In his career, he has achieved Level 3 hygiene certificate, culinary awards and several best chef of the year awards.

OUR LOCATIONS

CANARY WHARF

Nestled in the scenic Docklands area, Grand Cholan South Quay offers a perfect waterfront dining experience with authentic Tamil flavours, ideal for families.

3 Turnberry Quay, Docklands,
London E14 9RD UK

020 7515 6888
info@grandcholan.com

LOUGHTON

Located in the heart of Loughton, this branch brings the royal taste of Chola dynasty cuisine to the suburban setting, ideal for families and local food lovers.

154 High Road
Loughton IG10 4BE

020 3794 1012
info@grandcholan.com