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    East London's Famous Market

    ABOUT BRICK LANE

    Quintessential Bharat — authentic Indian street food at the heart of London's most iconic market district.

    🌶️ Daane daane pe likha hai khane wale ka naam🪔 दाने दाने पे लिखा है खाने वाले का नाम✨ What's meant for you will find you — every grain carries the name of the one destined to eat it🐯 Quintessential Bharat – Indian Street Food🥘 Meat • Vegan • Vegetarian • Flavourful

    Our Stall

    Inside Upmarket,
    Brick Lane

    Quintessential Bharat is located inside Upmarket Brick Lane, one of the most vibrant street food destinations in London, right on the iconic Brick Lane.

    If you're exploring Brick Lane and looking for authentic Indian street food, Quintessential Bharat brings the bold flavours, spices and traditions of India to the heart of East London's most famous food market.

    Upmarket is part of the legendary Brick Lane Market, attracting thousands of visitors every weekend who come to discover unique food, independent traders and the creative culture that makes Brick Lane one of London's most exciting places to eat.

    Brick LaneStreet ArtMarketBrewery

    Our Food

    Authentic Indian
    Street Food In Brick
    Lane

    At Quintessential Bharat, we celebrate the rich culinary traditions of India through vibrant street food inspired by regional flavours, spices and cooking techniques.

    Located inside Upmarket on Brick Lane, our stall is part of London's thriving street food scene, where visitors come to experience international flavours, creative cuisine and some of the best street food in East London.

    Whether you're visiting Brick Lane for the markets, the famous street art and graffiti, or simply searching for great food near Shoreditch and the East End, Quintessential Bharat offers a true taste of India in the middle of London's most energetic market district.

    Culture & Art

    Brick Lane: Food,
    Culture & Street Art

    The area around Brick Lane is known worldwide for its street art, markets and food culture. Visitors exploring the colourful graffiti and murals around the neighbourhood often stop at Upmarket to discover the diverse range of food stalls and flavours from around the world.

    Right in the centre of this vibrant atmosphere, Quintessential Bharat invites you to experience Indian street food in Brick Lane, surrounded by the creativity, culture and energy that make this part of London so unique.

    Street Art

    Brick Lane graffiti © Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA

    The Old Truman Brewery

    Truman's Brewery chimney © ceridwen / CC BY-SA 2.0

    The Venue

    The Old Truman
    Brewery

    The Old Truman Brewery is one of East London's most iconic landmarks — a historic Victorian industrial building that today hosts Upmarket, vintage markets, galleries, and creative events every weekend.

    It's here, inside Upmarket at the Truman Brewery, that you'll find Quintessential Bharat — serving bold, authentic Indian street food right in the heart of Brick Lane's thriving food scene.

    Getting Here

    How To Find Us

    📍 Address

    Upmarket, Brick Lane

    London E1

    Find Quintessential Bharat inside Upmarket on Brick Lane, in the heart of East London's famous street food and market scene.

    🚇 Liverpool Street

    About 10 minutes walk

    🚆 Shoreditch High Street

    About 5 minutes walk

    🚇 Aldgate East

    About 8 minutes walk

    Opening Hours

    Mon – Sun: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm