Lively Indian spot by Kentish Town station serving excellent chaats, dosas, and biryanis with genuinely warm service and fair prices, though waits and occasional inconsistency do occur.
Babuji delivers solid neighborhood dining with strong food quality anchored by standout biryani, chaats, and dosa, paired with warm, attentive service that makes diners feel welcomed. However, inconsistent execution—variable dosa texture, occasional flatness in breads, and spice-level variation—prevents the grade A territory that exceptional consistency would unlock. The convenient Kentish Town location and pre-gig energy appeal to neighborhood regulars and casual diners, though service charges and peak-time slowdowns temper the experience.
One caveat: Service delays during peak or system issues without proactive recovery were reported by a few tables