Quilon offers a composed and highly focused expression of South Indian coastal cuisine, led by chef Aylur Sriram, whose vision has shaped the restaurant since its opening. Holding one Michelin star, the restaurant has maintained a consistent standard of refinement, with a culinary identity grounded in balance, regional specificity, and exacting technique.The menu draws inspiration from the flavours of Kerala and the wider southwest coast of India, articulated through carefully sourced ingredients and a restrained, contemporary format. Spices are used with precision rather than abundance, integrated into dishes to enhance flavour rather than dominate it. Seafood plays a central role, accompanied by coconut, tamarind, curry leaves and mustard seeds — elements that form the building blocks of the kitchen’s quietly complex compositions.Each dish is structured with intent. Meats and fish are marinated, grilled, or braised to highlight natural texture, then paired with purées, broths or reductions that emphasise contrast and depth. Vegetarian preparations are given equal attention, often centred around legumes, lentils or seasonal vegetables, treated with the same sense of proportion and control. The result is a menu that speaks with clarity — guided by heritage, but not bound by tradition.Presentation is minimal and refined, with no excess in colour or garnish. Plates arrive carefully arranged, shaped by clean lines and temperature contrast, and delivered in a progression that maintains coherence throughout the meal. This is food that prioritises internal logic and restraint.Located at 41 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AF, United Kingdom, in the borough of Greater London, Quilon sits near St James’s Park, offering a polished dining room that reflects the kitchen’s understated aesthetic. The space is quietly formal, designed to keep attention on the food.Quilon’s long-standing Michelin star confirms the consistency of its execution and the refinement of its voice. It is a restaurant defined not by showmanship, but by the control and focus with which it interprets the rich culinary language of South India. Under Aylur Sriram’s leadership, Quilon delivers a dining experience built on precision, respect for flavour, and the quiet confidence of a kitchen that knows its direction.
