Zaika of Kensington

What Zaika of Kensington does

Zaika of Kensington is a single-location fine dining Indian restaurant operating from 1 Kensington High Street, London W8 5NP, opposite Hyde Park and Kensington Palace Gardens. The restaurant is housed in a Grade II listed building originally designed in 1884 by Alfred Williams to house the London City Bank and restored with attention to its gothic revival architecture. It is owned by Tamarind Collection Limited, a company limited by shares incorporated in England (Company Number: 08245498), and operates as a sister restaurant to Tamarind Mayfair and Tamarind Kitchen within the Tamarind Collection group. The concept centers on contemporary interpretations of century-old recipes from India's Maharaja palace traditions, served alongside a curated wine list and a signature cocktail program (e.g., Darjeeling Cream Soda, Jaipur Bloom).

The business offers a layered menu structure covering an A La Carte menu, Weekday Lunch (Tuesday–Sunday 12:00–14:30), Weekend Lunch, a Tasting Menu, an Experience Menu (daily 17:30–18:15), a Wine Menu, and a Drinks Menu. Supporting services include a Private Dining Room accommodating up to 32 guests with AV equipment, floral arrangements, and personalised menus, plus digital gift card sales through the Giftpro platform. Reservations are accepted via phone and an online form; private dining enquiries for groups of 8+ are handled via Typeform. Distribution is direct-to-consumer only, with no delivery or third-party channel integration described.

Revenue is generated through dine-in food and beverage sales, private dining and event bookings, and gift card sales. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company targets affluent diners and food enthusiasts, business professionals using the private dining facilities, local Kensington families, and tourists visiting Hyde Park and the surrounding retail and cultural attractions. Marketing is conducted through the company's website, an Instagram presence, and consent-based email marketing tracked via Google Analytics.

Name

Zaika of Kensington

Legal name

Tamarind Collection Limited

Website

https://zaikaofkensington.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Zaika of Kensington is a single-site fine dining Indian restaurant in West London, owned by Tamarind Collection Limited, serving contemporary interpretations of heritage Maharaja palace cuisine to affluent diners, business clients, locals, and tourists opposite Hyde Park.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Dining Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

Keywords

• Indian fine dining
• Restaurant services
• Private dining events
• Heritage cuisine
• Cocktail bar

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Sales: Revenue from food and beverage sales through a la carte menus, lunch menus, and tasting menus served to dine-in customers. Operating lunch Tuesday-Sunday and dinner Monday-Saturday with Sunday dinner service.
2. Private Dining & Events: Revenue from exclusive private dining room bookings for intimate dinners, business lunches, and special occasions. Equipped with AV equipment, floral arrangements, and personalised menus. Hosts up to 32 guests.
3. Gift Cards: Digital gift card sales through dedicated Giftpro platform for gifting occasions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Zaika of Kensington is a fine dining Indian restaurant at 1 Kensington High Street, London, operating lunch Tuesday–Sunday and dinner Monday–Saturday. The restaurant serves contemporary interpretations of historic Maharaja palace recipes through à la carte, weekday lunch, weekend lunch, tasting, and experience menus, alongside a curated wine list and signature cocktail program. It also offers an exclusive Private Dining Room for up to 32 guests and digital gift cards through the Giftpro platform.

Product overview

Zaika of Kensington is a single-location fine dining Indian restaurant operated by Tamarind Collection Limited. The restaurant offers a unified dining experience centered on contemporary interpretations of historic Indian palace cuisine, served through multiple menu formats including à la carte, tasting menus, and specialized lunch offerings. Supporting services include a curated wine program, signature cocktail menu, private dining facilities for groups up to 32, and gift card purchases. All offerings are delivered through the physical restaurant location with no separate digital products or platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Restaurant Dining Service Full-service fine dining experience offering à la carte and weekday lunch menus featuring heritage Indian cuisine inspired by India's Maharaja palaces, served Tuesday–Sunday for lunch and Monday–Saturday for dinner.
• Zaika Tasting Menu Curated multi-course tasting menu offering guests an exploration of the restaurant's cuisine and discovery of unexpected flavors from across India's diverse palatial culinary traditions.
• Zaika Experience Menu Structured early-evening menu available daily from 17:30 to 18:15, providing a curated introduction to the restaurant's Indian cuisine offerings.
• Private Dining Room Exclusive private dining venue hosting up to 32 guests for intimate dinners, business lunches, and special occasions, equipped with AV equipment, floral arrangements, and personalised menus.
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards sold via the Giftpro platform (zaikaofkensington.giftpro.co.uk) for gifting dining experiences at the restaurant.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tamarind MayfairminorOthersSister restaurant relationship. Zaika is a sister restaurant to Tamarind Mayfair, sharing culinary philosophy and refined approach to Indian cuisine. Both are part of the Tamarind Collection.
• Tamarind KitchenminorOthersSister restaurant relationship. Listed as another restaurant under the Tamarind Collection brand alongside Zaika and Tamarind Mayfair.
• Tamarind Collection LimitedcoreOthersParent company ownership. Zaika of Kensington is owned by Tamarind Collection Limited, a company limited by shares incorporated in England (Company Number: 08245498). Address: c/o Zaika Restaurant, 1 High Street Kensington, W8 5NP.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Trishna: Michelin-starred Indian fine dining restaurant in Marylebone known for refined South Indian coastal cuisine. Comparable as a premium Indian destination targeting food enthusiasts and celebratory diners in London.
• Chutney Mary: Long-established upscale Indian restaurant in Chelsea focused on contemporary heritage cuisine and premium dining experiences. Directly comparable in fine-dining Indian positioning and West London affluent clientele.
• Veeraswamy: One of London's oldest Indian fine dining restaurants, located near Regent Street and serving classic Indian cuisine in an upscale setting. Comparable as a heritage Indian fine dining venue serving affluent London diners and private events.
• Dishoom: Multi-site Indian restaurant group in London with a strong heritage Bombay-café concept. Comparable as a high-traffic, design-led Indian concept competing for similar London diners and tourist traffic, though at a more accessible price tier.
• The Cinnamon Club: Indian fine dining restaurant in Westminster housed in a Grade II listed former town hall building. Closely comparable in combining heritage architecture with refined Indian cuisine and political/affluent clientele.
• Bombay Bustle: Indian restaurant in Mayfair focused on Bombay nostalgia and elevated home-style cuisine. Comparable as a design-led Indian concept targeting affluent central London diners and private-event bookings.
• Benares: Indian fine dining restaurant in Mayfair offering modern interpretations of classic dishes for an upscale audience. Directly comparable in culinary ambition, price point, and central London positioning.
• Tamarind Kitchen: Another sister restaurant under Tamarind Collection Limited, offering Indian cuisine in a more casual format. Operates within the same group and shares management, sourcing, and branding infrastructure with Zaika.
• Tamarind Mayfair: Sister restaurant within the same Tamarind Collection group, also serving refined Indian fine dining in central London. Shares parent company, culinary philosophy, and target customer base with Zaika, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Gymkhana: Michelin-starred Indian fine dining restaurant in Mayfair serving refined, heritage-inspired Indian cuisine to affluent Londoners and visitors. Closely comparable in positioning, price point, and clientele to Zaika of Kensington.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/zaikaofkensington/?hl=fr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zaika-of-kensington

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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