Indian dining near King's Cross & St Pancras
Modern Indian cooking a short hop from the platforms.
Looking for a proper Indian restaurant near King's Cross? Masakali London sits on Stanhope Street in NW1, one stop from King's Cross St Pancras and a five-minute walk from Euston. Curries, tandoor and cocktails from noon every day, with a full dining room rather than a station concourse.
One stop from the station
Victoria or Northern line to Euston, then five minutes on foot.
Time your train
Tell us your departure and we'll pace the meal so you make it.
Open daily, noon–11pm
Lunch before a meeting, dinner before the last train home.
Getting here from King's Cross St Pancras
Take the Victoria or Northern line one stop north to Euston, leave by the main entrance and walk west for about five minutes — Stanhope Street is just past Hampstead Road. If you would rather walk the whole way, it is roughly twenty minutes along Euston Road, passing the British Library on your way. Buses along Euston Road drop you a few minutes from the door.
Dinner before a train
St Pancras International and King's Cross both send you a long way north or across to Paris, and neither is a place you want to eat a rushed meal. We are close enough to be practical and far enough to feel like a proper night out. Tell the team your departure time when you book and we will pace the courses so you leave with time in hand rather than watching the clock over dessert.
What the area is good for
The British Library sits between us and the station, and Coal Drops Yard, Granary Square and the Regent's Canal towpath are all a short walk beyond it. If you are in the area for an exhibition, a reading or a wander around the canal basin, we are an easy detour on the way back rather than a trek.
What to order
The tandoor is the place to start — the sharing platters give a table a spread of grilled meats and paneer without anyone having to commit. From there the curries run from the gentler, creamier end through to the properly spiced, and there is a full vegetarian and vegan section rather than an afterthought. The bar makes Indian-inspired cocktails worth arriving early for.
- How far is Masakali from King's Cross St Pancras?
- About a twenty-minute walk along Euston Road, or one stop on the Victoria or Northern line to Euston followed by a five-minute walk. We're at 48 Stanhope Street, NW1 3EX.
- Can I eat before catching a train?
- Yes. Let us know your departure time when you book and the team will pace your meal so you reach King's Cross or St Pancras with time to spare.
- Do I need to book?
- Walk-ins are welcome, but evenings and weekends fill up. Reserve online via OpenTable or call 020 7419 9999.
- Are you near the British Library?
- Yes — the British Library is roughly a fifteen-minute walk from us, on the route between Masakali and King's Cross.
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