Press - Grand Trunk Road

A Michelin plate that redefines the Indian palate

All chefs have the same story. It begins in the kitchens of their mothers and grandmothers. My own mother was a wonderful cook and she is the one who sparked my lifelong interest in food,” says Chef Dayanshakar Sharma, whose London restaurant, Grand Trunk Road, was...

Regional Indian Food at The Grand Trunk Road, South Woodford

The reputation of The Grand Trunk Road goes before it. Chef Dayashankar Sharma was head chef at Michelin-starred Mayfair Indian restaurant Tamarind. and Kensington classic Zaika while the owner, Rajesh Suri’s restaurateur credentials hail from management experience...

Indian cuisine should be part of Indian tourism campaign: Chef Dayashankar Sharma

Trained from honing an impeccable reputation right from the beginning across 32 years of culinary experience, chef Dayashankar Sharma has become recognised for his contemporary ideas and creating his food with full commitment and passion. He has earned his reputation...

Spotlight by Shilani Sadh

Chef Dayashankar Sharma adds “My childhood memories around food have inspired me to become a chef... I understood at a very early age... (Thanks to my Mother’s exceptional cooking) that food Is a great “Connector” that can get families together... some of...

Grand Trunk Road Head Chef to be Presented Best Chef Award at Parliament Ceremony

With South Woodford’s Grand Trunk Road winning Best Restaurant, along with their Head Chef Dayashankar Sharma bagging Best Chef at The Asian Food and Restaurant Awards 2019, they have now kicked off 2020 with their incomparable Head Chef also winning Best Chef at the...

So you’ve never been to…Grand Trunk Road, South Woodford

This destination Indian restaurant is well worth jumping on the Central Line for Age: Just over three. Where exactly is it? About a 15-minute walk east from South Woodford tube, which is, for the oblivious, just a couple of stops from Leytonstone. On your...

A review of South Woodford’s Grand Trunk Road

Grand Trunk Road based in the vibrant city of South Woodford is a homely restaurant specialising in authentic Indian food. The namesake restaurant is inspired by the longest road in Asia, which was built in the 16th century for traders who travelled through...

Grand Trunk Road owners ‘absolutely delighted’ to be named best curry house in London

It has been awarded the title of Best of London, 2019 at the London Curry Awards for the second year running. The Grand Trunk Road restaurant is inspired by its namesake - Asia's longest and oldest trade route. Chef Dayashankar Sharma and Rajesh Suri. Picture: Lia...

Dayashankar Sharma on his favourite restaurants and bars in London

Evening Standard Dayashankar Sharma currently leads the kitchen at Grand Trunk Road in South Woodford. Prior to this, he was head chef at Michelin-starred Mayfair Indian restaurant Tamarind. and Kensington classic Zaika. When he’s not in the...