Gunpowder Lisboa

India has arrived in Chiado. And it brought all the spices.

Some journeys start at an airport. Others start at the table. At Gunpowder Lisboa, a few steps through Chiado are enough to discover a vibrant, aromatic and surprising India, where the traditions of different regions meet the best Portuguese produce.

Born in London and located on Rua Nova da Trindade, Gunpowder brought to Lisbon a contemporary interpretation of Indian cuisine, far from clichés and predictable recipes. Under the guidance of chef Nirmal Save, the flavours of Goa, Kerala and Kashmir mix with Portuguese fish, seafood and meats, in an intense, creative cuisine full of personality.

Here, the rule is to share. The menu favours small plates that invite you to try different flavours, textures and combinations. From lamb chops with Kashmiri ghee to Karwari soft-shell crab, by way of broccoli with mustard and malai or the classic pork vindaloo, each dish reveals a new side of Indian gastronomy.

The atmosphere matches the spirit of the cooking: cosmopolitan, relaxed and welcoming, with a counter next to the stoves, a terrace and a private room for more intimate gatherings.

At Gunpowder, India meets Portugal without losing its identity. And it proves that, when cultures meet at the table, the result can be truly explosive.