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Low FODMAP at Gunpowder - Bib Gourmand Guide

Navigate low FODMAP dining at Gunpowder Spitalfields in London. Tips for this acclaimed Indian restaurant.

Last verified: January 1, 2025

Safe Items to Order

ItemNotesModifications
Grilled MeatsTandoor cookingRequest no garlic/onion marinade
RicePlain basmatiRequest plain
Simple ProteinsWithout curry sauceRequest dry-spiced only

Items to Avoid

  • Curry sauces (contain onion/garlic base)
  • Dhal (lentils)
  • Naan and roti (wheat)
  • Onion bhaji
  • Chutney (often contains garlic)

Example Orders

Indian Dining

  • Tandoori meat, simple spices
  • Plain basmati rice
  • Avoid curry sauces

Tip: Indian cuisine is challenging - be specific

About Gunpowder

Gunpowder is a celebrated Bib Gourmand Indian restaurant in Spitalfields, known for inventive home-style Indian cooking.

Quick Summary

Best approach: Indian cuisine is challenging for FODMAP due to onion and garlic curry bases. Focus on tandoor-grilled items with simple dry spices and plain rice. Avoid all curry sauces.

Key challenge: Most Indian sauces contain high-FODMAP ingredients.


This guide provides general FODMAP guidance. Menu items change seasonally. Always confirm ingredients directly with the restaurant.