A former BBC Saturday Kitchen chef has shut his Michelin-rated restaurant after three decades.
In a statement, Cyrus Todiwala said the closure is not a permanent goodbye but gave no details on future plans.
High-profile Indian eatery Café Spice Namasté, founded by Todiwala and his wife Pervin, confirmed it is now closed.
The chef, known for appearances on BBC Saturday Kitchen and other cooking shows, said the shutdown marks the start of an exciting new venture.
The closure follows a move five years ago to new premises at London's Royal Docks, funded by a crowdfunding campaign.
Before that, the restaurant spent 25 years on Prescott Street in Whitechapel.
Todiwala began his London career as head chef at Namasté on Alie Street in the early 1990s and in 1995 joined restaurateur Michael Gottlieb as executive chef and partner at Café Spice Namasté.
He and Pervin became sole owners in 2005.
A notice on the website reads: "After a wonderful journey serving you, Café Spice Namasté is currently closed as we work toward our next new venture.
"While we are taking a pause for now, this isn't a permanent goodbye - it's simply the start of a fresh, exciting new chapter!"
The message thanks supporters and describes the period as transitional, adding gratitude for loyalty and patience.
