Bangalore Express

It’s safe to say that Waterloo’s commuters would probably be happier to swap the rush-hour crush for a meal at this modern eatery, ensconced within one of the quirky railway couchettes & plied with generous servings of Indian ‘tapas’, dosas & curries. The menu is tailored to sharing, & the mix-&-match philosophy suits every occasion. ‘Fiery hot vindaloo’ & ‘very hot jalfrezi’ may appeal to the curry-house machos, but it’s worth exploring unusual specialities from other lands too: Burmese khauk-swe (coconut & chicken noodle soup) or South African bunny chow (curried lamb in a bread ‘shell’), for example. The aforementioned dosas are properly large & generously filled, while traditionalists might plump for an all-inclusive thali. Service is efficient & warm, whether you’re staying to eat or requesting a lunchtime takeaway.