Mela

Serving up an interesting variety of boldly flavoured pan-Indian dishes, Mela remains one of the busiest & best curry houses in the West End. Aside from a few vibrant textile wall hangings, the simply furnished space allows diners to focus on the well-integrated flavours of the dishes. Standouts include lamb kebabs marinated overnight, rich Hyderabadi soft-shell crab curry made with coconut, coriander, peanut & mustard, & rabbit simmered in a yoghurt-based gravy & tempered with dried red chillis, coriander seeds & garlic. Sides, breads & rice are all good, while service is on the ball. An incredibly good value £2.95 lunch deal includes curry or dhal with bread.