Salloos

A converted corner house, Salloos’ dinky, flower-decked exterior belies the dimensions of its upstairs dining room, which stretches back into the neighbouring building. Decorative silks built into wood panels & contemporary crystal chandeliers dominate the glamorous interior, while cream latticework shades the windows. Run by the same Pakistani family since the 1970s, the kitchen sends out a carefully honed line-up of dishes that rarely changes from year to year. Order in advance if you fancy sharing the spoils from a slow-roasted leg of lamb (raan masala), or look for signature dishes such as chicken kofte, stir-fried kidneys & haleem akbari (shredded lamb with wheatgerm & lentils). Salloos is also famed for its exemplary tandooris – especially the ever-popular marinated lamb chops. Two bars – one upstairs, one down – keep everyone suitably lubricated.