This family-run curry house won’t win awards for culinary inventiveness, but it’s the pick of the Lordship Lane bunch. Its popularity means you may have to wait for a table, but there are several good pubs nearby to pass the time. The mixed starter, a selection of samosas, bhajis, kebabs & tikkas, is more than enough for two to share. To follow, the menu allows you to choose your ingredients & style of cooking (Madras, vindaloo, jalfrezi, and so on), so you get a tailor-made curry cooked to order. Otherwise, there are several ‘signature’ dishes such as the Tandoori Nights biryani or lamb pasanda. The simply decorated dining room can feel cramped, & sometimes the owners turn the tables twice in one evening. Nevertheless, this is a reliable & friendly local.