Indian · Southampton
Big enough to feel relaxed rather than perched, this High Street Indian is easy to walk to and takes a pram without fuss, with high chairs and a kids' menu ready when you arrive. Midweek and early evening you can usually walk in; weekends fill up, so book. Food arrives hot and fast, which matters when someone's patience is thinning, and portions are generous enough that two children can share a curry and naan. The malai kofta gets particular love from families who know it from home, and the seafood platter and lamb curry come up again and again. Staff are warm and attentive without hovering, and they handle big tables calmly. Vegan options are on the menu. Takeaway and collection are solid too, if the evening falls apart before you leave the house.
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