Indian · Southampton
Booking ahead matters here, especially at weekends — it fills up, and when it's full it gets properly noisy, with tables close enough that conversation takes effort. That's the main snag, and worth knowing if you've got a child who struggles with din. Otherwise it's a genuinely easy place to bring a family: buggy access, high chairs, a kids' menu, free parking, and outdoor seating when the weather plays along. The team are quick to seat you and let you settle before taking an order, and they've been known to bring out a cake for a birthday without fuss. Portions are big enough that leftovers go home in containers. The garlic naan gets raved about, as do the Madras prawns and the tender lamb kebab; one visitor found things a touch salty. Vegan options are on the menu, and prices are reasonable for what arrives.
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