Indian · Newcastle upon Tyne
Modern Indian cooking rather than standard curry house fare, and the sort of place where the thought shows in everything from the spicing to the plates it arrives on. Families get a kids' menu, high chairs and room to bring a pram in, and the staff are quick and attentive — food comes out fast, which matters when someone's patience is running short. Vegetarian and vegan eaters are properly looked after, with plenty of options rather than an afterthought. Small plates are a good way in with children, and the lamb rogan josh, madras and palak patta chaat all get raved about; the Sunday roast is done with Indian spicing and works better than it sounds. It's busy and buzzy, so book — walk-ins often get turned away at peak times. Portions are sensible and one parent found it "worth what we paid".
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