Indian · Nottingham
Two small children can be a stress test for a curry house, and this one handles it — the swings are the thing kids remember, and at least one seven-year-old asked to come back for her birthday lunch. The gold, glittery interior makes it feel like an occasion without feeling precious about noise, and it's buzzy rather than hushed. Most dishes land moderately spiced rather than hot, so the House Lamb went down well with a picky four-year-old; the Diwali cauliflower, butter chicken, chat bombs and gulab jamun all get raved about, and the fenugreek fries disappear fast. Portions are generous and dinner for two comes in under £50. Do book — even with a table reserved, one family waited a while at the door on a busy night, and service can be a touch scattered when it's full.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
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