Indian · Brighton
A late-night table in Kemptown that works surprisingly well with children in tow — poppadoms and dips land almost as soon as you sit down, which buys you a good ten minutes before anyone starts unravelling. Mains follow quickly too. The lamb is the thing to order: rogan josh that falls apart, a balti that arrives sizzling, both in rich sauces worth mopping up with the naan, which is thin, crisp underneath and buttery. The onion bhajis have a real reputation. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, vegan dishes and free parking, and it's halal. The room is cosy and warm rather than roomy, so a big pram may be awkward at busy times — worth booking or going earlier with little ones. One parent calls the welcome "warm" from the moment you walk in.
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