Indian · Cricklewood
Ruhit's is a well-loved, long-established family-run Indian restaurant tucked along Sidmouth Road in NW2, where the food — authentic Indian and Bangladeshi cooking — is the real draw, with regulars returning for decades and saying the quality never dips. It's a relaxed, neighbourhood spot that's easy to arrive at with a buggy, and highchairs are available for little ones; there's no dedicated children's menu, but the kitchen's approachable, flavourful dishes tend to go down well with families. There's outdoor space too, vegan options are on the menu, and the halal status is generally considered likely — worth a quick call ahead if that's important to your family.
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