Indian · Nottingham
Tucked into Cornerhouse, a short walk from Victoria Centre and Market Square, this is Indian cooking done with a bit of a twist, and portions are generous enough that nobody leaves picking at chips afterwards. Families rave about the butter chicken, the thali, the chicken biryani, and above all the cheese naan (it arrives as two small ones, so easy to split). Small plates like papdi chaat, gunpowder paneer and tama fries suit grazing children. The team know the menu inside out and are quick with recommendations, and food tends to arrive fast even when it's heaving — one family were surprised how quickly it came on a busy night. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, buggy access, outdoor seating and vegan options. It's lively rather than hushed, and around £18 for a meat curry with rice, so not a cheap midweek stop.
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