Indian · Lewisham
The Fusion serves up a lovely mix of Nepalese and Indian cooking on Lee High Road, and families have found it a genuinely welcoming spot — one group noted it catered for the entire family with fresh, generous portions of everything from korma and jalfrezi to Nepalese chicken. Highchairs are available and the restaurant is easy to navigate with a buggy, and while there's no dedicated children's menu, the broad curry menu has plenty of crowd-pleasing options, and vegan diners are well catered for too. It's the kind of neighbourhood place that feels like a real find — honest, good-value food in a relaxed setting that's perfectly family-friendly.
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