New Shipa

Walk into New Shipa and you're immediately in the thick of it—the kind of place where tables are close enough that you're genuinely part of the buzz. Canterbury Street's got plenty of curry spots, but this one's different because they're not cutting corners. You'll find the usual suspects done properly: biryanis that aren't just rice with a bit of meat thrown in, tandoori dishes with actual char, and curries with layers you can actually taste. It's the sort of local that keeps regulars coming back, which tells you everything.