Sitar

Head down to Boxmoor and you'll find Sitar tucked away on St John's Road, the kind of neighbourhood spot that locals have been quietly supporting for years. The menu reads like a greatest hits of Indian classics — think fragrant biryanis, creamy kormas, and vindaloos with actual heat — but what keeps people coming back is the consistency. It's unpretentious in the best way: proper cooking, reasonable prices (expect to spend around £12-18 for a main), and staff who actually know what they're talking about rather than just taking orders.