Magic Masala Hereford

Walk down St Owen Street towards the cathedral and you'll find Magic Masala tucked into Hereford's dining corridor—a spot that's been doing solid, unfussy Indian food for long enough that locals actually book ahead. You're looking at the sort of place where they don't water things down: the curries have backbone, the breads are fresh, and they understand that good spicing isn't about heat for heat's sake. It's casual enough that you'll see families with kids on Friday nights and couples on dates, but the kitchen takes itself seriously enough that you won't feel like you're settling for something quick.