The Gulwans - Bombay bytes

You'll find this tiny operation tucked inside Hitchin Market, where the Gulwan family has been quietly serving some of the most authentic Indian street food in Hertfordshire. The setup is modest – a proper market stall rather than a restaurant – but what comes out of their compact kitchen would make Mumbai street vendors proud. The menu changes based on what they're feeling that day, but expect proper chaat, crispy dosas, and curries that actually have the complexity you'd find on the subcontinent. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the family running it clearly care more about getting the flavours right than fancy presentation. It's only open a few days a week, so check before you trek over.