Royal Nawaab Ilford

You'll walk into Royal Nawaab on Clements Road and immediately clock why this place has racked up nearly 22,000 reviews. It's the kind of restaurant that takes its biryani seriously and doesn't mess about with gimmicks. The menu reads like a tour through proper subcontinental cooking—think rich curries, tandoori done right, and the sort of naan that makes you forget every mediocre one you've had before. Service moves quickly even when it's heaving, which it usually is. This is the restaurant locals actually return to, not because it's trendy or Instagram-ready, but because the food genuinely delivers.