Mumbai Thistle

Walk into Mumbai Thistle and you'll find yourself in a warm, unpretentious space where people actually come to eat rather than Instagram. The kitchen takes its job seriously—you're getting authentic Indian dishes cooked with proper technique, not the watered-down version some places serve up. The crowd's a proper mix: couples tucking into shared plates, families with kids making a noise, groups of regulars who clearly know the menu inside out. It's the kind of place where you can bring your mum or your mates and everyone leaves satisfied.