Feast Express

You're on Whitechapel Road where the smell of spices hits you before you've even crossed the threshold. Feast Express does exactly what it says—no pretence, no faffing about with molecular gastronomy or Instagram-baiting plating. What you get is honest Indian cooking: thick, properly spiced curries, tandoori that's actually charred, and generous naan that arrives still warm. The room itself is unpretentious; bright lights, formica tables, the kind of place where families come to eat rather than be seen. It's the sort of spot locals return to because the food's reliable and the portions won't leave you short-changed.