Skewers and Karahi Corner Battersea, London

You're after the kind of meal that doesn't pretend to be fancy but absolutely delivers on flavour. Skewers and Karahi Corner sits on Battersea Park Road doing exactly what it says on the tin—grilled meat cooked properly over proper heat, and karahi curries that taste like someone's actually bothered with the spices. The setup's straightforward: order at the counter, grab a seat, eat something that's been made to taste good rather than look Instagram-ready. The fact that it's got a perfect rating suggests the locals round here have already worked out what you're about to discover.