Tamila Kings Cross

You're walking past the King's Cross regeneration zone, turning onto Caledonian Road where the old boozer energy still lingers, and you spot Tamila. Inside, it's cleaner lines than your typical Indian restaurant—no ornate gold trim or sitar music turned up to eleven. The menu actually makes you think, with dishes that feel like they've been reasoned through rather than photocopied from every other place. This is Indian food that respects your palate without getting precious about it.