Ahad Tandoori

Walk into Ahad on a Friday night and you'll understand why Gosforth locals keep coming back. This is straightforward, unpretentious Indian done right—no foam, no fuss, just well-spiced curries that know what they're doing. The tandoori's their bread and butter (literally), and you can taste it. The room buzzes with families, groups of mates, the occasional couple tucked into a corner. Prices sit comfortably in the middle ground, which means you're not paying West End money but you're eating proper food, not corners-cut stuff. Service moves at a decent pace without rushing you.