Yeti (Oxford)

Head down to Cowley Road and you'll find Yeti tucked among the neighbourhood's eclectic mix of independents—this is where locals actually eat, not where they're herded by guidebooks. The menu reads like a proper tour through Nepal: momo dumplings that arrive steaming and perfectly pleated, thukpa that warms you from the inside out, and curries built with real spice knowledge rather than dumbed-down heat. The kitchen clearly respects their ingredients and their traditions, which is why regulars keep coming back. At around £10-15 for a main, it's proper value for cooking this assured.