House of Flavours

You'll smell the aromatic spice blends wafting down Kings Road before you even spot the modest shopfront. Step inside and you're greeted by the sizzle of karahi dishes arriving at neighbouring tables, steam rising from cast iron pans loaded with tender lamb or chicken swimming in rich, deeply-flavoured sauces that'll have you reaching for extra naan. The menu reads like a greatest hits of Pakistani cuisine, but everything here is executed with proper care. Their biryanis arrive as towering portions of fragrant basmati layered with perfectly spiced meat, whilst the mixed grills showcase just how good charcoal cooking can be when done right. Don't expect fancy presentation – this is about bold, unapologetic flavours that transport you straight to Karachi. The service moves at a decent clip even when it's rammed, which it often is.