Indian Cottage

Head down to Dumbarton Road and you'll find yourself in a straightforward dining room where the focus is entirely on what arrives at your table. Indian Cottage does the classics properly: their biryanis are fragrant and well-balanced, the tandoori hits that perfect char, and they're not afraid of actual spice levels if you ask for them. Service is genuinely warm without being fussy, and at these prices (mains around £10-14), you're getting proper value for food that tastes like it's made with actual technique. It's the kind of place where regulars know their order by heart and newcomers quickly understand why.