Karwan stoke

You'll find yourself on one of Hanley's busier stretches, walking past the usual high street suspects before ducking into somewhere that actually takes its food seriously. Karwan does the kind of Middle Eastern cooking that makes you realise how much mediocre stuff you've been settling for—charred meats, properly seasoned rice, the whole setup. It's the sort of place where locals keep coming back because the quality doesn't drop and the portions won't leave you skint. The vibe is straightforward and unpretentious; you're here for good food, not Instagram angles.