Lahori Kebabish

You know that spot on Stoke Road that's still churning out steaming plates when everywhere else has called it a night? That's your saving grace when the curry craving hits at half ten on a Tuesday. The karahi arrives bubbling hot with enough lamb to feed three people, and their naan bread comes out the size of a small tablecloth – exactly what you want when you're properly hungry. The dining room won't win any interior design awards, but nobody's here for the décor. You're here because the chicken tikka actually tastes like it's been near a proper tandoor, and the biryani rice doesn't come from a packet. It's the kind of place where locals have been ordering the same dishes for years, and the staff remember whether you like your curry mild or weapons-grade spicy.