The Shanaz Indian Restaurant

Walk down Edward Street towards the cathedral quarter and you'll find yourself in a smartly done dining room where the kitchen actually knows what it's doing. The Shanaz takes its curries seriously without any pretension; the spicing is balanced, the portions won't leave you short-changed, and they're clearly bothered about getting flavours right. You'll notice locals at neighbouring tables ordering with familiarity, regulars who've worked out which dishes sing. It's the kind of place where you can take a date or your parents, and everyone leaves satisfied—no faffing about with molecular gastronomy, just proper Indian restaurant cooking done well.