Andaaz Indian Restaurant

Head down Brighton Road towards the seafront and you'll find Andaaz doing what it does without any faffing around. This is the kind of place where regulars know their order by heart and the kitchen takes pride in getting the basics spot-on: a biryani that's actually fluffy, a korma that tastes like something, not just cream and sweetness. The room itself is straightforward and unpretentious—you're here for the food, and they know it. With nearly 150 reviews sitting at 4.6 stars, there's clearly something worth the repeat visits. It's the sort of neighbourhood Indian that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with chains.