Radha Krishna Bhavan

It's hardly the most atmospheric Indian joint in town, but this bright, noisy Tooting stalwart still delivers the goods. You can come here for a proper high-street curry-house blowout, but those in the know head straight for more unusual and interesting dishes inspired by the touristy coastal province of Kerala. Dosas, utthappams, vada (lentil doughnuts), steamed idli dumplings and other street snacks are on the money, although the stars of the show are the distinctively spiced, coconut-based seafood curries (try the tamarind-spiced kingfish with steamed tapioca root). It’s all very serviceable stuff, served by jolly staff in a brick-walled room filled with ethnic artworks and curios.