Bombay Flame

The competition between curry houses can be fierce, and the title of the best Indian restaurant in North London is constantly disputed. Longevity is always the best of recommendations, of course, so when we tell you that Bombay Flame has been in business since 2007, you know that they must have been doing something right in their first decade of operations. Their chef brings the best of Indian traditions to their restaurant in West Hampstead, and their menu reflects this: they serve everything from tandoori classics to all your favourite curries, as well as plenty of chef’s specials that reward those who make repeat visits. Go for their Darjeeling lamb, braised in a fiery sauce, or their bilashi, a lightly spiced Goan dish of chicken cooked in garam masala. There’s a fair few other options besides – especially vegetarian and vegan options – so book a table and head to Kingsgate Road via Kilburn High Road or Brondesbury on the overground or Kilburn tube.