Purbani - Wanstead

If you’re looking for an incitement to a riot of Indian and Pakistani flavour and colour then look no further than Purbani, whose name, indeed, translates to ‘Eastern incitement’. Located just steps from Wanstead Station, at the beginning of the restaurant gauntlet running north up this northeast London suburb’s High Street, Purbani is a verifiable household name when it comes to subcontinental cuisine – such a reputation is to be expected for a restaurant that’s been in the highly competitive Indian food game for over thirty years. A smaller sized venue with just 30 seats, it’s sensible to book well ahead for this popular haven for London’s spice lovers.