Tayyabs

Don’t waste Tayyabs on a date or meeting the in-laws. Go with old friends who can handle seeing you grabby, hot and going at a lamb chop bone like Fred Flintstone. The mixed grill at this Pakistani institution will sizzle its way into your hungry heart forever. There’s lamb chops, masala fish, koftas and chicken piled high on a Rihanna-hot platter. Each treat has been marinated and chargrilled to gnarly, smoky, punchy perfection.

Granted, the grills are the star of the show but leave space for the curries, dahls and breads. Sauces are rich, parathas are pillowy and warm and the dahls are nutty and fresh. And if that's not enough, it’s bring your own. What with the free corkage and the affordable prices you can come with a tenner in your pocket and leave satisfied.

And there’s another thing to love about Tayyabs. It is seriously nang. There’s multi coloured bubble walls, neon blue strip lighting and own-branded after dinner mints. Yeah.

Make sure you book. Really. There’s a queue every night. And when the guy with the clip board tells you it’s gonna be five minutes he means an hour. You need to book the day before and even after booking you may have to wait a while when you arrive. If you’re too hungry/angry for Alton Towers style queuing head round the corner to Lahore (Tayyabs style food minus the bling).

Tayyabs 0207 247 6400