The bright pink walls of Rasa in Stoke Newington are almost as bold as the flavours in their south Indian dishes. Opened in the mid-1990s, the vegetarian Keralan joint still serves solid basics – masala dosa and chewy coiled paratha are always wholesome and moreish. Delve into dishes like moru kachiathu, a turmeric-infused, sweet-sour runny yoghurt dish made with mango and green banana for authentic Keralan flavour. Bagar baingan from Hyderabad, is a creamy, ultra-savoury delight; made of aubergines and ground cashew nuts, and pairs perfectly with puffed poories. Better still, everything on the menu is priced at less than a tenner, with many dishes around the £5 mark.
Looking for a great Indian dining option in London? Well you aren't just in luck, you're actually spoiled for choice. London has heaps of fantastic local curry houses as well as a host of high-end fine dining restaurants. Discover a fabulous mix of great neighbourhood spots and more upscale central London purveyors of South Asian cuisine with our definitive list, where you'll find the full range of regional styles and specialities – from Bombay biryanis to Punjabi grills and Keralan curry. Get ready for a full symphony of fantastic flavours.
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