Madhu's

Madhu's is something of a Southall institution. Still managed by the Anand brothers who opened it over 25 years ago, it is a popular destination with Punjabi families, adventurous non-Asians, and critics (it's won several foodie awards). Its look is contemporary – illuminated glass panelling, shiny black granite flooring, black leather chairs, and white table linen neatly arranged by waitresses in saris. The cooking is Punjabi with a Kenyan twist (the Anands are from there). Most popular of the Kenyan dishes are nyamah choma – lamb spare ribs marinated in lemon and chilli before being chargrilled in a tandoori (a Masai warrior dish, apparently), and the brilliantly-named buzi bafu – lamb chops simmered in the house onion and tomato sauce. Pick of the Punjabi offering is the perfect jeera chicken starter. The home made almond kulfi is near-divine.