One of my favourites is Tayyabs which is 89 Fieldgate Street (around the corner from White Chapel Tube Station) and it has been serving Punjab cuisine since 1972. In addition (and in London this truely unusual) it is 'bring your own' alcohol as it is a dry restaurant - and they don't charge corkage.
The restaurant buzzes and is full of people. Indeed, you need to book or you will have to queue despite the fact that it is over two levels and in 'tasteful' Indian bangla bling.
I started with their lamb chops in a spicy rub which is utterly glorious as well as their poppadoms and dips. Main course was a selection of vegetarian dishes including okra and Sag Aloo - accompanied by a garlic naan. The naan arrived late but to be honest, considering how busy they were, I'm surprised at how fresh and fast everything was.
The other think I like about this restaurant is that they have daily specials which include Batera (quail), Karahi King Prawn and Haleem (lentils and lamb cooked in a thick and spicy sauce) so before you go, you need to check the website to see what is on.
I don't particularly like Indian deserts (sorry) so I skipped these but a perusal of the menu suggests that Kulfi and other favourites are available.
Brilliant restaurant.
L xx
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