Surjit’s

Surjit’s hails its black pepper chicken entree as its ‘masterpiece’ - and the dish truly knocks diners for six. This cricket-mad institution - a wall of memorabilia boasts signatures from Bradman, Tendulkar, Gavaskar, Clarke, Waugh and more - is an oasis of serenity dedicated to Mughlai (northern Indian) cuisine. After opening with that intense peppery hit, choose from 15 meat and 12 vegetarian mains. Creamy beef korma will bowl over fans of subtle curries; baingan aloo (eggplant and potatoes in tomato and coriander gravy) is also a winner. Warm breads - naan, roti, kulcha and paratha - help mop plates clean.