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Are you a bored veggie? Or a meat eater who can’t bring themselves to eat anything other than meat n’ two veg? Well, Kastoori offers any vegetarian hope and may convert one or two meat eaters (though not me).

This Tooting institution offers South Indian food with attitude. The menu can be a little confusing, especially for Vegetarians bewildered by the amount of choice, but if you need help the staff will make suggestions. The menu is different each day of the week, so make sure that you find out what the specials are.

The starters are probably the best thing about this place. I recommend the Puris, which are tiny poppadom baskets heaving with a delicious filling. The main courses are pretty good - the bean curries and baby aubergine curry are among my favourites. The portions aren’t huge - but on the upside, it means you don’t feel totally bloated when you leave.