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Dhonia Indian Cuisine in north London (N4) is one of my favourite curry houses and I’m always keen to pay them a visit when I’m in the area.

The restaurant itself is bright and welcoming and the staff always polite and friendly. But you’ll be pleased to know it’s the food that sets Dhonia apart from the competition, with a menu that is comprehensive and competitively priced, offering both old favourites and more unusual dishes.

On my last visit, following the delicious poppadoms and pickles, I had one of the chef’s recommendations – the name escapes me, but it was similar to a lamb pasanda; tender meat in a rich, creamy sauce. It was my other half’s first visit to Dhonia and after ordering the tandoori chicken, she actually commented that it was one of the best curries she’d had!

The bill, presented on an attractive bed of seeds and spices (Indian ‘mouth freshener’ apparently!), came to around £60 between four of us. This included four main dishes, saag aloo, rice, naan, a bottle of house red (which I can recommend), a couple of pints (both Cobra and Kingfisher are available on draught), plus tip.

Really, my only slight criticism of Dhonia would be how quiet it is; there’s never been more than a handful of diners each time I’ve been. But then, on the other hand, maybe I should make the most of being able to just turn up without booking, because surely it’s only a matter of time before word gets around…

9/10