100 Wardour Steet, W1F 0TN; caromsoho.com
Nearest Tube: Tottenham Court Road
WHAT'S THE DRAW: A far cry from your local curry house, the refurbished Carom brings an eclectic menu of contemporary pan-Indian dishes to Wardour Street.
WHAT TO DRINK: As well as a bar stacked full of spirits, there's a good wine list and a couple of signature cocktails, including the refreshing Indian Colada.
WHAT TO EAT: Meen Varuval (£5.75) – pan-fried spiced mackerel on toast – was our favourite dish. And make sure you try the signature dishes, written in red on the menu, from Chennai curry (£8.50) to a rich black lentil daal (£4.50). It's Indian, but not as you know it.
