Since opening its doors in 1988, Gopal's of Soho in Bateman Street has been offering no-frills authentic Indian food at reasonable prices in the heart of the West End. Settle back comfortably in the convivial ambience of this family run restaurant as the eponymous chef owner bustles about making his guests feel at home.

While the menu features the usual classics, it's the restaurant's signature dishes that are the secret to its longevity. Try Mangalorean-style flaked crab meat cooked with coconut and several spices, whole quail marinated with yoghurt and spices and tandoori roasted or Kerala-style chicken cooked with coconut milk, fresh coriander, curry leaf and cloves. Other regional specialities such as fish with raw mangoes, lamb cooked with Kashmiri herbs in fresh cream and chicken with black cardamom, pepper and star anise offer a glimpse of the wide range of spectacular dishes served here. Fresh naan breads and a variety of pilafs and biryanis complement main course options. Thali trays offering a medley of flavours, textures and colours are also available.