Jodhpur Palace

Named after a historic tourist destination in India, well-known for its bright, sunny weather all year round, Jodhpur Palace on Harborough Road embodies the vibrancy of this town, through its contemporary design elements offset by some conventional notes. Paintings of Indian instruments, kings and women with water pots are a reflection of the varied cultures in India.

The cooking is also characterised by its diversity and the sophisticated and subtle use of spices, like the chicken tawa, which imbues the flavours of crushed mustard seeds, dried red chillies, ginger, bay leaves, cardamom pods and fresh coriander. Likewise the lamb nihari simmered in onion gravy owes its intense taste to whole fine ground spices, and those who are fiercely loyal to traditional dishes could choose a kurma, vindaloo, Madras or dansak.

Indian food is often seen as tricky to pair with wine, but the drinks list at Jodhpur Palace restores faith and has been carefully designed to be cosy with the spice.