Shaan Tandoori

Shaan Tandoori is a restaurant in North London, designed to appeal to people who seek authentic and flavoursome Indian cuisine. The Persian word Shaan stands for pride and honour, and so does Shaan Tandoori - pleasing diners with its array of delicacies, from a vast land that prides itself on food and hospitality.

The place offers familiar dishes and old favourites, all prepared using traditional methods - though the restaurant itself has a comfortable and modern atmosphere - most (dishes) are served in a handi, a traditional copper pan, adding an ethnic touch to the food.

The popular chicken tikka from North India makes its appearance as the first choice on the list of starters. There are samosas, spicy pastry parcels stuffed with minced meat, and chats - light Indian street food that tantalises the taste buds and sets the stage for the mains. King prawns served on fresh puris, deep fried unleaved bread is another option.

Moving to mains, one can sample curries that range from the fiery chicken Madras and vindaloo to the milder Balti or Mughlai gravies in a creamy, yoghurt and almond paste. Similar lamb and sea food options are also available. Indian cuisine always offers vegetarians ample choice, and it is no different at Shaan Tandoori. Curries go best with tandoori breads or plain white rice and there are aromatic biryanis for those who want to keep their meal simple, yet experience the best in Indian cuisine. Wrap up your meal with Indian homemade ice cream called kulfis or sweet dumplings called gulab jamun.