Secret Feasts: Indian Alley

The beauty of Indian food, with its multitude of spices, textures and condiments is that it can be just as dynamic when served from a Michelin-starred restaurant as it can from a roadside stall in exchange for a few Rupees. And it was this broad foodie experience that the family-run Indian Alley team sought to bring to Camden when they opened in a historic former stable block.

“Our intention here is to serve a traditional slice of Delhi streetfood, showcasing authentic dishes and not just the ones you’ll usually find on the local high street,” says General Manager Nitin Mudliar, showing us around. “This is the kind of fare which a common man in Delhi would like to sit down and have after a hard day’s work.”

That includes sizzling kebabs, a rainbow of curries, rich biryanis and expertly charred rotis or naan breads straight from the searing walls of the tandoor. “We wanted this to be an economical option, as obviously not everyone is going to go for a Michelin star restaurant, but not compromise on flavour in the slightest” says Nitin. “We also wanted it to be healthy for our diners, so everything uses less oil now and we never use artificial colouring.”

Even the signature thalis come on eco-conscious paper trays, offering a streetfood vibe with some seriously quality spices and ingredients. You can enjoy the full thali meal for only £20 at Secret Feasts, but tickets are very limited so book now.