Winner Michelin Bib Gourmand award 2007, 2008 and 2009
Rich in colour and vitality, Tangawizi - meaning 'ginger' in Swahili - is another in the new breed of Indian restaurants. That means thoughtful design with clever use of skills and saris, attentive and elegant staff but, above all, cooking that is original, fresh and carefully prepared. North India provides much of the influence and although the à la carte menu offers plenty of 'safe' options, there are gems such as roasted then stir-fried 'liptey' chicken. Diners should, however, head for the 'specials' section where the ambition of the kitchen is more evident. Lamb is another house speciality and is marinated to ensure it arrives extremely tender. For cooking this good, the prices are more than fair.

The good food guide

The cooking aims a notch or two higher than your average suburban curry house, and the kitchen shows ambition by adding a mango dressing to grilled marinated paneer, cooking lamb with mustard seeds, curry leaves and coconut milk, and dishing up grilled fillet of sea bream with spiced potatoes. Otherwise, expect classy renditions of the usual suspects including vegetable samosas, chicken jalfrezi and prawn masala. “Colourful, classy Indian cooking”

Time Out Eating & Drinking Guide
Perhaps Tangawizi has come up with a blueprint for a new type of suburban curry house. It’s obviously a success, attracting young local diners (including the occasional British Asian couple), yet it serves properly prepared North Indian food. The surroundings doubtlessly help. This is a relaxed, hip enterprise with attractive staff, a backlit bar and tables inlaid with sari fabric; background beats and purple lighting lend a chilled nightclub vibe….everything we sampled spoke of a dab hand in the kitchen.

Square Meal
Possessing all the attributes of a high-street curry house but none of the dross, Tangawizi has developed a large local following. Its fans come because the interior is comfortable & modern, the service is polite & helpful, the food is well presented & everything is at the right price. All the old favourites are in place, from rogan josh to jalfrezis & tikka masalas, but those wishing to be more adventurous should try the excellent tanghai lamb with mustard, coconut sauce & fresh coconut or the equally good stir-fried okra with cumin. If you can't get a table, order a takeaway (or use the home delivery service).