"While Brick Lane is famous for its Bangladeshi curry houses, our must-visit South Asian restaurant is a five-minute walk away. Gunpowder’s take on Indian classics is something everybody should be trying. Think tamarind soup shots, moreish okra fries, and venison doughnuts—plus, the kind of snug, wraparound wood panelling that makes us think of post-soft shell crab naps. " - jake missing, rianne shlebak