Bite Me!

I stumbled across Imli entirely by accident a couple of weeks ago, and was really impressed.  Their USP is Indian tapas which sounds a bit odd - what it actually turns out to be is just normal Indian dishes served in very small bowls, like getting a normal curry with all the trimmings but in minature.  I went for the lunch platter, a bargain at £7.50, which included a fresh gingery salad, daal, aubergine curry, sag aloo, and papdi chat (a gorgeous crispy yoghurty dish) along with rice and chutney.  All of it was superb - some of the best Indian food I've eaten, washed down with an amazing fresh lime drink that tasted like holidays.  I'll definitely be going back.

Imli, 67-169 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1F 8WR.  Reservations 020 7287 4243.  www.imli.co.uk