London's Best Curries

London's Best Curries

Brick Lane is known for its numerous curry houses and a local favorite is Aladin's. Legend has it that Prince Charles stopped by for a quick meal of chicken tikka masala during a visit of the East End. Though lacking in ambience, Aladin's makes up for it with low prices and its great chicken baltis. Note that it's BYOB. Average price of dinner for two: £15. 132 Brick La., E1, 020/7247-8210. Shoreditch and Aldgate East.

Tiffinbites is based on traditional Indian tiffin-packed lunches concept, each meal includes three dishes, such as chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan josh, and pilao rice. Other specialties include vegetable samosas and tandoori chicken. Tiffinbites attracts an office worker crowd during the day and takeaway is available at the Liverpool and Moorgate locations. Average price of dinner for two: £30. 22-23 Jubilee Place, E14, 020/7719-0333. Closest Tube: Canary Wharf. 22-23 Liverpool St., EC2M, 020/7626-5641. Closest tube: Liverpool St.; 24 Moorfield, EC2M, 020/7638-3951. www.tiffinbites.com. Moorgate.

Soho Spice offers Londoners one of the best-priced deals for Indian food. The restaurant is trendy and colorful, and the bar turns into a nightclub on Friday and Saturday night after 11 PM, which tends to attract a younger crowd. Other specialties include a range of kebabs and lamb curry. All main courses are served with rice, naan bread, dal (spiced lentils) and a vegetable. Average price of dinner for two: £35. 124-126 Wardour St., W1F, 020/7434-0808. www.sohospice.co.uk. Piccadilly. Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road.

Rooburoo is a modern and sophisticated newcomer to London's Islington neighborhood. The restaurant has quickly gained a reputation for modern spins on classic dishes and is especially popular with young professionals. Dishes include classic chicken tikka masala, as well as specialties such as Indian wraps and sea-bass fillets in banana leaves. Average price of dinner for two: £40. 21 Chapel Market, N1, 020/7278-8100. www.rooburoo.com. Angel.

Vama's upscale, stylish setting makes it a favorite among Chelsea's trendy crowd. The restaurant has won numerous awards and offers its own take on chicken tikka masala, as well as other popular dishes such as scallop masala and tandoori lamb chops. Average price of dinner for two: £60. 438 King's Rd., SW10, 020/7351-4118. www.vama.co.uk. Sloan Square or South Kensington.