DEVI DHABA

About DEVI DHABA

Devi Dhaba sits tucked near Old Street station like someone's actual dining room transplanted onto a Shoreditch side street — complete with a grandfather clock and just two tables (£1 eat-in charge applies). The real draw is the ridiculously good-value thali: three daily curries with rice, poppadom, and chutneys for £6–£7.50, with rotating options like lamb meatballs, black daal, mutter paneer, and bhindi. One reviewer called it "a miracle in London in 2022." The husband-and-wife team chat happily about Indian cooking while preparing orders, and reviewers report they slip complimentary sweets to first-timers. The masala chai (£2) gets made exactly how you ask. It's primarily takeaway-focused, so arrive early on weekdays (10–10.30am start) or weekend afternoons when the weather's good. Highchairs available, buggy-friendly entrance, baby changing on-site, and dogs welcome, with just two tables inside, most families grab their thali to go and picnic on nearby benches. The tandoori chicken and fresh naan earn repeat visits from local tradespeople and office workers alike.

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