Bobby's is the most celebrated restaurant on Belgrave Road and one of the best Gujarati restaurants in Britain. It has been here for decades and shows no sign of slowing down — the queues on weekends and during Diwali season speak for themselves. The menu covers the full range of Gujarati snacks and main dishes: pani puri, bhel puri, dosa, and excellent thali.
The vegetarian thali is the thing to order: several small bowls of dal, vegetable curries, rice, bread, and pickles, all refilled as you eat. Portions are generous, prices are low, and the bustle of the dining room is part of the experience. Come at lunchtime on a weekday to avoid the worst waits.