Randomness Guide to London Menu

Indian restaurant in Beckenham, just off the High Street.

The decor is a mix of distressed painted wood, exposed brickwork, and corrugated iron. Large booths line one wall, beneath a wooden false ceiling; opposite are smaller tables lined up along a banquette. A feature wall at the back is covered with Bollywood posters, and stylised "bare bulb" lighting fixtures dangle from the ceiling on ropes.

Kake visited on a Thursday lunchtime in March 2018. Arriving just after their opening time of noon, I was the only customer throughout my visit. '80s music was playing, not too loud.

Bhel poori (£5) photo was OK though nothing special. I wished there had been more zing to it, and the two stale puri shells perched on the sides didn't add much, but it did the job. Chilli cheese bites (£5.50) photo were more interesting; a sort of nacho-style cheese sauce inside a thick, chewy shell soaked in a sweet (but not too sweet) chilli sauce.

Tap water arrived on request, in a large glass bottle with a metal cup. Overall, service was efficient but somewhat unwelcoming. No service charge was added to the bill.

Kake's verdict: Not sure if I'd come back. The food was OK, and their tea menu looks interesting, but the service was somewhat offputting.

Child-friendliness: They have an interesting-looking children's menu, and their website has an entire section urging people to "bring the kids".

Accessibility: The restaurant has two sides, on different levels. There's a steep ramp with a bend in the middle to get in to the upper side. There are no steps at the lower side, but the ground immediately outside is uneven cobbles. Toilets not checked.

See also:

• Photos of the menu as of March 2018: page 1, page 2