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Shapla
- Food served: Mon–Sun 5pm–midnight
- Delivery: 50p
- Also offers: Gluten-free options, Takeaway
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This review appears in the The List's Eating & Drinking Guide 2009 – in the shops now or buy online.
The ever-reliable Shapla is still going strong after 16 years of knocking out top-notch Bangladeshi cuisine and regional Indian specialities from its spartan premises on Easter Road. Chef Abdul Kabir serves up a selection of traditional and twisted dishes from his homeland alongside accessible favourites – from sparklingly spicy acher gosht to sour-sweet, dense dhansak – all prepared with fresh herbs and spices for a homely, different-every-time taste. Dishes done in the seriously hot tandoor are particularly strong, so sample Persian chicken tikka or a mixed tandoori platter. A spectrum of starters and sides includes everything from puffy puri to proper kebabs. Round things off with sensuously sweet gulab jamon. Service is always smooth, smiling and punctual, but, even better, you can now order online.
- High point: Kebabs done in the tandoor
- Low point: Delivery charge
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