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2-3 Denman Street
Piccadilly Circus
London
W1D 7HA

According to the early publicity blurb, a chowki is the raised platform where
Indian families traditionally eat. It's now also the name of Kuldeep Mela
Singh's latest venture: homestyle Indian food in the sort of high turnover
volume setting made popular by Wagamama et al.

Quite simply, if I owned Wagamama I'd be very worried as Chowki will soon be
breathing (exquisite curried fumes) down their neck. Where the noodle places
seem happy to let their customers simply refuel, Chowki satisfies on counts
of both speed and quality. If you've eaten in Mela, you'll know roughly what
to expect, if you haven't, a) why not?; and b) you've got a treat in store.
Either way, prepare to be amazed. And not least by the prices.

Your typical Chowki starter will set you back £3. Your typical main course is
£7 and that includes a curry, a dal, rice and a bread. Throw in a drink - the
mango lassi gets a big thumbs up from this reviewer - and you can eat
heartily for about £13. That the meal you'll enjoy is many times better than
your typical neighbourhood curry house is just the icing on an already great
cake.