Tayyabs ★ 4.5
The Tayyab family's Punjabi grill on Fieldgate Street in Whitechapel London, opened 1972, runs charcoal-grilled lamb chops, karahi and seekh kebab in a roaring open kitchen.
Signature: Lamb chops, Karahi gosht
Order: A starter plate of lamb chops, karahi gosht and tandoori roti to mop up.
Tip: BYOB. Friday and Saturday queues run to 60 minutes; aim for a Tuesday or Wednesday at 19:00.