Woodlands Panton Street

With an in-town buzz, a full house, bright decor and a very special menu, Woodlands Panton Street is one of vegetarian London's absolute top spots. The ambience is quite laid-back and casual, a relief from the madness of the West End. Vibrant red walls and plain pine tables make it clear that no one has to suffer with monastic decor for their scruples. The Woodlands menu is a snapshot of all that is wonderful in South Indian vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Try starters like vegetable samosas, quick-fried battered spicy cashewnuts, or lentil doughnuts in yoghurt, main courses gorgeous dosas (sort of Indian crepes) offered with a variety of fillings, like seasoned potato, onions, and peas, served with lentil soup and cocoanut chutney, or one of the special dishes like chickpeas in tomato and ilght masala sauce. Or just order one of the thalis and let the chefs decide for you!Average price - £20 (€28)In-house Dispense Bar Woodlands has a good selection of wine, spirits and homemade drinks for you to order from its dispense bar during your meal. Try a Kessar Badam - a whole milk drink made with fresh ground almonds, sugar and saffron for £2.75, or how about a Fresh lime soda - freshly squeezed lemonade. Served sweet or salted for £2.25.