The Rice

Set in the heart of Colney Heath village, just outside St Albans, this Indian and Bangladeshi takeaway has become a fixture for curry night across the surrounding lanes. It deals in the familiar British-Indian repertoire cooked fresh to order, and the sheer volume of feedback it has gathered, with an online rating sitting at around 3.8 out of 5 from thousands of orders, speaks to how regularly locals come back for their usual.

The kitchen covers all the bases, from a fragrant Chicken Biryani layered with basmati to a rich, slow-cooked Lamb Bhuna and gentler favourites like Chicken Korma for those who prefer mild spice. Tandoori starters, freshly baked breads and a good spread of vegetable sides mean vegetarians are well looked after too. Portions are generous and the choice is broad, making it an easy pick whether you are feeding a hungry household or simply fancy a comforting plate of curry and rice on a quiet evening at home.