JAGUA Indian Restaurant & Takeaway

Set in a smart courtyard just off the main drag in the centre of Shepton Mallet, JAGUA has quickly become one of the town's most talked-about Indian kitchens for both eating in and taking away. Diners single out the fresh, vibrant cooking, saying the dishes taste a cut above the standard high-street curry, and the team has built a warm reputation for looking after regulars and first-timers alike. It is the sort of place locals recommend without hesitation when friends ask where they should order from.

The menu spans the familiar classics and a few livelier choices, with a richly spiced Chicken Tikka Masala and a punchy Fish Jalfrezi among the dishes that come up again and again in reviews. Vegetarians and vegans are unusually well catered for, as almost everything can be prepared around vegetables, and gluten-free needs are handled with care too. Rated 4.6 out of 5 across the main review sites, it is a confident, modern takeaway that rewards a bit of adventurous ordering.