Rajah

Rajah is a long-standing Indian takeaway serving the Southwick community, tucked into a small parade of shops on the western fringe of Brighton. It deals in the familiar comforts of a British curry house: fragrant, slow-built sauces, sizzling tandoori plates and a spread of rice and breads to share. Heat levels run from gentle and creamy through to properly fiery, so it suits both the cautious and those after a serious kick, and the portions are geared towards a proper sit-down feast at home.

Opinions among reviewers are mixed rather than unanimous, but it holds a respectable Google score of 4.1/5 across its reviews and keeps a loyal base of repeat customers nearby. Open in the evenings, it is the sort of neighbourhood Indian that locals fall back on when they want a reliable curry without travelling into the city centre. It is well worth calling ahead at busy times to be sure of your order.