"Spice Village in Tooting is a bit OTT, with samosa chaat arriving atop a cauldron filled with smoke and mocktails presented in a top hat—with yet more smoke. But theatrics aside, the food is really great. Our go-to order is the spicy prawn karahi and pillowy, perfectly charred naan. While the space is big enough to accommodate groups, the moody lighting and velvet chairs scream date night. There’s a special occasion energy to this place, where you’re just as likely to bring a third date as you are to celebrate a promotion." - rianne shlebak, sinead cranna, jake missing, daisy meager