"It’s not just the Ceylon chicken curry at Apollo Banana Leaf that’ll bring your friend comfort. It’s the room with an old-school community centre function feel to it, the crispy mutton rolls, and the welcoming staff who can make anyone who’s feeling particularly fragile tear up with their kindness. Come to this Tooting Sri Lankan spot for a cosy, laid-back catch-up, and take any and all leftovers to go." - rianne shlebak, sinead cranna