Friendly villager offers some bright twists on Indian classics

You couldn’t argue with the value across all of Indie Spice’s menus, though a couple of little tweaks to how some of the dishes are presented would be no harm

Indie Spice Grill in Sandymount, Dublin 4: good-value food, even if the music is an ear-splitter Pic: Maura Hickey

Indie Spice Grill

23/24 Sandymount Green, Dublin 4

01-2320220, indiespicegrill.ie

Chef: Padam Bikram

I’m having an A-list moment at Indie Spice Grill in Sandymount. Having booked for a very early dinner I have the place to myself, so I can sip my wine in splendid isolation while imagining they’ve opened up just for me.

It’s a nice room to be in even if you’re not an A-lister, with its soft lighting, comfy seats ...