Imaginative curry for a great price, and a good dose of style

Jinuk doesn't do itself any favours from the outside. Cowbridge Road East might be Cardiff's curry mile, but you'd be forgiven for thinking one of its best Indians were a massage parlour, and that's if you even notice the sign. But then, perhaps it's nice for this to be our little secret, just the two of us?

So be brave, climb those stairs and check out the fantastic lighting. OK, so it's massage parlour lighting, but this really is a good curry house.

There was a treat for our visit: Wales's and Ireland's finest rugby fans doing battle in the medium of song across the tables. Many curry houses wouldn't have stood for it. The Jinuk boys just went with the craich. Nice one.

As for the food, they actually have a passion for it in this place. Take the recommendations - they are spot on. So our vindaloo request was swapped for a super-strong Chicken Captain Parthila. It was tastily assembled, with a subtle pilau rice and pillow-soft naans. It's all down to the 'special spices' the waiters reckon. Well maybe, but more like a restaurant owner who actually wants his customers to have a really good time with great food. Get down there. And on rugby night if possible.