Don't let the unassuming Turnpike Lane storefront fool you — Jashan has been packing in locals for over three decades, and the food still hits. Post-pandemic it shifted from a sit-down curry house to more of a takeaway-counter-with-dining-room hybrid, which has divided old regulars, but the kitchen still turns out the kind of Indian cooking that inspires genuine devotion. Come for a quick, satisfying meal rather than a lingering evening — and order generously.
Over 35 years of Indian cooking on Turnpike Lane — the storefront is forgettable but the curry keeps locals coming back.
Order takeaway if you want the food without the bright-lights dining room experience — the kitchen quality is the same either way.
A Turnpike Lane curry stalwart that still delivers the goods
Jashan is the kind of place that surprises you. From the outside, it's just another storefront on Turnpike Lane — nothing flashy, nothing to write home about. But step inside (or order takeaway) and you'll find Indian cooking that has kept this corner of Haringey fed and happy for over 35 years. The menu has shortened since the pandemic-era facelift, and some longtime regulars miss the old format, but the quality of the food has largely returned to form. Dishes come out generous, well-spiced, and clearly made by people who know what they're doing.
The vibe has changed, though. Where it once felt like a proper sit-down curry house for a relaxed evening, it now leans more casual — a takeaway counter up front with a dining area tucked behind, and lighting that's brighter than most would like for dinner. Harden's reviewers note the ambience is "average" and service can occasionally go MIA, so manage your expectations accordingly. This isn't the spot for a candlelit date — it's the spot for a genuinely good curry when you can't be bothered to cook.
What keeps people coming back is the food itself and the warmth of the staff. Tripadvisor reviewers praise the "exquisite dishes" and the kindness of the team, including longtime staff members who remember your order. At around £42 for a full three-course dinner with wine, it's also one of the more affordable Indian options in north London. Go for the classics, order more bread than you think you need, and don't overthink the setting.