Southall: London’s Little India

A few stops west of Paddington, Southall’s Broadway immerses you in Indian and South Asian culture — from sari shops to spice grocers and sweet houses.

Food

• Sweets: Jalebi, gulab jamun, barfi — buy by the box.
• Curry houses: Punjabi thalis and vegetarian canteens.
• Street snacks: Chaat, samosas, pakoras.

Shopping

Sari emporiums, jewellery shops and spice markets line the main drag. Weekends see lively crowds.

Culture

Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha is one of Europe’s largest Sikh temples and welcomes visitors respectfully dressed.