Lavapiés · €€
Shapla
An unfussy curry stop on Calle Lavapiés, with a house biryani that does the work of a whole meal.
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Biryani especial Shapla, onion bazee and lassi de mango.
Not for you if
you want a spacious dining room; this curry stop has a small interior.
Local trick
The biryani especial combines rice, chicken, lamb and vegetables; choose it instead of adding separate rice to a curry.
Good for
A short walk away
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