Roti Joupa Finsbury Park

The north London outpost of our favourite Trinidadian takeaway is part of a handful of concessions above Nag’s Head Market in Holloway. This strangely makeshift-feeling space has neither the hustle and bustle of the market downstairs (which is home to Proper Tacos) nor the cookie-cutter familiarity of a big money food hall. It’s like a sixth form centre where you can get a pint, handmade pasta or, in this case, reliable roti. Swing by when hot doubles or buss up shot are on your mind. Roti Joupa’s channa and curry chicken are warming, familiar, and not entirely fitting with the environment. But if anything should make people come to this odd space, it’s this place.

Food Rundown

Hot Doubles

The must-order thing and the best use of a few quid in your pocket. The baras are satisfyingly chewy, the channa is a cumin-rich, gently spiced sensation, topped with hot sauce, and some welcome cucumber and onion shreds on top. Order one for now, and take one away for later.

Buss Up Shot

Although you can get this paratha with curried meat or fish, we like it best with a mix of vegetables. The curry aloo is smooth and spiced, the pumpkin excellently sweet, and garlic bodi and spinach feature because eating your greens is important.