I know you're back, socoast, but for your next trip, here's some recommended places in Southall:
http://travel2.nytimes.com/2006/01/2...pagewanted=all
Enjoy!
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Day Out
A Real Taste of South Asia? Take the Tube to Southall
By ALAN RAPPEPORT
Published: January 29, 2006
INSIDE the Glassy Junction pub, a large framed photograph of a smiling Indian wearing a turban and aviator sunglasses looks out over tables of people snacking on naan bread, korma and kebabs. The beer selection ranges from Kingfisher to Carling, and a pint can be had for 300 rupees (about $6.95 at 43 rupees to the dollar), if you happen to be carrying currency from the subcontinent. The hypnotic rhythms of Bhangra music fill the room.
This is Southall, a suburb 10 miles west of Central London known as the city's most authentic "Little India.".................