Ravi Kapoor

I grew up above my family's sari shop in Southall, and most of what I know about the area comes from standing behind that counter as a teenager rather than reading about it afterwards. Rather than walk the street on camera, I prefer to talk you through it on a call first, since Southall's shops and sweet counters are genuinely easier to plan for with a proper conversation than a quick filmed pass. I explain which shops specialise in what, from wedding outfits to fresh sweets, and roughly what to expect to spend. It suits anyone planning their own visit who wants a clear idea of where to go first.