Hollywood star Charlie Hunnam at trendy Newcastle restaurant

Jesmond, with its boutique shops, trendy cafes and buzzing nightlife, is regarded as one of the top places to live in Britain for under 35s.

Travel guide Muddy Stilettos said 'leafy, lively and well-connected, Jesmond blends city living with green space, culture and community'.

Food served at Chakh Dhoom, a popular restaurant in Jesmond (Image: Tripadvisor)

It has been one of Newcastle's 'golden postcodes' for a long time, combining 'urban buzz' with a 'laidback vibe'.

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The guide added: "Osborne Road brings the bars and brunch spots, while Acorn and Clayton Road deliver the boutiques and coffee haunts."

The restaurant serves 'authentic Indian street food with an unrivalled ambience' (Image: Tripadvisor)

Chakh Dhoom, an authentic Indian restaurant on Osborne Road, is one of the highest-rated places to eat in Jesmond, based on Tripadvisor and Google reviews.

Chakh Dhoom in Jesmond (Image: Tripadvisor)

Its prestigious reputation has been boosted by the recent visit of Hollywood A-lister, Charlie Hunnam, who visited the establishment in January.

"Charlie Hunnam stopped by Chakh Dhoom and we served him up some sizzling Indian street food," the restaurant posted on Facebook.

The actor is most well-known for the FX drama Sons of Anarchy, and the recent Netflix hit series, Monster, where he portrayed 1950s killer Ed Gein.

Newcastle-born Charlie visited the restaurant at the end of January this year.

Chakh Dhoom's website said it 'offers authentic Indian street food with an unrivalled ambience for the perfect dining experience'.

The Indian restaurant welcomed a Hollywood star last month (Image: Tripadvisor)

"Our selectively crafted menu, inspired from the diverse states of India, brings the rich, flavourful, and truly delicious Indian street food, beloved and enjoyed all over the world," it added.

Jesmond is 'leafy, lively and well-connected' (Image: Tripadvisor)

One satisfied Tripadvisor reviewer said: "The quality of food, combined with the excellent attentive but not intrusive service made for a memorable evening. I would have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant to anybody seeking an authentic Indian experience."

Crispy Aloo Tikki Chaat (Image: Tripadvisor)

Another 'highly recommended' the restaurant, saying it served 'great food', surrounded by 'lovely decor' in a 'fabulous ambience'.

One review said even though the restaurant was full, they were offered the table 'virtually straight away'.

"The street food choices were excellent and the quality of food served was fantastic," they added.

Chakh Dhoom was named as the 'best Indian restaurant in Newcastle', providing 'excellent quality, tasty food in a lovely setting with friendly, professional staff', by a Tripadvisor reviewer.