Posts by The Editor
Pho Manchester – Restaurant Review
Having visited Vietnam for the first time last year, it was great news that Pho decided to open up in the newly refurbished (almost) Corn Exchange in Manchester. If you’re not familiar with Pho it is the Vietnamese national dish and is eaten all over the country. It’s basically a large bowl of soup with…
Read MoreA Brief History of India Pale Ale
India Pale Ale (IPA) has seen a huge increase in popularity in the last few years, originally from the craft brewers of America (we can’t laugh at their fizzy rubbish anymore) and now from the many micro-breweries popping up in the UK. So what is IPA? History has it that IPA was the answer to…
Read More5 things I hate about your website
OK restaurant owners (and takeaways / hotels / bars etc.) I recently read a guide to website design for the hospitality industry and to be honest it was absolute rubbish and didn’t list any really important elements needed on a restaurant website. So as a regular user and often frustrated customer (and because it’s Friday) here’s…
Read MoreScene Indian Street Kitchen Manchester
Another new restaurant joining the “street food” craze, Scene offers a full menu in the evenings and Thalis at lunchtime (and they aren’t on the full menu which is a shame). I visited and tried the evening menu and it was excellent, here’s my 60 second review of Scene Ambience 8/10: This is a modern new restaurant in…
Read MoreVadouvan Spice Mix
Have you ever heard of a Vadouvan recipe? No, nor have I, but I was introduced to it by a French friend and apparently it’s all the rage in France. A regional curry powder mix Vadouvan is a French-Indian curry powder which requires a complex process to prepare it – or you can just buy it online…
Read MoreAsian Curry Awards finalists to be announced at House of Commons lunch
The finalists in the 5th Asian Curry Awards are being announced at a special networking lunch in the Terrace Pavilion at the House of Commons on Monday 12th October. Restaurateurs will have the chance to meet the local MPs and discuss challenging issues facing the curry restaurant and takeaway industry with their fellow business owners. …
Read MoreThe Regency Club London
I’ve never had the good fortune to visit the Regency Club in London but guest blogger and Curry Culture friend Simon Tompkins has and here’s his review of the restaurant. The Regency Club – London He’s given it a 9/10 so we’re scoring it 5 stars. Also credit to the restaurant for having a better…
Read MoreIndian Tiffin Room Cheadle
One of the first places in Greater Manchester to start offering street food style dishes, I’ve been back to the ITR a couple of times and it’s been great each time. Here’s my 60 second review: Ambience 7/10: It’s tiny! That’s the only problem I have, decor and staff are great but if you’re anywhere…
Read MoreThe Curry Cocktail
As curry lovers, our curryosity has no limits – sorry.
Whether we should go as far as risking our lives over it, we’re certainly ready to try new culinary experiences. In that spirit, and because summer means cocktails (although their consumption is not limited to that specific time of the year, but it sure does carry with it a summer vibe).
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