On a recent weekend visit to Ripon, we had the pleasure of stumbling across Realitea just off the main square in the town centre. Ready for a spot of lunch, we headed in to explore and it was an absolute delight. With a huge menu of speciality teas as well as coffees and soft drinks…
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Samara Events has revealed the identities of the UK’s top 50 Asian restaurants, with the winners set to be feted at a glittering awards ceremony being held at the Dilly Hotel in London’s Mayfair on Monday 2nd December. The top 50 venues will now be being whittled down to 10 eventual winners by a team of judges led…
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The UK’s love affair with curry is deep-rooted, transforming dishes from the Indian subcontinent into a truly national cuisine. From mild and creamy to fiery and bold, the British curry house menu offers a world of flavour. Many of the most popular dishes have even been adapted, or in some cases, invented in the UK,…
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“At a time of rising social tensions stoked by populist right wing movements for their own hidden agenda, there has never been a more important time to celebrate the contribution Asian food and restaurants make to British life.” After nine successful years of honouring the very best in Asian cuisine and hospitality, Samara Events UK…
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Curry is one of the most beloved — and misunderstood — foods in the world. Depending on where you are, it can mean a spice mix, a sauce, a hearty dish, or even an entire category of cuisine. From India and Japan to Thailand, the Caribbean, and Europe, curry has captured hearts (and taste buds)…
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Kingfisher Drinks, the premium world beer and cider company, is delighted to announce the launch of Kingfisher 1857 specifically designed for the 6,000 Indian, Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Sri Lankan restaurants that make up the British Curry Channel. This new lower ABV version of Kingfisher Premium will be available from October onwards at an extremely competitive…
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Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Cyrus Todiwala OBE DL is to share a new culinary journey to Odisha in eastern India, curated by The Cook’s Adventures, with his travel community. The Cook’s Adventures, specialists in immersive food and culture tours, is the travel arm of Chef Dev Biswal’s The Cook’s Tales restaurant in Canterbury. Biswal has…
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Curry is a hearty, fragrant dish made from stewed vegetables, legumes, or meat, enriched with a blend of spices that give it depth and warmth. The spice mix known as “curry” isn’t a single spice, but rather a carefully balanced combination of turmeric, coriander, cumin, pepper, fennel, ginger, cloves, and other aromatics. Much like khmeli-suneli…
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Inspired by the tastes, flavours and textures of Korean food, a trio of student chefs from Loughborough College bagged first place in the 2025 Zest Quest Asia culinary competition and with it, a week-long educational and cultural trip to Hong Kong, compliments of headline sponsors Lee Kum Kee. The team had impressed the judges with their…
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So, I have completed Dry January, give or take the few hours left of today. And I’ve not got a bottle sat by my side waiting for the minutes to tick by. It’s the first time I have tried it and I was surprised at how easy it’s been. The main reason, I think, for…
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The rich flavours, vibrant spices, and cultural heritage of Indian cuisine have captured hearts across the globe. Whether it’s butter chicken, biryani, or masala dosa, the demand for authentic and innovative Indian dining experiences is growing steadily. For aspiring restaurateurs, opening an Indian restaurant is not just a business venture—it’s an opportunity to bring people…
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After a couple of failed attempts due firstly to snow and then to flooding, we finally made it to Prashad to try their tasting menu last weekend. And it was fantastic, well worth the effort. It’s not one of the tasting menus where you end up needing a burger on the way home either. We…
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