This week I’ve been encouraged that at least some restaurants are willing to try something different. It seems obvious to me that the traditional Indian high street restaurant has been dying slowly for quite some time. The lack of imagination and often sadly, quality of many restaurants means they are never going to be a…
Read the full storyHaving 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 your choice of ingredients and a large measure of fresh herbs served on the side that you add to your own taste. You can also add various sauces like chilli, to flavour the broth and make your own dish – it’s lovely and well worth a try. So now on to Pho itself, here’s our…
Read the full storyAnother 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 Spinningfields with plenty of different styles of seating inside and out. It’s also very big, so lots of space. One slight niggle is that we were marched past all the nicest seats and booths to the end of the restaurant but still a really nice interior and layout. Service 9/10: Excellent service, very friendly staff,…
Read the full storyI’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 the full storyOne 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 the full storyI’ve been a regular visitor to the Indian Ocean for many years so this review is pretty much bound to be seen by some as biased but read it anyway, you will be glad you did. After many months of badgering and a few taste tests with regulars, the Indian Ocean has introduced a Thali…
Read the full storyWe sampled some Thai street food at Bangkok Bar & Restaurant.
Read the full storyCurry Culture review Punjab (Manchester‘s Curry Mile) and try to dispel some of the myths surrounding Rusholme‘s curry houses.
Read the full storyZumar is a mid sized Indian restaurant near the centre of Sale and is trying to take a more modern approach to their menu with …
Read the full storyProof positive that Curry is truly the nation’s favourite is evident from how far and wide curry restaurants have spread.
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