Indian Food in Europe

Cosmo  is a chain of 19 buffet restaurants in the United Kingdom. Its has got the unique “All you can eat” concept where you can enjoy food from all around the world.Obviously expected some good Indian Food In Southampton.

Last weekend we landed up here with my wife .The experience was so thrilling with us enjoying food from all over the planet.

The indian food corner was so well done and offered a huge range of traditional Indian dishes.As would be expected my first attack and stop was at the Indian Food Corner .

The mouth watering hot Chicken Tikka they had was so alluring that i would have to give up upon my vegeterian diet rule for a day :))))

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The Chana Masala they had was so perfectly spiced that i could not stop lingering with the taste of it right till the end of the evening.

The Pickles and the authentic Coriandor Chutney was one of its kind.

I had full hand fill of my Indian food while my wife was busy with some Chicken Korma with the Sushis and food from other kitchens around .

The Chicken Jalfrezi they had was freshly cooked and served hot.The Pilau rice along with the hot Naan were exactly what was needed.

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The Huge big chain of halls of the Buffet restaurant had a seating of about over 200 people with people of all ages and children.People of all cultures and walks of life.

Every body enjoying some great food coming from Europe to Asia to Transatlantic.

The atmosphere was so thrilling with me watching through the window old ruins of Southampton History while enjoying my Indian Food in UK .

My wife was excited with the huge variety of sweeets and choclates ,cakes and pastries they had on board.

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The experience was a unique one for us where i enjoyed some great Indian food in Southhampton .

I so look forward to our visit to Cosmo London next.

Here’s to your those happy meals :)))))))))

It was a long awaited meeting with my daughter living in London. The place we decided to meet was Southall.

Since its a period of Holi Navaratri for me.Its the time of the year when we do not eat any meat for a period of about 10 days.The place we chose to go to for vegeterian lunch was the famous Saravana Bhavan.

The place as we entered looked jam packed although it was just the early sunday afternoon. We were immediately offered a table for 2 with a welcome smile.

As we entered …..

it gave me the feel that i have entered any Indian Restaurant in Delhi .The enchanting voices around and that hustling sound of any Indian Metro City. The resemblance made my mood go emotional.

My daughter was excited and ordered for her favourite Traditional Indian Mango Lassi .For me to my immense happiness i ordered for a big glass of Cobra Beer .( Kingfisher they did not have available although was on the menu)

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For our Lunch ,I chose their famous Channa Bhatura menu ,the inspiration for which i received from the gentleman eating on next to us table.

My Daughter ordered for herself a Rava Masala Dosa (Cream of wheat & rice crepe stuffed with spicy potatoes & onion)

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We both enjoyed the food immensely chatting and admiring the atmosphere around.My daughter happened to meet a friend of hers incidentaly also enjoying some great Indian food..

Since we had with us a lot of freshly cooked hot Jalebi which we had bought from an adjacent restaurant before entering here,we decided to go without any more sweets.

Hot Jalebi made in front of you

The time we spent at the restaurant was absolutely thrilling and made our cravings for some authentic Indian food fulfilled.

As we departed from the restaurant ,we agreed to come here back again . And next time with more time and different varities of dishes on their menu.

Southall -Indian Food Haven remains the place for great Indian Food to go in London…..

Indian Street food in Birmingham-Indian food in Europe

My recent visit to Birmingham was thrilling due to two reasons. I loved the Indian food over there and I met with my school time classmate .

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We enjoyed the mouthwatering Indian Street food at the heart of the city on bullring ,on this busy crowded weekend in Birmingham.

The name of the restaurant was The Indian Streatery Express.

The Indian Streatery Express provides delicious, authentic and fresh street food in a more convenient format for busy city workers and shoppers alike. Located in the city’s iconic Bullring shopping Centre, The Indian Streatery Express brings colour, vibrancy and artwork in a casual, relaxed environment providing both indoor and outdoor seating.

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We were meeting here with my school time class mate who lives in Birmingham. While we waited for her to join in with her husband, we enjoyed taste of multiple dishes from the place.

We chose to sit outside as the weather was warm and the streets were enchanting with liveliness of the crowd .The seating arrangement and the furniture in the terrace was informal and casual. This gave that feeling of relaxation and peace.

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We tried their Panipuri,and Home style chicken curry (Multiple times as was mind-blowingly yummy) .This was accompanied with thick and rich Mango Lassi.

Unfortunately the Chilly Paneer wrap this day was not available so we missed on this .

The party continued with some Chicken chaat and beers and Mango lassi as we meet with my classmate and her husband.

The Indian street food experience here was awesome with the restaurant fully jampacked with International Indian food lovers.

Once again the visit to this place in Birmingham brought together my wonder on how the Indian food is loved by people from all around the world.

The memories here of enjoying the tastiest Indian street food in Birmingham and meeting with school time pal reminiscing school days will remain evergreen with me.

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Enjoy your meals !!!

Last week brought us to Cardiff in Wales. It was long drive of over 250 miles. and we enjoyed the night stay en route in Newport ,another beautiful city of Wales.

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Both the cities just stole away my heart. We landed up in Cardiff around 11am and were ready to visit the famous Cardiff Castle. The castle trip ended up with huge satisfaction and engagement for me and my wife both.

The atmosphere was lively ,bright sunny day with people around with full energies after the long lockdowns every where .

By the end of the day after scrubbing through the full history of the castle since its beginning, we including my little Yorkshire were hungry, tired and exhausted..

This meant for me to look out for some good Indian food in the town.

On the quick search we found 3 Indian Restaurants right on the high street outside of the Castle within a proximity of 500 meters.

On further scanning the Indian Restaurant Chai Street won the race. It sold typical Indian fusion street food and just took my heart at the first instance.

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The Restaurant was spacious with having outside terrace and sitting arrangement in place. The staff including our waitress, Liza, a welsh lady were so welcoming.

Our Dog was given cold water to drink as we ordered for our Mango Lassi.

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The interior of the restaurant was so exciting and interesting .There were signboards and painted wall in Hindi with old Bollywood actors .The music running inside the restaurant was so lively that it immediately brought down all our tiredness and exhaustion.

While we sipped and enjoyed the cold Mango Lassi served …..

I was already getting ready for my appetizing Indian food experience in Cardiff. I ordered for their Vegan Thali as I happen to be vegetarian last 2 months now (New Resolution for me).The Thali included a combination of vegetarian curry dish, some spiced potatoes, multi legume Dal, vegetable salad, Poppadum, Pickle and Basmati Rice.

My wife ordered for herself their signature dish Railway Lamb Curry with some hot Naan. This is the same very dish as were told that were first served to aristocrats in first class cabins on the iconic Indian mail. Slow cooked lamb with potatoes, whole spices, onion ,garlic and tomatoes.

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The food came in absolutely on time ,hot and well prepared. Liza told us some exciting facts of the town and the tourist season that was about to take off soon after the long lockdowns in the town.

As we enjoyed the mouth watering Indian food in Cardiff, I could see my dog, Sandy, already lying sleeping luxuriously.

The time spent at the restaurant was just marvelous with the excellent service and food.

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This would definitely be a choice to come back to in Cardiff on next visit.

Cheers and love to you all from Wales !!!!

I have always been a huge fan for the South Indian food.

The spicy Dosa, Idli ,The mouthwatering Uthappams combined with some spicy Sambar, coconut chutney. All these remind me of my childhood days when my mom cooked at home for us .Although coming from north India my mom was as good as a south Indian in mastering these.

My cravings for some crispy and spicy Dosa today afternoon brought us to the Dosaworld .Its a Sri Lankan and South Indian restaurant in the downtown of Bournemouth ,at Christchurch Road.

The Restaurant is right close to the head of the Christchurch Road from Lansdowne crossing…..

The parking around the restaurant could be a problem immediately. But there is a public car parking right just adjacent to the Christchurch road. (comparatively cheaper).

The restaurant is big with a capacity of around 50 people to fit in easily. The atmosphere is peaceful and clean.

I ordered for a Mysore Masala Dosa (Spread with spicy sauce and potato masala) and my wife chose for Plain Dosa. Both of them came along with some mind-blowing mouthwatering spicy authentic Sambar, mint and coconut chutneys.

I additionally ordered for a Chili Coriander Uthappam (Topped with green chili and coriander).This came in so perfect with the expectations I had for a true uthappam.

I had a coke to drink with my wife opting out of any additional drinks apart from the tap water served.

As we enjoyed the mind-blowing experience ,this reminded me absolutely of sitting in any South Indian Restaurant in India.

The quality of the food was excellent and the food a true authentic South Indian.

The place was evenly filled in by few Indians with children and hop in regular English customers as I understood.

People enjoyed the great food and the service was great. The place has proven catering to the best so far South Indian Food in Bournemouth.

They had some pure Desi Ghee authentic Indian sweets in house .My wife decided to give a go at them. The sweets could not get any better for us.

My cravings for the Spicy South Indian food still goes on. Some Sambar Vada, Idli to be enjoyed in my next trips here.

One thing after today’s meal here is for sure .This Srilankan owned South Indian Restaurant is going to be my favorite place for the South Indian Food in Bournemouth.

Enjoy your spicy meals !!!!!

Peace and love !!!

I enjoyed finally my first Indian food eating out after the long lockdown in UK. The place chosen was Indi’s ,a small compact Indian restaurant in Westbourne area of Bournemouth, Dorset.

It was a Sunday evening ,quiet atmosphere, a feeling of relaxation and peace at the restaurant.

I was meeting with a friend with his family. My wife was excited equally to be able to enjoy her long awaited Mango Lassi out in a restaurant.

We were greeted with huge entuhusiasm by the Restaurant staff as we entered the restaruant.We were offered a table for 5 as requested. We were guided by the waiter on the menu they had in house .While we discussed the menu Yassar, my friend with his family had already joined in.

It was a great meeting with friends after the long lockdown. His daughter has grown over the period by another 8 months 🙂

I made some temporary amendments to my drinking habits in happiness and honour of the reopening of the Restaurants after the lockdown for the people.

One of them was to order for some cold Indian beer Cobra the restaurant had “on tap”. I decided to consume some alcohol for a change for me. The second, of me becoming a fully vegetarian from this month onwards. (Have not decided as yet for how long will this be ) .So I ordered for myself Dal Tadka with some hot Naan.

My first obvious choice was Paneer Tandoori and some Dahi Puri which were both not available on the evening with them .This perhaps could be one of the reasons why this restaurant will not go onto my favourite places for vegetarian Indian food.

My friend ordered for their signature dish of Kerala Balti which the staff offered with recommendation.

This he accompanied it with some Basmati rice. His wife, an enterprising business lady , ordered for some Royal Lamb.(ROYAL CUMIN, GARLIC & BLACK PEPPER MARINATED LAMB CHOPS AND COOKED IN THE CHARCOAL OVEN. SERVED WITH A SALAD.) This I am sure she enjoyed uttermost as the starter dish with her Turkish descent.

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My wife for a change chose to go in for indis’ Vegetable Curry which they have on the menu as a vegetarian signature dish.

For starters we ordered for some vegetable samosas for the little baby girl on the table with us with some trial of Mango lassi for her.

We enjoyed some Papadam and Pickles.

The food after lockdown was good by most of the parameters. There were a few tables occupied .The atmosphere was good and of joy .I loved the energy as we enjoyed the food and drinks as we chatted ,talked and laughed.

The table next to us had a birthday cake cut celebration which added more to the joyous atmosphere.

The service at the restaurant was satisfactory. I would give it a credit to improve upon its customer satisfaction and professionalism. Food after lockdown could become more in variety for vegetarians in my view.

For the ladies the evening ended with drinking some Indian Tea .

The experience of Indian food after lockdown was pleasant one. I will be keeping this restaurant for a revisit on my list after a couple of months to recheck on the menu for vegetarian food availability (Especially the Paneer Tandoori and Dahi Puri) which they have on menu.

With a few of the nuances on the professionalism of the service and availability of authentic Indian vegetarian dishes ,I would definitely look for a better experiences here in the future my visits to the place.

The evening went full of joy and happiness which ended up with a promised prosperous Turkish home made food from my friend’s entrepreneur wife for our next gathering 🙂

Enjoy your meals!

Stay safe and love to you all !!!

My Dorset Birthday Dinner

I celebrated my birthday this week with my wife at lovely cozy Indian Restaurant Westbourne Tandoori.

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Although my dental issues of which i have been suffering for last few weeks would not allow me much to eat anything. But my love for the Indian food as usual pushed me to go out with out some exciting Indian Restaurant in Dorset.To enjoy my Dorset Birthday Dinner.

Westbourne Tandoori is a compact Indian restaurant in the Westbourne district of Bournemouth, Dorset. We had the table booked here in advance to avoid any frustrations on the last working day for the Restaurant before the month long lock down in whole of UK.

On our arrival to the restaurant around 6pm,the place was looking not so full as i presume it was just getting heated up for the loyal Indian food fans to flock in.

We were told by the staff that the restaurant was bottleneck booked as from the following day the lock down started and all restaurants were doing only deliveries and take away during lock down.

The atmosphere of the place looked pretty soothing with some Hindi songs playing.The atmoshere was enchanting with few tables occupied by guests.

We were recommended by the manager of their signature welcome Papadum with a platter of chutney. We ordered for a plate of it.

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It came in an attractive way and was beautifully served to us.

We ordered for Traditional Indian beer Kingfisher to go along with the spicy papadum and the starters . I did not go in this time for my traditional non alcoholic beer in honour of my birthday:)))

For the starters we ordered for Seekh Kebab (Minced Lamb blended with garam masala and herbs then grilled in the tandoor) went so well with the chilled Kingfisher ….

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For the main dishes my wife chose to eat Meat Thali, a signature dish of the restaurant which they happened to be proud of.

I chose for some spicy Lamb Madras (One of my favourites) along with Keema Naan and Saag paneer as the side vegetarian dish.

The food came in perfectly on time and was served with unique perfection and style.

While we enjoyed the delicious food ,i could see the restaurant already full of people by this time. There were people waiting outside for the places to get vacated so they could have their grab on the Indian food experience at the restaurant before the lockdown.

We enjoyed the mouthwatering food and the atmosphere of the place.It was enchanting with a people chatting and enjoying .There was an air of love ,happiness and harmony in the Restaurant.

There were tables booked around with families ,corporate gatherings and private celebrations like ours.

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The staff and the service was excellent and unique .The one some what specific and meticulous. The service was delivered with all the minutes of the guest needs taken care of.

Since i have been under dental treatment for last few weeks now ,for me the eating of the yummy mouthwatering dishes was longer than normal i would do. I could see my wife fully enjoying every bit of the dishes.

For the dessert my wife ordered for some Matka Kulfi.Its the traditional Indian ice-cream served cold in a ceramic pot.

This was topped by nuts and raisins and she seemed to enjoy every bit of it.

After my shifting to UK recently this has been the first Indian Restaurant experience .The Westbourne Tandoori with its fantastic mind-blowing tasty food and meticulous service made my birthday dinner a memory for us .

I had my Dorset Birthday Dinner …..

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From tomorrow we go in for a month long Lock down all across UK .

Enjoy your meals and stay safe every one!!!

Lots of love to you all !!!!

Masala Tea experience at Pind-Indian  food in Prague

The year so far as you all know,has been one of uncertainity and turmoil.

Its now time for me to do my partial transition to UK and join my family there.Before leaving ,i had few friends of mine who are on bucket list to be met .Whom i am trying to meet as and when so can could touch bases with.

So ,last week i got to meet my old friend and a fantastic entrepreneur Amit ,who happened to be busy with his new venture.So the meeting was quick one at the Pind ,where we decided to enjoy some traditional Indian Masala Tea along with some freshly fried vegetable pakodas.

Pind has been always a favourite place for the Indian food in prague in the Vinohrady area with its great north Indian cuisine.

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The restaurant has sufficient seating space with enough of the privacy mode in to it.You could be totally at ease in this restaurant ,enjoy that private conversation and still be surrounded with people around.

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We had some hot masala tea which was served in a typical traditional way, right in tea glasses (as served in North India).This was a true tea experience at Pind. The pakodas were served hot with various vegetables duly fried well and soft in the besan (Gram flour).

The service was good .We could discuss in peace all the things long awaited. I was so happy seeing an old pal and memories refreshed of good relationships before i leave for the UK coming week.

The tea experience at Pind i am sure shall keep alive in my mind till my return to Prague next in coming months:)

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The past months of the Lock down in Prague have been awful for me .Being living alone without family and Indian food around.

The life stresses have been huge with the setting up of my new venture of Indian food in Prague Catering Service.Now once its set rolling to move forward,i could finally have a look at my favourite Indian Jewel Restaurant in Prague 1:)

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The choice was as always my favourite Chicken Tikka Masala menu during Lunch.I was so excited to see my favourite faces from the place.The food was duly served in the open summer terrace they have now wide open.My favourite Non alcoholic beer was served as always 🙂

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The summer terrace definitely shows the impact of the COVID-19 on the Restaurant industry in Prague.The beautiful place like Indian Jewel with all its mouth watering food and friendly service in place looked hungry for vistiors. Few tables were occupied with the Czech language laughters heard around.The laughters around gave the confidence that the good days for the Indian food in Prague are back soon…..

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I had my full satisfaction from the cravings for the authentic Chicken Tikka Masala finally (outside of my Catering Service of course) .I am so excited that finally the worse days are behind us and i look forward so much that The Indian food in Prague remains always a super attraction in Prague centre at Indian Jewel.

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As i finished the thick and creamy dish with some hot Naan,the memories of the the same place came in to me when i saw it fully crowded with tourists and locals the same time….

The menu included some sweet Kheer which i enjoyed fully.I had some great conversation with the Restaurant head manager ,Mr Deepu .while enjoying some Masala Chai . I could see there enthusiasm and urge in him for the better days ahead for the Indian food lovers to come here.

The expereince was so overwhelming and enjoyable for me after all these days of Lock down.I look forward to more quality experiences as we move forward all together….

Enjoy your meals and stay safe every body!!!!

Lots of love to you all!!!!!

I

Indian Jewel-Best Roghan Josh in Town

Due to the CVOID-19 ,All Restaurants and Indian food in Prague have been closed since last few months.This is not only in Prague but all over Europe (World).Hence has been my journey in to the Indian Cusisine.

To keep the fire burning within me ,I am so thrilled to initaite the Indian food in Prague Catering Service duly backed by the Indian Restaurant Tikka Tikka in Prague 1.

The Catering service intends to bring to your table some quality Indian food with great service.I shall keep you posted as the service expands but for now am super excited to share with you the backend cooking of the Roghan Josh ,one of the high light dish we have on our Delivery menu.

The Dish is cooked by the Head Chef of Restaurant Tikka Tikka ,Chef Rawat ,supporting our Catering Service.
Enjoy the video ,although not so professional:)

My endeavour here would be to bring in the quality Indian food catered to your doorsteps.The experince of the food and the service that will cherish you always 🙂

Enjoy your meals and stay safe and healthy!!!
Lots of love to you all !!!!