Following on from a few comments on the Lostock thread.

I reckon a lot of us enjoy a good Indian. Now I do have my own favorite ,The Balti Taste on Market St Westhoughton. The food is excellent and I have never had a bad dish. This Indian is flanked by 2 others within 20 yards , so it is not just handy to get to.

But I would have no problem visiting others that have been recommended.

Favorite dishes.

Lamb Kharahi.

Tandouri Chicken.

Also enjoy a good Bhuna.

In the early to mid 80’s the one on St Georges Rd opposite Shimuls was called “Asia Tandoori” i seem to remember the owner “Maurice” died under mysterious circumstances. The Taxi gaff close by was called Westminster Taxis at that time.

 

 

My old mans place was the one advertised above the away end snack bar at Burnden - Bestway.

 

Eventually merged with B&L mini bus mob and moved into that street down the side of the Albion enabling my old man to pull strokes with the market folk which really pissed off Bolton Council

you or bolty will know

 

which one had mr catterall on the door

 

and where was it

Was it The Bombay ?

Used to be facing Hargreaves House, further up than Oggi’s barbers.

Our current favourite is Mangrove in Howfen.

Edited, double post.

 

BTW, was Shimuls bedecked with red velvet curtains?

Aye, it was. Dreadful place. Always preferred the one over the road and I’ve been trying to remember what it was called for years. It wasn’t Abdul’s, but Burnden Bogs has finally put an end to my pain - ta!

Good tips pal the Thai sounds fantastic will give it a whirl soon, have you done the Tapas at Robin Hood Mawdesley? hearing good reports but I’ve not been yet.

I’ve not mate, didn’t realise it was a tapas place, let me know how you get on and I might give it a whirl

 

We go out that way a bit for food as well, a big fan of the Eagle and Child at Bispham Green

 

The Hop Vine in Burscough is also fantastic

 

Whatever you do though, get to Siam House, it really is a game changer in terms of local take away food

 

* They are currently shut for holidays though, must be Thai new year or something

Edited January 18, 20188 yr by birch-chorley

Trip advisor reviews back you up , Matt.

Will give the Curry Pot a try.

it is good there but you have take your own Ale

my best  Indian restaurant is India Gate

 

the Garlic naan is  that good I have a quick tug under the table 

 

anougth restaurant ive never been but get 2 take aways a week from is Cardamom Hills in Aspull 

Was it The Bombay ?

Used to be facing Hargreaves House, further up than Oggi’s barbers.

It was The Bombay, which when it shut.

Reopened as The New Bombay in the old busmans cafe on Newport St.

And yes Mr Catterol did stand just inside the doorway.

Edited January 18, 20188 yr by embankment

Went to Anar kali on Haslingden Old Rd over Christmas, that was pretty decent - Chicken Karai was lovely and spicey, just about on the ok side of hot for me. Belting

Shimuls was good for a late Curry if you drew a blank in Cinderella Rockerfella's.

Cheaky bastards used to reserve me a table.

Went to Anar kali on Haslingden Old Rd over Christmas, that was pretty decent - Chicken Karai was lovely and spicey, just about on the ok side of hot for me. Belting

I am the same rather have hottish and spicy than something that is too hot to enjoy.

Spice valley is good as well as India gate. You can't go wrong with Achari either.

 

Forts of India is class but didn't enjoy Armann. But I seem to be in a minority on this

Spice valley is good as well as India gate. You can't go wrong with Achari either.

 

Forts of India is class but didn't enjoy Armann. But I seem to be in a minority on this

what’s that like near you shabaz near clog

curry cottage in old money

 

used to be good if a bit squashed

Lahori Karahi in Levenshulme - one of them places that doesn't serve ale, has a limited menu, and doesn't deliver

 

but they do a cracking lamb karahi, but for takeaway you have to buy 1kg for £20

 

worth the 45 min round trip to pick up

Went to Anar kali on Haslingden Old Rd over Christmas, that was pretty decent - Chicken Karai was lovely and spicey, just about on the ok side of hot for me. Belting

 

Roundhill Road?

 

If so, decent enough.

what’s that like near you shabaz near clog

Food always excellent and fresh, sells ale, decent menu and prices. Pick up only for takeaway.

Can't beat Rusholme for an authentic curry. 

 

Can't remember my fave's name but anywhere full of Asians, and that does Masala Dosas, would be decent in my experience.

 

(if they cook the above it means they have a special chef in who can do the pancake i.e they care - one of my favourite Indian dishes)

 

Used to love those cafes in the N Quarter as well for an after work chick pea curry.

Yes Traf - that's the one.

 

Do any Indian's have any decent beer on draught? They all do smooth flow crap - I want proper good ale

Yes Traf - that's the one.

 

Do any Indian's have any decent beer on draught? They all do smooth flow crap - I want proper good ale

Bundobust!

Can't beat Rusholme for an authentic curry. 

 

you can

 

unless by authentic you mean unhygienic

 

mate used to work for manc council healthy and safety, he wouldn't step foot near there out of hours, through fear for his safety, not via the food, but all the owners/staff who were after him for what they thought was them being screwed over, but really it was about passing basic food hygiene standards

 

whilst there 1 out of the lot "passed" his inspections first time - the Dildar

 

I know plenty of places are like that, but it's not all it's cracked up to be, it's just a conveyor belt of mass produced curry that street

 

but yes, some of them are very nice, so ignorance is bliss

what’s that like near you shabaz near clog

Foods good but I only have it as take out due to a couple incidents a few year back (not hygiene related)

nowty ginger is barred

you can

 

unless by authentic you mean unhygienic

 

mate used to work for manc council healthy and safety, he wouldn't step foot near there out of hours, through fear for his safety, not via the food, but all the owners/staff who were after him for what they thought was them being screwed over, but really it was about passing basic food hygiene standards

 

whilst there 1 out of the lot "passed" his inspections first time - the Dildar

 

I know plenty of places are like that, but it's not all it's cracked up to be, it's just a conveyor belt of mass produced curry that street

 

but yes, some of them are very nice, so ignorance is bliss

 

Can't say that surprises me and I've been ill more than once after going there.  Ale may have played a part . . .

 

It's why I said look for ones full of Asians.  When I lived up there it was clear some restaurants were not frequented by Asians and those always had shit food.  There used to be some belters though that made food exactly like I've had in India; usually curries here are weak, watery versions of the stuff they serve over there. 

 

As for hygiene I guess that's always a bit of a lottery.

 

Used to be an ace buffet, bring your own place on Bury Old rd. nr Strangeways - Nawaab's iirc?  Think there was one in Levenshulme as well.  Once went to the latter with a fit Pakistani lass I was seeing - got some very unfriendly looks off the clientele, mind.

My current favourites are Mangrove  (BYO) in Howfen & Achari in town,

 

Only been once but the Royal Balti in Farnworth was really good too.

 

Nawab in Stockport (?) is good but only been once - for a buffet place was surprised how fresh everything was.

 

 

Wilmslow Road is over rated - nothing special at all IMO.