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Finding the BEST ownbrand supermarket Curry.
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That map is bollocks. Where do you live?Zonda_ wrote: Wed Dec 28, 2022 8:43 pmLink showing Waitrose distribution.16vCento wrote: Wed Dec 28, 2022 8:08 pm Really? We have one in Otley?
I thought they were everywhere!
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I'd agree. In fact, these days I'd say they're as good as most takeaway places. And a fraction of the price. It's easily £50 for 2 of us these days for a takeaway.
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£50 for a takeaway for 2?! Fucking hell! I like in Saltburn by the Sea, nearest Waitrose is Newcastle, 50 miles away and the only one I'm aware of 'locally'.
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That's closed now as well. I think the closest one will be in Hexham, unless there's another south of you which is closer.Zonda_ wrote: Thu Dec 29, 2022 1:17 am £50 for a takeaway for 2?! Fucking hell! I like in Saltburn by the Sea, nearest Waitrose is Newcastle, 50 miles away and the only one I'm aware of 'locally'.
There is a small one in Jesmond, Newcastle. They had to keep one open for all of the Uni students who can't live without their organic sourdough bloomers.
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75% of my neighbourhood is a mix of Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi, so there's a lot of amazing curry around here for wayyyy less than £50 for two peopleSwervin_Mervin wrote: Wed Dec 28, 2022 11:36 pmI'd agree. In fact, these days I'd say they're as good as most takeaway places. And a fraction of the price. It's easily £50 for 2 of us these days for a takeaway.
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Our local takeaways charge the same as a restaurant too since lockdown where they could charge what they wanted. The prices never reduced after where the amount of meat has
I'd rather go out for them to be honest but then this is a cheap cheat dinner solution from a shop.
I'd rather go out for them to be honest but then this is a cheap cheat dinner solution from a shop.
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Don't forget that London is like nowhere else in the UK!Gavster wrote: Thu Dec 29, 2022 10:40 am75% of my neighbourhood is a mix of Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi, so there's a lot of amazing curry around here for wayyyy less than £50 for two peopleSwervin_Mervin wrote: Wed Dec 28, 2022 11:36 pmI'd agree. In fact, these days I'd say they're as good as most takeaway places. And a fraction of the price. It's easily £50 for 2 of us these days for a takeaway.for example, there's one shop that only sells fresh baked naan, nothing else. And when it comes to curry, the first question is which region do you want it from, as there's only a few pan-Indian restaurants here, they're mainly organised by region e.g. Gujarati, Bengali, Goan, Hyderabdi etc.
Tbf the takeaway choice around here isn't great at all. And it seems to be getting worse if anything. Most main dishes are now £10-15 a piece so it's very easy to get up towards £50.
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Do they not deliver from there? My parents live towards Penzance and their nearest is Truro, which is 70odd mi away and they get deliveriesZonda_ wrote: Thu Dec 29, 2022 1:17 am £50 for a takeaway for 2?! Fucking hell! I like in Saltburn by the Sea, nearest Waitrose is Newcastle, 50 miles away and the only one I'm aware of 'locally'.
Not that I'm suggesting you do, just for a curry I've recommended
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Well it’s academic as Kev has pointed out it’s since closed!Swervin_Mervin wrote: Thu Dec 29, 2022 11:32 amDo they not deliver from there? My parents live towards Penzance and their nearest is Truro, which is 70odd mi away and they get deliveriesZonda_ wrote: Thu Dec 29, 2022 1:17 am £50 for a takeaway for 2?! Fucking hell! I like in Saltburn by the Sea, nearest Waitrose is Newcastle, 50 miles away and the only one I'm aware of 'locally'.
Not that I'm suggesting you do, just for a curry I've recommended![]()
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If your'e just selling Naan they must be good Naan 
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Envious of that - the Cotswolds is not the epicentre of curry by a long shot. Despite the Balti Triangle’s reputation in Birmingham I’ve always had better meals east of the City; the old Empress of Bengal that we used to have Evo meets at is still fondly remembered (by me at least).Gavster wrote: Thu Dec 29, 2022 10:40 am 75% of my neighbourhood is a mix of Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi, so there's a lot of amazing curry around here for wayyyy less than £50 for two peoplefor example, there's one shop that only sells fresh baked naan, nothing else. And when it comes to curry, the first question is which region do you want it from, as there's only a few pan-Indian restaurants here, they're mainly organised by region e.g. Gujarati, Bengali, Goan, Hyderabdi etc.
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I'd say the same about the curry mile in Manchester. Vastly overratedJobbo wrote: Thu Dec 29, 2022 5:21 pmEnvious of that - the Cotswolds is not the epicentre of curry by a long shot. Despite the Balti Triangle’s reputation in Birmingham I’ve always had better meals east of the City; the old Empress of Bengal that we used to have Evo meets at is still fondly remembered (by me at least).Gavster wrote: Thu Dec 29, 2022 10:40 am 75% of my neighbourhood is a mix of Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi, so there's a lot of amazing curry around here for wayyyy less than £50 for two peoplefor example, there's one shop that only sells fresh baked naan, nothing else. And when it comes to curry, the first question is which region do you want it from, as there's only a few pan-Indian restaurants here, they're mainly organised by region e.g. Gujarati, Bengali, Goan, Hyderabdi etc.
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Todays choice...... update when it's been scoffed.
eta - how these are meant to be for 2 people I am not sure - perfect for one
I wouldn't say it was worthy of 3 chillies on the hotness rating more like 2 tops.
Nice enough for a fiver, I would say the Aldi one is betterer.
No rubbery chicken - its does say 40 percent content which seemed fair.
Would have again but wouldn't go looking for it.
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I had Tesco's version of that last night. Same issue with the occasionally rubbery piece of chicken but the sauce was worse; almost like fruity gravy and bland. Very disappointing. Jalfrezi from a supermarket is never hot enough.
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The other half picked up one of those paper bag meal deal things from Sainsbury’s the other day as a quick easy eat.
I enjoyed my jalfrezi, decent amount of spice and the chicken was lovely and tender.
I enjoyed my jalfrezi, decent amount of spice and the chicken was lovely and tender.
Cheers, Harry