Friday Night Curry ?

[Maverick]

these look good and close to the hotel
any locals wish to comment? I'm estimating at least 15 of us

• https://www.bollywoodstokerestaurant.co.uk/
• https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Resta...hts-Stoke_on_Trent_Staffordshire_England.html

first one looks small, 2nd one is a buffet

opinions?

kind regards,
Paul

 

[Jules_S]

I like the look of the first one, the menu has lots of interesting stuff and it seems a bit more "authentic" than the second one? Problem I suppose will be if they can handle a party of 15 hungry Wammers with big appetites

 

[Maverick]

could do with a local wammer

I can contact them, but website does say "we have an upstairs party room for any occasion"

 

[Tony_J]

I like the look of the first one, the menu has lots of interesting stuff and it seems a bit more "authentic" than the second one? Problem I suppose will be if they can handle a party of 15 hungry Wammers with big appetites

Not convinced about authenticity if it describes Balti as a traditional Kashmiri dish - Balti was invented in Brum

Seriously - both look like they would be good - I suspect the decider will be which one can cope with a big group on a Friday night.

 

[Maverick]

Not convinced about authenticity if it describes Balti as a traditional Kashmiri dish - Balti was invented in Brum

100% correct

 

[Maverick]

have emailed Bollywood one

 

[Lurch]

If the Bollyeood is part of a chain or the buffet one, then if its anything like the ones I've been to it will be utter garbage.
Thin almost tasteless sauces, pieces of meat the size of oxo cubes and minimal quantity.
Very formulaic boil in the bag curries. YUK!!!

 

[Maverick]

If the Bollyeood is part of a chain or the buffet one, then if its anything like the ones I've been to it will be utter garbage.
Thin almost tasteless sauces, pieces of meat the size of oxo cubes and minimal quantity.
Very formulaic boil in the bag curries. YUK!!!

 

[Maverick]

well all I can go on are the Tripadvisor reviews: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Resta...ood-Stoke_on_Trent_Staffordshire_England.html and companies house that confirms owned independently (by Hamza Mahmood)

but John feel free to suggest an alternative - plenty to chose from mate!

kind regards,
Paul

 

[ACS]

Any locals wish to comment?

I have no experience of Bollywood but I've had nice meals at the following:-

Sangam opposite Stoke Minster. No more than a ten minute walk from the hotel. They don't serve alcohol but will provide glasses if you take your own.

https://www.sangam2.com/
Kismet in Hartshill. A ten minute drive from the hotel. They do serve alcohol and you can park outside.

https://www.kismetstoke.com/copy-of-kismet-burslem
Basmati in Newcastle. Half a mile further along from the Kismet. They also serve alcohol and a selection of ice cream desserts. Parking available behind the baths opposite.

https://basmatinewcastle.co.uk/
All venues should be able to accommodate fifteen persons.

 

[DUVET]

I have no experience of Bollywood but I've had nice meals at the following:-

Sangam opposite Stoke Minster. No more than a ten minute walk from the hotel. They don't serve alcohol but will provide glasses if you take your own.

Mmm wonder which one they'll plump for

 

[Maverick]

thanks ACS, Sangam looks good

I suspect most people will not want to drive, but let's see

 

[TIU]

Not sure anything will be authentic in Stoke.

 

[Maverick]

do I feel a growing lobby for 2023 show to be in Bradford?

 

[bencat]

My vote would be Curry Mile Manchester so many places not enough stomach.

 

[Tony_J]

My vote would be Curry Mile Manchester so many places not enough stomach.

That would be good. 7 day Wam show anyone...?

 

[Tony_J]

do I feel a growing lobby for 2023 show to be in Bradford?

That would work. Went to a curry house there many years ago - the menu was basically meat curry or veg curry, served with a stack of chapattis, and cheap as chips. One of the best curries I have ever eaten.

 

[robin]

Mmm wonder which one they'll plump for

easy, we go to one of them friday night, if its rubbish ,go to the other on sunday night, happy to help

 

[Maverick]

easy, we go to one of them friday night, if its rubbish ,go to the other on sunday night, happy to help

could be excuse for another show team meeting, just sayin'

 

[ChromeDome]

Monsoon in Newcastle Under Lyme is very good https://majesticmonsoon.co.uk/

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Resta...wcastle_under_Lyme_Staffordshire_England.html