Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie went up in my estimation this week when it was revealed that they went on a curry blow-out to end all curry blow-outs. The Hollywood couple visited ‘Mogul’ restaurant in Bagshot, Surrey and racked up a bill of almost £3000.
Wednesday 28 March 2018
Meet the CCB
In this blog, I often refer to 'the CCB', the group that visits all these curry houses and whose opinions the Chilli Diaries is based on. Some of the literally several people who read the blog may wonder who these people actually are, so I thought I’d take the opportunity to introduce: ‘The Curry Connoisseurs of Bromley Gentlemen’s Club’
Shimla Pink, Orpington
Wednesday 4th July 2012
Tamasha Hotel and Restaurant, Bromley
Wednesday 13th June 2012
My Birthday this week gave me a chance to review what must be the poshest ‘curry house’ in Bromley, as my Missus, Sarah treated me to dinner at Tamasha. Set in a lovely three storey Victorian house, it’s obvious very early on that this place is a few cuts above your typical Indian restaurant.
Spice Fusion, Biggin Hill
9th June 2012
Submitted By 'Boiler Bag'
This weekend the Euros started and Matt, Richey and myself went for a few liveners to watch the Dutch disappoint, and the Germans put in the usual solid performance.
The choice of curry venue was controversial, with some members of the CCB having been refused entry few years back.
Would history repeat itself? Or would Spice Fusion re-establish themselves in the CCB good books?
Diwana, West Wickham
Wednesday 6th June 2012
This week, West Wickham’s Diwana restaurant played host to ‘the CCB’. An excellent banquet deal of 5 courses for £12.99 was impressive straight away and when they brought out poppadams with their lovely homemade lime pickle, Diwana were off to a flyer before the starter had even arrived!
This week, West Wickham’s Diwana restaurant played host to ‘the CCB’. An excellent banquet deal of 5 courses for £12.99 was impressive straight away and when they brought out poppadams with their lovely homemade lime pickle, Diwana were off to a flyer before the starter had even arrived!
'Master Chef', Croydon
Saturday 26th May 2012
Beano and I had been to the ‘Crystal Palace Beer Festival’ at Selhurst Park, where 130-plus beers and ciders were available. After trying as many as we could, we thought we’d stop for a ruby on our way through Croydon.
RajDoot, Downe
16th May 2012
RajDoot in the sleepy village of Downe, near Orpington was the venue as the CCB welcomed several new members. The restaurant put on a ‘banquet deal’ during the week which includes a starter, side dish, main course & rice (or naan) for a set price. This makes it very good value for what is high quality food. In fact, this score puts it amongst the top two curry houses that we’ve reviewed in Bromley so far!
Raj Palace, Bromley
5th May 2012
After watching the FA Cup final and necking a few ‘cheeky tequilas’ in the Swan & Mitre, the connoisseurs sauntered into this somewhat under-rated venue. Although the menu is not what you'd call memorable, it is definitely enjoyable and the banquet deal they have (even on Saturday nights), make it outstanding value for money.
After watching the FA Cup final and necking a few ‘cheeky tequilas’ in the Swan & Mitre, the connoisseurs sauntered into this somewhat under-rated venue. Although the menu is not what you'd call memorable, it is definitely enjoyable and the banquet deal they have (even on Saturday nights), make it outstanding value for money.
Rupali, Coventry
25th April 2012
Submitted by 'Boiler Bag'
During the week commencing 23rd April 2012, I found myself working at the N.E.C for 1 week. When I found out that Double O (Rich) was also working a short distance away, a midweek meet up for a Midlands style curry was a definite priority. Double O decided that the Rupali just outside Coventry would be our chosen venue.
Submitted by 'Boiler Bag'
I Naga, Coney Hall
14th April 2012
This weekend, the Bromley curry connoisseurs ventured out of the town centre to nearby Coney Hall. There are several Indian restaurants along the high street and we ended up in ‘I Naga’, mostly because of the chilli related name.
Indian Ocean, Bromley
7th April 2012
(Now Closed Down)
(Now Closed Down)
When a few of the usual suspects visited Chatterton Arms in Bromley, we had a choice between two curry houses right across the road - the celebrated ‘Shampan 2’ and the brand new ‘Indian Ocean’. We chose the lesser known of the neighbours.
Tulsi, Westerham
3rd March 2012
A few of the curry connoisseurs travelled just outside the Bromley borders to posh Westerham. Tulsi is a colourful restaurant with a 'classic' yet inventive menu.
'New India', Bromley
Saturday 10th March 2012
After a day on the beers in Bromley, a few of us eventually wandered into ‘New India’. We found a less than warm welcome.
Aladin, Brick Lane
Sat 25th February 2012
A few of us has been in East London drinking after watching Palace’s trip to West Ham and decided to visit Brick Lane on the way back. Aladin is one of the most highly rated restaurants on Brick Lane boasting a string of awards and accolades.
A few of us has been in East London drinking after watching Palace’s trip to West Ham and decided to visit Brick Lane on the way back. Aladin is one of the most highly rated restaurants on Brick Lane boasting a string of awards and accolades.
'Masala', Tunbridge Wells
Friday 2nd March 2012
Submitted by 'Boiler Bag'
When Ed at work announced he was leaving the company after 7 years, we did the only thing you can do to a respected colleague – take him out for a farewell curry! With Ed moving to Wales and not being sure what standards the Welsh have in curry, this needed to be a good place to give him a send-off.
Submitted by 'Boiler Bag'
When Ed at work announced he was leaving the company after 7 years, we did the only thing you can do to a respected colleague – take him out for a farewell curry! With Ed moving to Wales and not being sure what standards the Welsh have in curry, this needed to be a good place to give him a send-off.
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