mick2me 3,033 Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Frequently Asked Questions What is Britain's most popular meal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tutanic 8 Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 I wonder if this is slightly biased because the population ratio has changed somewhat? I like some curry dishes but I also like the Arabic dishes, Tagine for instance. I also like the lamb sausages called Mergers. Cooked in a tomato sauce they are wonderful. A Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 I believe we the English invented the chicken tikka masala when a customer asked for gravy for the chicken he was eating ? Ive just rediscovered crab paste sarnies , Mrs Red gets it from the local chemist.....YUMMY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bazza 71 Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Indian food is not as popular here in Aus as it is back home. Chinese would be the favourite Asian food sold here.Most of it(Chinese) is damn good too.The real taste of the food comes through.Not like curry Indian style which I never was a fan of anyway. When it comes down to favourites though,give me a good roast dinner.It doesn't matter what meat. The next would have to be seafood of almost anything that comes out of the sea.We are lucky enough to have an abundance of this down under. My back teeth are under water now just thinking about it. I think I might go and get my dinner . B) Baz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 88 Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Me thinks the Chinese are outnumbered here in Britain by the Indians hence there are more Indian Restaurants than Chinese........just an opinion and an educated guess based on the ratio of Indian to Chinese Restaurants here in Beeston..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caz 25 Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 I love Indian food,and always make a beeline for Mansfield Rd when we visit Nottm.So imagine my delight when we got our own Indian restaurant run by a couple from Birminhgam,in our main st, & then to top it off just down the rd from where we live another Indian restaurant has opened & yes you guessed it!! one of the owners is Indian!! she even makes special bread to order, not Naan bread but something just as nice with potato in the middle & it soaks up the juices just nicely Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 88 Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 You mention Mansfield road caz, that road must be the worse in Nottingham for litter empty bottles, half eaten kabbs strewn all over the pavement, vomit, and just generally untidiness, the buildings don't help either, some look run down, they could do with a good lick of paint. The plus side of all this is the Restaurants which are Brightening the place up, every time i take a walk up there a new one has opened and of course the pubs are not to bad too..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caz 25 Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 It's just Nostalgic for me to go there & have a Ruby,I love Lamb Korma,& the pickle tray,ye gods i'm almost salivating Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 88 Posted March 17, 2006 Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Lets hope your not to wet recalling those Notstalgia moments of curry's on Mansfield road caz? Can anyone tell me what are those hot things that they give you after you have finished your meal are for...you burn your fingers trying to open them and when you have they have gone cold..never could understand the meaning of um..... PS. Some years ago i went to Manchester and was told that they have a street there which is a mile long, which has curry restaurants the whole length of it... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted March 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2006 Sh!t Den, those things have been giving me indigestion for years. Taste Great though with a Vindaloo sauce and a nice Chianti! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caz 25 Posted March 18, 2006 Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 What hot things are they Den? don't think i've had those.Sound interesting though. The pubs are good too,I remember the Lincolnshire Poacher,is it still there? Last time we went in there they were selling different flavoured beers,Peach was different,can't remember the rest. Just adding this to my places to visit,so many places so little time. !cheers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted March 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2006 There a good chinese on the left going up Mansfield Road near woodborough rd. Name escapes me? Cheap food bring yer own wine, from the offy a few doors away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 88 Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 Poachers still their caz and they still sell many good beers. I pop in there on the odd occasion when i'm that side of nottingham, much quiter you see. They do a good sunday dinner aswell. Regarding eating places on mansfield road, there are many, you name it it's on there.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I took part in a survey to find Britain's most popular take-away. Chinese won the day, followed by Fish & Chips joint with Indian [21% each] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
De Da Pete 31 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I used to have a Chinese 3 or 4 times a week, funnily enough, Beef curry and chips, does that really constitute as Chinese?. a;ways though Curry was the nations favourite in recent years taking over from fish n chips but apparently it must be wrong. Pete.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 I have to admit, when Americans ask me what I miss about England, my instant reply "a bloody good curry", that usually kills the conversation. In fact I miss everything about England, but reading some of the posts, so much has changed,and being happy for the last twenty odd years living in America, I am sure I would find it hard to adapt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Pete: This was teh result of a survey in which I took part. Since it was not a significant part of the population who took part it is open to interpretation. I don't know the exact numbers of respondents bu tit might be interesting to see just how many there were. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
De Da Pete 31 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Thanks mate, well done in taking part in the survey. It may have not been a significant part of the population, but it doe's show our tastes do change. years ago I heard it was curry, and possibly before fish and chips. An interesting topic and result. I often eat Chinese, and when I dine out, the places are packed. Love the one near the Nottingham theater with the palladium front, also, The flaming Dragon corner house. I'm intrigued how someone gets to participates in such a survey, and where it took place. Food being one of my favorite subjects. Thanks mate. Pete. ​P.S.What's your favorite?. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 This one was on GFK Media view. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
De Da Pete 31 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Thanks mate. Pete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted August 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 In this or another thread I mentioned The Red Hot buffet on Hockley. I was wrong, Been to town on business yesterday. RHB has moved to the Corner House. Must give it a try there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Come on Everybody now, be honest, it's gotta be Egg and Chips, served with condiments: salt and vinegar and either tommy ketchup or HPSauce. PS: REAL Comfort Food, who doesn't ask for second helpings? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Only if the eggs are soft fried so that I can dip me chips into 'em Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Waar, That's dinner sorted for today followed by treacle sponge and custard followed by ice cream sssssshush Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 I heard a while back that the most popular dish in the UK was Chicken Tikki Masala! Comfort food - for me, egg & chips work, but sausage, egg, chips and beans is even better! We can now get "vegetarian" baked beans over here that are very close to the Heinz, or HP you get over there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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