68fb 0 Posted July 12, 2008 Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 My first ever curry was at a Restaurant at the top of Derby Road, near canning Circus on the right, name escapes me. lot of other names are familiar, Noor Jahan I remember as being particularly good & could just about manage a Ceylon in those days, remember they made the best Shami Kebabs I have ever tasted period, Purple Elephant was always good for a late night nosh, there used to be a slight timid waiter there who was always thanking you & bowing nervously, got a bit annoying after a while. Then there was a place on Hockley, good for a late night feed too, & the owner was always happy to see you no matter how late. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BRYCECLARE 0 Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 The Mogal-e-Azam was always considered to be one of the best.Run by two brothers, probably under same ownership today? When was it opened, I cant remember. 70's? http://mogaleazam.co.uk/ Nice website, images brought back memories Went in the other week one of the brothers still runs it, still very good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve banting 0 Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 The hot meat starter in the Noor Jahan was like eating lumps of phosphorus. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Strongman 13 Posted August 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 My first ever curry was at a Restaurant at the top of Derby Road, near canning Circus on the right, name escapes me. Wasnt that The New Darjeeling? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Strongman 13 Posted August 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 I'm pretty sure that the Golden was originally The Star of India, because it was owned by the dad of a dear mate of mine -Siraj Udin-Houssain and it was actually as thus the first curry house in NOTTINGHAM. I thought that The Koh I Nor on Alfreton Rd was Nottinghams first Indian restaurant? Id forgotten all about The Purple Elephant! I had many meals there, always thought the food was good......... Also the Asian Deluxe was a popular haunt after club hours, Surook Miah I recall, oh the joy of a hot ruby burning your guts at 4 am!!! In fact, one night, after id finished at The Babel, we went there, and it had been my turn to drive, had the usual ass burner, and on taking my mate back home to Gedling, I felt this very uncomfortable feeling down deep inside, and desperately needed the loo! Problem was I couldnt go into his house cos of waking up his mum, so had to clench and drive back to Basford, where I only just managed to get my bum over the loo, and without being too graphic, splattered the bowl with the remains of the curry!! Ah, them were t days! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Any body remember the cinema adverts??? "Just round the corner from this cinema" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 Not keen on indian ever since I had a burning bum curry with extra iron filings but love chinese ones Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BAZZER 10 Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 I thought that The Koh I Nor on Alfreton Rd was Nottinghams first Indian restaurant? When would that have been Craig ? My mum & dad used to frequent one about 55 years ago. Apparantly the owner used to be in the army with my uncle. They all stopped going there after the place was raided,,,,,,,,, and about 40 cats wre strung up in the freezer ! I think it was in the 'Post at the time. I can't help recalling that,,,, as well as the disgusting kitchens (in some of 'em) every time i eat out,,,, but I still eat them, along with chinese etc etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Strongman 13 Posted August 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Not 100% sure, but I recall reading on one of their menus that they were the first Indian restaurant in Nottingham, perhaps mentioning 1959? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted August 31, 2008 Report Share Posted August 31, 2008 Simla in Kimberley was placed in the Top 10 UK curry houses via The Guardian , anyone been ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bamber 128 Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Simla in Kimberley was placed in the Top 10 UK curry houses via The Guardian , anyone been ? Same people run the Desi in Hockley Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Strongman 13 Posted September 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 Same people run the Desi in Hockley And they are sited at the same premises that the Maharani was at when it opened in the 70's, run by the nephews of the owner of the Noor Jahan. I enjoyed many meals there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bamber 128 Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 And they are sited at the same premises that the Maharani was at when it opened in the 70's, run by the nephews of the owner of the Noor Jahan.I enjoyed many meals there No Friday night on Mansfield Road would be complete without a Ruby at The Knaw Yer Arm !clapping! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted September 1, 2008 Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 The Poonam for me I'm afraid (Late starter) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Strongman 13 Posted September 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2008 No Friday night on Mansfield Road would be complete without a Ruby at The Knaw Yer Arm !clapping! Dont think ive mentioned this before, but when the likes of YMCA was in the chart, I was actually DJ'ing at the Noor Jahan on Saturday nights! This was when they had the next door too, which is now a kebab shop, and had a small dance floor, my payment of choice was food and drink enough for my giirl friend, and her sis and bro in law! This was when "Peter" who owns the Saagar in Sherwood, was the manager, prior to opening the Chand, also on Mansfield rd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Riff 1 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 We always went to the Skylark on Alfreton Road, opposite Boden Street. Flock wallpaper, and a super hot Chicken Vindaloo. And great coffee afterwards. I can remember it being quite cheap as well. This would be about 1978-79. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Strongman 13 Posted October 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2008 I had a ruby at the old Curry n Grill ( The Balti House) last week, superb! Despite the fact I had to get Sam to bring me 6 fresh green chillis to warm it up a bit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Simla in Kimberley was placed in the Top 10 UK curry houses via The Guardian , anyone been ? Top marks to The Simla in James Street Kimberly took my chance did not book got the last table for 2 @ about 9pm , looked like most where having the set meal , 1st off complementary poppadoms chutney tray / chopped onion / lime pickle , after seeing the size of the starters a meal in its self went straight for the main event went for chefs specialties chicken karahi Mrs Red rogan josh & 1 garlic nan . After 20min just managed to finish it shared nan half touched well & truly pegged out , parted with 30 quid . Noticed the table of 4 where on the set menu when they brought out the main course they could have done with another table there was no where to put it all , shocked to see they did all clear there plates even after the humongous starter. Not being a big eater i would have properly had not have gone if i had been told about the size of portions , but it gets 5 stars from me . And I've woken up fine not a trump in sight . http://www.simlarestaurant.co.uk/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Summat was open in Kimberley....wow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Strongman 13 Posted April 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Radfordred, not a single trump???? You are obviously not having it hot enough! I had a takeaway last night from Garam Masala on Radford Rd, lamb tikka bhuna, madras hot, ( theirs is as hot as vindaloo, where of course vindaloo is hotter than madras, some places its the opposite way round) And so far have had to visit the loo 5 times! Now thats a good curry! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Must admit done the hot Curry's when i was 18 & out with the lads even though you could taste fcuk all but curry powder . Now i tend to go for spice & taste with a small bit of fire . Summat was open in Kimberley....wow Not sure of the pubs name but the one opposite The Gate on the corner was rammed out. Quite pleased to see Dillingers was closed down . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Dillingers has got signs all over it....its opening soon as 'Churchills Restaurant'.....The pub you refer to is the Queens Head. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beavis 0 Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Yaadgar at Ratcliffe on Trent is very good and fairly cheap, Indian Nights in Keyworth is excellent, but you may have to book a table. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig Strongman 13 Posted April 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 Red, its not curry powder that makes it hot, its chilli, either fresh or powdered. I doubt that any Asian restaurant uses a curry powder mix, they use individual spices. There, thats me Madhur Jaffrey bit over! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 You mean theres somethin Hotter than VESTA Curry! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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