Tag Archives: indian food
Sophisticated Indian Flavours at Zaika (CDCLifestyle)
Dishes are as attractively presented as the setting and taste just as gorgeous. Head chef Navin Prasad’s kitchen delivers refined and delicate dishes that nonetheless check the boxes for filling and yummy. Continue reading
Sophisticated Indian Flavours at Zaika Restaurant, London (OneTravel)
Head chef Navin Prasad’s kitchen delivers refined and delicate dishes that nonetheless check the boxes for filling and yummy. Case in point is the hearty yet dainty starter, pan-seared spiced scallops with sautéed cavolo nero and pumpkin sauce. Equally delicious, a main course of king prawns simmered in a rich coconut cream sauce flavoured with lime leaf proves curry prowess and gourmet subtly needn’t be mutually exclusive attributes. Continue reading
Sophisticated Indian Flavours at Zaika, Kensington High Street
Dishes are as attractively presented as the setting and taste just as gorgeous. Head chef Navin Prasad’s kitchen delivers refined and delicate dishes that nonetheless check the boxes for filling and yummy. Continue reading
Recipe: Monkfish Biryani
As mentioned last week, I had a lot of fun attending a recent Curry Club at pan Indian restaurant and lounge, Carom, in Soho. As I also wrote in last week’s post, I learned a great recipe for a tasty … Continue reading
Carom Curry Club with Green Saffron Basmati Rice
Last week (back when it wasn’t already October!), I attended a rice masterclass at pan Indian restaurant and lounge, Carom. The class was part of their monthly Curry Club and the theme was vintage rice. I learned a lot. Mainly … Continue reading
In Pictures: Dishoom’s Chowpatty Beach Hits Southbank (Londonist)
In Pictures: Dishoom’s Chowpatty Beach Hits Southbank Londonist, May 13, 2011 at 15:30 pm Cool cocktails with Indian spice (Londonist particularly approves of the Bombay Pimm’s – Pimm’s, Saffron gin, pomegranate, orange, mint and ginger beer – but like all the … Continue reading
Chefspective: Prahlad Hegde, Executive Chef at Bombay Brasserie (Londonist)
Chefspective: Prahlad Hegde, Executive Chef at Bombay Brasserie Londonist, March 3, 2011 at 13:30 pm Long time Executive Chef at the well established Bombay Brasserie, Prahlad Hegde recently chatted with Londonist about his career with his Kensington based Indian fine … Continue reading
New Tandoori Lunch Menu at Imli (Londonist)
New Tandoori Lunch Menu at Imli Londonist, October 26, 2010 12:15 PM Executive Chef Samir Sadekar and co have introduced a new range of tandoori dishes this autumn to complement their menu of “Indian tapas”. Londonist was invited round for a … Continue reading
Chefspective: Vivek Singh, Executive Chef @ Cinnamon Club and Cinnamon Kitchen (Londonist)
Chefspective: Vivek Singh, Executive Chef @ Cinnamon Club and Cinnamon Kitchen Londonist, September 24, 2010 2:00 PM Londonist has been an appreciative fan of Executive Chef Vivek Singh since reviewing his Anglo-Indian brekkie menu little more than a year ago. His … Continue reading
Armagnac and Curry: Hey, Why Not? (Qype does London)
Armagnac and Curry: Hey, Why Not? Qype does London, September 9th 2010 Of course, pairing food with liquor is a bit bizarre – and for the most part doesn’t seem to work – but there were a few highlights to … Continue reading
Chefspective: Karam Sethi, Patron Chef at Trishna (Londonist)
Chefspective: Karam Sethi, Patron Chef at Trishna Londonist, August 19, 2010 11:47 AM To be just 26 years old Karam Sethi, Patron Chef at Trishna, exudes the confidence and cookery know-how of a chef who’s been at the helm of … Continue reading
New Restaurant Review: Dishoom (Londonist)
New Restaurant Review: Dishoom Londonist, July 27, 2010 11:13 AM Dishoom‘s morning menu pleased us immensely as well: best cuppa chai you’re apt to find in town (or around Leicester Square anyway), awesome but not overwhelmingly lengthy list of items, … Continue reading
Chefspective: Samir Sadekar, Executive Chef at Imli (Londonist)
Chefspective: Samir Sadekar, Executive Chef at Imli Londonist, July 16, 2010 2:50 PM Did our recent Chefspective interview with Alfred Prasad, Executive Chef of Tamarind, leave you hankering for quality Indian cuisine but fretful about splashing out at his Michelin starred Mayfair … Continue reading
Dishoom! London’s First Bombay Cafe Opens on Upper St Martin’s Lane (Londonist)
Dishoom! London’s First Bombay Cafe Opens on Upper St Martin’s Lane Londonist, July 15, 2010 11:29 AM Open to the public today, Dishoom is an idealized version of a traditional Irani Cafe (see Dishoom’s rather thoughtful blog post for more … Continue reading
Review: Spring Lunch Menu at Tamarind (Londonist)
Review: Spring Lunch Menu at Tamarind Londonist, May 25, 2010 11:54 AM As you might expect from a Michelin starred resto, service at Tamarind is impeccable. The Mayfair location is to die for and the space itself is comfortable and … Continue reading
fine dining indian style in london (lastminute.com blog)
fine dining indian style in london lastminute.com blog, may 21, 2010 – 11:00 am Everybody’s got a favourite local curry joint that’s affordable and yummy. But subcontinent cuisine isn’t just about the cheap and cheerful curry. For discerning diners looking … Continue reading
Guru Event: Samosa Making Workshop at Chilli Chutney (Qype does London)
Guru Event: Samosa Making Workshop at Chilli Chutney Qype does London, May 4th 2010 Next time you’re out at one of your favourite local curry houses (and if you live anywhere near Streatham, your top choice should definitely be Chilli … Continue reading
Chefspective: Interview with Anirudh Arora of Moti Mahal (Londonist)
Chefspective: Interview with Anirudh Arora of Moti Mahal Londonist, July 22, 2009 2:26 PM We like Moti Mahal. A lot! Beyond the fact that this upscale modern restaurant serves some of the best South Asian and Indian food we’ve tried … Continue reading