Why is it so difficult to get good indian food in resteraunt in the uk?

Question

I have eaten out loads and in the whole of the UK i have found only three resteraunts, in London Tooting Bec, Glasgow and Plymouth respectively that serve good nosh, the rest has been s***.

Answer 1

My house on a friday night ,takes me hours to prepare ,not long to cook and minutes to devour ,Mmmmmmm best resteraunt in town

Answer 2

I would agree with the comment about the Spice Cottage in Heckmondwike.  Other very good establishments include the Maharaj in Batley, the Pakeezah and the Mumtaz in Bradford, and for a top-notch takeaway, the Shahenshah in Birstall.  These are all in  Yorkshire, home of the best Asian Cuisine.  Staying up north but going to the wrong side of the Pennines, there are two lovely restaurants near Blackpool: The Ashiana, just off Junction 3 of the M55, and the Prithiraj in Cleveleys.

The comments about the British palate are correct.  The Madras, for example, is invariably regarded by the man-on-the-street as a "medium-strength" dish, not as hot as a Vindaloo.  The Madras is actually a recipe (not a thermometer reading) comprising of a sauce base, with garlic, onions, ginger, and other spices. Although it is indeed usually served medium-to-hot, it is entirely possible to produce a somewhat milder version, by toning down the chillis and chilli powder. In fact, the title of the dish is a reference to the city of Madras, now Chennai.

A good tip is - don't necessarily order straight from the menu.  Tell the waiter you want, for example, extra spicy sauce to go with your Biryani.  Many chefs are quite obliging in this regard.

Answer 3

hahaha ... you have to be kidding me ... we have some of the finest Indian restaurants in the WORLD ... erm ... Not including India of course !!

Answer 4

Go to Brick Lane in East London.  Very Nice.

Answer 5

Because, as mentioned before, the food over here is changed to suit the English taste.  Go to India and ask for a curry and they probably haven't a clue what you're talking about.  There were a couple of nice authentic places in Southall, but I've not been up there for a while so I couldn't tell you the names of them.  Go to Woolies, cross the road and each one is about 100yrds down the road in opposite directions.

Answer 6

Coz we dont know what a real curry taste like and they know that but there is a few that are really good, try willesden karatchi on the high road near the bus garage

Answer 7

Most Indian Resturants serve a Westernised version of Indian food which is not very nice really.  Lots of spicy sauce and stuff.  You won't find the sort of authentic cooking you'd get in the average Indian home in an Indian resturant.

I love South Indian food, but the type my friend's mum cooks (who's from Bangalore).  It can't compare to the horrible muck you get in the average take away!!!

Answer 8

if you ever find yourself in heckmondwike-west yorks the spice cottage is pretty darn good!!(and its licenced)

Answer 9

The Yadgar in Manchester is top. Not a restaurant, more of a Cafe, but excellent none the less.

Answer 10

No better place then Birmingham for a good curry where the Balti was invented.

Answer 11

cause you need to visit Southall...thats where all the best restaurants are!!! Just ask any indian there!

Answer 12

They're all too busy in the back kitchen mixing explosives.

Answer 13

I'm not sure that many serve 'authentic cuisine'. We don't eat in the restaurants what they eat at home I'm sure of that. Most dishes are tailored to suit the British pallet

Answer 14

because they may be not able to bake it properly with all those spices and the best INDIAN food the best place is INDIA its origion of course