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I am pleased to announce that I got an opportunity to spend some time at the Cinnamon Club in the coming weeks. I am still open to spend some time with other kitchens as well. If there are any restaureuters or chef's of any Indian cuisine in this forum, I would love to hear from you. Thanks again... Prasad

Bhasin: It ain't too late, it's thanksgiving week, it should be a slow week of business in US. Plus the airlines have huge sale going on. So let's do family style ordering.

Time approaching near, I am surprised there is no response from restaurateurs of London. I guess I will have to start emailing direct to the restaurants now. How many Indian restaurants in London are there totally? The last count I knew was a total of 8500 Indian restaurants in UK.

Amazing Monica and Chef Vinod..It just looks great.............

Only in the dining-car of the trains; or the realy big omellete at the Railway's F/Class Waiting Room service .... oh those old memories..... It's a small small world. I was a student back in 1981 - 1984 in Pune (HMCT). My favorite breakfast was in Pune station with big omelettes for lot less money. I think it was the best kept secret. Yess, the ketchup was the key ingredient to enhance....... BTW a small confession.... a) Gobi manchurian has a little bit of ketchcup b) Kadai veg/paneer/murgh ...... with a touch of ketchup always tastes great

Hmmm: Never heard Mint Leaf! I thought ex-Cinnamon Club chef is in Tamarind in NYC. I will check the website if they have one and I shall also make it a point to stop by. Thanks RKS

Thanks Bhasin: I will check the websites, infact I have done some already. I shall try to bring back CTM from Marks and Spencer. Don't you think it's imported here? Have you had it here before? Jackal10: Thanks for the directions.

Thanks Blondie: I have heard about Mela as well and shall get there and let you know motre about it. Are they known for any specialty foods? We had a terrible experience at Mela. Not only was the food awful on the day we were there.. the staff was extremely rude and impolite Thanks Monica: That seems like the double X on the game price is right. Should we a seccond or a third chance. Monica: How was the ambience. I know you said the food neither the service was good. Any thing to look for? Thanks again

MobyP: Are they so different? I don't know the answer. I only know the Nobu in New york and not in London. Any way, I think I have change of venues as far as Nobu is concerned, my friend from the other forum mentioned something like Zuma. Are you familiar with Zuma by nay chance? Shall give a good try to Aikens, the Square, Chez Bruce........ BTW where is ANDY Thanks

MATHEW GRANT: I am quite excited about mirch masala but I have heard great reviews about New Tayyab. I shall try to hit both and if you say you practically live in Mirch Masala may be I will bump into you. Why is Mirch Masala better than New Tayyab, are there any particular different types of cooking? Thanks

Definetely not in the same league, but Monty's in Ealing (they have different branches in the area), seems to be constantly busy, and this is always a good sign. I have tried it myself, and although is not luxury eating (is very good value indeed), the food wasn't bad at all and the portions were quite generous

Thanks Blondie: I have heard about Mela as well and shall get there and let you know motre about it. Are they known for any specialty foods?

Anil: I did post it in the UK list and I am still trying to pull some strings to get into some kitchens. Honestly I love working all the time, hence vaccation for me would be more of a pleasure if I can get into a kitchen. Now Mujumdar brothers have not yet seen the thread I guess and may be Andy Lynes the forum leader may get back to us. Who knows?/

If you like Contemporary Japanese and are going to try Nobu's, you should check out Zuma, the hottest new restaurant at Knightsbridge. Arguably better than Nobu, but then I may be biased because I'm Indian, more specifically Sindhi.(warning this is a loaded statement !)

Thanks M65: I remember one restaurant in southall. I know the food is good and real straight food with limited choices. I also remember you could order entrees like Karai and balti and dum pukht for groups of four, six, eight or more. So you end up with one dish but with many assorted rotis. I am going solo, so let me see what I can do but will definetely try to get to one of the pubs in southhall. AS far as rupees, I have to dig my moms purse. Monty's on Ealing Broadway.. how far is it from Chelsea...

Peppertrail: I did hear the name Vama and I shall get there. Are there any favorite foods you like it there or are they known for anything special foods? Thanks

Jackal 10 Yes, the name New Tayyab rings a bell. I am going to try. I wonder why is it called "New TAyyab" vs Tayyab. Now Sabras in Willesden Green, NW 10.. how far from Chelsea? Thanks

Bhasin: What are you talking about? You Know you are always welcome in my kitchen. We learn new everyday, even if it the simplest thing. Shall try Cafe Namaste Spice. Red Fort I had tried it the last time. Will give a good try to get to the Balti houses, I am traveling alone, so there is only so much I can eat. I know I should have kept my mouth shut. On the other hand I am looking for influentual people of the egullet team to Introduce me to the local owners/chefs and share our strenths. I know I am willing to. Rest be assured as soon as I get back I shall post all the happenings I went thru.

This is worse than I thought, the virus has spread all over the world. Red Alert! Nice one

City of London is one my favorites for dining INDIAN besides of course India and US and especially Amma in New York. I am the chef/owner of the restuarant THALI. Here is My Webpage. We are about 40 miles North of New York in NEw Canaan, Connecticut. Last summer I had the pleasure of meeting Iqbal Wahib owner of Cinnanmon Club UK and since then I couldn't wait to go to London. Starting Nov 24th I should be staying in Chelsea (Central London, I guess) for about seven days. I definetely plan on visiting several restaurants like, Cinnanmon Club, Zaika, Veeraswamy, Tamarind, Benares, Chutney Mary, Le Port De Indes, Nobu. (Bombay Braserie..not sure) Any other suggestions please ! and any cuisine is most welcome. I am there for a reason.... to eat .... to learn... to get inspired. Food is important but also like to check trends. What I really like to do is to spend a day or two in a couple of restaurant kitchens and I shall reciprocate in a similar way if any one is interested in my kitchen. May be as a guest chef? May be just to watch the kitchen in action? or may be even to chop some tomatoes or onions. Thanks a million and looking forward for the culinary trip and your help with connections and influence with some of the fine restaurants in UK.

Blind lemon Higgins: Can you expand a bit on your quote. Veeraswamy was one of my favorites when I visited London five years back. How did it go down hill? Did the management or the ownership change? Which is your favorite restaurant now or which new ones should I try? Thanks again.

I have not been much on this forum but city of London is one my favorites for dining INDIAN. I have a restaurant in a small town but a very affluent town. I am the chef/owner of the restuarant THALI. Here is My Webpage. We are about 40 miles North of New York in NEw Canaan, Connecticut. I had the pleasure of meeting Iqbal Wahib of Cinnanmon Club in my restaurant. Starting Nov 24th I should be staying in Chelsea for about seven days. I definetely plan on visiting several restaurants like, Cinnanmon Club, Zaika, Veeraswamy, Tamarind, Benares, Chutney Mary, Le Port De Indes, Nobu. (Bombay Harbour..not sure) Any other suggestions please ! and any cuisine is most welcome. I am here for a reason.... to eat .... to learn... to get inspired. Food is important but also like to check trends. What I really like to do is to spend a day or two in a couple of restaurant kitchens and I shall reciprocate in a similar way if any one is interested back in US. May be as a guest chef? May be just to watch the kitchen in action? or may be even to chop some tomatoes or onions. Thanks a million and looking forward for the culinary trip.

Back in 1986 arrived in US and I was in New York City with a local cousin. Ordered a cheese pizza and I was shocked to see he size of the pizza. Anyway I asked where is the KETSSUP for the pizza !!!!! My cousin and the counter sales person looked at me and went like YAKKK....... Now I am very careful when I eat my food with KETCHUP.... You know why....

I shall, as early as this week.

Late season potatoes! Do you use chef's or Idaho's? Does the Worscester sauce make it soggy? Thanks