Tandav Indian Restaurant, Sutton – review
The Kerala Group was started by Mr. Haridas, more than 30 years ago. Often described as impresario, restaurateur and philanthropist, he started his career at...
Bombay Bistro, Acton – restaurant review
[This venue is now closed] Acton in West London isn’t a neighbourhood famed for anything much. It’s got good transport links. A short distance from...
Indian Superfood by Gurpareet Bains – review
Gurpareet Bains shot to fame with international press coverage in September of 2009 when he unveiled ‘The World’s Healthiest Meal’. Now he has turned his...
Massala Indian Dining, Surrey – restaurant review
Cobham, Surrey: a new magnet for those seeking a fine Indian dining experience. One looks at this green and leafy corner of the Home Counties...
Chai Bazaar at Chor Bizarre – Teatime treats & traditional temptations – review
(This restaurant is now closed) Chai Bazaar at Chor Bizarre was London’s first Indian Tea Bar. Other restaurants serve tea but, take my word for...
Zan Zi Bar Pub and Restaurant – review
[This venue is now closed] There are plenty of good restaurants in Central London. Easy transport links and familiar territory, but there are sometimes gems...
La Porte des Indes – restaurant review
[This venue is now closed] Some restaurants are good, there are a few that are noteworthy, there are others that have memorable food and more...
Kasturi Restaurant Fish Festival – restaurant review
[This venue is now closed] Kasturi is a strong-scented oil found in rare musk deer. This prized substance has been used for the most expensive...
Seasoning Restaurant 2010 – review
My advice would be to book your table now! Seasoning will very soon be busting at the seams with discerning customers who are looking for...
Cocum – Keralan Hampton Court – restaurant review
This amazing newcomer stands just by Hampton Court Bridge on a quiet but classy side road away from the buzzing traffic and hordes of tourists....
Vegetarian Cooking of India by Mridula Baljekar – review
Mridula Baljekar presents us with another superb example of her skill as a food writer. Vegetarian Cooking of India is the latest in a string...
Curry Easy by Madhur Jaffrey – review
Too many years ago, Madhur Jaffrey graced our screens. For anyone with a litre or more of Indian genetic material it was a revelation. Yes,...
Paneer Snacks by Tarla Dalal – review
Hasn’t food in the UK come a long way? We now know what an aubergine is. Most of us enjoy trying new dishes, and Indian...
Traditional Indian Cooking by Ramola Parbhoo – review
I have reviewed Indian cookbooks written by Indians in India, by Indians living in England and those living in the USA. Ramola Parbhoo adds another...
Cooking with Olive Oil by Sanjeev Kapoor – review
An acquaintance gave me this book, Cooking with Olive Oil. I was rather surprised. No, in truth I was shocked. The title ‘Cooking with Olive...
No-Oil Cooking by Sanjeev Kapoor – review
There are many of us now who are overweight and an increasing number who are clinically obese. In some European countries that figure has increased...
La Porte des Indes Cookbook by Mehernosh Mody – review
Some of you, my dear readers, might be able to translate that title with ease (education is a marvellous thing). The Gateway to the Indies...
Dal and Kadhi by Sanjeev Kapoor – review
Sanjeev Kapoor is the Indian chef with the golden touch. His acclaimed TV series, Khana Khazana, has enjoyed a 15-year run, has won the Indian...
Royal Hyderabadi Cooking by Sanjeev Kapoor – review
This is a collaboration between two of India’s finest sons of the culinary arts. If you have not heard of Sanjeev Kapoor (Sanjeev is probably...
Khazana of Indian Recipes by Sanjeev Kapoor – review
Sanjeev Kapoor is the popular and charismatic host of the Indian TV show Khana Khazana. He has been presenting this award-winning programme since its birth...