Ever wanted a festive curry during the Christmas period instead of the 7th portion of Brussel sprouts you have had to suffer through? At Namaste Village by Oxford Castle, you can. They have launched a Christmas menu featuring all of their bold and classic flavours with an elevated festive twist. It is the perfect combo during these dark and cold evenings. Having only opened … [Read more...]
Review: Namaste Village
Namaste Village is a more recent addition to Oxford's dining scene. It is a veggie Indian restaurant with lots of variety, reminding you that you don’t need meat to make a great meal. I was invited to try the Diwali thali - a one-plate mix of curries and sundries that was introduced to celebrate Diwali. When I went to review the Diwali thali, I noticed that the restaurant … [Read more...]
Review: The Embassy at The Chesterton
I love traditional Indian food and so I am often a bit wary about fusion food. Large menus with too many dishes to get every one perfect, 2 cuisines and often medicare at both. However this British-Indian spot in Oxford managed to surprise me. It’s not perfect, but it gets enough ticks from me for a return visit. The Embassy bar and restaurant is part of the Chesterton … [Read more...]
Review: Namaste Village
Having returned from Leeds in July where I went to a veggie Indian restaurant which I loved so much, I was sad that there was nowhere similar in Oxford where I could relish in meat-free Indian dishes. Thankfully, my wishes were answered quickly with Namaste Village opening up their newest restaurant right by Oxford Castle only a few weeks later. Offering bold flavours from … [Read more...]
Review: Tikka and Tadka Curry boxes
Recently I had the pleasure of trying a curry box from Tikka and Tadka, an Oxfordshire-based curry catering company run by the loveliest couple, Roshni and Sam. They kindly offered to deliver one of their curry boxes to me, and it arrived on a Thursday evening - perfect timing, as I had no plans and could dive straight in. The first thing to know is that their menu … [Read more...]
