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...]
Permit Room specials!
Permit Room Oxford has been popping since it opened last year, and I'm here to give you the low down on a few special menu items and offers they've recently launched. Firstly - the Mirror Margarita The clearest and purest cocktail I think I've ever had? It looked like just a glass of ice and water, but was actually a jackfruit and toasted basmati mirror margarita. … [Read more...]
Review: Permit Room by Dishoom
Permit Room was arguably the most eagerly awaited restaurant opening in Oxford last year. With a 4.9-star rating on Google and a constant buzz of diners, it’s clear that it has more than lived up to the hype. Unlike other Dishoom restaurants, where the kitchen takes centre stage, The Permit Rooms is designed around the bar, making it the focal point of the space. … [Read more...]
