An absolute gem, had me belly laughing for ages

First trip to Bradford for years yesterday (and in the off season, too).



Of course, there was nowhere else to go except for Omar Khan's. Straight in at 5pm. The big man was only there fleetingly, but it was good to see Sutcliffe pop in for a pint.



We had the banquet for four. Delicious, although not the Bradford curry experience I remember from my younger days in the city (cutlery, rice, tch).

Boxing Day at the Coral Stand. Meal provided by OK; £14.95 per person

Arrived 2:15 to a buffet that we learned was originally put out 12:30, though this was not said on booking the tickets.

Starters only of meat & veg samosas & pakoras which were all somewhat dried up and cool.

No kebab of any type

Good salads table including coriander leaves which I love.

3 decent mains of lamb, chicken & lentil with a tasty rice, but again all a little dried-up

Naans were cold - but put through a microwave when we asked.

All the plates were cold and the staff did not seem to understand they should be hot.

Sweets were a decent range of traditional cold offerings.



Overall disappointed as expected OK to be setting his standards much higher than this.

Went to the 1875 Restaurant above Menston train station last night. Absolutely fantastic from start to finish.



I had the Paneer for starters and followed it up with the Goan Soor Masala. Potentially the best curry I've had all year. Highly recommended.

Went to the International for a pre-christmas curry. The Karahi Mutter Paneer was exceptional, very sarcastic waiter but I think that added to the ambience.

Been to zouk twice over the holidays and it was exceptional on both occasions. We tried to get into Akbars but it was rammed. It always is and we've never managed to get in on the four occasions we've tried.

Sampled Omar Khans last night and I was impressed with the quality of food. Will probably ask for my curry a little hotter next time though, but really juicy meats in the curry.



I had the tandoori mix starter and the mixed karahi.

If it was between 7-7.30 may have crossed paths. Butter chicken and roti for me, splendid.

Well I walked in around 7.40 and was seated for 8!

Serious question, how does Omar khans compare to the Punjab or international? Off on Saturday and can't decide between top curry or loyalty. Would like to do both

No harm in trying it. I've been twice and it's been nice, but I'm not someone who does the rounds as it were.

Starters in Punjab, mains in Omar's, pay in International.

I'm just re-reading the latter end of this thread for possible inspiration.



And just to let anyone who may not know, that Prashad has moved to Drighlington, 137 Whitehall Rd (A5icon_cool.gif.

A group of 14 of us went to Kerala in Shipley a few weeks ago, it is very similar in menu to Prashad. Despite us telling them what time & how many the service was appalling - 2 hours for mains to come, mains brought out then rice following 15 minutes later. Like Prashad it is veggie (as are most of us) but frozen carrots & peas in a curry sauce is hardly authentic south Indian. It has excellent other reviews but perhaps they posted them themselves.

Veggies read this cautionary tale! bigpondmusic.com/news/article/76 ... n-tapeworm

Veggies read this cautionary tale! bigpondmusic.com/news/article/76 ... n-tapeworm

It's a little known fact that carnivores eat vegetables too.

Its just a rumour to make veggies feel better!

You know what to do: www.currycapitalofbritain.org.uk/vote/ [url=http://www.visitbradford.com/food-and-drink/Curry_Capital_Voting.aspxOK is one of the restaurants representing Bradford this year[/url.

You know what to do: www.currycapitalofbritain.org.uk/vote/ [url=http://www.visitbradford.com/food-and-drink/Curry_Capital_Voting.aspxOK is one of the restaurants representing Bradford this year[/url.

Well this is probably worth a bump with today's shock news.



I may have to go for a curry at Omar Khan's to doff my cap.



Rice or naan.

Amid the doom, gloom and shenanigans, the news of a Bradford hat trick - we are yet again the the [url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/10738696.Bradford_crowned_curry_capital_for_third_year_in_a_row/Official Curry Capital[/url!

Anywhere of a particular high standard as of late? Going to watch the game in a pub somewhere followed by a curry.



Pub will be decided on based on where the curry is..... normally go to Westleigh followed by Omar's, but defiinetly due a change....

Could try the Karachi. Pretty much over the road from Omar's so you could still watch in the same pub.



I've never had a bad curry from there, and they are pretty decent prices

Is the Westleigh still open?

The pub? Yeah. The same guy owns the Westleigh and the Delius now. Much improved in both compared to a couple of years ago.

I have not been for about 3 years when some friends came for a Bradford reunion. It was pretty grim then.