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  • The ultimate Sunday Roast guide for Cambridge!

    If you are reading this, you are experiencing the quintessential Sunday struggle: finding the perfect roast dinner. It is easily the most-asked question in the Cambridge Foodies community, so I have gathered every single…

  • The best places to eat & drink in Ely (Cambridgeshire) – Hand picked by a local!

    Ely’s booming food scene is no longer a secret. This charming, historic city is famed for its breathtaking cathedral but is quickly transforming into a genuinely exciting foodie destination in its own right. Forget…

  • The best places to eat in Cambridge: The must-try food guide for visitors (written by a local)

    Cambridge boasts an exciting and diverse food scene. This can sometimes feel overwhelming for visitors, but worry not! I am a lifelong Cambridge resident, with many years of exploring this thriving restaurant scene under…

  • Where to eat down Mill Road (Cambridge)

    If you are reading this then you are probably looking for the best places to eat down Cambridge’s famous Mill Road. You are in luck, as you are utterly spoiled for choice down this…

  • Simon says: The best food vans in Cambridge

    If you are looking for a list of hand-picked food vans in Cambridgeshire, then look no further! I have been around the block a few times when it comes to food vans and I…

  • Simon’s Quest: The best pizza in Cambridge (ranked) 🍕

    – An average guy’s journey to find the best pizza in Cambridge We don’t cover enough pizza on the Cambridge Foodies, so I have started a quest to discover the best pizza in Cambridge!…

  • Simon Says: The best Indian food in Cambridge!

    I have been around the block a few times when it comes to curry in Cambridge. In that time, I have had the pleasure of sampling some truly special dishes in the local area. …

  • Simon says: The best burgers in Cambridge (ranked)

    Join me on my journey sampling the best burgers in Cambridgeshire. I will be ranking them on my own personal preference, mostly for fun (so don’t take it too seriously). Every burger on this…

  • Carriages Tea Room – Fen Drayton

    There aren’t enough novelty places in Cambridgeshire. Novelty is not always a good thing, mind…unless it’s done well. Carriages Tea Room is one of those examples where it has been executed with class and…

  • The Rice Boat – Newnham

    I’ve been kicking myself all day for leaving it so long since I last visited The Rice Boat. This place does some excellent food and one of the few places in Cambridge which does…

  • The Bengal – Ramsay

    We ventured out into Ramsey to The Bengal Indian restaurant a while back. This is a very fine establishment which performs everything well. I was a particular fan of the tenderness of the mutton…

  • Tamarind – Teversham (3 reviews in one!)

    Looking back through my old reviews of Teversham, I have noticed that other than my original one in 2014, the updates have been thin on detail. I am not sure why but the Tamarind…

  • A blast from the past: Shikara – Whitley Bay (2018)

    I know this is not Cambridgeshire. In fact, this is the furthest I have ever travelled for a curry. But it was a wonderful memory traveling up to see my uncle before he passed…

  • The Tiffin Truck – Regent Street

    After winning the English Curry Awards “best newcomers” award, I decided to pay The Tiffin Truck a visit. The place has a “back packer” vibe. Very similar to the Thai restaurant Thaikhun on Quayside.…

  • Montaz – Newmarket

    An absolutely superb night at Montaz tonight. We were treated to a full 5 course meal for the Channel S program “The Catering Circle”. The aubergine appetisers were one of the stars of the…

  • Byron Burger – Cambridge

    Byron Burgers had been around for a while now, so I decided to pop in with a friend to review the wheelchair access for his blog. While I was here helping him fight for…

  • Spring Chinese restaurant – Mill Road

    My friend and I were looking for somewhere a bit different, so decided to pop down Mill Road and find something tucked away and off the radar. We were looking for a hidden gem…

  • Another day, another restaurant. My friend and I were in the mood for Chinese food so decided to pop into Peking Restaurant. This is tucked away down Homerton Street so can be easily missed…

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