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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…

  • Cocum – The best value South Indian cuisine in Cambridge.

    Boy, it has been a long wait. I have been dying to try the South Indian restaurant known as Cocum for many years now. I often work across the road on Castle Street and…

  • I had the pleasure of being treated to a meal out by my friend at Curry Palace in Cottenham the other night. I have often felt that the north of Cambridge has struggled to…

  • As I was going to St Ives (Part 1)…Montaz

    As you may or may not know, I recently moved to the fine city of Ely. Naturally one of the first things I did was go around and sample all the Indian restaurants to…

  • Aaaaand I am back A place I had been longing to try for quite some time now is the Rice Boat on Newnham Road. Described by their website as “Indian food, but not as…

  • The Meghna

    The Meghna down Victoria Road has always been a place I haven’t looked at with the most fondness over the years. The last time I visited I felt like I was sitting in a…

  • Lalbagh – Bourn

    The Cambridge Curry Crew had the pleasure of Lalbagh in Bourn a few months back. It was the first CCC event in a while so we thought we would go with a place which…

  • Aaaaaand i’m back! After a short hiatus I have decided to get back on the horse and carry on blogging. Life is a little more settled now and things are much more structured again.…

  • Apologies for the inactivity lately. I know a lot of you have been asking on Twitter why I have been so quiet and don’t worry, I havent gone off curry! (far from it). I…

  • The Tamarind has been a favourite of mine for many years now.  I used to eat here at least once a month back when I lived in Cherry Hinton. I love everything about the…

  • Though I have never been part of the fast food bashing brigade, I have never been overly be fond of fast food either. I think there is a time and a place for eating…

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