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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…

  • Sitar

    We decided to hit Cherry Hinton (or Chinton, as it’s known to the locals) and try out the Sitar Tandoori. It’s been a while! I have eaten here several times in the past during…

  • We have recently finished our tour of the Indian restaurants scene down Mill Road after being on a mini quest to find out which one on the famous street of culture and diversity is…

  • Kohinoor – The last step on our tour of Mill Road!

    The weather has been great lately, hasn’t it? The sun is shining, people are wearing shorts, heck, people have even been getting sun burned. It’s been a real scorcher of a day in the…

  • Nasreen Dar – "best samosas in town"

    I was invited by the good folks at Nasreen Dar the other day to try the “best samosas in town”.So naturally we were over there like a shot as I love a good Samosa.…

  • Pipasha – the local legend.

    A restaurant which pops up often when asking people about their favourite Indian in Cambridge is Pipasha’s. Located down Newmarket Road opposite the Cambridge UTD Abbey stadium, Pipasha isn’t much of a sight to…

  • Bollywood Spice

    Bollywood Spice, aka The Slap Up, has had its ups and downs over the years. I have dined there for nearly ten years as a Waterbeach local and it has gone through phases of…

  • Yes, the blog may only be a few weeks old but the original Cambridge Curry Crew group started four years ago today!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCambridgeCurryCrew The first meet up was at the Kohinoor restaurant in Cambridge…

  • After a disappointing visit to Tayyabs the other night we decided to come back to Cambridge and have a more traditional meal at the Curry Queen as part of our next step in the tour…

  • After a night out in Brick Lane a few months back, I ended up going back to Liverpool Street station to catch my train. I ended up talking to a lad who lived in…

  • The Cambridge Curry Crew are hitting Brick Lane tomorrow night – and boy are we excited!  We shall be partaking on the famous Tayyabs in Whitechapel. Famous for its Pakistani cuisine and phenomenal prices! …

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