12 years of sampling the best Indian and Bangladeshi food Cambridgeshire has to offer!
- Simon’s top Indian dishes worth seeking 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 which stand … Continue reading Simon’s top Indian dishes worth seeking in Cambridge. - Ollie visits House Of Spice – Hastlingfield
Cambridge Curry Community moderator visits the House Of Spice. “I finally had the opportunity to eat at the new House of Spice in Haslingfield on Friday. This new restaurant is possibly closer … Continue reading Ollie visits House Of Spice – Hastlingfield - Royal Spice 4 – Michams Corner
It’s that time of year again, where I pop to Royal Spice for my annual takeaway. With my never ending journey of Indian and Bangladeshi restaurants in Cambridgeshire, I always manage to … Continue reading Royal Spice 4 – Michams Corner - Dishooms – Cambridge
I have been a huge fan of Dishooms for years. Even before they opened up their takeaway in Cambridge, I was visiting their restaurants in Shoreditch back in 2016. I was delighted … Continue reading Dishooms – Cambridge - Mamas – Huntingdon 🇮🇳
Indian buffets used to be everywhere in Cambridgeshire. There was a point in time where every other Indian restaurant would offer some sort of buffet in one form or another. Those times … Continue reading Mamas – Huntingdon 🇮🇳 - A quick takeaway from Le Spice (Ely) 🇮🇳
I popped by Le Spice in Ely for a last minute takeaway. I always have a good experience during my visits here, as it’s one of those places which gets everything right. … Continue reading A quick takeaway from Le Spice (Ely) 🇮🇳 - Dhaba – A new favourite in St Ives? 🇮🇳
For a population of 16,000 people, St Ives does really well for Indian and Bangladeshi restaurants, with a total of 5 (excluding takeaways). Places like Ely and Huntingdon, which dwarf it in … Continue reading Dhaba – A new favourite in St Ives? 🇮🇳 - Cambridge Samosa’s – Ely Market 🇮🇳
After many months of walking past, Jack and I finally decided to try the Mix & Match deal from the Indian food van. ‘Cambridge Samosa’s’ has been at the Ely Market for … Continue reading Cambridge Samosa’s – Ely Market 🇮🇳 - The Sylhet – Doing everything the way it should be 🇮🇳
We have reviewed The Sylhet before but it’s been a while since our last visit and I had started to miss the place. We managed to pick up a quick takeaway a … Continue reading The Sylhet – Doing everything the way it should be 🇮🇳 - A big night for Shilpa Indian Restaurant
It’s been five years since my first visit to Papworth Everard to try the Shilpa Indian Restaurant. I decided to take the plunge and pop in after passing it a hundred times … Continue reading A big night for Shilpa Indian Restaurant - Celebrations @ the Tamarind
- The Brook – Home to the best biryani in Cambridge? 🇮🇳
- The Tamarind – Teversham 🇮🇳
I have lost count at the amount of times I have been to the Tamarind over the years. My family and I visit frequently, I’ve reviewed its wheelchair access on Jim’s blog, … Continue reading The Tamarind – Teversham 🇮🇳 - The Taj Tandoori: A new dish and a new charity 🇧🇩
To celebrate their success reaching the final on the biggest British Asian TV talent show “The Catering Circle”, Jools and Syed hosted a huge launch event for the dish which got them … Continue reading The Taj Tandoori: A new dish and a new charity 🇧🇩 - The quest for biryani!The Cambridge Curry Community member Lee Heryet has been on a holy quest to find what he considers the best biryani in Cambridge. It’s a tough job with so many great places … Continue reading The quest for biryani!
- The Maharajah’s grand reopening – Castle Street 🇮🇳
My dad and I have been counting down the days to the grand reopening of our favourite Indian restaurant, The Maharajah. We have both been coming here for well over a decade … Continue reading The Maharajah’s grand reopening – Castle Street 🇮🇳 - Classic Spice – Bottisham 🇮🇳
It may surprise you to know that there are a small number of Indian restaurants in the Cambridge area which I’ve never visited. I know, it’s hard to believe! Classic Spice in … Continue reading Classic Spice – Bottisham 🇮🇳 - A quick takeaway from The Sylhet – Ely
I had a hankering for an Indian takeaway tonight and was given the usual choice in Ely between The Sylhet and Le Spice. I think both restaurants are superb in their own … Continue reading A quick takeaway from The Sylhet – Ely - Nameste Village – Castle Street
Back in the days of Cafe Naz (The Cambridge Curry Centre) I used to love swinging by here on a Sunday morning after a heavy night out and vigorously consuming one of … Continue reading Nameste Village – Castle Street - Salma’s Tiffin Kitchen
I’ve been asked by one of our Cambridge Foodies members to review a few independent Cambridge chefs to see what I think about a fast growing foody sub culture in the area. … Continue reading Salma’s Tiffin Kitchen - Massala – Cambridge
Massala has only been open a year and has already made a good name for itself. During my last review it had only just opened and I was very impressed with its … Continue reading Massala – Cambridge - Renus takeaway – Milton Road
I love the chaps at Renus takeaway. Every time I visit or order from them I am greeted with smiles and a chatty team. It doesn’t sound like much but good customer … Continue reading Renus takeaway – Milton Road - Meah’s curry sauce – Willingham butcher.
I came across this lovely curry sauce in the Willingham butcher this weekend, so decided to give it a whirl (along with some butcher quality chicken breast). The tub serves two and … Continue reading Meah’s curry sauce – Willingham butcher. - Indian Kitchen – Waterbeach
I grew up in Waterbeach, so I’m aware of the quality offered by the predecessors of Indian Kitchen. Having spent dozens of wonderful evenings at both The Slap Up Tandoori and Bollywood … Continue reading Indian Kitchen – Waterbeach - PR Massala – St Ives
My cousin was back from the Unite States and it was our first meeting since before the pandemic. It has been hard for her stuck in America as the Indian restaurants just … Continue reading PR Massala – St Ives - 7 Curry Houses I really miss in Cambridge.
I’ve been eating a lot of curry in Cambridgeshire over the past 20 years. Here are some of my favourite Indians which are no longer with us but I really really miss! … Continue reading 7 Curry Houses I really miss in Cambridge. - Rose & Mango – St Neots
I’ve never been for an Indian in St Neots before, so I was delighted to be able to swing by the Rose & Mango this evening with Cambridge Foodies admin Sean and … Continue reading Rose & Mango – St Neots - Spice – Sutton In The Isle
It’s been a long time coming but something needed to change. Time and time again, the Sutton Tandoori has proven itself to be a lackluster Indian restaurant only defended by some of … Continue reading Spice – Sutton In The Isle - Yuva – Bassingbourn
I have lost track of the times I have driven through Bassingbourn and pointed at Yuva in the car. This restaurant has been on my list for such a long time now … Continue reading Yuva – Bassingbourn - Bar Hill Spice
I was pleased to see the excellent standard set by Cam Spice has been honoured with everything at Bar Hill Spice. Often you will understandibly find teething problems during a grand opening … Continue reading Bar Hill Spice - Mo Malik’s – Orchard Park
I finally got myself down to Mo Malik’s tonight for a well over due visit and I’m pleased to say that it was worth the wait! 👍 Mo Malik’s has been taking … Continue reading Mo Malik’s – Orchard Park - Sutton Tandoori
Time and time again I’ve given the Sutton Tandoori a chance and every time it’s failed. Being my local Indian I suppose I’ve wanted it to be good so much that I’ve … Continue reading Sutton Tandoori - Rajbellash – Hills Road
I managed to get back to one of the oldest Indian restaurants in Cambridge tonight, the Rajbelash. Despite being around since the 70’s, the Rajbelash has only recently been reopened since the … Continue reading Rajbellash – Hills Road - Le Spice – Ely
A big thank you to Amin and the gang at Le Spice in Ely tonight. We got the full 1-1 attentive and friendly customer service from start to finish. I always come … Continue reading Le Spice – Ely - Royal Spice 3 – Mitcham’s Corner
Thank God Royal Spice is back! I had the pleasure of an absolutely blinding lamb vindaloo this evening. It’s rare that one is hot enough to challenge me, so I was glad … Continue reading Royal Spice 3 – Mitcham’s Corner - Cam Spice – Great Eversden
I’m just going to come out and say it. Cam Spice is the best Indian restaurant in Cambridgeshire! Absolutely superb from the team as usual. That lamb Tawa is one of the … Continue reading Cam Spice – Great Eversden - Moghul takeaway – Sturton Street
I had an absolutely marvellous meal from Moghul tonight. I hadn’t realised this place even existed in Cambridge until recently. Though in my defence, it’s very easily missed. Tucked away in Sturton … Continue reading Moghul takeaway – Sturton Street - Tandoori Palace – Histon Road
The Tandoori Palace is a great all rounder. A really decent text book Indian restaurant which serves up all the classic dishes you’d expect from a basic Indian – and does them … Continue reading Tandoori Palace – Histon Road - Zzohanna – St Ives
I finally ticked the last box in St Ives! I must say, I’ve enjoyed every Indian in St Ives over the years but Zzohanna was easily my favourite. The service was friendly, … Continue reading Zzohanna – St Ives - Golden Spice – Cambridge
I finally got round to visiting the Golden Spice in Arbury. The English Curry Award winning take away restaurant has been on my list of places to try for a while but … Continue reading Golden Spice – Cambridge - Curry Palace – Cottenham
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Curry Palace is the best Indian restaurant north of Cambridge. I was treated to an early father days meal and was allowed to … Continue reading Curry Palace – Cottenham - Curry Gardens – Bluntisham
A cheeky takeaway from Curry Garden in Bluntisham tonight. I’ve reviewed this place often so I’ll keep it brief. Pretty good overall. The vindaloo was fantastic and very spicy! The saag aloo … Continue reading Curry Gardens – Bluntisham - The Sylhet – Ely
We had a lovely meal at Sylhet in Ely. I’m always well looked after at The Sylhet and I kick myself for not coming back sooner every time I visit. Everything here … Continue reading The Sylhet – Ely - Maharani Indian Takeaway
I apologise for the poor pictures. I finally got around to trying the Maharni takeaway on Cherry Hinton road tonight. The food was very good. The meat was of a great quality … Continue reading Maharani Indian Takeaway - The Shilpa
I had the pleasure of finally trying The Shilpa in Papworth this afternoon. This one I have been dying to try for a while now…and I’m glad I did! The place is … Continue reading The Shilpa - Prana – Mill Road
I’ve always had the same issue with Prana. The food is always great quality here but the price has never been justifiable. I understand the idea behind having a mid-ranged restaurant above … Continue reading Prana – Mill Road - Back to Rajbelash – Hills Road
I had the pleasure of being treated to a meal at the new (old) Rajbelash on Hills Road. Aka the Saffron Basserie. Despite popular belief, the restaurant IS NOT closed. Just changed……Though … Continue reading Back to Rajbelash – Hills Road - Palkee – Cherry Hinton Road
I had a pleasant take-away meal at Palkee tonight. The restaurants interior decorating was very fresh, new, and a really bright and vibrant place to be in. The menu was also vast … Continue reading Palkee – Cherry Hinton Road - India Garden 2 – Fordham
I had the pleasure of trying the new India Garden 2 in Fordham. This is the sister restaurant to the India Garden in Littleport, so I was excited to try and see … Continue reading India Garden 2 – Fordham - Sutton Tandoori – Sutton-In-The-Isle
After a hard day in July moving house we were too tired to celebrate my birthday properly, so ended up falling into the Sutton Tandoori. Everyone in The Cambridge Curry Community knows … Continue reading Sutton Tandoori – Sutton-In-The-Isle - Royal Bengal – Willingham
We had a lovely meal at the Royal Bengal in Willingham this evening, joined by guest Cambridge Foodies reviewer Daniel. Both Daniel and I live on opposite sides of Willingham with myself … Continue reading Royal Bengal – Willingham - PR Massala – St Ives
I had the pleasure of revisiting one of my favourite St Ives Indians tonight, PR Masala. The service here was absolutely excellent. This could have been down to the fact that the … Continue reading PR Massala – St Ives - Lalbagh – Bourn
I had the pleasure of heading back to Lalbagh in Bourn a while back. It was an unexpected meal as we just so happened to be in the area but they were … Continue reading Lalbagh – Bourn - Kaz’s – Sawston
A fantastic meal at Kaz’s in Sawston tonight. It always pains me that I live so far away from Sawston, as I always get an excellent meal at Kaz’s. I don’t think … Continue reading Kaz’s – Sawston - Zara – Great Shelford
An absolutely world class meal at Zara tonight! The new refurbishment looked absolutely fantastic. I didn’t take enough pictures to do it justice but everything was executed superbly which added a great … Continue reading Zara – Great Shelford - Dhaba – St Ives
Lovely curry from the new Dhaba in St Ives. I really enjoyed the look and feel of the restaurant when visiting and it was great to see kingfisher on tap. Chicken Naga, … Continue reading Dhaba – St Ives - Le Spice – Ely
The best lamb in town I had a spontaneous meal at Le Spice recently. I always try and make it here once a year. It’s never let me down in the past … Continue reading Le Spice – Ely - Indian Ocean – Histon
Indian Ocean has entered the high-end Indian food market! The Indian Ocean has always been a fine restaurant, which has served the local community well. It has unfortunately never particularly stood out … Continue reading Indian Ocean – Histon - Tawa Indian Restaurant – Station Road
Cambridge Foodies moderator Krathika pops into the new Tawa Indian Restaurant on Station Road. “Finally visited Tawa Restaurant on Station Road after a long time, and I think I can safely say … Continue reading Tawa Indian Restaurant – Station Road - The return to Khaani…after one week!
I visited the Khaani in St Ives recently after being lucky enough to win their competition and was absolutely blown away by their Chicken Ruby dish. For anyone who knows me, I … Continue reading The return to Khaani…after one week! - British Raj
The British Raj Express, mainly due to geographical reasons (being over 35km away), and a global pandemic has meant that this well-established pillar of the Royston community has escaped me for some … Continue reading British Raj - Massala Takeaway
I had the pleasure of trying out a brand new Indian takeaway called Massala on Mitchams Conner. This place can be easily missed next to The Boat House and Jolly Waterman … Continue reading Massala Takeaway - The Taj Tandoori
The stunning new food hall layout of the Taj Tandoori It was great to be back at the Taj Tandoori! It felt like coming home after a long time at war. The … Continue reading The Taj Tandoori - The Banana Leaf
I made it! I finally made it! After all the hype, all the reviews, and all the delicious photos of food on The Cambridge Curry Community, I couldn’t take it anymore and … Continue reading The Banana Leaf - Ely Spice
Fairly flat and ordinary meal from Ely Spice tonight. I remember when Ely Spice was one of the best places which delivered to my area but after this rather anemic experience it … Continue reading Ely Spice - Khaani – St Ives.Once in a while, there is a dish that comes around which completely blows you out of the water. The Dishooms famous black daal, the Lalbagh’s Rhubarb Seabass, and The Taj Tandooris … Continue reading Khaani – St Ives.
- Royal Spice 2
Thank God Royal Spice is back! I had the pleasure of an absolutely blinding lamb vindaloo this evening. It’s rare that it’s hot enough to challenge me, so I was glad to … Continue reading Royal Spice 2 - The New Royal Spice!
I was lucky enough to get treated to a sample of what the brand new Royal Spice has to offer this evening (just off Mitcham’s Corner). I can safely say that ordering … Continue reading The New Royal Spice! - Navadhanya – (2020)
It was 5 years ago today that I went on my first date with my now fiance to Navadhanya. Today, we decided to head back to the place where it all started … Continue reading Navadhanya – (2020) - Spice Lounge – Chatteris
I’ve been dying to get out to Chatteris over the years to see what it has to offer…and I must say, I wasn’t disappointed! We had a great meal from Spice Lounge … Continue reading Spice Lounge – Chatteris - Raja – King Street
I had the pleasure of heading back to the Raja in Cambridge last night. It’s been far too long since I was last here. In fact, it might have been at one … Continue reading Raja – King Street - Navadhanya – Newmarket Road
It was 5 years ago today that I went to Navadhanya on my first date with my now wife. Today, we decided to head back to the place where it all began … Continue reading Navadhanya – Newmarket Road - The Taj Tandoori – Cherry Hinton Road
One of The Cambridge Curry Communities most detailed reviewers Ben Anderson is back with his expressive take on The Taj Tandoori. “Happy new year to all my fellow curry lovers. I realise … Continue reading The Taj Tandoori – Cherry Hinton Road - The Sultan – St Ives (2019)
I was lucky enough to be treated to a meal at The Sultan in St Ives tonight.This is a real family favourite, where we’ve been eating for decades. I’ve not been able … Continue reading The Sultan – St Ives (2019) - Pipasha – Newmarket Road
I went back for a well over due visit to Pipasha tonight. I was pleased to see that they have spent a lot of money doing up the restaurant. It looks much … Continue reading Pipasha – Newmarket Road - Indian Garden – Littleport
I was lucky enough to win the Indian Garden competition for a free 5 course meal in Littleport the other night. So I decided to take my son to have a look. … Continue reading Indian Garden – Littleport - 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 … Continue reading The Rice Boat – Newnham - 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 … Continue reading The Bengal – Ramsay - 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 … Continue reading Tamarind – Teversham (3 reviews in one!) - 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 … Continue reading A blast from the past: Shikara – Whitley Bay (2018) - 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 … Continue reading The Tiffin Truck – Regent Street - 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 … Continue reading Montaz – Newmarket - Curry Queen – Mill Road
I’m so glad to be back at one of my favourite Indians tonight – The Curry Queen. This place offers no particular gimmicks or novelties but quite simply manages to do an … Continue reading Curry Queen – Mill Road - Itihaas Indian Take AwayI finally got around to trying the new Itihaas Indian Take Away on Mill Road tonight.I’ve heard a lot of positive things about this place in the short time it has opened … Continue reading Itihaas Indian Take Away
- Itihaas Indian Take AwayI finally got around to trying the new Itihaas Indian Take Away on Mill Road tonight.I’ve heard a lot of positive things about this place in the short time it has opened … Continue reading Itihaas Indian Take Away
- Montaz – St Ives (2017)
I had a beautiful King Prawn dish at Montaz in St Ives tonight. Montaz is a place I’ve been to many times in the past and I’ve not been overly impressed with. … Continue reading Montaz – St Ives (2017) - Bengal Village – Brick Lane
Well, Begal Village was nothing to shout about really. Brick Lane has a reputation for great Indian cuisine, but we forget that there is also alot of rubbish there too. How this … Continue reading Bengal Village – Brick Lane - Vedanta
Another day another over priced restaurant opens up in the centre of Cambridge, clearly aimed at tourists with more money than sense. Vedanta, located on Regent Street, is a more traditional Indian … Continue reading Vedanta - Curry Inn – Mill Road
Walking through Mill Road the other week, I was absolutely mortified to see one of my favourite Indian restaurants being refurbished!The Kohinoor was one of the most beautifully decorated Indian restaurants I … Continue reading Curry Inn – Mill Road - Planet Spice – Godmanchester
Me and the GF are thinking of moving to Godmanchester soon, so we thought about having a snout around and checking out the local facilities…and of course the Indian restaurants. Godmanchester has … Continue reading Planet Spice – Godmanchester - Spice Lounge – LittleportMy sister and I hit The Spice Lounge in Littleport tonight.Friendly service in a very homely decorated Indian restaurant. The service was friendly and efficient.Sadly the food, though nice enough, was mild … Continue reading Spice Lounge – Littleport
- Curry Palace – Cottenham.
My good buddy Jim and I decided to head back to the Curry Palace in Cottenham recently after quite a long break since our last visit. This is one of my favourite … Continue reading Curry Palace – Cottenham. - Dishoom – Shoreditch.
A place I have been dying to try for some time now is the incredibly popular and cult restaurant chain, Dishooms. Dishooms celebrates the long extinct Irani style Bombay cafes which brings … Continue reading Dishoom – Shoreditch. - Back to The Meghna.
My friend and I decided to revisit The Meghna on Victoria Road the other night for a cheeky curry before going out for drinks. It had been 18 months since our last … Continue reading Back to The Meghna. - The Cambridge Curry Crew – 23 – The Golden Curry.After a long wait for the refurbishment and reopening of Prana, we decided to give up waiting and hit The Golden Curry for our 23rd Curry Crew event. Like Prana, the place … Continue reading The Cambridge Curry Crew – 23 – The Golden Curry.
- The Taj Tandoori.
I recently swung by one of my favourite Indian restaurants in Cambridge for a well overdue visit. I used to eat here all the time last year when I was in the … Continue reading The Taj Tandoori. - Kismet – Romsey Town
We hit the Kismet in Romsey, Cambridge tonight. After the disaster at Royal Spice the other week, I was incredibly pleased with the fast service and delicious food offered at this take … Continue reading Kismet – Romsey Town - Zara – Great Shelford.
Its been quite a while since my last visit to Zara. Located at the Great Shelford train station, the place absolutely blew me away last time with its trendy modern interior, its fine … Continue reading Zara – Great Shelford. - Curry Crew 22 – Sylhet – Ely
After a short break from The Cambridge Curry Crew events we decided to boot up and start again. Having nearly every Curry Crew meet up in the city of Cambridge I thought … Continue reading Curry Crew 22 – Sylhet – Ely - Sutton tandoori.
I had the pleasure of being invited out for a curry by one of our Cambridge Curry Crew’s regulars in the fine village of Sutton recently. Located just a couple of miles out from … Continue reading Sutton tandoori.
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