Topic: Indian buffet (or excellent restaurant) in TBland? (Read 3146 times)

GastronomicKleptomaniac · « **on:** 06 January 2018, 19:30:13 »

Visiting Northampton (for reasons undisclosed in case MrsGK reads this) next weekend. Looking for a nice Indian buffet or restaurant within half an hour of a certain well known race circuit. Locals, advice?

(Her birthday tradition is to go to Cosmo, but I don't think there's one nearby...)

Kevin Wood · « **Reply #1 on:** 06 January 2018, 19:36:27 »

I guess he's currently at Tiffins, or he'd have answered by now.

Steve B · « **Reply #2 on:** 06 January 2018, 23:06:19 »

He was spotted at a open air cinema

STEMO · « **Reply #3 on:** 06 January 2018, 23:13:48 »

Quote from: Steve B on 06 January 2018, 23:06:19

He was spotted at a open air cinema

Oh dear, Steve, you did see what happened to Aaron?

GastronomicKleptomaniac · « **Reply #4 on:** 07 January 2018, 08:15:12 »

TheBoy · « **Reply #5 on:** 07 January 2018, 09:56:13 »

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 06 January 2018, 19:36:27

I guess he's currently at Tiffins, or he'd have answered by now.

It was Miller & Carter last night

. Not had a Tiffins this year

TheBoy · « **Reply #6 on:** 07 January 2018, 10:01:07 »

OP - there are a lot of (what used to be) decent Indians on the road into town, between Hobbycraft and Maplins. I've not personally used any for a few years, as my mate from that area moved to Milton Keynes.

Obviously, if you get as far as Brakkers, Tiffins is the best all-rounder, Spice Lounge also very good, but Tiffins does the best crisp course. Chilli & Pepper isn't bad either, more of quantity over quality though.

Webby the Bear · « **Reply #7 on:** 07 January 2018, 10:15:05 »

I can recommend in Northampton if you're coming to the town itself. Though out as far as TB I've no idea.

GastronomicKleptomaniac · « **Reply #8 on:** 07 January 2018, 14:05:23 »

Spot on - thank you kindly!

GastronomicKleptomaniac · « **Reply #9 on:** 07 January 2018, 14:06:05 »

Quote from: Webby the Bear on 07 January 2018, 10:15:05

I can recommend in Northampton if you're coming to the town itself. Though out as far as TB I've no idea.

Staying at Holiday Inn just off J15 M1. So anywhere near there?

TD · « **Reply #10 on:** 07 January 2018, 14:18:50 »

Quote from: TheBoy on 07 January 2018, 10:01:07

OP - there are a lot of (what used to be) decent Indians on the road into town, between Hobbycraft and Maplins. I've not personally used any for a few years, as my mate from that area moved to Milton Keynes.

Obviously, if you get as far as Brakkers, Tiffins is the best all-rounder, Spice Lounge also very good, but Tiffins does the best crisp course. Chilli & Pepper isn't bad either, more of quantity over quality though.

A Tiffins has opened up in Swindon. I went there with some neighbours a week ago. I thought it very good tbh, ate far too much as did my neighbours

One of my neighbours who came with us is Asian, he criticised some of meats, but thought the curries were good

But then, as his wife cooks him curries, I wasn't surprised by his criticism. He did say he would go back tho

And for £14 to stuff yer face...you carnt grumble at that

ronnyd · « **Reply #11 on:** 07 January 2018, 16:37:10 »

There,s a good one called Village Spice in Long Buckby, but i reckon it,s too long a trip from where you,re staying. $:-\$

TheBoy · « **Reply #12 on:** 07 January 2018, 18:01:15 »

Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 07 January 2018, 14:06:05

Quote from: Webby the Bear on 07 January 2018, 10:15:05
I can recommend in Northampton if you're coming to the town itself. Though out as far as TB I've no idea.

Staying at Holiday Inn just off J15 M1. So anywhere near there?

That is the arse end of nowhere I'm afraid, so reckon you'll be looking be looking at a 4m taxi trip each way, to get you near the centre

TheBoy · « **Reply #13 on:** 07 January 2018, 18:03:12 »

Mind you, I'm in the back end of nowhere this week, a couple of miles north of Woodbridge, with nothing walkable around. I suppose that's how the skin starts growing between the fingers and toes, and you start eyeing up mummy sister.

ronnyd · « **Reply #14 on:** 07 January 2018, 18:39:13 »

Lazydocker country then.

GastronomicKleptomaniac · « **Reply #15 on:** 07 January 2018, 19:38:24 »

Quote from: TheBoy on 07 January 2018, 18:01:15

Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 07 January 2018, 14:06:05
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 07 January 2018, 10:15:05
I can recommend in Northampton if you're coming to the town itself. Though out as far as TB I've no idea.

Staying at Holiday Inn just off J15 M1. So anywhere near there?
That is the arse end of nowhere I'm afraid, so reckon you'll be looking be looking at a 4m taxi trip each way, to get you near the centre

I shall be driving so thats no bother.

Knowing MrsGK, she'll change her mind four times before then

Webby the Bear · « **Reply #16 on:** 07 January 2018, 20:15:56 »

Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 07 January 2018, 14:06:05

Quote from: Webby the Bear on 07 January 2018, 10:15:05
I can recommend in Northampton if you're coming to the town itself. Though out as far as TB I've no idea.

Staying at Holiday Inn just off J15 M1. So anywhere near there?

So junction 15 is the "grange park" end of the a45. It's actually very close to the town centre. Come off the j15 and take the a45 to Northampton. You'll see a turn off at the Bedford Road roundabout and you'll be in town.

There is a lot of choice.

But I would go the Tamarind, Merlins or Star of India. Parking for the first two is at the back of the spread eagle pub which is next door. Star of India park in the big car park on the race course dead opposite

Lazydocker · « **Reply #17 on:** 07 January 2018, 23:34:35 »

Quote from: TheBoy on 07 January 2018, 18:03:12

Mind you, I'm in the back end of nowhere this week, a couple of miles north of Woodbridge, with nothing walkable around. I suppose that's how the skin starts growing between the fingers and toes, and you start eyeing up mummy sister.

Staying? Curry? Would have to be Tuesday really

Migv6 le Frog Fan · « **Reply #18 on:** 08 January 2018, 00:50:58 »

After what he,s posted about your manor I'm surprised your inviting him anywhere, other then to jump off the Orwell bridge.

GastronomicKleptomaniac · « **Reply #19 on:** 08 January 2018, 05:12:29 »

Quote from: Webby the Bear on 07 January 2018, 20:15:56

Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 07 January 2018, 14:06:05
Quote from: Webby the Bear on 07 January 2018, 10:15:05
I can recommend in Northampton if you're coming to the town itself. Though out as far as TB I've no idea.

Staying at Holiday Inn just off J15 M1. So anywhere near there?

So junction 15 is the "grange park" end of the a45. It's actually very close to the town centre. Come off the j15 and take the a45 to Northampton. You'll see a turn off at the Bedford Road roundabout and you'll be in town.

There is a lot of choice.

But I would go the Tamarind, Merlins or Star of India. Parking for the first two is at the back of the spread eagle pub which is next door. Star of India park in the big car park on the race course dead opposite

cheers Webster!

Lazydocker · « **Reply #20 on:** 08 January 2018, 09:05:48 »

Quote from: Migv6 on 08 January 2018, 00:50:58

After what he,s posted about your manor I'm surprised your inviting him anywhere, other then to jump off the Orwell bridge.

That would just encourage him... Besides, do you know how much of an inconvenience it is when someone jumps off the bridge?

aaronjb · « **Reply #21 on:** 08 January 2018, 11:19:27 »

Quote from: Webby the Bear on 07 January 2018, 20:15:56

But I would go the Tamarind, Merlins or Star of India. Parking for the first two is at the back of the spread eagle pub which is next door. Star of India park in the big car park on the race course dead opposite

I can't help as I haven't actually had an Indian since I moved here

but I've noted those for future reference

I'm quite partial to Ginza myself (sushi) and want to try Sakura (teppenyaki).. which also don't help you at all

TheBoy · « **Reply #22 on:** 09 January 2018, 22:41:21 »

Quote from: Lazydocker on 07 January 2018, 23:34:35

Quote from: TheBoy on 07 January 2018, 18:03:12
Mind you, I'm in the back end of nowhere this week, a couple of miles north of Woodbridge, with nothing walkable around. I suppose that's how the skin starts growing between the fingers and toes, and you start eyeing up mummy sister.

Staying? Curry? Would have to be Tuesday really

Sadly, due to trying to do 5 days work in 3 days, it was never going to work timewise this time

This hotel isn't too bad, so might use again next time, which could open some opportunities

TheBoy · « **Reply #23 on:** 09 January 2018, 22:42:23 »

Quote from: Migv6 on 08 January 2018, 00:50:58

After what he,s posted about your manor I'm surprised your inviting him anywhere, other then to jump off the Orwell bridge.

I'm sure you've met the locals from these parts

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