Australian Curry Houses
Jul 3rd 2003, 8:27 pm
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Australian Curry Houses
Why cant they make a decent curry in Australia?
Am I the only one, but have been to many takeaway curry house ‘chains’ (you know the ones I mean), walk in, look at the stainless steel counter (the ones with the lighting effects that makes everything look appetising, even though its been there for three days).
The vindaloo curry looks bright red and extremely hot, so plump for the mystery meat Madras (starting to get old you know), take food home and VOILA - beefy stew with rice, I have had spicier chilled M&S casseroles than any curry in Oz.
Any recommendations on decent Indian restaurants/Takeaways in any state in Oz?
(n.b. this does not apply to Chinese food, geez - they know how to make the use of their chillies!)
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Am I the only one, but have been to many takeaway curry house ‘chains’ (you know the ones I mean), walk in, look at the stainless steel counter (the ones with the lighting effects that makes everything look appetising, even though its been there for three days).
The vindaloo curry looks bright red and extremely hot, so plump for the mystery meat Madras (starting to get old you know), take food home and VOILA - beefy stew with rice, I have had spicier chilled M&S casseroles than any curry in Oz.
Any recommendations on decent Indian restaurants/Takeaways in any state in Oz?
(n.b. this does not apply to Chinese food, geez - they know how to make the use of their chillies!)
UM
Jul 3rd 2003, 9:20 pm
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Ahhh too true.
Had a "curry" at the place on the boardwalk, south bank in Brisbane two weeks ago. Brother ordered Madras, 5 yr old son wanted korma.
Food turned up and my son started to cry. Poor little sod was eating some non descript stew with a load of chilli in it. Chef assured me it was the korma. All I can say is I'm glad little 'un was out of nappies. Just to put it in perspective he'll eat schezuan, mildish madras and thai jungle curries so when he says it's hot, I believe him.
Truly awful, the worst I've had anywhere in the world. I've been advised theat curry as western europeans know it is just no good.
Unless anyone knows better (Perth please).....
Cheers
Had a "curry" at the place on the boardwalk, south bank in Brisbane two weeks ago. Brother ordered Madras, 5 yr old son wanted korma.
Food turned up and my son started to cry. Poor little sod was eating some non descript stew with a load of chilli in it. Chef assured me it was the korma. All I can say is I'm glad little 'un was out of nappies. Just to put it in perspective he'll eat schezuan, mildish madras and thai jungle curries so when he says it's hot, I believe him.
Truly awful, the worst I've had anywhere in the world. I've been advised theat curry as western europeans know it is just no good.
Unless anyone knows better (Perth please).....
Cheers
Jul 3rd 2003, 9:42 pm
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I think we went to the same place 8 weeks ago and had a fantastic meal. You must of had a different chef to us.
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Jul 3rd 2003, 10:40 pm
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Originally posted by Nibbs
Ahhh too true.
Had a "curry" at the place on the boardwalk, south bank in Brisbane two weeks ago. Brother ordered Madras, 5 yr old son wanted korma.
Food turned up and my son started to cry. Poor little sod was eating some non descript stew with a load of chilli in it. Chef assured me it was the korma. All I can say is I'm glad little 'un was out of nappies. Just to put it in perspective he'll eat schezuan, mildish madras and thai jungle curries so when he says it's hot, I believe him.
Truly awful, the worst I've had anywhere in the world. I've been advised theat curry as western europeans know it is just no good.
Unless anyone knows better (Perth please).....
Sorry to dissapoint you, after 2 years in Perth we've tried about 15 different "Indian restaurants" The curries range from poor casserole type dishes to awful powdery things, in at least 3 places we couldn't even eat the food (and I eat anything). There are 2 in Joondalup which are the best of the lot, Mr India and Krishna Palace, but even then I wouldn't rush there. Next try is Chutney Marys, newish in city....I live in hope!!
Cheers
Ahhh too true.
Had a "curry" at the place on the boardwalk, south bank in Brisbane two weeks ago. Brother ordered Madras, 5 yr old son wanted korma.
Food turned up and my son started to cry. Poor little sod was eating some non descript stew with a load of chilli in it. Chef assured me it was the korma. All I can say is I'm glad little 'un was out of nappies. Just to put it in perspective he'll eat schezuan, mildish madras and thai jungle curries so when he says it's hot, I believe him.
Truly awful, the worst I've had anywhere in the world. I've been advised theat curry as western europeans know it is just no good.
Unless anyone knows better (Perth please).....
Sorry to dissapoint you, after 2 years in Perth we've tried about 15 different "Indian restaurants" The curries range from poor casserole type dishes to awful powdery things, in at least 3 places we couldn't even eat the food (and I eat anything). There are 2 in Joondalup which are the best of the lot, Mr India and Krishna Palace, but even then I wouldn't rush there. Next try is Chutney Marys, newish in city....I live in hope!!
Cheers
Jul 4th 2003, 12:15 am
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not only can you not get a decent curry in oz, u cannot smoke in them!!! Surely this takes away one of the essential ingriedients of a great curry!!!
Aussie laws ban smoking in restaurants, what a nanny state
Aussie laws ban smoking in restaurants, what a nanny state
Jul 4th 2003, 5:08 am
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Curry in OZ is generally stew with a teaspoon of curry powder.
New curry house here is run by the owners of McDonalds
However:-
I have posted this before , Hathi Indian Restaurant next to Sizzler in Maroochydore, run by Indian, cooked by Indians, Tandoori Ovens etc. Decor is pretty awful, food is delicious, always packed out with Pommies and the very rare indian you get here.
New Thai in Buderim is also very good, Thai Frenzy, right on the top of Buderim, food is so fresh you feel they just cooked it just for you, very nice and a lot lighter than Indian.
Going there myself tonight if you fancy seeing the real live me.
New curry house here is run by the owners of McDonalds
However:-
I have posted this before , Hathi Indian Restaurant next to Sizzler in Maroochydore, run by Indian, cooked by Indians, Tandoori Ovens etc. Decor is pretty awful, food is delicious, always packed out with Pommies and the very rare indian you get here.
New Thai in Buderim is also very good, Thai Frenzy, right on the top of Buderim, food is so fresh you feel they just cooked it just for you, very nice and a lot lighter than Indian.
Going there myself tonight if you fancy seeing the real live me.
Jul 4th 2003, 5:16 am
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Re: Australian Curry Houses
[QUOTE]Originally posted by unrefined_mind
Why cant they make a decent curry in Australia?
Hubbie and I went to local curry house a few weeks ago, he ordered a Madras - waiter asked "would you like it very mild, mild, medium or hot"????
Why cant they make a decent curry in Australia?
Hubbie and I went to local curry house a few weeks ago, he ordered a Madras - waiter asked "would you like it very mild, mild, medium or hot"????
Jul 4th 2003, 6:40 am
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I cannot understand why you people are even thinking about emigrating when all you do is moan about how you can't get British things in Australia.
For F***'s sake - Australia is a different country! Why does everybody want to recreate British culture and then moan when they can't find it ? You need to learn to adapt. If you cannot do that then you shouldn't even be thinking about emigrating.
Curry is a British dish and, unlike other British dishes such as Fish and Chips, it hasn't really caught on in Australia.
For F***'s sake - Australia is a different country! Why does everybody want to recreate British culture and then moan when they can't find it ? You need to learn to adapt. If you cannot do that then you shouldn't even be thinking about emigrating.
Curry is a British dish and, unlike other British dishes such as Fish and Chips, it hasn't really caught on in Australia.
Jul 4th 2003, 6:50 am
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Typical ozzie meals if my husbands OZ rellies are anything to go by.
Roast with lots of veg.
Mince in spaghetti, meatloaf, rissoles etc.
Roast Chook as they call it.
Snags and mash.
Going out KFC Maccas Pizza Big rooter or for the rich/trendy asian food esecially Thai which is nice light and usualy very fresh tasting. Ultra trendy is white plate, small odd meat portion covered in fruit sauce garnished with sprig of herb and a blob of mashed potato which is then baked. UGH at $30 a plate.
Roast with lots of veg.
Mince in spaghetti, meatloaf, rissoles etc.
Roast Chook as they call it.
Snags and mash.
Going out KFC Maccas Pizza Big rooter or for the rich/trendy asian food esecially Thai which is nice light and usualy very fresh tasting. Ultra trendy is white plate, small odd meat portion covered in fruit sauce garnished with sprig of herb and a blob of mashed potato which is then baked. UGH at $30 a plate.
Jul 4th 2003, 6:57 am
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Originally posted by etlniwd
I cannot understand why you people are even thinking about emigrating when all you do is moan about how you can't get British things in Australia.
For F***'s sake - Australia is a different country! Why does everybody want to recreate British culture and then moan when they can't find it ? You need to learn to adapt. If you cannot do that then you shouldn't even be thinking about emigrating.
Curry is a British dish and, unlike other British dishes such as Fish and Chips, it hasn't really caught on in Australia.
I cannot understand why you people are even thinking about emigrating when all you do is moan about how you can't get British things in Australia.
For F***'s sake - Australia is a different country! Why does everybody want to recreate British culture and then moan when they can't find it ? You need to learn to adapt. If you cannot do that then you shouldn't even be thinking about emigrating.
Curry is a British dish and, unlike other British dishes such as Fish and Chips, it hasn't really caught on in Australia.
Jul 4th 2003, 7:05 am
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Originally posted by etlniwd
Curry is a British dish and, unlike other British dishes such as Fish and Chips, it hasn't really caught on in Australia.
Curry is a British dish and, unlike other British dishes such as Fish and Chips, it hasn't really caught on in Australia.
You'll be telling us next that Chinesse meals are from Brum ( I don't eat those either).
Jul 4th 2003, 7:24 am
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Originally posted by etlniwd
Curry is a British dish and, unlike other British dishes such as Fish and Chips, it hasn't really caught on in Australia.
Curry is a British dish and, unlike other British dishes such as Fish and Chips, it hasn't really caught on in Australia.
Yes, curry dishes are properly more popular in UK than Australia.
But try explaining that it is an English dish to an Indian, Bangladeshi or a Thai person - they wont be best pleased with such an uneducated comment.
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Jul 4th 2003, 8:40 am
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Originally posted by etlniwd
I cannot understand why you people are even thinking about emigrating when all you do is moan about how you can't get British things in Australia.
For F***'s sake - Australia is a different country! Why does everybody want to recreate British culture and then moan when they can't find it ? You need to learn to adapt. If you cannot do that then you shouldn't even be thinking about emigrating.
Curry is a British dish and, unlike other British dishes such as Fish and Chips, it hasn't really caught on in Australia.
I cannot understand why you people are even thinking about emigrating when all you do is moan about how you can't get British things in Australia.
For F***'s sake - Australia is a different country! Why does everybody want to recreate British culture and then moan when they can't find it ? You need to learn to adapt. If you cannot do that then you shouldn't even be thinking about emigrating.
Curry is a British dish and, unlike other British dishes such as Fish and Chips, it hasn't really caught on in Australia.
You sound like you are the one that's moaning, is it because you have a less sophisticated palete and don't appreciate the finer things in life?
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Jul 4th 2003, 8:58 am
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Originally posted by unrefined_mind
KP is right, how on earth can curry be British?
Yes, curry dishes are properly more popular in UK than Australia.
But try explaining that it is an English dish to an Indian, Bangladeshi or a Thai person - they wont be best pleased with such an uneducated comment.
UM
KP is right, how on earth can curry be British?
Yes, curry dishes are properly more popular in UK than Australia.
But try explaining that it is an English dish to an Indian, Bangladeshi or a Thai person - they wont be best pleased with such an uneducated comment.
UM
The British national dish is now recognised as Chicken Tikka Masala. This dish was invented by the British Bangladeshis some years ago. Later came the Balti which was devised in Birmingham.
Next you'll be telling us that Chicken Chop Suey with Cashew Nuts is Chinese. Yeah right.
Jul 4th 2003, 8:59 am
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Originally posted by Kiwipaul
Curry is DEF not a British dish, it's from India even I know that and I won't touch it with a barge pole let alone eat it.
You'll be telling us next that Chinesse meals are from Brum ( I don't eat those either).
Curry is DEF not a British dish, it's from India even I know that and I won't touch it with a barge pole let alone eat it.
You'll be telling us next that Chinesse meals are from Brum ( I don't eat those either).
From what I have heard from Indians visiting the UK, the 'curry' served ther is a far cry from the authentic stuff dished out in India (or in Dubai, where I live, for that matter). And the variety of Indian cuisine is mind boggling - South Indian, North Indian, East Indian, Mughlai, Goan, etc etc.
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Nina