I have to admit that if we're having a cheap curry out of a jar I invariably have a sliced banana with it.

My initial response to this wasn't a good one, but having had a few minutes to consider it I might give it a try.

Which curry out of jar would you recommend? Would imagine a stronger one may not compliment the banana as much?

Curry & Banana

WTF is wrong with you people?

You'll find Thai and Malay curries use a lot of fruit, particularly pineapple and plantain, if you've never tried fruit in a chilli and coconut based sauce then you've never lived ...

Not sure what makes we've had but it is generally the milder curries so the kids will eat them too.

Think of it like a condiment rather than an ingredient - I tend to have that as well as some raita, some chilli sauce and just have a bit in the same way as you might have a pickle or chutney.

Can I recommend [url=http://www.lagrillade.co.uk/La Grillade[/url just off Wellington Street?

French grub but specialises in steaks. Unpretentious, friendly service. Can't knock it. I even saw Alan Bennett in there the last time I was in.

Same with Sri Lankan curries, Anglo-Indian curries (sultanas & apple) and even some Persian dishes (where rice for example will be 'jewelled' with pistachios, sultanas and pomegranate).

A fruit curry will form part of our Christmas dinner

Also, you could try the Corner cafe on Kirkstall Road for Curries. Been there years.

Actually owned and operated by a whitey who lived in Indian for a long time.

Fantastic food and really bohemian atmosphere. Not licensed but you can get a pint from the Queens and bring it in.

Honestly didn't know that place was still going. I used to love the fact I could buy a pint of hand pulled Tetleys to have with my curry.

Mind you, we in the Temperance movement now favour the unlicensed premises. Especially for curry houses - if they close at 11pm and are unlicensed you know the food must be good.

One of our Christmas trips from work is going to be to unlicensed premises, specifically Jino's in Headingley.

Any reviews from the ss.com cogniscenti?

Yes, yes and yes again. You're on to a winner there.

Not that I've been but....I have been twice to the sister restaurant/cafe in Guiseley and its without doubt the best Thai restaurant I've been to. People are really friendly, waitresses fit as fook and the food absolutely wonderful - especially if you agree to have it Thai style. Last time I had tom yam soup Thai style and then similar for a papaya salad that had me crying with pain and pleasure.

Thanks everybody. Going to try this Ego place this Saturday but going to Le Souz Les Nez for the wife's Birthday.

I will let you all know how it is!

[url=http://www.samschophouse.co.uk/Sam's Chop House[/url


Nice


[url=http://www.leeds-eating.com/34121.htm?refid=ggl_awa few reviews here[/url

That is the place that used to be Fat Cats right?

think so, junction of east and south parade? - went a couple of weeks ago - very very nice.

Yup, same here and I'd echo your comments.

We used to go to its predecessor at the bottom of Scott Hall Road, years and years ago.
We could both eat far too much for under a fiver in total.
That was vital factor back then.

You could take beer in from the Skinner's Arms just over the street.

Loz wouldn't know about the food in there, he refuses to eat chinese food!

It's 0054 and I have tried to resist. G1 and anyone else that knows good food?

Just because the fellow suffers with gout doesn't mean he knows anything. Just means he can't temper his diet to what's good for him.



But the attempt to blow smoke is noted.

Who is this 'Smoke' fella?

You telling me alcohol and red meat aren't good for me? Philistine.

Mr Armadillo and I have actually corresponded in the past regarding culinary recommendations and I was the recipient of some invaluable advice for where to eat in another City.

My expertise on this subject matter can be questioned but the breadth of my experience cannot.

Red wine drinking prevents cancer, everyone knows that, ask the French, they have the lowest cancer rates in Europe, obviously the highest for liver disease, but there is always a trade off!

As Mr G1 said I, through practical application of culinary recommendations (in another city, which is also located in another country!), have come to trust his opinion on what is good food. This is mainly because we did agree with each other, so in true Mrs Thatcher style, that makes him a right thinking person in my book and you will just have to take my word that he his indeed an expert in such matters! As he said also, his breadth of experience is without challenge.

So it was not blowing any smoke, I was just ensuring that a confirmed culinary expert (see above) was going to reply on the thread I started. I also, being a fair and equal person, invited anyone else who thought that they could potentially lay claim to be given the expert seal of approval, based on my defined criteria (also see above), to proffer their opinion.

I did exclude Damo because while I am partial to a good 'full English' not on a Saturday night out in Leeds.

One of Calla's pals in Perpinya

That figures.

He's dirty is that Calla fella. Proper dirty.

He's cu8rrently sporting a Ron Jeremy moustache, true story