Ahh, you see Matt I try the specials at Sharjan such as a monkfish curry or seabass with Indian spices! Very good!

Not on the menu usually written on a board near the bar! Fresh and different!

I had a Chinese takeaway from M and S few weeks ago and it was delicious!

Only places i will part with my money for a curry round here are:

1) Bukhara

2) Sharjan

The best being Bukhara. All the other "Indian" restaurants i have tried all serve you the same tasting base sauce with different heat levels - not very good at all.

Been to the following lately:

Bukhara - excellent as always.

Grinch (Manchester) - excellent food and atmosphere!

Yu and You - not been for about 3 years but the food was fantastic!

Eagle @ Barrow - very good food and a really good atmosphere! Been a few times before but the last visit was the best!

Millstone, Mellor - excellent food but poor service! Anson needs to sort this.

Algheros - it's just decent for a quick meal on a Sunday night! In and out within 45 mins - full and satisfied! Does not pretend to be something it is not!

What and where is kebabish?

Went to East Z East last night in Preston.

Service was a little shoddy due to it being soooo busy but the food was very good!

I got a takeway from the Indian in Feniscowles last night mainly because it was convinient, and I have to say it's the worst Indian takeway I've think I've ever had.

My guts are killing, the food was full of oil and the Dahl tasted ****.

This used to be good when it was Feniscowles Tandoori, but give the place a wide birth.

Off to the toilet, again

TOTALLY AGREE, i got one about 6 months ago for a change. It was plain awful.

Tom, how was naga?

Agreed, went once it was lovely.

But it never seems open when I go past!

They are moving to Cherry Tree (Edwards Wines) if planning is given.

Nabs Head, Samlesbury - absolute disgusting food and place. The worst i have been to for years. Avoid.

Local recomendations

Kebab - Zands Mill Hill

Curry - Al Raj Feniscowles

Chinese - Cherry Tree Chippy

Italian (dissapointed wouldn't recomend any)

English - Clogg & Billy

thninking about it, Other than not having the hastle of the mess in the kitchen etc... I perfer to cook my own food. It always exceeds my expectations and is loved by everyone!

No offence and food is a very subjective topic but Ali Raj and Cherry Tree Chinese are horrid in my opinion.

Tough one that GAV as i would have to go through all the different cuisines, but if i was to be pushed i would say Great Village, Hollytree is my favourite takeaway.

As a lover of food i think i will actually list my favourite takeaways:

Pizza - Algheros

Curry - Bukhara

Chinese - Great Village

Kebab - Godfather

Fish/Chips - Hollytree

Never been Tom, but I did read they scored terrible on the food hygene page above, then again my fav takeaway did a couple of years ago but I still carried on going

Which is?

An Indian in Abbey Village? It is on my list also.

P & P was better food and better prices than Algheros but lacked the atmosphere.

The GF went over to their new venture in Chorley Town Centre (Italian Cottage) a month or so ago and said it was very good!

Algheros is okay food it is nothing special but it does not try to be something it is not.

Sunday night and hungover "fancy nipping out for tea?" Two minutes away and home within forty five minutes. Job done. That is all i use it for.

The Bruscetta and steak dishes are nice as is the pollo al curry (i know, not very italian but it's very good)

Much better places around for more lavish occasions.

Well, had a very good meal at the Oyster & Otter last night. I'm not a fish lover but still enjoyed the Fishcakes starter, followed by Fillet Steak main course. Mrs CLB had the soup to start with, then the Fish Pie main. Both very tasty.

A couple of pints, a glass of wine and two coffees, the whole lot came to 53 quid. Some silly sod (me) opted for his main off the specials board without checking the price - 20 quid - had I had the fish, chips and mushy peas (normal size portion) which I nearly went for, the bill would have come in at around 40 pounds.

Good, friendly service and nicely decorated inside. If you're not into fish, the menu is a little restrictive and could do with being expanded somewhat, but overall a welcome addition to the Blackburn eating scene.

Totally agree on the restrictive menu and that is probably why you had to order a steak off the specials.

Has anybody been or know of anyone who has dined at the new Thai restaurant under the Woodlands pub?

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I have been to the O & O twice now and i think it is pretty average.

The ribs were excellent. The curry poor.

The chicken plain and bland. The chips from the chip shop, now what i want as a side order, big and chunky please. The menu is weak and further descriptions of the food is a must. The place is lovely and personally i would shy away from such an emphasis on seafood; or extend the menu to include some better dishes.

They should take a look at the Millstone's (Mellor) menu and take notes. That is a quality place.

Went to Bukhara on Saturday for a meal. Was top notch.

90% of the diners were Asian which can only bode well for the authenticity value.

My meal was fresh and full of natural colours. Not a food colouring in sight on our table.

4 popadoms

Chutney selection

Two large rice

Two speciality curries

2 Garlic Naan

Chips

4 drinks (all sprite)

£38

I am 99% sure it has ceased trading. Shame. Really liked Thyme.

I believe Thyme @ Sirloin and the Sirlion Pub have both closed. Anyone know if this is true?

I hope not, Thyme was one of my favourite local restaurants!

While I know this isn't a Tesco thread I'd agree with Colin. Recently we've taken to using Booth's and have been supporting our local farm shop for many years. We now go to Tesco or similar once in 3-4 weeks to get the stuff they do really cheap, Booth's for the weekly shop where quality is far superior, the experience more pleasant and surprisingly prices about the same and the local farm shop for our meat - again quality and experience is vastly superior to Tesco et al.

I hope the Oyster and ???? is a success, much will depend on perceived price and value. Ribble Valley Inns, whom I presume the Oyster people are imitating, aren't doing so well at present. We've been a few times of late and been surprised how quiet they are. I haven't been in the C&B for months as it was far too busy. The Oyster will need to strike the right balance or risk being hugely succesful before tailing off to become an also ran.

I use the Tesco at feniscxowles for additions to the weekly shop! The main food shop is undertaken at sainsburys whilst our meat is purchased at farm shops also; including Huntleys, Barton Grange, Hoghton Tower and the one heading towards Brindle!

Oyster and the Otter it will named. I must disagree Paul, everytime I have been the Clog which is in excess of 25 times it has been very busy; including last week!

Back to topic though; I visited Mr Freds last week and the food was excellent! Shame we where one of only 3 tables in the restaurant!

Where is the evidence that it is retired and semi retired people who are objecting? I resent that sort of unsubstantiated crap. I am retired and would welcome a restaurant of that quality in my area.

Well I am very happy you would like a restaurant of this calibre in your local area! I know because for one I live across the road so know the demographics, two; I have read many a rejection letter through the planning portal of the BwD website and know the people or know of those objecting and three; I would not state it unless it was true! Happy?

This may seem harsh but I really do not care much for those local businesses complaining about the Tesco! It serves my purpose with better deals in tough economic times, excellent parking, longer opening times, no chavs stood outside, security cameras, fresh food and many other winning factors! As times get tougher I am looking after myself and immediate family! You may disagree but that Is how it is; plus it has a free cash machine! Best thing that could have happened to that building! Again, this is just my opinion!

Just like those who opposed the Tesco too which is a MASSIVE success! It boils down to retired or semi retired busy bodies with nothing to do but moan.

I understand the takeaway aspect having some form of opposition - kids hanging around, litter and so on. The actual restaurant can only be good for the area.

I really hope it takes off and i will be visiting as soon as it opens.

Been eating out a lot over the last two months. I have visited the following:

1 - Duk, Preston (South American Tapas) - Superb, i love the fact i feel like i am on holiday and the food really is very tasty!

2 - Sharjan, Blackburn (Indian) - Decent to good food, but i believe they use mass-produced frozen samosas, pakoras and so on. Is it that hard for a trained chef to make these fresh? The main dishes do taste very similar to one another as well. Visited a restaurant in London last year that was contemporary indian and it was amazing. Using the spices, chutneys and so associated within indian cooking and applying them to more well known english dishes really made me look at the indian slop i have been served round here over the past few years.

3 - Thyme, Hoghton (Contemp English) - Excellent! Fantastic service, fantastic food (new menu), close to my house. Perfect!!

4 - Calypso, Blackburn (Jamaican) - Very good food, the mutton curry was quality!

5 - Buddah Lounge, Ramsbottom (Thai)- This was a fantastic meal. Very modern, great service and worth the drive.

Glad to hear that Duk / Pond are still offering high quality and tasty food! I went to Pond a few months back and i only had one criticism of it.

They need bigger tables. 4 of us ordered around 12 dishes. We had to put some on the floor.

I went to Parmesan and Pepper (Abbey Village)last Sunday. Was lovely and a real bargain.