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by Fretters » Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:55 pm
Ordering in tonight and, I know it's hot, but I'm thinking curry. Love a chicken tikka biriyani but with the veg sauce switched for either madras or a hot masala. Garlic naan on the side and maybe chips.
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by Vintage Claret » Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:19 pm
Asha in Brierfield is my go to for a curry- consistently good
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by bobinho » Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:21 pm
What vintage says…
Jaipur in Padiham also quite good.
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by ArthurShelby » Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:22 pm
A kebab from Tulsi in Burnley, the best about.
Chicken & donner meat on a garlic naan with garlic mayo.
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by ArthurShelby » Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:23 pm
bobinho wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:21 pm
What vintage says…
Jaipur in Padiham also quite good.
Jaipur is one of the worst. Tara & Usha the best for Indian.
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by NorthIsCool » Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:24 pm
Another vote for Tara
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by Fretters » Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:24 pm
bobinho wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:21 pm
What vintage says…
Jaipur in Padiham also quite good.
Used to live on River Drive, almost across from Jaipur. Miss that place! And New Taste across the road for Chinese...
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by 18MD82 » Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:26 pm
Premier on Colne rd do a top curry

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by ArthurShelby » Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:26 pm
Fretters wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:24 pm
Used to live on River Drive, almost across from Jaipur. Miss that place! And New Taste across the road for Chinese...
Wing Wah in Hapton is the best Chinese iv ever had round here. Consistently good.
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by burnmark » Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:27 pm
Usha for curry, Enzo’s for pizza and Turkish Best for a kebab.
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by Burnley1989 » Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:30 pm
I tend to order Italian food from restaurants and collect, Turkish near the Turf have been decent kebabs on my last few visits. I’m very fussy on take always usually tbh though, prefer restaurants and usually eat out at weekends rather than order in because I don’t like drinking in the house

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by Flying Without Ings » Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:30 pm
Baksh in Brierfield will not be beaten. Make sure you try their chicken pakoras.
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by elwaclaret » Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:31 pm
Zorba from Clitheroe for Kebabs, anyways been quick, fresh and piping hot when delivered to Accy.
Indian always depends on personal taste. Some aim for a more ‘British pallet’ (generally,the really popular ones) others go for authenticity; but Asha always seems a very popular choice on here.
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by Belial » Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:34 pm
Been making my own curries for years now... Better quality products and healthier than from a take away. More recently I've been doing tea steeped chickpeas with spinach from Mowgli's recipe, and made up a dopiaza recipe that tastes pretty authentic
However, to stay on topic, once in a blue moon go to take away would be a spicy pizza, however personally I don't think Enzos is good at all - that place next to Screwfix was good while it lasted but locally we're missing a decent pizza place imo
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by taio » Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:37 pm
Enzos
Turkish Best Kebab
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by wilks_bfc » Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:48 pm
Flying Without Ings wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:30 pm
Baksh in Brierfield will not be beaten. Make sure you try their chicken pakoras.
Beat me too it for Baksh
Their pakoras are good along with their bhajis
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by Fretters » Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:13 pm
Belial wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:34 pm
Been making my own curries for years now... Better quality products and healthier than from a take away. More recently I've been doing tea steeped chickpeas with spinach from Mowgli's recipe, and made up a dopiaza recipe that tastes pretty authentic
However, to stay on topic, once in a blue moon go to take away would be a spicy pizza, however personally I don't think Enzos is good at all - that place next to Screwfix was good while it lasted but locally we're missing a decent pizza place imo
I do like making curries, especially as just swapping cream for fat free Greek yoghurt makes it so much healthier without really altering the taste. Just so much easier to order in!
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by MACCA » Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:23 pm
Baksh for curry - South Indian garlic chicken tikka, extra hot, extra coriander, garlic naan and chips
Chines , I go Home Rosegrove
Pizza - rarely get as there's none that are good ( I there is please inform me ) I live too far from Enzos , i like to drink beer at weekends when takeaways get ordered.
Enzos don't deliver, but if at my mates they get enzos and it's decent, but again not hard in Burnley as its riddled with frozen bases and fake ingredients.
Kebabs - again I have tried plenty but none seem any good, I end up getting a mixed meat tray fro A&D on Accrington Rd, it's just loads of meat in a big foul tray
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by Flying Without Ings » Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:25 pm
wilks_bfc wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:48 pm
Beat me too it for Baksh
Their pakoras are good along with their bhajis
Yeah the bhajis are brilliant too.
My go-to curry there is the Ajooba Moshla, give it a try. Not mild and not too hot either, it's very good.
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by Belial » Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:29 pm
Fretters wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:13 pm
I do like making curries, especially as just swapping cream for fat free Greek yoghurt makes it so much healthier without really altering the taste. Just so much easier to order in!
Not to mention the ghee!
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by bobinho » Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:44 pm
ArthurShelby wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:23 pm
Jaipur is one of the worst. Tara & Usha the best for Indian.
Tara curries are ok, their naan breads are absolutely shocking. Used to be good when they made their own in the tandoor, but they buy them in pre made now, and that’s why I don’t use the place anymore. Might as well get one form Asda.
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by Quickenthetempo » Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:45 pm
I don't have many anymore as the Chinese's in Padiham have gone downhill in the last few years.
When the lads come they like a kebab and love Hawalis. The kebab on naan bread take some eating. But all delicious.
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by bfcjg » Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:49 pm
Sorrento in Padiham for pizza, Bellfields for fish and chips or pie and chips, Summer Palace for Chinese.
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by RickyBobby » Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:53 pm
I don’t get the hype with enzos and tara. I found enzos bland and far too much cheese which was also bland. Really struggle to understand why everyone raves about the place.
The curry I got from tara was incredibly greasy and liquidy, it went all over the place. Prefer Usha for curry.
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by gandhisflipflop » Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:02 pm
bfcjg wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:49 pm
Sorrento in Padiham for pizza, Bellfields for fish and chips or pie and chips, Summer Palace for Chinese.
I think you mean serranos. They are the best about for pizzas bar none and are my go to place! Love a takeaway and had a lot on the list down the years. Turkish best do decent kebab's. Tried Jaipur a few times and never had a good curry yet (I lived across from it for a few years). Aroma in Burnley is my go to curry house. Brilliant for both eating in and takeaway. I’m going to be in the minority, but I don’t rate Enzos. Once you have serranos, it’s chalk and cheese.
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by bfcjg » Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:06 pm
You can tell a Serrano's as the box is virtually grease free, reallybtop quality.
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by ClaretFelix » Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:07 pm
If you've not yet tried it, give Urban Burrito a go. Absolutely brilliant. Beef brisket burrito and some chillie-cheese fries to share, my word you won't be disappointed
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by Grandpa Claret » Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:12 pm
Belial wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:29 pm
Not to mention the ghee!
I think you will find only 1 or 2 curries use ghee as an ingredient from the local takeaways.
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by beddie » Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:13 pm
Their pizza's used to be not only really good but cheap as well, is that still the case? I haven’t been for years.
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by Goalposts » Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:14 pm
Balti Stan - clayton le moors
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by PhiladelphiaChris » Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:15 pm
What is Bibis like for kebabs nowadays? I am coming over soon for the first time in nearly six years. I used to love their chicken and donner kebabs.
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by Jambounchained » Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:24 pm
Probably a bit far out for most on here but the People’s Pizzeria in Hebden Bridge do the best pizzas I’ve ever eaten.
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by Juan Tanamera » Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:40 pm
Jasmine House, Newchurch.
The bestest Egg Foo Yung and Sesame Prawn Toast this side of Compston's Cross.


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by Cabbage » Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:48 pm
Old school.
Fish and chips.
Banny’s
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by brexit » Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:50 pm
https://lamian.fr/
Best noodles in the world
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by claret2018 » Wed Aug 10, 2022 11:08 pm
Santas for pizza, clitheroe Romero’s for kebabs and home made curries
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by exilecanada » Wed Aug 10, 2022 11:28 pm
Papa John's Philly Cheesesteak Pizza, never fails to please the palate

Loyalty points rack up quickly as well
Close second: Curried chicken from local gluten free shop. I'm not gluten intolerant, just like it.
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by Devils_Advocate » Wed Aug 10, 2022 11:28 pm
I like to treat myself to a nice big fresh juicy steak from Best in Bury butchers.
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by conyoviejo » Wed Aug 10, 2022 11:38 pm
Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 11:28 pm
I like to treat myself to a nice big fresh juicy steak from Best in Bury butchers.
Thought you'd have preferred Black puddings DA ?

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by Funkydrummer » Wed Aug 10, 2022 11:44 pm
Give the Pizzas at Lowerhouse Cricket Club a go - Excellent stuff.
Think they are simply called street food and do "Just Eat" as well I believe.
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by Sheedyclaret » Thu Aug 11, 2022 2:42 am
Asha Brierfield
Rau senh Brierfield
Enzos colne road
Our top three...
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by Dyched » Thu Aug 11, 2022 6:23 am
There’s a place at the top of Gannow Lane for pizza, Milanos I think. Very good.
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by BurnleyFC » Thu Aug 11, 2022 6:51 am
Jun Yue in Clitheroe for Chinese but there isn’t a good Indian over here.
Jaipur in Padiham is consistently excellent.
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by claretonthecoast1882 » Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:43 am
Rarely have takeaways but if we do it is from Spice Paradise in St Annes a restaurant that does takeaways they do a decent jungle curry.
As for kebabs I would rather go buy the chicken or lamb and make my own, and do people still eat that donner meat
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by Jakubclaret » Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:53 am
Royal spice in settle.
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by Herts Clarets » Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:57 am
Rarely order takeaways and prefer to make my own, but i enjoy cooking and i am a little more than competent. Last night I had one of the best chicken curries i have made - there is a channel on You Tube called Al's kitchen and he takes you through how to make all the different BIR (British Indian Restaurant) style curries. They all use the same base gravy with a variation on the spice and meat/veg combination, hence most takeaway curries tasting similar - Vindaloo add chilli powder, dupiaza add onions, rogan josh add fresh tomatoes, jalfrezi slice green chilli etc. The one i made he calls a Staff Curry, supposedly made for staff in a curry house who want authentic home made taste. It is made in the traditional style, onions, garlic, ginger as a base then spices and tomatoes and chicken. Using chicken thighs on the bone, i made a pan that serves 4 for a cost of around 6 quid and took me an hour start to finish. And i left out the ghee and used less oil than he suggests so a healthier option.
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by Jakubclaret » Thu Aug 11, 2022 9:05 am
Herts Clarets wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:57 am
Rarely order takeaways and prefer to make my own, but i enjoy cooking and i am a little more than competent. Last night I had one of the best chicken curries i have made - there is a channel on You Tube called Al's kitchen and he takes you through how to make all the different BIR (British Indian Restaurant) style curries. They all use the same base gravy with a variation on the spice and meat/veg combination, hence most takeaway curries tasting similar - Vindaloo add chilli powder, dupiaza add onions, rogan josh add fresh tomatoes, jalfrezi slice green chilli etc. The one i made he calls a Staff Curry, supposedly made for staff in a curry house who want authentic home made taste. It is made in the traditional style, onions, garlic, ginger as a base then spices and tomatoes and chicken. Using chicken thighs on the bone, i made a pan that serves 4 for a cost of around 6 quid and took me an hour start to finish. And i left out the ghee and used less oil than he suggests so a healthier option.
That sounds like a good idea with a big enough pan you could batch cook & freeze what you don’t eat for later certainly more cost effective than visiting a takeaway once a week.
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by claretonthecoast1882 » Thu Aug 11, 2022 9:20 am
Herts Clarets wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:57 am
Rarely order takeaways and prefer to make my own, but i enjoy cooking and i am a little more than competent. Last night I had one of the best chicken curries i have made - there is a channel on You Tube called Al's kitchen and he takes you through how to make all the different BIR (British Indian Restaurant) style curries. They all use the same base gravy with a variation on the spice and meat/veg combination, hence most takeaway curries tasting similar - Vindaloo add chilli powder, dupiaza add onions, rogan josh add fresh tomatoes, jalfrezi slice green chilli etc. The one i made he calls a Staff Curry, supposedly made for staff in a curry house who want authentic home made taste. It is made in the traditional style, onions, garlic, ginger as a base then spices and tomatoes and chicken. Using chicken thighs on the bone, i made a pan that serves 4 for a cost of around 6 quid and took me an hour start to finish. And i left out the ghee and used less oil than he suggests so a healthier option.
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