Johnh Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Anybody with experiences of either of these restaurants, which is best or both equally as good. Any positive or negative experiences from these establishments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffnewb Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Not used Kashmir but mangla is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipine Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I've been to the mangla regularly for years and I love it. Went to the Kashmir once and had the worst meal I'd ever had. Couldn't eat it, the curry was really salty with tough meat and didn't taste like any curry I'd ever had before.. most strange. Having said that alot of people love the kasmir. But personally I'd recommend Mangla.. everyone I've taken their loves it, apart from a few people who find the curries a bit hot and vegetarians who need to choose carefully on the menu to avoid frozen veg curries! For meat eaters tho it can't be beaten I think... my favs are the chicken bhuna and the tarka dahl... Delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shells2909 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I've been to both, Mangla definately do the best bhajis, so nice!! Only been to the Kashmir once and was really impressed with my chicken madras, had loads of meat and the sauce was nice and thick. Would have to say tho that the Mangla wins hands down the food is always of a high quality and the service is better there too!! Please do not be influenced by my opinion, visits to both establishments took place while under the influence of "muchas" alcohol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olemorris Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Kashmir - vaguely spicey gravy for social workers and the middle classes whose critical faculties evaporate within 20m of ethnic minorities. Mangla - as good as it gets outside Kashmir I'd guess - not that I'd want to eat in Kashmir right now. All food cooked in front of you (rather than scooped out of some white placcy tub out-back). The nans are the largest and freshest you'll ever get. When they started as a late night cafe down the hill a few yards, 15 years ago? - they did sheep's brains, bitter melon curry and Alah knows what else - I guess BSE did for that. The decor down there used to be great as well - pic of waterfalls with motorbikes cut out from a mag and stuck on - class. Just noticed lately though that it's even oilier than it was, and the tarka dhal not got as much burnt garlic taste. Oh well can't live in the past for ever ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zweena Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Well, we used to love the Mangla before it was refurbed. However, got a take away recently and it was appalling! Please please tell me it hasn't all gone downhill and we just had an off night?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeeeeeeeeek Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 The mangla started having a few 'off nights' and I found it a bit hit and miss for a while, I stopped using it even though I live just round the corner. This was before the referbishment though and I have eaten in since and it was fine. When ever I got a takeaway you could not identify one dish from another, take the lids of them and they were all pretty much the same. Kashmir has an excellent reputation and is excellent for veggies. I nearly always use Gulshen on the Wicker now as they have never let me down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnh Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 Been to Mangla once and it was excellent, we were going with some friends on Saturday night and thought maybe try the Kashmir. Both seem to have good reviews although from the posts the Mangla has the edge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yummyyumyum Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 me and hubby love kashmir, was put off mangla when hubby and a few of his mates came down with what seemed to be food poisoning after a meal there. my vote goes to kashmir ( yummy bhajis, chick korma, pilau rice.mmmmmmmmmm yum yum) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefisdead Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 my heart lies in the mangla but my lamb chops were grilled in the kashmir. but more importantly which one does my bum look big in?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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