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Taj Grill
Review: Taj Grill Status: Unapproved Overall score: 6.69 Mixed Experience – Good Service, but Food Fell Short OCC Saigon recently visited Taj Grill Vung Tau. The staff were friendly and took good care of us, which was appreciated. The naan was excellent, and the starters were the highlight of the meal — much better than the mains. Unfortunately, the curries were far too sweet for our taste and drowned in sauce, lacking distinct flavor. None of the mains stood out, and w

OCC Officer
Oct 91 min read


Dana Pani
Review: Dana Pani Status: Approved Overall Score: 7.17 A Decent Spot for a Casual Meal OCC Saigon visited Dana Pani Vug Tau. This place fits the “cheap and cheerful” category well. While it’s not a fine dining experience, it delivers good value for money and some tasty dishes that make it worth a visit — especially if you’re after a quick, satisfying meal. The chilli chicken and Chicken 65 were both enjoyable, full of flavor and well-prepared. The tikka masala had a nic

OCC Officer
Sep 111 min read


Curry-licious
Review Curry-licious Status Approved Overall Score : 8.8 This Indian restaurant is a true hidden gem in the heart of D1, offering high-quality food and excellent value in a relaxed, cool setting. Although it’s a place you might casually walk past, the service and culinary standards are impressive. The starters, such as the poppadoms—crisp and delightful—and the mixed salad pickle loaded with flavor, set a promising tone. The tikka starter was succulent and bursting with t

OCC Officer
Aug 142 min read


Tap & Grill @ The Farmers
Tap & Grill @ The Farmers – A Bold New Pan-Asian Fusion with Room to Grow If you’re venturing out to Yaxley and looking for something a...

OCC Officer
Aug 83 min read


Moma’s Indian Cuisine
Review Moma’s Indian Cuisine Status Approved Overall Score : 8.32 We had a very positive dining experience overall, especially in terms of value and service. The staff were friendly, attentive, and efficient, ensuring that drinks and food were delivered promptly throughout the night. It was a pleasant surprise when the manager recognized our OCC badge and expressed appreciation for our visit; they were genuinely honored to host us. Additionally, the bill came in much lowe

OCC Officer
Jul 101 min read


Paro – A Covent Garden Curry Carnival
13 June 2025 | Location: Paro, Covent Garden, London London's curry circuit is no stranger to excellence, but even among the city’s...

OCC Officer
Jun 132 min read


Jalsa
Review: Jalsa Status: Not Approved Overall Score: 6.33 Overall Impression: Jalsa presents itself as a stylish and upmarket Indian dining experience, but ultimately fails to deliver a consistently satisfying visit. The ambience is visually appealing but lacks warmth or vibrancy, with many comparing it to an airport lounge or food court. The biggest letdowns across the board were slow, disorganised service and inconsistent food quality. Service: Service was a recurring issue

OCC Officer
May 152 min read


Waddle This Way: Duck Masala Dreams at Kathmandu Lounge
When the Oakham Curry Club sets its sights on a new culinary adventure, expectations are always high — and Kathmandu Lounge certainly...

OCC Officer
Apr 112 min read


Papadums Indian Cuisine
Review: Papadums Indian Cuisine Status: Not approved! Overall score: 6.7/10 In April, the fine members of OCC Saigon laid our review upon Papadums Indian Cuisine - a frustrating visit as the quality of the curry was let down by the lack of organisation in the service. At first, the OCC were well waited on by the attentive staff, and we felt a warm welcome in the unassuming curry house. The menu reflected a range of cuisines but the OCC was here for one thing and one thing onl

OCC Officer
Apr 102 min read


Sheba
Nestled among the countless curry houses that line London's famous Brick Lane, Sheba presents itself as a cut above the rest. It comes...

OCC Officer
Mar 143 min read


Punjabi Indian Restaurant
Review: Punjabi Indian Restaurant Status: Approved! Overall score: 7.33 For March’s meet, OCC Saigon descended upon Punjabi Indian...

OCC Officer
Mar 71 min read


The Gladstone Arms
There are many culinary questions and posers that have a somewhat philosophical feel to them. If an hors d’oeuvres is a starter, what is...

OCC Officer
Jan 243 min read


Dahi Handi
Review: Dahi Handi (D1) Overall score: 7.93 Congratulations to Dahi Handi on being Approved, a strong start to the 2025 OCC season. Since...

OCC Officer
Jan 102 min read


You Needoo in your life!
Needoo, a vibrant curry house nestled in the heart of Whitechapel, has rapidly gained popularity for its unique dining experience and...

OCC Officer
Dec 27, 20242 min read


Masala Mantra: Aloo and Goodbye
Masala Mantra: Aloo and Goodbye Tourists from the four corners of the planet queue to marvel at the Americana provided at the Hard Rock...

OCC Officer
Dec 13, 20244 min read
Suzhou
The much-anticipated away meet had a reasonable, if not slightly at odds with the excitement, attendance. Those who made the effort to...

OCC Officer
Nov 15, 20244 min read


Lahore Kebab
The Original Lahore Kebab House on Umberston Street (E1 1PY) is well-known in London for its authentic Pakistani cuisine, a place with...

OCC Officer
Oct 19, 20242 min read
Red Salt: A Charming New Addition to Shanghai's Curry Scene
Ah, fellow gastronomes and lovers of all things curry, welcome back to the latest instalment from the OCC as we relentlessly scour...

OCC Officer
Sep 12, 20243 min read
Journey to the west for Mughlai delights
In his 16th century novel, ‘Journey to the West’, Wu Cheng'en tells the story of a group of devotees making a long and arduous journey...

OCC Officer
Sep 5, 20243 min read
In Elephant separates itself from (most of) the herd
The August meet of the OCC took place on a Saturday instead of the customary Friday to accommodate the attendance of returning member...

OCC Officer
Aug 8, 20244 min read
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