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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
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 13, 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 6, 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 9, 20244 min read
Records SMASHED as OCC heads over to NEWA
Love was unquestionably in the OCC air in July. Chairman Greg was down on one knee (and out of pocket) in the Turkish sunset, Kam absent...

OCC Officer
Jul 12, 20243 min read
OCC Trip to Tanishq: Special Guest and a fond farewell
The Oakham Curry Club ventured to Pudong for an exciting visit to the newly opened Tanishq, situated in the vibrant EKA area of Jinqiao....

OCC Officer
Jun 14, 20243 min read


A Mediocre Culinary Experience at Currify in Raffles City Shanghai
The Oakham Curry Club recently visited Currify, nestled in the heart of Raffles City Shanghai, with high hopes of indulging in a...

OCC Officer
Nov 10, 20232 min read


A Hidden Gem at Hongqiao Hub – Lazeez Indian Restaurant
On a wet and windy Friday night, intrepid members of the OCC ventured across Shanghai to the Hongqiao Hub to visit Lazeez Indian...

OCC Officer
Sep 22, 20232 min read


You’re nothing without a moustache!?
In Elephant review - 26 August 2023 Mooch Nahi Toh Kuch Nahi, as the saying goes - you’re nothing without a moustache. If that’s true,...

OCC Officer
Aug 26, 20233 min read


Pera Pera on the wall...
July is a month renowned for summer holidays, and it was a depleted, skeleton OCC crew that assembled in El-Santo for pre-drinks prior to...

OCC Officer
Jul 14, 20232 min read


Yak & Yeti - Taste of the Himalayas
Oakham Curry Club Shanghai's June Meet: Yak & Yeti - Taste of the Himalayas Yak & Yeti, which describes itself as a globally-inspired...

OCC Officer
Jun 16, 20233 min read
Black Salt
27 May 2023 Black salt, for those not in the know, is a pungent smelling, pinkish – grey colored salt used extensively in Indian cuisine....

OCC Officer
May 27, 20233 min read


Bollywood and the tale of two chutneys
Nestled in the far-flung suburban district of Jinqiao, lies a hidden gem of an Indian restaurant - Bollywood. Located near a serene...

OCC Officer
Apr 21, 20235 min read


Life is shaped by special experiences
Life is shaped by special experiences. On the 18th March 2023, something very special was in the offing. Twelve curry enthusiasts were...

OCC Officer
Mar 18, 20232 min read
Indian Kitchen
Expectations were running high. New openings have been a rarity of late on Shanghai’s curry scene. So, imagine the OCC’s collective...

OCC Officer
Feb 24, 20233 min read


Masala Art
[Masala Art '22] Post-Lockdown Feast at Fan FavouriteMasala Art La Bota, Le Café des Stagiaires, The Caxton, Hop Project, Night Shift –...

OCC Officer
Jul 8, 20223 min read


Pera
[Pera] We're Back with Home Catering from Pera at Robby's Palace Covid lockdowns, families and friends leaving, restaurantsclosing down -...

OCC Officer
Jun 10, 20223 min read


Lazeez
[Lazeez] The Search for the 2022 Curry House of the Year Begins… After our January meet which saw Klay crowned the 2021 CHOTY winners...

OCC Officer
Feb 11, 20222 min read


The rebirth of Lotus Land - but how did they fare?
‘As a person casts off worn-out clothes and takes on new ones, so, at the time of death does the embodied soul cast off its worn-out body...

OCC Officer
Nov 12, 20212 min read
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