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The Oakham Curry Club (OCC) is one of the worlds most respected reviewers of Indian cuisine. With multiple international franchises, we relentlessly scour the globe in pursuit of the crispiest poppadoms, the tastiest sauces and spiciest curries.
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Hello to Curry Lounge and farewell to Guy!
The OCC Shanghai branch headed over to Curry Lounge for their October meet. After voting and confirming the venue, we saw an advert that...
OCC Officer
Oct 14, 20212 min read
Lacha Paratha goodness at Dakshin!
In what felt like ages, 41 days for those counting at home, the OCC was back in action for their September meet. Fellow curry enthusiasts...
OCC Officer
Sep 9, 20213 min read
Rangoli - patterns of flavour or in need of a makeover?
July’s tasting adventure took the roving Oakham Curry Club to Shanghai’s Gubei district on the city’s western periphery, where dinner...
OCC Officer
Jul 8, 20212 min read
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[Khan Baba] Go West for a Spicy, Meaty Curry
On June 25th, the Shanghai chapter of the Oakham Curry Club (OCC) gathered for their monthly feast in search of a curry experience that...
OCC Officer
Jun 25, 20214 min read
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[In Elephant] First Look into Shanghai's New Indian Restaurant
History was in the making in May, as the OCC visited “In Elephant,” previously “Bhrama at the Spice.” A quick google search of this new...
OCC Officer
May 14, 20212 min read
Ganesha
Evidently some kind of Chili fallout from the March meet to Paradise had affected some members of the OCC (add link here). Last minute...
OCC Officer
Apr 9, 20212 min read
Promise
As the soothing feeling of warmer climates starts to settle into Shanghai, the OCC continues its quest in search of all curry houses of...
OCC Officer
Mar 12, 20212 min read
The Science and Art of Indian cuisine
The Science and Art of Indian cuisine Shanghai has long been renowned for its destination-worthy Indian dining; Masala Art, the...
OCC Officer
Feb 12, 20211 min read
Kebabs on the Grille
Specialising in stylish live grille Indian Cuisine, Kebabs on the Grille brings traditional North Indian trademarks to Shanghai with a...
OCC Officer
Dec 18, 20201 min read
Khan Chacha
A heartwarming trip back to see old Uncle Chacha. It was late 2019 when the Persian inspired curry house was first inducted into the...
OCC Officer
Nov 13, 20203 min read
Vedas Two Times
We’re not telling you anything new in saying that this year hasn’t been the best for most people. In these pressing times, sometimes what...
OCC Officer
Oct 23, 20203 min read
Could Bhoomi keep its head while all around them are losing theirs?
If you can dream and not make dreams your master. If you can think and not make thoughts your aim then one day my son you’ll be a man and...
OCC Officer
Sep 25, 20203 min read
The Indian Kitchen Zhenming Road, Wujiachung
In its pursuit of the perfect Indian meal, the Shanghai branch of the Oakham Curry Club has frequented over 40 curry housessince its...
OCC Officer
Aug 27, 20203 min read
West London's Little India to Shanghai | with Maestro Hardeep
From West London's Little India to Shanghai - Hardeep is on a mission to bring us Real Indian food with a twist of British! Chicken tikka...
OCC Officer
Jul 31, 20205 min read
A Royal Courtship at Mumbai Darbar
Each month the OCC holds court in a new restaurant to cast its critical eye across their offerings, it holds court to enjoy the wonder...
OCC Officer
Apr 9, 20203 min read
OCC...A New Hope.
When the Oakham Curry Club last met in January to bestow the coveted 2019 Curry House of the Year (CHOTY) award upon The Tandoor, little...
OCC Officer
Mar 13, 20203 min read
What would the OCC find when it explored Asian Box?
One chill December evening, it was a cheery mob of merry OCC members who crammed themselves into the tight yet accommodating Asian Box....
OCC Officer
Dec 13, 20193 min read
There's a new Uncle in town and he Khan cook!
Uncles come in many shapes, sizes, and styles the most popular for nieces and nephews being the dashing and playful ones so when the OCC...
OCC Officer
Nov 22, 20192 min read
Restaurant Dakshin, I presume
“Restaurant Dakshin, I presume” said the intrepid and tired OCC explorers as they ventured north, far north, away from the comfort of...
OCC Officer
Sep 27, 20193 min read
Old curry house on the Corner
The month of August- named after Augustus Caesar and symbolizing majesty- is somewhat of a bummer as far as Indian curry houses in...
OCC Officer
Aug 23, 20193 min read
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