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Seabag Wrote:

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> Did they opt for 'alcohol free' a while back, or

> bring your own?


Several years back 4-5 years they opted to not selling alcohol..


I occassionally get a T/A. the food is good.


They catogorically refuse to have alcohol on the premises so no BYOB.


I have Known the manager for many years and he always remembers my name..

I have spoken to him on the subject.


I am sorry if it HAS closed. but do not know how it lasted so long..


Foxy

siousxiesue Wrote:

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> Me too but they're always empty!


They were always quite empty even before they banned alcohol. They aren't in a great location compared to the other similar restaurants further down Lordship Lane, I think.


I thought their food was quite good but I haven't been there since the alcohol ban and I'm sorry but not surprised if they have closed.


But good for them for sticking to their principles.

Sue Wrote:

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> siousxiesue Wrote:

> --------------------------------------------------

> -----

> > Me too but they're always empty!

>

> They were always quite empty even before they

> banned alcohol. They aren't in a great location

> compared to the other similar restaurants further

> down Lordship Lane, I think.

>

> I thought their food was quite good but I haven't

> been there since the alcohol ban and I'm sorry but

> not surprised if they have closed.

>

> But good for them for sticking to their

> principles.



What are the principles they're sticking too?


Sorry, I'm if being dim here

Seabag Wrote:

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> Sue Wrote:

> --------------------------------------------------

> -----

> > siousxiesue Wrote:

> >

> --------------------------------------------------

>

> > -----

> > > Me too but they're always empty!

> >

> > They were always quite empty even before they

> > banned alcohol. They aren't in a great location

> > compared to the other similar restaurants

> further

> > down Lordship Lane, I think.

> >

> > I thought their food was quite good but I

> haven't

> > been there since the alcohol ban and I'm sorry

> but

> > not surprised if they have closed.

> >

> > But good for them for sticking to their

> > principles.

>

>

> What are the principles they're sticking too?

>

> Sorry, I'm if being dim here


Taking a wild stab in the dark here: the Islamic lack of enthusiasm for intoxicants? I'd be surprised if they were Wee Frees or ascetics but I could of course be wrong.

Jeremy Wrote:

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> Not sure I share the "good for them" sentiment.

> Unfortunately the end result was completely

> predictable... if they were so averse to alcohol,

> they were in the wrong business!



I had a colleague who wouldn't even allow alcohol in his car

He was a convert and therefore stricter than most.


Beer and Indian goes together too well really :)

As I understand the situation.. The Quoran does not talk about alcohol... May be wrong.


Islamic teachings say that when going to Prayer one must be of clear mind not affected by alcohol or drugs.


Selling Alcohol to other Muslims whould therfore be wrong. ?


Selling Alcohol to non Muslims would be a different issue and is a matter of interperation of Islamic Teachings...


Perhaps our politicians should consider the aspect of 'clear mind not affected by alcohol or drugs..' :)


Foxy

Much as I respect people and their faith, they must have known it'd kill them off.


And it did. Mind you, there's probably only SO much you can take in that business, Specially if you're not a drinker, having to see pissed people, week in week out, in your restaurant. It's boring enough being around half cut people in a pub, but in your face, every Friday & Saturday, nah!

We ordered delivery many many times, it was one of our favourites. However, about 6-7 months ago we had two awful deliveries (inedible starter, dal like water) and after our friendly feedback was ignored we gave up on them temporarily.


We were going to try them again yesterday and only didn't because I think they are normally closed on Tuesdays. Would be a shame if this is for good.

DulwichFox Wrote:

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> Wonder what will become of the place now...

> Another Curry House.. ??

>

> More Speculation..

>

> I liked it when it was The Coriander Restaurant..

>

>

> DulwichFox


The Coriander was good. That was always my LL Indian of choice until it closed. Surma is just as good though.

DulwichFox Wrote:

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> Wonder what will become of the place now...

> Another Curry House.. ??

>

> More Speculation..

>

> I liked it when it was The Coriander Restaurant..

>

>

> DulwichFox


Who actually owns the freehold on the building? It would appear to me, that with the closing of the launderette next door and the Irish shop, along with the old closed down shop - something is afoot here for a larger business to move in to that whole stretch next to William Rose?


Louisa.

Louisa Wrote:

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> DulwichFox Wrote:

>

> Who actually owns the freehold on the building? It

> would appear to me, that with the closing of the

> launderette next door and the Irish shop, along

> with the old closed down shop - something is afoot

> here for a larger business to move in to that

> whole stretch next to William Rose?

>

> Louisa.



Waitrose ?


We all very much hope so :))

I'm all for curry sans beer, but that model doesn't work outside central london unless in specific areas like East Ham, Southall, Harrow, Wembley, Basildon etc. where there are the appropriate non-drinking populations to sustain such a restaurant.

Pretty naive and wasteful of money / effort to try otherwise. The public don't cater to your principles.

Abe_froeman Wrote:

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> Especially if there are 7 other places in the same

> road selling curry with beer


Are there..?


Curry Cabin.. Tandoori Nights.. Dulwich Tandoori... Surma... Mirash...


Where are the other two ?


Foxy..

KidKruger Wrote:

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> I'm all for curry sans beer, but that model

> doesn't work outside central london unless in

> specific areas like East Ham, Southall, Harrow,

> Wembley, Basildon etc. where there are the

> appropriate non-drinking populations to sustain

> such a restaurant.

> Pretty naive and wasteful of money / effort to try

> otherwise. The public don't cater to your

> principles.


I'd like to see a canteen style place, stripped of all that tablecloth/restaurant formality thing, somewhere fresher and with more of a buzz. A place where you could drink fresh juice, tea, beer even. Something beyond Kingfisher.


I think I'm just tired of the old/standard/rut that's become the 'curry house' way.


I love the food, but the rest is tired beyond belief.

Seabag Wrote:

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> KidKruger Wrote:

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> > I'm all for curry sans beer, but that model

> > doesn't work outside central london unless in

> > specific areas like East Ham, Southall, Harrow,

> > Wembley, Basildon etc. where there are the

> > appropriate non-drinking populations to sustain

> > such a restaurant.

> > Pretty naive and wasteful of money / effort to

> try

> > otherwise. The public don't cater to your

> > principles.

>

> I'd like to see a canteen style place, stripped of

> all that tablecloth/restaurant formality thing,

> somewhere fresher and with more of a buzz. A place

> where you could drink fresh juice, tea, beer even.

> Something beyond Kingfisher.

>

> I think I'm just tired of the old/standard/rut

> that's become the 'curry house' way.

>

> I love the food, but the rest is tired beyond

> belief.


Yeah.. Like where can you get a decent Chilli con Carni Jacket Potato and Garlic bread. these days..


Foxy

"I think I'm just tired of the old/standard/rut that's become the 'curry house' way.

I love the food, but the rest is tired beyond belief."


Innit.

Everest Curry King on Loampit, Lewisham, ditches the tablecloth thang - but it ain't trendy. However, if you want decent Sri Lankan Tamil food, it's the bollox. Also there's a couple of Tamil shops ac ouple of doors down, so you can stock up /marvel at the stock ! (I've been called pretentious for suggesting this place before !).


Foxy:

"Are there..?

Curry Cabin.. Tandoori Nights.. Dulwich Tandoori... Surma... Mirash...

Where are the other two ?"

You want me to start hauling you up too on your grammar, spelling and general accuracy ? No?

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