Jalfrazi is the king of Indian restaurants. I’ve never been there before, but the Ruby Wednesday offer inspired me to give it a go last night and I’ll definitely be visiting again. Top quality food, with top quality service. Well, now you can add top value to the list of positives. I saw the Cobra Beer’s Ruby Wednesday offer on the advert at the bus stop round the corner from mine and couldn’t help but be seduced by the offer. 2 for 1 curry, you say? Yes please! So me and my mate Rob went and we were both really impressed with the Jalfrazi. The deal’s easy to do and great value for money. I’ll definitely be recommending it to all my friends. Top work from both Cobra and Jalfrazi!!
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No Comments » - Wednesday 1st September 2010
Worship curry at the Moghul Restaurant
Cobra, you’ve done it again!! The Ruby Wednesday 2 for 1 curry offer in Manchester is an absolutely awesome idea. As a massive fan of both Cobra and curry, I regularly visit your site and once I heard about Ruby Wednesday I logged on again to get on your curry finder to find my nearest participating restaurant. The curry finder told me that I should head to the Mogul Restaurant in Whitefield and I grabbed my boyfriend and was out the door straight away.
Despite it being quite local to me, I’d never visited the Mogul before, but I’ll definitely be going again. What a quirky place! It’s a converted church with a wonderful modern interior, and it doesn’t feel empty and soulless like a lot of modern restaurants can. Where better to fully worship a good curry, eh? It has a wonderful intimate, homely ambiance to it, but it’s special and different enough to make a night out really feel like a night out!
The food was brilliant and, all in all, we had a great time. Everyone should take advantage of this fantastic 2 for 1 curry offer. We had a great time! Cheers Cobra!
No Comments » - Tuesday 31st August 2010
Bombay Restaurant
I saw Cobra Beer’s Ruby Wednesday promotion while looking for meal deals online and decided to give it a go. As a massive curry fan, I logged on to Cobra’s site and used their curry finder to locate my nearest participating restaurant. I’m not massively up to speed with technology, but the curry finder was really easy to use and it told me that the Bombay Restaurant in Prestwich was the place to go to – so that’s what I did!
My wife and I were impressed with the restaurant, which was modern and stylish, but intimate enough to make you really feel at home. Their menu is vast and comprehensive, and I managed to find what I wanted straight away, but my wife has very specific tastes and she couldn’t find what she was looking for on the menu. But the staff at Bombay Restaurant proved very accommodating and they cooked up what she wanted anyway – some ginger and okra dish which she’s always had a penchant for. Great service, fantastic food and all for superb value. Cheers Bombay Restaurant, Cobra Beer and the curry finder – a great night out we’ll be trying again for a mid-week treat.
No Comments » - Tuesday 31st August 2010
No blues to be had at the Blue Raj
… just awesome curry! Curry is great, as we all know. And, as any student will tell you, 2 for 1 curry is even better.
I’ve been rather skint recently, waiting for my student loan to plump up my rather sad looking bank account. So eating out hasn’t been much of an option and I was getting quite tired of living off of cheese toasties (yes, you can have too much cheese). So when I heard about Cobra beer’s Ruby Wednesday online I was made up! I headed out last Wednesday to what has become my personal favourite out of the many Indian restaurants I’ve gone to over the past couple of years in Manchester: the brilliant Blue Raj.
The guys at Raj always provide fantastic service and absolutely gorgeous food. I’m always torn between trying something new or going for my usual madras, since I’m yet to be disappointed by anything on the menu. I guess I’m going to have to relive the torture of trying to decide again tomorrow night. GO RUBY WEDNESDAYS! Thank you, Cobra Beer People, for the 2 for 1 offer! I can pack my toastie machine away for one evening, and go have a lush meal out instead. And to top it all off, Cobra goes so well with curry. Game, Set, Match.
Great work guys!
No Comments » - Monday 30th August 2010
Going out with Cobra’s 2 for 1 Curry at Zeera Indian Restaurant
My girlfriend and I found out about Cobra Beer’s Ruby Wednesday from an advert online and we decided to pop into Zeera Indian Restaurant in Stockport. We’ve never been there before and we weren’t disappointed – great service, knowledgeable staff and brilliant food.
The Ruby Wednesday offer itself is absolutely brilliant too. It was really easy to do. All I had to do was sign up to the Curry Lovers Club on the website. I then got sent a code via text and when I showed the staff at the Zeera that they immediately knew what to do and our 2 for 1 currys were with us in no time at all. Top work from everyone at Cobra and the Zeera. It was a top night and good value too. What more could you want!?
No Comments » - Friday 27th August 2010
Ruby Wednesday at Tondoori Royale
Curry fiends of Manchester, your attention is needed!
I heard about Cobra’s 2 for 1 offer curry and decided to take full advantage of it at the Tondoori Royale in Burnage. This place is a bit of a Manchester legend. Like all good things that came from the ’80s, such as my modest self, Tondoori’s been going since the days of luminous pink leg warmers and shell suit wearing mullet men. They really know their anardana from their aadrak at Tondoori. The food is expertly cooked and the staff are always friendly, polite and completely dedicated to giving their customers the best possible dining experience. Their expertise ensures that you always get the dish that’s right for you. And for those of you who aren’t “hot” on your curry knowledge, they’ve kindly broken down the menu into simple ‘Mild’, ‘Medium’ and ‘Hot’ categories, so you’re always aware of what you’re ordering!
My mate joined me for the 2 for 1 offer and he was also impressed. He doesn’t like his dishes too spicy so he had a milder meal, while I went for the full-on ‘hot’ option (there was quite a lot of debate about who got more “man points” for eating what!). My mate’s a bit of a foodie and can be very particular, but loved his order and was really impressed by how fresh all the ingredients were.
So. Our conclusions? Cobra Beer’s Ruby Wednesdays at Tondoori (the jewel in the crown of Burnage… nay, the North-West!) is a great value night out and a delicious one at that. Go forth, and eat curry, my friends.
No Comments » - Wednesday 25th August 2010
Save your Soul! Go eat at the Pride of Bengal
Pride of Bengal? Pride of Manchester more like! I love this restaurant and when I heard about Cobra doing this 2 for 1 Ruby Wednesday curry offer, I couldn’t resist. Me and my best mate went down to the Bengal last week and we tucked in.
I’ve got to mention that I was surprised by how easy it was to do. I’ve taken part in these kinds of promotions before thinking “Yay! Free stuff!” and they always seem fiddly and difficult to do, or involved selling your soul or something like that further down the line. Not this one though. Cobra have got it sorted, as it involves just quickly filling in a small online form. Cobra then sent me a code and when I showed it to the staff at the Pride of Bengal, the curry was with us in no time. And I still have my soul… apparently!
It was a really delicious meal, so thanks to Cobra for giving us a great night out! Sign up for it, guys. I’ve already got this week’s code on my phone burning a hole in my pocket…
I’ll spell it out for you:
Wednesday+ Phone + Cobra beer + Curry = HAPPINESS!
The best things in life are free, after all.
No Comments » - Tuesday 24th August 2010
Rain, rain, go away; “Curry” again some other day?
We ventured out to The Pearl in Audenshaw last week to take advantage of Cobra’s Ruby Wednesday offer and cheer ourselves up with all this miserable rain washing out our evenings. It certainly worked and we were not disappointed! The Pearl is a great place for anyone looking for a brilliant night out (or rather in a cosy restaurant away from the deluge!). It’s spacious and beautifully decorated both inside and out, positioned in rather handsome surroundings. There’s even a dance floor for big events if you fancy it, and a great lounge where you can sit and relax with a drink until your table is ready for you.
The food itself is brilliant – made even better considering the value for money you’re getting with the Ruby Wednesday offer. They’ve got a broad range available, from the perfect mild dish for beginners to very spicy dishes for more experienced curry lovers. We also had some lovely starters and washed it all down – of course – with a few bottles of Cobra. Since I was driving, I had the Cobra Zero, which is a refreshingly tasty non-alcoholic beer. I’ve given others a try before and found them not really to my liking, but I’ll certainly be having it again. The staff were very friendly too, and the service prompt. And little touches made a difference, like at the end of the meal, they gave us hot towels rather than just paper towels – much more hygienic!
All in all, this is an excellent restaurant to enjoy your curry at and me and my other half will definitely be going there again on another Ruby Wednesday. So forget your troubles, grab your brolly and the missus and go have a 2 for 1 curry! Cheers, Cobra.
No Comments » - Friday 20th August 2010
Create ‘Curry-nary’ Cuisine in Comfort
Curry is a dish that most of us in the UK enjoy but few of us are actually daring enough cook for ourselves. To help give you some flavourful inspiration in the kitchen we have found straightforward and tasty curry recipes to help to create perfect Indian cuisine at home.
Jaime Oliver provides the recipe for all curry novices- Curry base sauce. You can add the meat or vegetables of your choice and as Jaime suggests freeze the sauce so it is always there when you want a curry in a hurry.
If cooking a curry from scratch is new to you then why not try a completely different curry dish? Meen curry is a spicy fish dish that tastes delicious.
Chicken korma one of the nations favourite curry dishes is also simple and easy to make, but don’t just take our word for it give the recipe a go.
Or, if you are feeling a little bit braver in the kitchen try Brian Turner’s onion bhaji recipe. They compliment any curry and they are also a great snack to enjoy with a glass of ice cold Cobra beer.
No Comments » - Monday 16th August 2010
Curry is good for you!
There’re have been a few stories in the media recently about how good curry is for you – as if you needed another reason to pop out to your local curry house this weekend! There are in fact other benefits to munching on a Daal and a Vindaloo than just feeling full and content afterwards!
As well as making taste buds tingle, curry spices are known to have several health benefits which makes curry ideal for enjoying with family or friends when cooked well. There are five main spices used to prepare most curries – each with their own set of health benefits.
Turmeric:
Also known as Curcumin, Tumuric gives curry its vibrant yellow colour. It also has antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties – detoxifying the liver, is said to help ease the follow: symptoms of arthritis, reducing nervous tension, boosting the metabolic function and fighting depression.
Caraway:
Caraway has long been called a ‘cure-all’ and has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It supposedly boosts the immune system, soothes irritated skin and when combined with olive oil it can even relieve bronchitis, colds, toothache, eye infections, sore throats and apparently can ward off cancer!
Cardamom:
Cardamom is another wonder spice that contains the antioxidant Cineole which is said to detoxify the liver, strengthen the immune system and calm nerves. It’s can also be used to fight kidney and stomach cancer and treat digestive problems, asthma and urinary tract infections.
Clove:
Clove, also has antioxidant, is said to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and is often used as pain relief for toothaches, joint pain and sore throats – slightly different to popping an Ibruprofen in your mouth!
Fennel:
This seed contains several important antioxidants as well as fibre, folate, potassium and vitamin C. All of which supposedly help reduce blood pressure and strengthen your immune system.
So next time you need an excuse to hit your local curry house, just think of all the good you’ll be doing your body!
We’d like to thank Akash Tandoori in Southfields (London) for helping us bring you this insight into the health benefits of curry.
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