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North Wales Live
4 days ago
- North Wales Live
I tried the restaurant bringing truly authentic Sri Lankan cooking to Rhyl
Most of us will be familiar with our local high street Indian, Chinese, Turkish, Italian or perhaps other exotic culinary choices such as Mexican or Jamaican. However, I don't think I have ever eaten food from Sri Lanka before? We were surprised but delighted to see that directly opposite the town hall in Wellington Road is the first Sri Lankan and South Indian establishment in Rhyl. The 'Thisha Curry House' offers the unusual style of authentic Indo-Lanka cuisine rather than the usual Bangladeshi Indian food. Looking at the menu, the central feature of Sri Lankan cuisine appears to be boiled or steamed rice, served with a curry of fish or meat, along with other curries made with vegetables, lentils, or fruits. Dishes are accompanied by pickled fruits or vegetables, chutneys, and sambols. Sri Lankan food is a bit different to Indian food as it has its own mix of distinct dishes and flavours. They use a lot of coconut in many foods and use ten to fifteen spices from Ceylon cinnamon to turmeric. There are a lot of vegetarian choices on the menu to go with your Dosa or rice meal. The 'Thisha Curry House' offers both takeaway or dine in options. The dining area is directly in front of the counter and consists of neat blue table clothed tables in a row. The restaurant looked spotlessly clean and had a five-star hygiene rating on the door. It seemed that takeaways were the most popular option here as several delivery drivers popped in and out to pick up orders. You can order online via Just Eat which offers collection and delivery options with the added bonus of various promotions or discounts. We had £8 off as we spent over £25 which seemed a good deal to me. We didn't have a clue what to order so played safe with a set family meal deal. It consisted of a choice of two portions of rice, two parotta pieces, two puri pieces, one non-veg curry, two veg curries, three pappadams, two veg or non veg starters and one large portion of chips. There is a notice on their website, which says that their food delivery may sometimes take longer than estimated as they focus on preparing each meal from scratch. This process ensures that you receive the freshest and highest quality dishes and that they appreciate your understanding. Ours took about 15 minutes longer, which we didn't mind at all. We ordered urid vada and bonda as our starters. Bonda is a popular South Indian snack that hails from the city of Mysore in Karnataka. It is made from a simple batter consisting of urad dal, rice flour, and spices, which is deep-fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside. The vada is also a South Indian breakfast snack made from Vigna mungo. It was made in a doughnut shape, with a crispy exterior and soft interior. They taste a bit like a samosa or an onion bhaji, which you can also order on the menu. We went with a Dhal curry for one of our veg curries, which was prepared with slow-boiled lentils, tempered spices (mainly cumin), onions, tomatoes, and garlic. We also picked a carrot sambal, not really knowing what it was? It appeared to be freshly grated carrots along with coconut, shallots, dried whole chilies and a pinch of lime. It was certainly unusual as it seemed more in keeping with a picnic item rather than a curry but it was tasty all the same. Our choice of a chicken curry as the meat option was much more familiar to the taste buds. It was still a bit different as the chicken was served on the bone, but it was succulent and the meat fell off the bone easily enough. The curry was fairly spicy with mustard and herbs but not overly so. There was an option called 'chicken devil' which I imagine was the spicy version for those who like 'punch you in the face' hot curry. Both versions of the rice soaked up the curry sauces well with the exotic taste of coconut in one with the other rice being plain basmati. We also mopped the curry up with parotta, a layered Indian and Sri Lankan flatbread made from Maida or Atta, alternatively known as flaky ribbon pancake. We also had a Puri, which was a deep-fried bread, made from unleavened whole-wheat flour. The chips were more of a taste of home rather than Sri Lankan but went down well anyway as chips always do. We were even given extra Pappadams, which is always a joy to behold when you dig inside the bag of delights. I ate one or two as I drove the takeaway back home but told tell anyone. This curry house is a wonderfully authentic South Indian and Sri Lankan takeaway or dine foodie place. It has a great selection of traditional vegetarian food along with more familiar curries. It is clear from the taste that this is a family business, which offers a truly authentic taste of home-cooking from Sri Lanka. It is already popular and I can only see that growing as more and more people try a taste of something different from the other side of the world. The 'Thisha Curry House' is a fantastic and welcome addition to Rhyl's culinary landscape. The Facts Meal Deal Two portions of rice (Plain Basmati, Coconut rice £1 extra supplement) Two Parotta Pieces two Puri Pieces One non-Veg Curry Two Veg Curries Three Pappadams Two Veg or Non-Veg Starters One Large Chips Total £26.49 with Just Eat discount Opening Times: Monday – Thursday 2pm-11pm Friday - Saturday 12pm 11pm Sunday – 2pm-10pm Atmosphere - Sri Lankan music playing from a television Car Parking - Town Hall car park 80p for 30 minutes, £1.50 for an hour. £3 for 3 hours. Disabled Access - Access possible Service - Order via Just eat or just pop inside. Overall - The first Sri Lankan and South Indian establishment in Rhyl.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Never change': The key to preparing for a Champions League final
How do you prepare for a Champions League final? After years of work, you are one game away from glory, from history. How do you sleep? How do you gear yourself up to arrive at the stadium without the nerves taking over? Who better to ask than two Champions League winners? With Inter back in a Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain this week, two heroes from the 2010 treble-winning side sat down Just Eat's Legendary Table at San Siro and revealed the secret is to change nothing. "We were always ourselves, a game is just a game that we wanted to win," Wesley Sneijder said, when talking about how to prepare for the biggest matches. "We always came together, the same people, and we had a drink (the night before) to go to sleep, to make you relax and have a good sleep, and we were always ready the next day. "That was our spirit, never change. Sneijder went on to explain that manager José Mourinho stood up to Inter's sponsors on that occasion, when the players were being pressured to change one part of their pre-match routine ahead of the 2-0 win over Bayern Munich at the Bernabéu. "We went to the final, for example, and the sponsors wanted us to go in a suit," Sneijder recalled. "Mourinho said: 'We've travelled like gypsies, we will also go the the final like gypsies'." And there was one more key detail, as pointed out by Marco Materazzi when it came to the pre-match meal: "Carbonara too, before the game, of course!" Well, of course. 📸 JAVIER SORIANO - 2010 AFP
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
UberEats driver reveals his top tricks to get free food from your favourite eateries - without lying or scamming anyone
Be it a greasy kebab, succulent smashed burger, or sushi platter, many of us enjoy indulging in the odd takeaway every now and again. And thanks to delivery apps like UberEats, Just Eat, and Deliveroo, Brits now have myriad of ways to satiate their cravings at the touch of a button. However, most of these apps often levy hefty delivery feels and service charges that can leave a bitter taste in the mouth. Fortunately for frugal foodies, one UberEats driver has revealed a handful of little-known hacks to score free meals and treats on the company's food delivery app. Tom, 33, who has more than 7,000 deliveries under his belt, shared the tricks and tips for nabbing complimentary dinners that companies like Uber don't advertise - but that are still completely legal. 'There are just things the apps don't advertise clearly - but once you know them, you'll start spotting the patterns,' he told Number 1 Plates, adding that customers needn't break the law or lie to get their hands on free food. 'You don't need to scam anyone or lie about your order,' he prefaced. Many of us are unknowingly missing out on unredeemed treats, whether it be unclaimed meals or birthday rewards that people forget to cash in. With most eateries now using loyalty schemes to entice new patrons, its easier than ever to pick up reduced - or even completely free - meals, the delivery veteran explained. Directing penny-pinching food lovers, Tom listed a handful of high-street names that offer free food. Popular for their delectable sandwiches and iconic bakery hits, Greggs offer their customers a free hot drink when they joining their loyalty scheme, allowing patrons to snag a free tea, coffee or caramel latte. Similar to Greggs, Burger King offers a free Whopper or fries for first-time customers while burger lovers that favour McDonald's can choose from a free cheeseburger, McFlurry or chips. Those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth can pick up a free original glazed donut from Krispy Kreme just by signing up to their loyalty scheme. One of the nation's best loved roast dinner outlets, Toby Carvery also offers complimentary munch to new customers, throwing in a free starter or dessert with any main course ordered. Foodies can also sign up to Subway's rewards programme to earn 250 bonus points that they can trade for a free drink or cookie. Fried chicken chain KFC, on the other hand, have a spin-to-win feature where customers can nab a range of tasty freebies, including a zinger burger, fries, wings, wraps and more. Those seeking a caffeine fix can also get their hands on a free beverage from Starbucks once they've accumulated a certain amount of stars, and the company provides daily bonuses for the chance to pick up additional treats. And it's not just loyalty programmes that hand out complimentary food and drink, according to Tom. 'Honestly, if you've got a birthday, you've got free food. Some people use this every year like clockwork,' the delivery driver said. Listing his favourite places to bag a birthday treat, Tom suggested Krispy Kreme, where patrons can get a free donut, Greggs, who offer a free sweet treat, and Costa Coffee for a free cake. Luxury chocolate makers Hotel Chocolat also give a free selector box to people on their birthday - so long as they have the app and an account. Chain Mexican eateries, Barburrito and Chiquito, also give free burritos to patrons on their special day. In addition, TGI Fridays will gift a free dessert or cocktail, and Subway will serve free cookies to customers for the duration of their birthday month. Chain restaurants, Beefeater and Brewers Fayre, give free meal vouchers via their rewards programme. It comes after UberEats revealed its 25 'hottest bites' for 2025 as the delivery platform predicts this year's best takeaways. To celebrate making their one billionth delivery in the UK since launching nine years ago in 2016, UberEats shed light on this year's growing food trends. The final list includes on-trend meals, from burgers and sushi to desserts and snack items. Taking the crown for the trendiest meal was the Pad Thai from Rosa's Thai - a beloved classic featuring stir-fried noodles with tamarind sauce, eggs and crushed peanuts, with the option to choose between veg and tofu, chicken and king prawns. In second place was the chicken gyro from Going Greek, which has six locations across North London and Essex. The classic gyro is the eatery's most liked item at £9.25, including chicken inside a pita wrap with tomatoes and red onions, parsley, paprika, oregano fries and house sauce, with the option to add halloumi for an extra £2.75. Also making the top five is the Shack Burger from Shack Shack, and the ever-popular chilli chicken ramen from Tonkotsu. Meanwhile the Curry Goat Pon Fries from Natty's Jerk, finished with apple & mango slaw, is also set to be a popular choice this year. The Jamaican restaurant, based in Bournemouth, Portsmouth and Southampton, was previously crowned the best takeaway in the UK and Ireland in the UberEats 2024 awards. But it's not just main meals that have made the running this year, as desserts and snacks also featured in the competitive top 25. The list also contains sweet items, such as Subway's 1,344 'world first' footlong cookie and the 'Nutella Crustbonara' from Crust Bros - a decadent take on a classic pizza.
Scotsman
22-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Edinburgh electric cycle hire scheme gets go-ahead
A new electric cycle hire scheme for Edinburgh has been given the go-ahead. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Councillors unanimously supported the scheme which is set to have hire bikes on city streets by August. The city's last cycle hire scheme collapsed almost four years ago due to vandalism, with private operator Serco being unwilling to continue running it. The Just East-sponored hire scheme in Edinburgh closed in 2021. (Photo by Greg Macvean) Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad And the new plans will allow the city to hold misplaced hire bikes for 'ransom' until the private operator pays up. Labour councillor Stephen Jenkinson, convener of the city's Transport and Environment Committee, said he would 'not apologise' for putting officers under pressure to set up the scheme quickly. After an addendum by the Conservative group, the scheme will gain an element where the city can collect misplaced hire bikes, and hold on to them until the private scheme operator pays a fine. The policy is modelled off one used in the City of London, where misplaced hire bikes are kept by the council for 24 hours and then released to operators after payment of a £235 fine. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The change is aimed at addressing concerns raised by councillors about the risk of bikes being dumped on city pavements causing inconvenience or injury. Unlike the previous Just Eat bikeshare system, Edinburgh's new scheme will use a 'dockless' model, where bikes are not left at dedicated base stations. Instead, riders will be instructed to drop them off and return them at various designated places on either city pavements or carriageways, depending on the area. Conservative councillor Iain Whyte said: 'I'm glad that we had [a hire scheme]. It was just a great pity that those in charge at the time couldn't find a way to keep it going. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'My only concern is that we're now moving to a dockless scheme. I've seen the problems myself, and they're quite widely reported, where geofencing doesn't work and bikes can become obstacles in many places. 'The City of London seems to have been the most proactive in this. They go around and collect misplaced bikes, and they charge the scheme operator to get them back. 'What I'm asking is that officers, if we do go ahead with a scheme that doesn't have docks, we make sure we are ready to do that if we find they're not parked in the right places and end up blocking pavements.' In another departure from the Just Eat bikes, the new scheme will not be funded by the council, with services instead being supported through the fees riders pay to use the bikes. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The next step for the scheme is the selection of an operator, which will be carried out by council officers. Two firms, Lime and Dott, are in the running. Both operate cycle hire schemes both in the UK and in the rest of Europe. The scheme will initially run as a two year trial, but councillors hope it will become permanent by the trial's end. Cllr Jenkinson said: 'I'm not going to apologise for putting officers under a bit of pressure with regards to this scheme, and the timeframes attached to it. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We have moved at a significant pace throughout the development of this project. It's pleasing to get to this stage armed with information about what the future of this scheme looks like. 'Like others on the committee, I want to ensure that the trial moves into something that is accepted as something that is a normal mode of transport for people to choose to move about the city. 'I understand the concerns about the scheme being focused on the city centre. 'It needs to be delivered within the timeframe that we've previously discussed. But I do think the points brought forward in the Conservative addendum are particularly helpful. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Efforts to reintroduce a cycle hire scheme have been underway since the previous scheme failed, but for several years there were concerns that it would not be feasible to reintroduce one in the city. Among the concerns was the cost that running a scheme could have involved, with the Just Eat bikes scheme costing the city £1.8 million. Liberal Democrat councillor Kevin Lang said: 'Firstly, I think it's great the work that officers have done with this, I'm really pleased on how this has moved on. 'I remember the debates about if this was feasible, if this was going to require a significant injection of council money on an ongoing basis. 'I think officers are to be commended for the work that has been done.'
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'90s Soccer Fashion Lives With Just Eat, Daily Paper and Trophy by Gassan Collaboration
LONDON — '90s soccer fashion is making a comeback. Just Eat, an online food order and delivery platform, has launched a nostalgic collection in time for the UEFA Championship Final on May 31. More from WWD Reiss and Tom Daley Collaborate on Pride Collection Karl Lagerfeld and Donald Duck Reunite for Capsule Match Your Stripes While Traveling With My Style Bags' New Collab The food delivery service teamed up with Abderrahmane Trabsini, cofounder of streetwear label Daily Paper, and luxury jeweler Trophy by Gassan to drop a limited-edition capsule collection that pays tribute to '90s soccer culture with a takeaway-inspired twist. The collection includes three retro soccer jerseys in different colors: Just Eat's signature orange, as well as a black gold combo and a pale blue and white option. 'When designing the jerseys, I set out to capture the spirit of retro football shirts — celebrated for their bold colors and vibrant patterns. I drew inspiration from the legendary kits of the '90s, like the Netherlands' striking 1998 jersey, and the era's rich football culture,' said Trabsini. Each jersey is emblazoned with Just Eat across the chest and its signature knife-and-fork logo. The jeweler also took the food theme on board for the collab. Trophy by Gassan created a set of diamond-studded necklace charms shaped like some of Just Eat's top ordered takeaway options: burger, pizza, sushi and salad, plus an encrustred Just Eat logo charm. 'We were inspired by the chunky, heavily encrusted jewelry worn by '90s football icons, blending bold style with a sense of nostalgia,' said Dustin Huisman, founder of Trophy by Gassan. Best of WWD Aishwarya Rai's Cannes Film Festival Fashion Moments Through the Years: Every Look [PHOTOS] Queen Camilla's Royal Style Throughout King Charles III's Reign [PHOTOS] The Strategic Rise of Models at the Cannes Film Festival: Glamour, Fashion Brands and Media Millions
