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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
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The County Durham restaurant attracting Hollywood actors and sport stars
A top Indian restaurant in County Durham is fast earning a reputation as a magnet for sporting legends, TV personalities, and cultural icons, with big names regularly dropping by to savour its renowned cuisine. Spice Lounge, in Durham City, has been quietly establishing itself as a firm favourite among celebrities – and now its guest list is beginning to turn heads. Toby Jones at Spice Lounge (Image: SPICE LOUNGE) From cricket and football to TV and film, the restaurant has welcomed a host of high-profile visitors in recent months, all keen to experience its acclaimed Indian dining. Among those to dine at the popular venue is Ottis Gibson, the former West Indies fast bowler and a 2012 T20 World Cup-winning coach, who enjoyed a memorable evening at the Spice Lounge. Niall Quinn at Spice Lounge (Image: SPICE LOUNGE) Sticking to the cricket theme, David Gower, former England cricket captain, whose presence added a touch of sporting royalty to the restaurant's growing prestige, has also popped in for a meal over the years. The footballing world has also been represented, with Niall Quinn, former Arsenal and Republic of Ireland striker and ex-Sunderland chairman, dining at the venue – to the delight of staff and patrons alike. David Gower at Spice Lounge (Image: SPICE LOUNGE)TV fans were thrilled by the appearance of Mike Brewer, presenter of the hit motoring show Wheeler Dealers, who stopped by to sample the restaurant's signature dishes. And it wasn't just sports and TV stars making waves at Spice Lounge. Read next: Sir John Hall hails 'moment in history' after first Durham Reform council meeting Daughter still searching for answers in dad's infected blood death 49 years on Tragedy as body found in search for missing GP and Northern Echo columnist lick here to join our WhatsApp community and get breaking news updates direct to your phone. Acclaimed actor Toby Jones OBE, known for his standout roles in The Detectorists, Captain America, and Harry Potter, also paid a visit. He was spotted enjoying the restaurant's award-winning cuisine and even posed for a photo with manager Mr Miah. As word spreads and the list of celebrity diners continues to grow, Spice Lounge is fast becoming not just a local favourite but a destination restaurant in the North East.
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Yahoo
The best Indian restaurants in and around Watford according to locals
Fancy a tasty curry but aren't sure where is best to go in and around Watford? Then you're in luck. Some helpful locals have shared their recommendations for the best Indian restaurants in the Watford area. From Spice Lounge to Kismat Tandoori, Watford has plenty of well-rated Indian restaurants to try and not to be missed. See our round-up of recommendations below and see if your favourite made the list. Location: 36 Market St, Watford WD18 0PY Spice Lounge was highly recommended by many locals and is self-described as the "finest Indian restaurant and takeaway in Watford". Guaranteeing top-quality service, all menu items are made to order with promises of "the flavours of east meeting west." Dishes at the Spice Lounge include the likes of biriyani, tandoori, passanda, madras, vindaloo and much more. On Tripadvisor, one fan said: "Could not fault either the service or food. "As soon as we walked into the restaurant, we were made to feel welcome and nothing was too much trouble. "The dishes we selected(a couple with the guidance of the waiter) were all really tasty and packed with interesting ingredients." Location: 9 Chalk Hill, Watford WD19 4BL Locals also had a lot of praise for Kismat Tandoori, "a restaurant known for serving extraordinary dishes". With promises of warm service and greetings, Kismat Tandoori offers takeaway along with its main restaurant. Menu items include the likes of a tandoori mixed grill, tikka masala, butter chicken, garlic chilli chicken and much more. On Tripadvisor, one happy guest said: "Fantastic food, Fantastic service and price. Very friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend this restaurant." Location: 217-219 Park Ave, Bushey WD23 2DQ Bushey's Raj Garden was recommended by many locals in the area, as one said, "nowhere else compares". Raj Garden shares that it "presents a smart, dynamic and happy service to all our customers" adding that all meals are "truly authentic". At the Raj Garden, you enjoy the likes of samosas, lamb ceylon, korai kebab khyberi, mixed thali and more. On Tripadvisor, one guest said: "Good curry, very good price and lovely staff. Really nice experience. "Didn't have to wait long, food was tasty and the service excellent. Highly recommend." Location: 20 High St, Abbots Langley WD5 0AR The Noor Mahal in Abbots Langley was recommended by many locals, and describes itself as offering a "wide and diverse menu packed with tasty" dishes. Recommended Reading Five best Indian restaurants in Watford by Tripadvisor New café with 'Indian twist' opening in The Little Shop unit Review of Hertfordshire's award-winning Indian Raj Garden With plenty on the menu at the Noor Mahal, you can enjoy biryani dishes, or try the house special hot dishes for something spicy, and there's plenty of fish and vegetable options to enjoy as well. One fan took to Tripadvisor to share: "Beautiful food in lovely surroundings, but the staff are the absolute jewel in the crown of this fabulous restaurant. "From the minute you walk through the door to the minute you leave nothing is too much trouble for them."
