Showing posts with label takeaway. Show all posts
Showing posts with label takeaway. Show all posts

Friday, 23 October 2015

The Nourish Co.


The Nourish Co.
36 St. John's Street, Colchester, CO2 7AD


It's only been 7 months since Colchester got its first fully fledged vegan cafe in the form of 'The Den at Twenty Three', and now the ever-growing vegan community of North Essex is to be treated to a brand new eatery!


The Nourish Co. is marketing itself as an 'Eco-Takeaway'. Think raw cakes, tasty whole food lunches, and lots of healthy snacks; all served with a smile. 

We popped by on their opening day and tried their freshly baked Mushroom and Lentil Sausage Roll with a Raw Chocolate Brownie afterwards, both of which were very tasty. 

The shop itself, though small, has been used to its full potential, with a breakfast bar overlooking the street and small table area for anybody who wants to sit in. Not necessarily a place you'd meet a friend for lunch due to the limited space, but perfect for those short lunch breaks or when passing through town and in need of a bite to eat.


How great it is to have even more choice in the town, and this can only be a good thing for making veganism more accessible. 

We're excited to watch the company grow and continue to spread their message of 'kind and conscious eating', and can't wait to try lots more of their wholesome, yummy food!

Be sure to drop in next time you need a quick snack on the go.

Sunday, 23 June 2013

Curry Hut


*NOTE* The curry hut on Osborne street has now closed.  I will however keep this post available to help with possible vegan options at other curry houses, although remember to always check suitability at time of ordering.

Starters:
Aloo  chat (fried poatoes with spices and chutney)
Aloo chop (crispy potato balls)
Vegetable Samosas 
Garlic Mushrooms

Tandoori Dishes-None Suitable
Mild Creamy Dishes: None suitable

Hot Dishes
Vegetable Jalfrezi
Vegetable Shakuti

Korma Dishes: None suitable

Medium Curry Dishes:
Vegetable curry (Lightly spiced dish)

Ceylon/Madras Dishes:
Vegetable Ceylon (Fairly hot dish, cooked with coconut in thick sauce)
Vegetable Madras (A fairly hot saucy dish)

Vindaloo Dishes:
Vegetable Vindaloo (A very hot dish cooked with potatoes)

Bhuna/Korai/Rogan/ Dopiaza/Archar/Saag Dishes
Vegetable Bhuna (Well spiced, cooked on a low heat)
Vegetable Korai (Dry spiced, cooked with onions & tomatoes)
Vegetable Rogan (Medium spiced cooked with fresh tomatoes)
Vegetable Dopiaza (Medium spiced cooked with flavoured onions)
Vegetable Archar (Pickle dish slightly tangy flavour)
Vegetable Saag (Spinach)

Kasmir and Malaya Dishes: None suitable

Persian Dishes:
Vegetable Dansak (Sweet & sour, fairly hot cooked with lentils)
Vegetable Pathia (Sweet & sour dish medium dry)

Balti Dishes:
Vegetable Balti (Highly flavoured dish cooked with authentic spices, served with (non vegan) naan. Naan can be substituted with tandoori roti or puri bread on request).

Biryani Dishes:
Vegetable Biryani (Stir fried rice dish served with vegetable curry)


Vegetable Side Dishes:
Chana Masala  (chickpeas)
Mixed vegetables 
Brinjal Bhaji (Chargrilled aubergine (egg plant) combined with spices)
Muhroom Bhajee 
Aloo Gobi (potatoes and cauliflower)
Sag Aloo (spinach and potatoes)
Bombay Potatoes 
Tarka Daal 
Daal Samba 
Bhindi Bhajee (okra stir fried with onions, tomatoes)

Rice:
Pilau Rice
Boiled Rice
Mushroom Rice
Vegetable rice
Tomato Garlic Rice
Peshwari Rice(Coconuts & almond)

Poppadoms and Pickle:
Poppadoms, Plain or Spicy
Mango chutney
Mixed Pickle
Onion Salad
Green Salad

Kebab and Chips:
Chips


Breads:
Puri
Tandoori Roti
Paratha
Chapati


As ever, all information on this site is intended as a guide. Menus and ingredients may change, so always mention that you are vegan at time of ordering.
If you spot any out of date information/broken links on this site, please email me to let me know!









Thursday, 9 May 2013

The Chickpea Curry Stall

Colchester Market, Culver street (near Debenhams) most Fridays and Saturdays.
07813 923110
Please note that unfortunately we cannot verify the accuracy of any findings provided by the eateries surveyed.

The Chickepea is a curry stall on Colchester market that always offer a vegetarian option, which is usually suitable for vegans.  

-I have been told that the only time it may not be suitable is if the stock used contains lactose. (so it is worth asking just to be sure!)


Vegan options include chickpea dhal, bombay potatoes and rice.


A small take away tub is £3.50, and a large tub is £4.50.


The Chickpea is also available for parties and private catering services as well as an independent stall for festivals and public events. 





Tuesday, 23 October 2012

Mirchi Rasoi-Indian Takeaway



71 North Station Road
CO1 1RQ Colchester

Delivery times:
Monday- closed
Tuesday 18:30 - 23:00
Wednesday 18:30 - 23:00
Thursday 18:30 - 23:00
Friday 18:30 - 23:00
Saturday 18:30 - 23:00
Sunday-closed
Read reviews here


A friend recently informed me of this Indian takeaway restaurant, which marks which items are vegan on the menu (yay! If only every  one would!)
Listed below are the things I found..

“Vegetarian Dishes”

MUMBAY ALOO £ 2.90
Medium, Vegan

GOBHI BHAJI £ 2.90
Mild, Vegan

CHANNA MASALA £ 2.90
Medium, Vegan

PINDI CHOLE £ 2.90
Hot, Vegan

TARKA DAL £ 2.90
Mild, Vegan

SABZI BHAJI £ 2.90
Vegan

BHINDI BHAJI £ 2.90
Mild, Vegan

SAAG ALOO £ 2.90
Medium, Vegan

"Rice and bread"

MUSHROOM RICE £ 2.90
Vegan

CHAPATI £ 1.30
Vegan

TANDOORI ROTI £ 1.70
Vegan

PURI £1.30
Vegan

(Plain rice isn’t marked vegan, but I assume it would be?)

Free delivery when spending £25 and over.
(although after reading the reviews it seems the delivery service is  bit hit and miss!)


Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Alishan Tandoori

Questionnaire results for

Alishan Tandoori, 19 Osborne Street, Colchester, CO2 7DP

http://www.alishantandoori.com/index.htm

Please note that unfortunately we cannot verify the accuracy of any findings provided by the eateries surveyed.
RESULTS: Provided 14/05/12
 
I gave one of my questionnaires to the staff at Alishan to fill in regarding vegan options.

The results were:

- Bombay potatoes
-garlic mushrooms
- tarka dall
-aloo Gobi