Topic: The recession and Indian Restaurants

[welshman]

In my town an Indian restaurant opened earlier this year only for it to close.  I am curious how the recession has affected the Indian restaurant rate in other parts of the country.  Have any Indian restaurants in your area closed. 

[JerryM]

if price of onions is a barometer then the answer is very easy to predict.

none closed in warrington although a start-up has gone before opening. my spice shop though alas i think has gone.

i suspect that it might be the chinese's that are struggling more at the mo as i feel this is something u can do without coupled with several buffet places which are far more attractive.

[Vindaloo-crazy]

They're opening up all over the place in Tasmania.

[canicant]

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I see a lot of new 'eat all you like' type establishments both Chinese and Indian opening, plus they seem to be thriving in this area but these must have a negative effect on the BIR/TA business

Rob.

[Malc.]

All the immediate BIR's round me are struggling. But based on my recent visits to try them all out, I don't think it's so much recession more over poor fare.

Generally, I notice those restaurants that maintain their food quality and menu's properly, seem to maintain a steady trade. It's when they start cutting corners that things go down hill.

[chriswg]

Fleet is a small town but there are about 7 Indian restaurants on the high street. A crap one went a while ago only to be replaced by another a few weeks later. The good ones seem to be doing a roaring trade.

If only there was a half decent fish and chip shop the area would be complete.

[Ramirez]

Fleet is a small town but there are about 7 Indian restaurants on the high street. A crap one went a while ago only to be replaced by another a few weeks later. The good ones seem to be doing a roaring trade.

If only there was a half decent fish and chip shop the area would be complete.

Slightly off-topic I know, but have you tried Ho's Fish Bar (162 Aldershot Rd, Fleet GU528JT), Chris? Heard a couple of people say it's pretty good.

[Stephen Lindsay]

It's like any other area of business that during tough times the best establishments (or cheapest) will survive.

[timeless]

Not to sure though we do seem to be getting menu's posted through the door every week and the prices have gone up a fair bit in the last year.