I ate at the UK's oldest Indian restaurant — its closure would be a 'tragedy'

I ate at the UK's oldest Indian restaurant — its closure would be a 'tragedy'

Reporter Danny Rigg was delighted by the menu when he visited Veeraswamy (Picture: w8media) As a child growing up in Birmingham, I was spoiled for choice when it came to Indian food. My sister and I would gaze at the Gulab jamun marinating in syrup, and the golden swirls of jalebi behind the glass counter of a shop on Soho Road. Assorted bhajis, pakoras, aloo tikki, and – the star – samosas sat freshly folded after being fried each day since 197…

Does Watford's 'oldest Indian restaurant' still curry favour? Our verdict

The Shapla on St Albans Road is heading towards five decades of satisfying diners thanks to an owner who has been there more than 30 years.