Originally Posted by F-U-Jimmy

I have tried Curry in most states including Chicago and believe me its not good curry. I must have tried at least 200 indian restaurants during the 16 years i lived in the USA but none match the taste i am used to in the UK. Traditional UK food is crap but over the last 30+ years Indian food has gained in popularity, i would not be surprised if it was not the number one food in the UK.

In India and the UK the heat or spicy-ness ? of a curry is not measured by a waiter asking would you like it hot from 1-10 that is so alien. The name of the curry dictates how hot it is. A Korma is mild a Jalfrazi or Karahi is mild to medium and a Vindaloo is hot'ish, if you want to burn your lips and make your eyes water then it would be a Phall. When i lived in India for a year i was saw how they cooked and prepared their currys, its way different to how they are prepared in the USA mainly because of the FDA.