There's more to Burton on Trent than just beer! - Part 1Many people around
world will automatically associate
town of Burton on Trent with beer and
brewing industry. There have been many times when I have visited bars in different countries and have seen
distinctive Bass red triangle and
words 'Brewed in Burton Upon Trent' on a beer mat or etched on an ornamental mirror.
Without a doubt, beer and lager is Burton's main export and it's surely true that most Burtonians have met people in far flung corners of
earth who have said "so you're from Burton .... where
beer comes from".
But, as
title of this article suggests, there's more to Burton on Trent than just beer so here, in
first of a series that takes a look at some of
other points of interest of this Staffordshire town, we take a snapshot of a few of
many options for food in
town.
Whether you fancy a curry, a good pub meal or a lavish extravagant treat you can certainly find something for every palate and every wallet in Burton on Trent. Starting with curry, there is an adundance of good Indian restaurants in and around Burton.....
These include Balti Tower on Station Street which has
most extensive choice of Balti dishes in Staffordshire and where a curry will only cost around a fiver. Balti Towers is not licensed and so you're welcome to take your own drinks with you which is also great if you want to keep
cost of your meal to a minimum. If you visit Balti Tower with a few friends make sure you try
Family Nan Bread, it's absolutely gorgeous ....... and about
size of a small duvet!
There's also Jee-Ja-Jee's in Horninglow Street. I'm reliably informed that
translation of Jee-Ja-Jee's is 'brother-in-law' and this is because
four Jee-Ja-Jee's restaurants (in Burton, Tutbury, Littleover and Kegworth) are owned and run by two brothers-in-law. The quality of food at Jee-Ja-Jee's is superb and
specials (some of which don't appear on
menu but
staff will be happy to tell you about) are among
best curries I have tasted.