Walsall:

We’d gone into Walsall, and while we love Golden Moments, we always go there. The other Indian we loved, Blue Ginger, was closed, awaiting rebirth as a new restaurant.

Five Rivers is lovely, but too expensive for anything but a special occasion, so we thought we’d give Flying Tiger a go: Our very own Lord Nargis, heir apparent to the Mayorship of Walsall, had visited, but not eaten.

It’s very much a desi pub. it feels like one: TVs playing sport or Asian music (the lovely owners turned it down for us as no-one was sat near us), no ale, but Kingfisher lager, and a comprehensive Indian menu. The place was quiet when we arrived, but soon filled up a bit. We had a medium mixed grill and lager, and liked the place a great deal: friendly staff, great food, decent lager. Very reminiscent of The Sportsman.