The beat of drums alerted West Bridgford residents to the arrival of the town's new Indian takeaway with a difference. Queues formed outside the Bombay Sweet Centre, which sells much more than confectionery.
With all the hustle and bustle of staff jostling behind the counter and noisy chatter, it could be Mumbai, except it's what used to be Topknot in Gordon Road. Unlike a traditional Indian takeaway, this is more like a deli where all the snacks and curries are displayed at the counter.
The family-run business, which began in 1995 with an outlet in Hyson Green, specialises in authentic Indian cuisine with a twist. Breakfast is available all day. The Punjabi breakfast is a flatbread with a masala omelette and Bombay's baked beans. The Mumbai club sandwich is toasted sourdough topped with tamarind chilli chutney, masala potato and layers of paneer, with fried egg, cucumber, tomato and onion.
