Asda removing their Indian Curry Service Counters?

OrdinaryMorning · 12-04-2013, 22:29

Has anybody else noticed this?

I went into an Asda SuperStore the other week, the first time i've been in this branch and although it was a SuperStore I noticed that there wasn't a Over-The-Counter Curry Counter which i've seen in most Asda's. I thought this was unusual considering it was a SuperStore and you would have thought it would have had one.

Anyway, today I go into my local Asda branch and have found that they have removed their Indian Counter too! I was in the store last Friday and it was definitly there but now it has gone. They still have the pre-packed Indian Curry's. Does anyone know why they're getting rid of them? Saying that, the last few times i've got a curry from there there is never a member of staff serving on that counter. I've been waiting up to 10 minutes on some occasions.

i'm quite dissapointed to be honest if they are removing the Indian Curry Counters from Asda as I LOVE the Indian Lamb Rogan Josh that they do over-the-counter (although they have recently started adding those horrible green seedy things to it). For some reason they don't do the Lamb Rogan Josh as a pre-packed item (they did to it a couple of years back).

Emma_Waughman · 12-04-2013, 22:31

If you want your indian curry satisfaction to continue,go to your local indian? Only because the curry counters in ASDA are being removed doesnt mean its the end of the world.

jojo01 · 12-04-2013, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrdinaryMorning

Has anybody else noticed this?

I went into an Asda SuperStore the other week, the first time i've been in this branch and although it was a SuperStore I noticed that there wasn't a Over-The-Counter Curry Counter which i've seen in most Asda's. I thought this was unusual considering it was a SuperStore and you would have thought it would have had one.

Anyway, today I go into my local Asda branch and have found that they have removed their Indian Counter too! I was in the store last Friday and it was definitly there but now it has gone. They still have the pre-packed Indian Curry's. Does anyone know why they're getting rid of them? Saying that, the last few times i've got a curry from there there is never a member of staff serving on that counter. I've been waiting up to 10 minutes on some occasions.

i'm quite dissapointed to be honest if they are removing the Indian Curry Counters from Asda as I LOVE the Indian Lamb Rogan Josh that they do over-the-counter (although they have recently started adding those horrible green seedy things to it). For some reason they don't do the Lamb Rogan Josh as a pre-packed item (they did to it a couple of years back).

The green seedy things are cardamom pods. They do infuse a nice flavour but i don't find them too pleasant if i accidentally chew on one!

Sorry, I can't help with the Asda question as I don't shop there. I had no idea they sold over the counter curries, seems like a good idea but presumably the amount they sell doesn't warrant the amount of space it takes up in store. A shame for you and other fans.

I'm learning how to make curries at the moment, I always thought it would be really difficult but it's not (as long as i follow the recipe!) and some of the results are lovely!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emma_Waughman

If you want your indian curry satisfaction to continue,go to your local indian? Only because the curry counters in ASDA are being removed doesnt mean its the end of the world.

Harsh.

rivercity_rules · 12-04-2013, 23:31

Our counters have gone, but still the same products on sale in the same dishes, they are just on a shelf which is directly in the place of the old counter. Seems like they just fill the dishes up in the back now and do self serve basically.

OrdinaryMorning · 12-04-2013, 23:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emma_Waughman

If you want your indian curry satisfaction to continue,go to your local indian? Only because the curry counters in ASDA are being removed doesnt mean its the end of the world.

Listen you nasty little troll, i've noticed a lot of your 'sarcastic' replies to people on these forums and I suggest you get a life. Perhaps I don't like Indian's from a Takeaway, Perhaps I prefer the Asda Lamb Rogan Josh because it tastes different to the others.

Why don't you grow up, get a life and stop posting pathetic replies on internet forums you moron.

Jenbonjovi · 13-04-2013, 00:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emma_Waughman

If you want your indian curry satisfaction to continue,go to your local indian? Only because the curry counters in ASDA are being removed doesnt mean its the end of the world.

Who said it was?

stud u like · 13-04-2013, 00:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrdinaryMorning

Has anybody else noticed this?

I went into an Asda SuperStore the other week, the first time i've been in this branch and although it was a SuperStore I noticed that there wasn't a Over-The-Counter Curry Counter which i've seen in most Asda's. I thought this was unusual considering it was a SuperStore and you would have thought it would have had one.

Anyway, today I go into my local Asda branch and have found that they have removed their Indian Counter too! I was in the store last Friday and it was definitly there but now it has gone. They still have the pre-packed Indian Curry's. Does anyone know why they're getting rid of them? Saying that, the last few times i've got a curry from there there is never a member of staff serving on that counter. I've been waiting up to 10 minutes on some occasions.

i'm quite dissapointed to be honest if they are removing the Indian Curry Counters from Asda as I LOVE the Indian Lamb Rogan Josh that they do over-the-counter (although they have recently started adding those horrible green seedy things to it). For some reason they don't do the Lamb Rogan Josh as a pre-packed item (they did to it a couple of years back).

You can always email ASDA and ask.

curvybabes · 13-04-2013, 00:37

thats probably why they have repackaged the indian chiller meals and are selling them for £1.50

confuddled · 13-04-2013, 02:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrdinaryMorning

Listen you nasty little troll, i've noticed a lot of your 'sarcastic' replies to people on these forums and I suggest you get a life. Perhaps I don't like Indian's from a Takeaway, Perhaps I prefer the Asda Lamb Rogan Josh because it tastes different to the others.

Why don't you grow up, get a life and stop posting pathetic replies on internet forums you moron.

that was rather well said

austino6 · 13-04-2013, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrdinaryMorning

Listen you nasty little troll, i've noticed a lot of your 'sarcastic' replies to people on these forums and I suggest you get a life. Perhaps I don't like Indian's from a Takeaway, Perhaps I prefer the Asda Lamb Rogan Josh because it tastes different to the others.

Why don't you grow up, get a life and stop posting pathetic replies on internet forums you moron.

I burst out laughing with that!

f_196 · 13-04-2013, 14:34

I hope they don't remove them at my local ASDA.

Their curries are far better quality than any of my local takeaways - the hottest don't even remotely invite bum gravy! Quite a remarkable feat.

cbe21ok · 13-04-2013, 14:41

Metro Centre Asda one is still there (well it was last week), you normally do not see that many people buying them although there is always lots of people buying the choose you own topping pizzas next to the curry counter. I tried a couple of the curries and they were OK, the madras was not very hot and the nan was poor but still good value compared to Indian takeaways. I have tried lots of supermarket nan breads over the years but you cannot beat a freshly cooked Indians nan imo. The Asda pizzas are cracking value, especially the large American Sizzler £3.50.

Flying Dagger · 13-04-2013, 16:01

I think Asda are seriously cutting costs with their curries. I shop online with Asda and not too long ago they had king prawn and lamb choices now it seems to be just chicken. Their king prawn bhuna was very nice.

degsyhufc · 13-04-2013, 18:52

What i've noticed that apart from prawn and veggie they only offer chicken curries. No, lamb, beef or pork.

I've wondered if it's because of cost, the fact that chicken is an allrounder filler meat or if there are religious aspects.

I might ask next time i'm in why they only offer chicken.

SweetyPie2006 · 13-04-2013, 21:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emma_Waughman

If you want your indian curry satisfaction to continue,go to your local indian? Only because the curry counters in ASDA are being removed doesnt mean its the end of the world.

WOW! That must have taken a lot of energy. Do you feel better for getting it off your chest?

OP - I've noticed this in my nearest Asda stores. Which is a pity, because we liked the chicken tikka samosas, and other different items that you couldn't buy pre-packed.

That said, at our Asda stores, the Indian/Chinese takeaway counters were never really busy so I guess that's one way to cut costs.

f_196 · 14-04-2013, 01:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by degsyhufc

What i've noticed that apart from prawn and veggie they only offer chicken curries. No, lamb, beef or pork.

I've wondered if it's because of cost, the fact that chicken is an allrounder filler meat or if there are religious aspects.

I might ask next time i'm in why they only offer chicken.

Mine offers lamb, beef, chicken, prawn etc. I suppose it all depends on sales - perhaps chicken is a big seller in your area wheras the others just aren't?

dosanjh1 · 14-04-2013, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by confuddled

that was rather well said

I think it's a bit on the touchy side. No offence to the OP but supermarket curry from the curry counter - ugh.

abarthman · 14-04-2013, 17:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrdinaryMorning

Listen you nasty little troll, i've noticed a lot of your 'sarcastic' replies to people on these forums and I suggest you get a life. Perhaps I don't like Indian's from a Takeaway, Perhaps I prefer the Asda Lamb Rogan Josh because it tastes different to the others.

Why don't you grow up, get a life and stop posting pathetic replies on internet forums you moron.

If I could give posts on here a thumbs-up, this post would definitely deserve it!

I noticed the curry-counter was removed from our local (Edinburgh, Chesser) Asda recently. It always seemed busy enough and the other local supermarkets seem to be sticking with their curry counters.

degsyhufc · 14-04-2013, 17:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by f_196

Mine offers lamb, beef, chicken, prawn etc. I suppose it all depends on sales - perhaps chicken is a big seller in your area wheras the others just aren't?

Where I live doesn't have a large ethnic community so I didn't really think of the regious reasoning.

I'm mostly thinking cost because there's no reason why people wouldn't like beef, lamb or pork.

A chicken madras just doesn't sound right. For me it should be lamb or beef. Same as some other dishes should not be chicken (no problem to have the option if you prefer chicken).
Pork vindaloo is another example.

I would assume that beef is probably the top seller in the region historically.

Clank007 · 14-04-2013, 19:00

My local ASDA'a curry counter shares it's place with the pizza counter - if this were to go i'd be gutted as for just £3.58 you can get a 14" stonebake pizza with 4 toppings of your choice - tewwific vawue!

Shrike · 14-04-2013, 19:27

My local Asda has a halal butcher concession in it - great for getting mutton for my own curries

But I do like Asdas' lamb rogan josh - there are times when you want a curry in a hurry after all.

Babycakes15 · 14-04-2013, 19:47

The Asda I work in doesn't have a curry counter or a make your own pizza counter, I was gutted when I found out. The reason we don't have a pizza counter is because one area stores always make a loss is on the pizza counter. I'm not sure if this is true with the curry counter, but its an idea

degsyhufc · 04-05-2013, 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by degsyhufc

What i've noticed that apart from prawn and veggie they only offer chicken curries. No, lamb, beef or pork.

I've wondered if it's because of cost, the fact that chicken is an allrounder filler meat or if there are religious aspects.

I might ask next time i'm in why they only offer chicken.

I was in yesterday and spotted two beef options. There was a beef madras and a beef & black bean sauce.
Just one of each though whereas the rest of the shelf was full of chicken options.

big brother 9 · 04-05-2013, 19:06

the ruby murrys at adsa usually taste powdery so i dont think its a bad thing

SallyArmy · 04-05-2013, 22:10

The Chinese and Indian counters have just gone in my ASDA too, and been replaced with prepacked microwave portions. They seem to be overhauling their chilled produce lines throughout, so this is probably part of it.

12-04-2013, 22:29	#1
OrdinaryMorning Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,457	Asda removing their Indian Curry Service Counters? Has anybody else noticed this? I went into an Asda SuperStore the other week, the first time i've been in this branch and although it was a SuperStore I noticed that there wasn't a Over-The-Counter Curry Counter which i've seen in most Asda's. I thought this was unusual considering it was a SuperStore and you would have thought it would have had one. Anyway, today I go into my local Asda branch and have found that they have removed their Indian Counter too! I was in the store last Friday and it was definitly there but now it has gone. They still have the pre-packed Indian Curry's. Does anyone know why they're getting rid of them? Saying that, the last few times i've got a curry from there there is never a member of staff serving on that counter. I've been waiting up to 10 minutes on some occasions. i'm quite dissapointed to be honest if they are removing the Indian Curry Counters from Asda as I LOVE the Indian Lamb Rogan Josh that they do over-the-counter (although they have recently started adding those horrible green seedy things to it). For some reason they don't do the Lamb Rogan Josh as a pre-packed item (they did to it a couple of years back).

12-04-2013, 22:31	#2
Emma_Waughman Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Norfolk Posts: 5,032	If you want your indian curry satisfaction to continue,go to your local indian? Only because the curry counters in ASDA are being removed doesnt mean its the end of the world.

12-04-2013, 22:40	#3
jojo01 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9,215	Quote: Originally Posted by OrdinaryMorning Has anybody else noticed this? I went into an Asda SuperStore the other week, the first time i've been in this branch and although it was a SuperStore I noticed that there wasn't a Over-The-Counter Curry Counter which i've seen in most Asda's. I thought this was unusual considering it was a SuperStore and you would have thought it would have had one. Anyway, today I go into my local Asda branch and have found that they have removed their Indian Counter too! I was in the store last Friday and it was definitly there but now it has gone. They still have the pre-packed Indian Curry's. Does anyone know why they're getting rid of them? Saying that, the last few times i've got a curry from there there is never a member of staff serving on that counter. I've been waiting up to 10 minutes on some occasions. i'm quite dissapointed to be honest if they are removing the Indian Curry Counters from Asda as I LOVE the Indian Lamb Rogan Josh that they do over-the-counter (although they have recently started adding those horrible green seedy things to it). For some reason they don't do the Lamb Rogan Josh as a pre-packed item (they did to it a couple of years back). The green seedy things are cardamom pods. They do infuse a nice flavour but i don't find them too pleasant if i accidentally chew on one! Sorry, I can't help with the Asda question as I don't shop there. I had no idea they sold over the counter curries, seems like a good idea but presumably the amount they sell doesn't warrant the amount of space it takes up in store. A shame for you and other fans. I'm learning how to make curries at the moment, I always thought it would be really difficult but it's not (as long as i follow the recipe!) and some of the results are lovely! Quote: Originally Posted by Emma_Waughman If you want your indian curry satisfaction to continue,go to your local indian? Only because the curry counters in ASDA are being removed doesnt mean its the end of the world. Harsh.

12-04-2013, 23:31	#4
rivercity_rules Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 23,842	Our counters have gone, but still the same products on sale in the same dishes, they are just on a shelf which is directly in the place of the old counter. Seems like they just fill the dishes up in the back now and do self serve basically.

12-04-2013, 23:33	#5
OrdinaryMorning Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Liverpool Posts: 2,457	Quote: Originally Posted by Emma_Waughman If you want your indian curry satisfaction to continue,go to your local indian? Only because the curry counters in ASDA are being removed doesnt mean its the end of the world. Listen you nasty little troll, i've noticed a lot of your 'sarcastic' replies to people on these forums and I suggest you get a life. Perhaps I don't like Indian's from a Takeaway, Perhaps I prefer the Asda Lamb Rogan Josh because it tastes different to the others. Why don't you grow up, get a life and stop posting pathetic replies on internet forums you moron.

13-04-2013, 00:09	#6
Jenbonjovi Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,278	Quote: Originally Posted by Emma_Waughman If you want your indian curry satisfaction to continue,go to your local indian? Only because the curry counters in ASDA are being removed doesnt mean its the end of the world. Who said it was?

13-04-2013, 00:36	#7
stud u like Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Posts: 40,105	Quote: Originally Posted by OrdinaryMorning Has anybody else noticed this? I went into an Asda SuperStore the other week, the first time i've been in this branch and although it was a SuperStore I noticed that there wasn't a Over-The-Counter Curry Counter which i've seen in most Asda's. I thought this was unusual considering it was a SuperStore and you would have thought it would have had one. Anyway, today I go into my local Asda branch and have found that they have removed their Indian Counter too! I was in the store last Friday and it was definitly there but now it has gone. They still have the pre-packed Indian Curry's. Does anyone know why they're getting rid of them? Saying that, the last few times i've got a curry from there there is never a member of staff serving on that counter. I've been waiting up to 10 minutes on some occasions. i'm quite dissapointed to be honest if they are removing the Indian Curry Counters from Asda as I LOVE the Indian Lamb Rogan Josh that they do over-the-counter (although they have recently started adding those horrible green seedy things to it). For some reason they don't do the Lamb Rogan Josh as a pre-packed item (they did to it a couple of years back). You can always email ASDA and ask.

13-04-2013, 00:37	#8
curvybabes Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 11,156	thats probably why they have repackaged the indian chiller meals and are selling them for £1.50

13-04-2013, 02:38	#9
confuddled Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,060	Quote: Originally Posted by OrdinaryMorning Listen you nasty little troll, i've noticed a lot of your 'sarcastic' replies to people on these forums and I suggest you get a life. Perhaps I don't like Indian's from a Takeaway, Perhaps I prefer the Asda Lamb Rogan Josh because it tastes different to the others. Why don't you grow up, get a life and stop posting pathetic replies on internet forums you moron. that was rather well said

13-04-2013, 13:52	#10
austino6 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 240	Quote: Originally Posted by OrdinaryMorning Listen you nasty little troll, i've noticed a lot of your 'sarcastic' replies to people on these forums and I suggest you get a life. Perhaps I don't like Indian's from a Takeaway, Perhaps I prefer the Asda Lamb Rogan Josh because it tastes different to the others. Why don't you grow up, get a life and stop posting pathetic replies on internet forums you moron. I burst out laughing with that!

13-04-2013, 14:34	#11
f_196 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11,055	I hope they don't remove them at my local ASDA. Their curries are far better quality than any of my local takeaways - the hottest don't even remotely invite bum gravy! Quite a remarkable feat.

13-04-2013, 14:41	#12
cbe21ok Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Close to the Toon Posts: 1,465	Metro Centre Asda one is still there (well it was last week), you normally do not see that many people buying them although there is always lots of people buying the choose you own topping pizzas next to the curry counter. I tried a couple of the curries and they were OK, the madras was not very hot and the nan was poor but still good value compared to Indian takeaways. I have tried lots of supermarket nan breads over the years but you cannot beat a freshly cooked Indians nan imo. The Asda pizzas are cracking value, especially the large American Sizzler £3.50.

13-04-2013, 16:01	#13
Flying Dagger Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 1,359	I think Asda are seriously cutting costs with their curries. I shop online with Asda and not too long ago they had king prawn and lamb choices now it seems to be just chicken. Their king prawn bhuna was very nice.

13-04-2013, 18:52	#14
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	What i've noticed that apart from prawn and veggie they only offer chicken curries. No, lamb, beef or pork. I've wondered if it's because of cost, the fact that chicken is an allrounder filler meat or if there are religious aspects. I might ask next time i'm in why they only offer chicken.

13-04-2013, 21:42	#15
SweetyPie2006 Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 23 miles outside nowhere Posts: 5,624	Quote: Originally Posted by Emma_Waughman If you want your indian curry satisfaction to continue,go to your local indian? Only because the curry counters in ASDA are being removed doesnt mean its the end of the world. WOW! That must have taken a lot of energy. Do you feel better for getting it off your chest? OP - I've noticed this in my nearest Asda stores. Which is a pity, because we liked the chicken tikka samosas, and other different items that you couldn't buy pre-packed. That said, at our Asda stores, the Indian/Chinese takeaway counters were never really busy so I guess that's one way to cut costs.

14-04-2013, 01:41	#16
f_196 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11,055	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc What i've noticed that apart from prawn and veggie they only offer chicken curries. No, lamb, beef or pork. I've wondered if it's because of cost, the fact that chicken is an allrounder filler meat or if there are religious aspects. I might ask next time i'm in why they only offer chicken. Mine offers lamb, beef, chicken, prawn etc. I suppose it all depends on sales - perhaps chicken is a big seller in your area wheras the others just aren't?

14-04-2013, 16:48	#17
dosanjh1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,803	Quote: Originally Posted by confuddled that was rather well said I think it's a bit on the touchy side. No offence to the OP but supermarket curry from the curry counter - ugh.

14-04-2013, 17:05	#18
abarthman Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 7,839	Quote: Originally Posted by OrdinaryMorning Listen you nasty little troll, i've noticed a lot of your 'sarcastic' replies to people on these forums and I suggest you get a life. Perhaps I don't like Indian's from a Takeaway, Perhaps I prefer the Asda Lamb Rogan Josh because it tastes different to the others. Why don't you grow up, get a life and stop posting pathetic replies on internet forums you moron. If I could give posts on here a thumbs-up, this post would definitely deserve it! I noticed the curry-counter was removed from our local (Edinburgh, Chesser) Asda recently. It always seemed busy enough and the other local supermarkets seem to be sticking with their curry counters.

14-04-2013, 17:56	#19
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Quote: Originally Posted by f_196 Mine offers lamb, beef, chicken, prawn etc. I suppose it all depends on sales - perhaps chicken is a big seller in your area wheras the others just aren't? Where I live doesn't have a large ethnic community so I didn't really think of the regious reasoning. I'm mostly thinking cost because there's no reason why people wouldn't like beef, lamb or pork. A chicken madras just doesn't sound right. For me it should be lamb or beef. Same as some other dishes should not be chicken (no problem to have the option if you prefer chicken). Pork vindaloo is another example. I would assume that beef is probably the top seller in the region historically.

14-04-2013, 19:00	#20
Clank007 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,680	My local ASDA'a curry counter shares it's place with the pizza counter - if this were to go i'd be gutted as for just £3.58 you can get a 14" stonebake pizza with 4 toppings of your choice - tewwific vawue!

14-04-2013, 19:27	#21
Shrike Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nottingham Posts: 11,480	My local Asda has a halal butcher concession in it - great for getting mutton for my own curries But I do like Asdas' lamb rogan josh - there are times when you want a curry in a hurry after all.

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Asda removing their Indian Curry Service Counters?

14-04-2013, 19:47	#22
Babycakes15 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,031	The Asda I work in doesn't have a curry counter or a make your own pizza counter, I was gutted when I found out. The reason we don't have a pizza counter is because one area stores always make a loss is on the pizza counter. I'm not sure if this is true with the curry counter, but its an idea

04-05-2013, 19:04	#23
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc What i've noticed that apart from prawn and veggie they only offer chicken curries. No, lamb, beef or pork. I've wondered if it's because of cost, the fact that chicken is an allrounder filler meat or if there are religious aspects. I might ask next time i'm in why they only offer chicken. I was in yesterday and spotted two beef options. There was a beef madras and a beef & black bean sauce. Just one of each though whereas the rest of the shelf was full of chicken options.

04-05-2013, 19:06	#24
big brother 9 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 15,030	the ruby murrys at adsa usually taste powdery so i dont think its a bad thing

04-05-2013, 22:10	#25
SallyArmy Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Jasons yard Posts: 6,862	The Chinese and Indian counters have just gone in my ASDA too, and been replaced with prepacked microwave portions. They seem to be overhauling their chilled produce lines throughout, so this is probably part of it.