Episodes of My Pub Life & Desi Food Guide

Glassy Junction, Southall: the definitive history of ‘London’s first Indian pub’

Let’s go for a glassy

Jun 18 • David Jesudason

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Pubs, gambling addiction and sharam

Warning: Today's newsletter features accounts of addiction and suicide attempts

Jun 4 • David Jesudason

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November 2025

The Century Club in Forest Gate, East London

This is the story of London's first desi police pub and the delights you can find today

Nov 25, 2025 • David Jesudason

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Boulevard fixes our broken dreams

In North London's Southgate, the best example of social integration takes place over hot plates of tandoori wings and Colocasia leaves

Nov 18, 2025 • David Jesudason

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The road to Wembley

At Aroma Lounge, dreams are realized

Nov 11, 2025 • David Jesudason

Take a taxi (or coach) to the Red Cow

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Nov 4, 2025 • David Jesudason

October 2025

Taking a break for half term

Desi Food Guide will return on Nov 4

Oct 21, 2025 • David Jesudason

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The Scotsman: 'word spread like wildfire'

How a Southall, West London desi pub serves up incredible food after standing up to racism

Oct 14, 2025 • David Jesudason

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Babur, the king of Honor Oak Park

How an Indian restaurant navigated a racist world to become one of London's finest dining spots

Oct 7, 2025 • David Jesudason

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September 2025

Lion's share of social cohesion

On what pub's offer society

Sep 30, 2025 • David Jesudason

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Glad to be back on location

On being part of a local family

Sep 23, 2025 • David Jesudason

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Committing treason eating desi chicken

'Civilised people don’t eat like this'

Sep 16, 2025 • David Jesudason

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