During a coversation with my colleague at office, she mentioned this place. And she mentioned the most important fact- that it has many Indian restaurants and mostly south Indian ones. Knowing that how could we resist going there. The immediate next weekend, we visited East ham which is close to West ham. Don't laugh. By mentioning West Ham, I am referring to the West Ham United football clubs which play in the Enlgish Premiere Leagues.We didn't really visit the stadium, but am educated by my husband that this club runs the best training academy for upcoming footballers. So am impressed.
Anyways, after a short tube ride later we were in East Ham and could smell and see some familiar sights back from India. After some Grocery shopping, we headed straight for the Saravana Bhavan. And I must say, I have never been more excited about being at 'Bhavan's or 'Sagar's. Strangely enough,these places are 'Therapy' for my India-deprived soul :p.
East Ham also has a Sri Mahalakshmi temple, which made us go back there again today -on our anniversary to seek blessings. So funnily, instead of a typical romantic candle lit dinner on our anniversary, we went to Saravana Bhavan instead! And none of us complained about it :). I can see clearly now why most of the Indian community prefer to stay in places like East Ham,West Ham or Wembley.
