A WARM welcome and delicious dishes have always awaited diners at Golborne High Street's Balti Emporium.

There restaurateur Sahid Khan explained the great Balti tradition.

He said: "Over a billion people worldwide enjoy curry as their staple diet.

"India is the main consumer with over 600 million people followed by Pakistan - where Balti cuisine was conceived.

"Villagers in Northern India traditionally gather and cook curries in a bucket shaped pot - called a Balti - over an open charcoal fire. Usually it is eaten with nan bread and best enjoyed with pilau rice and spicy vegetables.

And Mr Khan said assuringly:"A warm welcome with customary hospitalities awaits everyone at the Balti Emporium where we are dedicated to serving you the best in authentic Indian and Balti cuisine.

"Our chefs draw upon knowledge from generations of fine gastronomic tradition who are proud of their exotic delights."

Now fully licensed for drinks, the independent Balti Emporium is celebrating with two sensational offers.

There's a free bottle of wine on each table order over £15 (on presentation of a Journal coupon). And, for the very hungry, Sunday's amazing buffet offer looks the one to go for.

Between 1pm and 11.30pm each Sunday you can eat as much as you like from the mouth-watering menu for the set price of £9.95 per head for adults and £5 for children. And provided the table order comes to £15 or more, a bottle of wine comes with it.

Advance booking is needed for this sure-to-be popular offer. Before 3 pm call 0161 287 1032 or after 4pm 01942 511010.

And a romantic evening is guaranteed next week with a set meal Valentine Special for two. Or you could enjoy the Balti best at home with free delivery on all orders over £10.

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