Anyone who has watched the hit BBC show Gavin & Stacey will know James Corden's character's Smithy's huge Indian takeaway order – "chicken bhuna, lamb bhuna and prawn bhuna, mushroom rice, bag of chips, keema naan and nine poppadoms".
His order has become a much-loved quote from the series, which is largely set in Barry Island in south Wales.
Smithy's order is so iconic that an Indian takeaway is offering his huge order for £36 – and it's turned out to be a hit with customers.
Meghna Balti Express in Cardiff, Wales, has created a set menu which includes all you could expect – three different bhunas, mushroom rice, a bag of chips, keema naan, nine poppadoms as well as saag aloo, Wales Online reports.
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Meghna Balti Express / SWNS)Manager Sheikh Rahman, 29, said he came up with the order when he was looking for new ideas.
He said: "I used to always watch Gavin and Stacey, I am a huge fan of the show, I have seen all the episodes. One day I was looking at the menu and trying to think up some new ideas.
"I thought about Smithy's order and how funny that scene was when they are ordering the Indian. I put it together and I thought maybe there are fans of the show out there like me who would want to order what Smithy had."
In the scene, Smithy arrives at Gavin's house where they are ordering an Indian takeaway. When asked what he wants to order, he doesn't want any time before saying the iconic line.
Gavin's mum then suggests they will all stick it in the middle of the table so everyone can share. Smithy goes into a rant about having to share with everyone else.
Sheikh added: "We have had lots of orders for it, people see the funny side of it. I think friends of the show get together and see it and think it will be good fun.
"The order is just like in the show, we even have nine poppadoms and a saag aloo – that's what Smithy ordered, so that's exactly what it is. People come into the takeaway and say they thought it was just a joke until they see the actual order. It costs £36 and could probably feed three or four people – unless you are like Smithy and want to eat it on your own."
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