London, Aug 23 - Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins has developed such a liking for Indian curry that he ordered a red-hot curry at an Indian restaurant without any rice or bread.

The movie star, 71, who played Hannibal Lecter in 'Silence of the Lambs', wolfed down the chicken vindaloo at the Spice Merchant in Cardiff Bay, here without any bread to complement it with, reports themirror.co.uk.

'We offered Sir Anthony rice and naan to help calm down the heat, but he declined. This is a sign of a true curry aficionado,' said the owner.