Hector may well have enjoyed The Best of Glasgow Curry at Yadgar this afternoon, however, this is a Special Day. With only Three July Glasgow Curry Days available to Hector, it is very much a case of ensure the Body is Fed in a Proper Manner. Today is The Last of Three.
How can a CAMRA Meeting last Three Hours? Correction – Why did a CAMRA Meeting last Three Hours. Two of my Three Co-Diners this evening may answer this question in the coming days.
Jonathan knows – The Rule: One does not plant the Curry Notion in Hector’s Mind and then back-out. As Sunset approached we thought we should leave some of the Green Devil for those not on holiday… As Jonathan and Hector emerged from the Taxi at The Village (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA), so Kenny and Stewart announced they were on their way to join us. Unbelievably, neither had been to The Village before.
Nobody expressed any surprise as I entered once more to enjoy the Ramadan Buffet. The New Manager, whose name I shall get when it is quieter, arranged a table for us, The Village was virtually full. The Majority were dressed for their night out. All Ages were present.
The Sparkling Water was ordered and Jonathan was off to join the Queue. Hector had another Strategy. Last Night there was a Starters Overdose. Tonight I was determined to sample whatever the Main Course Variants were for this evening. Our Young Host led me to beyond the Head of the Queue to where The Mains were on offer.
Daal Makhani was there! Kofta Curry! No Keema! However, when One has access to a Tureen of Kofta then disappointment is shelved. A Portion of Kofta can be as few as Four in some Venues. Six is way better, I settled for Four. Daal Makhani provides a Great Counterpoint, a Big Spoon of this was added. I was told Haleem was on, not really something I would order but a Modest Spoon was taken. Rice? A small Portion of Chicken Biryani would suffice. Finally, Aloo Gosht filled the plate. Not since the days of the Downstairs Village Curry Café have I had this.
The Kofta was served in a Thin Masala. The Flavours were Immense. Classic Curry. The Daal Makhani gave the required Balance. Small Dozes work better, I could never eat an entire Pot as is commonly served. The Joy of This Buffet. Where else would both these Dishes appear on a Help Yourself basis? The Haleem disappeared under the Rice and so was lost. Meat and Lentil Flavoured Rice is about it. The Aloo Gosht was on-the-bone. Black Pepper was dominant here, Very Tasty. Bring back the Specials Board!
By the time Jonathan returned with his Plateful of Starters, Stewart and Kenny had arrived. No standing on ceremony, they were straight into the Queue. For a fuller description of these, see last night. They were enjoyed, and as happened to Hector, they would struggle to do The Mains justice.
The Chaps went for Mains, Hector took advantage of the Not The Starters Queue. Two objectives – Chapli Kebab and The Battered Fish. Mr. Baig was offering me All Sorts. No thanks, this is all I seek.
I shall be making enquiries about the Battered Fish in Future Visits. The Chapli Kebab must be on The Menu.
Somewhere in time a Jug of Mango Lassi was brought. Indulgence.
The Bill
£56.50. The Lassi propped up the Gross Earnings this evening.
The Aftermath
The last train. There’s going to be Great Confusion on Low Level Glasgow Trains for the next couple of weeks.
And so it’s time to consider Spaghetti Bolognaise for Marg’s welcome Back… more Pasta… and better than Belgian Curry… by far.