Jaipur, Rajahstan – Niros Restaurant – Yes!

This is Day 5 of The India Trip 2016, our last full day in Jaipur. Nothing is likely to compete culturally with yesterday’s visit to Amber Fort. This morning, another temple – Birla Temple. Later another museum the – Albert Hall, that was different. Lunch was officially at a Precious Stone and Jewellery Shop, the Meat Samosa was more impressive than what was on sale. Black Rum, do they think we’re stupid? Needless to say we escaped without wasting our money.

The fun part of the day, so far, was the Rickshaw Ride around Jaipur’s Old City. Now we have been set free, an afternoon to do as we please. Marg has her own agenda, it can wait an hour. Hector has an opperchancity to find a Jaipur Curry House.

Our Rickshaw Ride ended at the New Gate, the intended restaurant was not to be found, start again. This is how The Hector came to appreciate that – Restaurants – are frequently  – Vegetarian, the way to guarantee Meat is to find a Restaurant selling Multinational Cuisine.  Niros sells food from that most populous of nations east of India.

Niros Restaurant (Shop N.80, Mirza Ismail Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India) a few minutes west of The Clock Tower, could fit the bill.

Quite a few tables were seen to be occupied as the doorman showed us in. The hierarchy of waiters was revealed by their uniforms. A Drinks Waiter was keen to serve, the Food Waiter had to be stalled. Club Soda (Rs 90) in the meantime. Sparkling Water! Sprite (Rs 125) for Marg.
Marg was not interested in a full blown meal, perhaps a snack, however her choice (Pakora? no notes) was not available mid afternoon. She would have Ice Cream later.

After days on Chicken, Mutton was very much in mind.  I spotted the – Fish Curry (Rs 550) – Fillet of fish cooked in special gravy with fresh tomato and herbs. It had to be. The ubiquitous Jeera Rice (Rs 200) would accompany. The Waiter insisted that the Fish Curry would serve two. We agreed on – More than Medium – for the strength. So far, so good.

Two accompaniments were set before us.  As they were served cold it was decreed to be Salad, and therefore untouchable. Another Club Soda was required, 39°C necessitates the intake of fluids. I spotted the Maitre d’, a Chap sitting at a dispatch box at the head of the room, a la Sydney Greenstreet. Photographing the restaurant was difficult, too many mirrors, too many people might have wondered…

The Jaipur Fish Curry
It looked good, it smelled wonderful. The Masala was a Classic Curry Sauce, far from Shorva. The Masala was not excessive, the Onion and Tomato Base visible. The Rice was enough for one and a half. There was a slight crispy edge to the Fish. Marg received a one seventh share of the Fish. She too remarked on the – crispiness and the kick. What – The Fish – was, we shall never know, – Masala Fish!
The Earthy Aroma was a prelude to the magnificent Flavours. The Spice was exactly as asked for, the Seasoning was perfect. For two? This was a decent Hector Portion.
Marg could appreciate the Quality, so when I announced – This is the Best Curry I have had in India. – she was not surprised. Outstanding Curry!

Marg ordered Ice Cream, Vanilla and Mango. There was no surprise when a Portion (Rs 140) of each arrived. Our first Ice Cream in India.

The Bill
Rs 1563.58 (£17.40). The meal cost the same as it would at home.

The Aftermath
Now to cater for Marg, Shopping………..

Buffet #4 tonight at Shahpura House.  Curry for Dinner, perchance?

India Trip 2016 – Day 5, Jaipur – Disclocated Day: Another Temple, Another Bier