It was a long day at the Manchester Beer Festival, it was longer for others, Hector started three and a half hours after some. Even after a Wonderful Karahi at Dera this afternoon, there had to be further food intake. Curry is Food, my Food of Choice.
There is no point in the Golden Tandoori (40-42 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 5AE) being open late if people are not going to take advantage. Tonight I was their only customer, a quiet Thursday night.
Having seen two of their Dishes, it was time to try something else. Lamb Balti (£5.80) accompanied by one of their Excellent Wholemeal Chapattis (60p). We agreed on a Spice Level, all was set.
Once again I had been distracted by the List of Main Dishes and missed out on ordering their – Asian Style Dishes. This will have to be addressed, tomorrow night?
What came looked remarkably similar to the Curry served last night. This time I counted the Pieces of Meat, fifteen in total, a very Decent-sized Portion. The Balti was Hot in Temperature which is always appreciated. Tiny pieces of Green Chillies were located sporadically, the Meat was decidedly – Mutton – strange how sometimes one cannot identify the Meat at all. The Masala was Rich with Tomato coming through strongly. Once again there was a sufficient collection of Oil at the edge, a Quality Masala and not Excessive.
I was thoroughly enjoying this Lamb Balti but then thought how it could be even better. Achari is not on their Board. Some Lime Pickle would have enhanced this Dish, it would most certainly suit what they serve.
The Bill
£8.40. I took a Large Bottle of Fizz from the fridge.
The Aftermath
The Calling Card was handed over to Mein Host, a different Chap from last night. I enquired if Achari was available.
That is Spicier – was his puzzling reply.
I suggested it would be a good addition to their Menu. In a bid to establish just how Authentic they are prepared to go, I mentioned – Namkeen.
That would take two hours.
If the nearby Crown and Kettle continues to be used as a last Pit Stop then in future visits I may set this challenge.