Curry-Heute Marks Eid Mubarak at The Village

Hector was working today so the normal Weekend Excesses had to be crammed into one afternoon and evening. The State Bar did their part to make the day memorable. Sam was over from Hong Kong, exactly a year since our #40 Reunion celebrated at The Staggs and latterly Curry at The Village (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA). When The Village broadcasted a Buffet to mark Eid Mubarak there was only going to be one choice of Venue for Glasgow Curry this weekend.

Today also marks the #50 Curry-Heute revue of The Village.  In no way is the Fiftieth Visit, pre-Curry-Heute, Hector was virtually Resident here.
To Samuel a Son
Peter was a Teenager last time our paths crossed, he had flown up to join Father. By the time we decided Food was imminent, Mags decided to join us. Neil was not up for it. Hopefully we shall dine together on Tuesday. A Table was booked just in case The Village was mobbed. As it happened, the advantage of the Sun setting earlier at this time of year meant we had missed the crowds.
We entered through the original door on Nelson St and were shown to a table in the hub of the action. To say the Staff here are helpful and efficient would be an understatement. They promised to fill up the Tureens and brought us a Platter of Starters, Poppadoms, Dips, and Salad to complement the Two Bottles of Sparkling water which we had ordered.

Mags and Hector were looking for Lamb Chops, success. Tasty, Succulent. Across the Table Chicken was being devoured. The Salad caused the need for comment, this was much enjoyed. Sam became fascinated with the Poppadoms, he found these to be better than anything else before him.

There was an attempt at stalling before going up for the Main Courses. This is how The Punter loses in the Buffet Situation, no time to let the Food go down. One ends up eating less than when say – Being Fed – at Yadgar.
Mr Baig stopped to acknowledge as he passed – photo opperchancity. I later caught him filling Plastic Takeaway Containers, he was off home with some of his Excellent Wares. The entire Baig Family were at our table at some point. Did I get a plea in to restore the much-missed Lal Lahori?
I did a Recce to see what was on offer, how many Quality Village Lamb Dishes? The answer was Three.
Chilli Keema – A Lamb Mince Curry, Stunning.

Kofta Anda – Lamb Kofta Meatballs and Eggs to accompany – Perfect.

Lamb Lahore Kirahi – the Main Attraction. A Help-yourself Opperchancity to over indulge with a Village Karahi? Bring it on. I went back for more of this Marvellous Treat.  For once the Ratio of Lamb to Bone was Irrelevant.

Hector’s Three Fellow Diners were equally impressed. Eating in Silence.

I never did get the chance to ask if The Village still plan to hold a Monthly Buffet?

Mein Host offered Dessert.  No chance.  But he mentioned – Cheesecake.  Cheesecake?  Hector had visions of Big Slabs of Cheesecake.  In the end I gave in… a Small Piece for Everyone.

The Bill
£65.60. £14.95 per head for The Village Buffet is Great Value.

The Aftermath
The Subway was still running – Yay! We ended up trapped at Govan – Boo!

A combination of None and then Too late Information. The people running The Clockwork Orange were no help at all.