Chester for Silvester – First Footing The Chester Tandoori

Hector finds himself in Chester, Chesha’ (sic) for New Year. Whilst the Majority of The Company found a Pub Chain selling English Fayre to be sufficient, Hector was true to form and found a Curry House open for business in the early afternoon. The Chester Tandoori (39-45 Brook Street, Chester CH1 3DZ ) was first noted on my last trip to Chester when Brook Street was discovered linking the Karai Lounge to the Kash Taprooms. Curry is definitely available on this street.

Hector was The First Foot of 2015 but was soon joined by a Group of Three then further families. In England, New Year’s Day is more or less open for business, whereas in Scotland virtually everywhere is closed. This is why we go away for Hogmanay and the aftermath.
I was hoping to find something different, Tasty, The Menu had some Interesting Diversions. Delight, Lamb Yakhni and Shehnal Gosht. Delight remains a mystery, however the Shehnal Gosht is Lamb Shank with Herbs, inviting.

I asked The Waiter which Dish had the most Powerful Flavours, I needed something – Ultra Tasty – Lamb Yakhni was what he suggested. This is a Lamb – Yoghurt Creation. Few Dishes at the Chester Tandoori featured Tender Lamb specifically, Meat was the option. Given the likelihood of another testing day, Vegetable Pilau was chosen as The Accompaniment. Ballast. The likelihood of a Soup-like Curry also made this the viable choice.

The Trusty Samsung did its best to amuse me whilst I waited. However, one could not help but overhear the conversation of The First Three. Bier would accompany their Curry, evidently they had not been up until 02.30.

If Yoghurt had been used in the preparation of the Masala in the Lamb Yakhni then this was manifested by the Light Flecks. This was not a Creamy Dish, indeed the Red was puzzling. The First Taste revealed a Sweetness. Patia came to mind but this was far removed from Patia. The Aniseed, Cardamom and Cloves took this Dish in a different direction.
The Masala-Soup was absorbed by the Vegetable Rice which featured Cabbage, Peas and both Sliced and Diced Carrots. Diced Carrots. The Combination worked well. Indeed the Hector Palate was stimulated. Was the Meat actually Lamb? The Firmness suggested otherwise. The Overall Portion of Curry and Rice was substantial, more than enough food for this time of day.
Far from my usual preferences this is what I needed to kick-start the year. Two Staff enquired as to my progress, I had to assure them that all was well.
Curry #1 of 2015. There is more to life than Karahi.

The Bill
£16.70. A couple of quid above the average perhaps. However, this was indeed a Good Feed.

The Aftermath
Hector accompanied Marg to Breakfast: scrambled egg, bacon and toast. People eat this? However, we have another New Year Tradition – Nando’s – when Hector orders Chicken!