Liverpool for Lunch – Mowgli Street Food

There would be a Day Trip to Liverpool, this gave a Liverpool #2 Curry Opperchancity. The choice of venue was primarily down to proximity to the train station. Revues in Other Sources suggested a Tapas-style Venue – Mowgli Street Food (69 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EZ) – was worth a visit. The Light Lunch might also provide motivation for Further Curry later.
With Marg and Howard as Co-diners the locus was found, parallel to the only street in Liverpool that Hector knows, Renshaw Street.
Shown initially to a table near the door, I spotted another to the rear, away from drafts. The Menu was brought, it was clear instantly that New Experiences were available.

Marg wished to snack. Himalayan Cheese Toast could float her boat, £3.00. Rose and Cardamom Lassi would accompany this, £3.50.  The latter had a Charm but the Glass was little more than 300ml.
The Main Courses were Expensive, £12.95 up to £19.95. Tapas would win. Howard chose the House Lamb Curry with a Roti, £7.50 in total.
Fenugreek Kissed Potatoes seduced The Hector. This had to be explored, Methi. Keema Therapy featured Mince and Peas, plus a donation to charity. £9.50 in total, more than was paid for a for a Main Course two days previously in Bradford.

We watched the Tiffin Tins been taken to the adjacent tables. Maa’s Lamb Chops at £14.50 were presented to the diner beside Howard. The Fenugreek Fries and Red Cabbage (?) accompanied what looked like no more than three or four chops. Not good value.

Marg’s Himalayan Cheese Toast arrived first. One Slice of Bread smothered in Melted Cheese with Lime Pickle on the side. Very tasty, really enjoyable – remarked Marg. I didn’t need the Lime Pickle.
Stacked Tiffin Tins announced the arrival of The Meat. A Layer of Keema, in too wet a Masala for this Dish, was housed in the base.

There was nothing outstanding about the Keema Therapy and the Portion was Seriously Small. Marg’s Lime Pickle gave the Keema more Life and Flavour, much better.

Howard’s House Lamb Curry was moderately more impressive than the Keema, however the Portion was again Minimal. At this point comparison has to be made with Glasgow’s Main Curry-Tapas venue – Mother India’s Café. Here the Portions are Larger, Tastier and comparable in price.
Tender Lamb, a range of flavours with aniseed dominating. – said Howard, true, Aniseed was to the fore.
Fenugreek Kissed Potatoes
In a flat metal tray, reminiscent of army rations, came the the Potatoes. Bratkartoffelen are a particular Hector Favourite. What was served here was Special, better than any Pan Fried Potatoes Hector has encountered previously. The Fresh Onion provided a Diversity of Texture, the Mowgli Masala had a Magnificent Flavour. Imagine Mango Chutney meets Tamarind, Stunning! These are the Best Potatoes I have ever eaten – remarked Hector. This caused Marg and Howard to take note. At £3.00 perhaps better value than anything else we had ordered today.

Marg appreciates ambience as much as the food provided.  The busy ambience was to her liking.

The Bill
£27.65 for three drinks and not very much food.

The Aftermath
The Calling Card was given to a Young Chap who could have been a Manager and accepted with grace.
One suspects there could be more Curry later today back in Chester.