Warszawa – Chmielarnia – Excellent Curry – Excellent Bier

This was the Pub recommended by The Man from Bradford for our first Bier last night at the start of Fahren de Polen. Chmielarnia (Twarda 42, 00-831 Warszawa, Polska) is not the most obvious place even having pinpointed the locus. The entrance looks like a Community Hall with sports trophies on display, the basement is where one is headed. The Wonderful Aroma greeted us, Hector had been told that there was a Quality Pub in Warszawa that sold Curry, this was it. Rowing Jack was on Draught, the Main Bier Objective, only after the tastebuds had been assaulted by The Hop did Hector enquire about food. We were too late having arrived after 22.00.

Heute

Four of Eight arrived here late afternoon. Texts mentioning Pakora were received whilst Dr. Stan, Howard and Hector continued the search for The Perfect Pint. The Search was abandoned around 20.00, Rowing Jack was calling, so was Curry.
The words Nepal and Thai were mentioned by Kuba, Mein Host last evening. Not my two favourite words when it comes to Curry. Care would have to be taken to avoid – The Sweet and Coconut.

Ryba Balti (Fish Balti) at an unbelievable 29.00ZL was on offer. We were warned the portions were substantial. Hector needed Rice, Ryz z kminem (Cumin Rice) would accompany. Dr. Stan and Howard both agreed that the Fish looked the best option. Dr.Stan would have Pulao z warzyami (Vegetable Pulao), Howard secured his Aloo Paratha. The order was placed at the bar and paid, cash in advance.

The Bill
123.00Zl. £21.00, for Three Fish Curry portions and Sundries! FYI, the Bier was a little over £2.00 a pint for one of the best Biers in Europe.

Never has so much Fish been served to Hector in a Fish Curry
The Quantity of the Thick Masala appeared unnecessary initially, however this was misleading, there was a Mass of Fish within. The Masala was Seriously Thick making one wonder why other venues even attempt to call their – Soup – a – Masala. The Spice and Seasoning were perfectly acceptable. When Howard offered a piece of his wonderfully Flaky Paratha the Seasoning from the bread upped the game. Hector had Rice, the Cumin Seeds worked their magic, Aromatic.

What Fish was this?

The majority of the Fish had absorbed the Masala, it was Dark. The occasional piece revealed the Fish was White. Just how much was there? The Portion was Huge. Again comparison with some of the Insulting Fish Curry Experiences flashed through the memory banks. This may have been a completely different style of Fish Curry from the Indian Mango or the Halcyon Days of Cafe Salma, however, it has joined these two institutions as setting a benchmark. This was Remarkably Wonderful Fish Curry, and washed down with Rowing Jack too!

Meanwhile, Mags arranged a Biryani for herself, and nearly managed to eat it all.

The Aftermath.
Rowing Jack (6.2%, Ale Browar, Polska), more Hops than one could imagine without becoming astringent.
There was time for a a couple of quotes.
Howard – Absolutely stunning. Superb.

Dr. Stan – I actually really enjoyed it. The vegetable rice was full of vegetables, the curry full of fish.

I’ll be back.