Hector managed to muster Six of Eleven to Indus Tandoor (Slawkowska 13-15, 31-016 Kraków, Polska). Mr. Holden and Mick, The Men from Bradford, have dined here previously. Mr. Holden led the group in and was offered a table in the garden. No thanks, not with the smokers. The room to the right where we sat on our last mass visit was already occupied. An alcove would take four, with Dr. Stan and Hector sharing the table for two opposite, sorted.
The Young Waiter acknowledged my return, he was the only person who was also on duty two days previously.
Our Specialty – the Thickest and Creamiest Spicy Soup ever encountered was recommended by The Hector. Howard and Mr. Holden accepted the advice. Mick knows he cannot have a Starter and eat a Main – One Poppadom. Bernard and Dr. Stan passed.
The Kadhai, Lamb and especially Fish are the Dishes Hector has enjoyed on previous visits, tonight I was determined to try something else – Lamb Vindaloo -it would be.
Do you want it medium, spicy, very spicy…? asked the Waitress.
How can a Vindaloo be anything but Spicy? Spicy it would be.
Dr. Stan and Howard were brave enough to tackle the Fish Kadhai – Spicy, Bernard the Lamb Kadhai. Four of us would have the Vegetable Pilao. When not in Bradford, Mick always orders Chicken Biryani, his method of avoiding – Soup. This is something Hector should take on board.
Keema was on The Menu, Keema Palak was not. Mr. Holden asked for Keema Palak. The Waitress was unsure but took the order. She returned minutes later to reveal that The Chef could not do Keema Palak. This did not impress. Lamb Biryani was the compromise.
Bread was not available this evening, the Tandoor was not working. No Tandoor at the Indus Tandoor. We’re not doing too well this evening.
Our Specialty – has changed beyond recognition
The Soup was markedly different from that served on previous visits. The above photos shows what was served. Too Thin an offering this evening Cottage Chese and Cream, where? Below is what was served previously. 
A Major Disappointment for Hector. The Soup was still Spicy but was nothing like as impressive as served previously. Still Howard and Mr. Holden were content.
Howard – A decent Thai soup.
Mr. Holden – This has more chicken than some curry I’ve had.
Mein Host for this evening presented, not the Chap I spoke to on Friday.
I remember you from last year – he remarked and thanked us for coming back. Well, this is the best Curry House in Kraków.
The Biryani was accompanied by a Modest Salad. There was no Masala to add, instead the Rice already contained sufficient moisture.
It was Chicken Biryani – was Mick’s contribution. Mr. Holden gave his usual – Aw-right, but found the Lamb to have a lot of Grissle. Spicy, better than it looks.
Howard enjoyed his Fish Kadhai. An initial big coriander hit followed by peppercorn. A decent spice level using smoked chillies.
Dr. Stan – Mmmmmm.
Bernard’s Lamb Kadhai and Pilao Rice vanished. He must have been hungry. As we both tackled our Lamb Dishes the quality of the Lamb was discussed.
Bernard – Fine, but I wonder if it was lamb or mutton.
The Lamb Vindaloo had the anticipated Spice Level, but no Potato. Aloo!? The Masala looked essentially the same one used in the Kadhai, which is what I was trying to establish. Something different was hoped for. The Texture and Seasoning was indistinguishable from the Kadhai. So, the Big Sauce Pot is being used here. The Lamb was terrible. Stringy, far too chewy, full of sinew. For what we were paying, this was very poor.
The Pilao Rice was as abundant as ever but had a higher Paneer quota and much less Carrot and Cauliflower.
Where was The Chef who has impressed us on previous visits?
The Bill
360.00 Zl (£61.00).
For Kraków, a bit pricy – remarked Bernard. Indeed.
The Aftermath
The Calling Card was left. No further intercourse.
Tonight was a disappointment.