München – Indian Mango – Oktoberfest – Indian Mango

Hector has looked forward to this day for decades, a chance to visit München’s Oktoberfest Midweek, and therefore be able to enjoy a few hours before it becomes mobbed, move from Tent to Tent even. Within the last decade München has offered Hector an attraction that has a higher priority than Bier – Curry at the Indian Mango (Zweibrückenstraße 15, 80331, München).
Six of us travelled down from Nürnberg arriving in München just after 11.00, no sign of any Syrian Refugees, though we know well their arrival point in the Hauptbahnhof which has featured in the news in recent weeks. Lord Clive, who was going home today, would accompany Hector for Curry, Bunkers before Bier.
Three stops on the S-Bahn took us to Isartor, Indian Mango officially opens at 11.30 during the week, we entered at 11.25, it is never too early to eat Curry. A new Waiter greeted us, we were informed Herr Battra, the Head Waiter, would be along shortly. Rather than take any risks, the Fisch Chettinad (€14.95) was ordered and spelled out – Ohne Paprika, Scharf. Basmati comes with this, Clive added an Aloo Paratha (€4.00).

The Distinctive and Powerful Aroma of this Dish started to fill the air. Herr Battra and the other usual Young Waiter entered together, the Friendly Greetings were exchanged – Herr Battra stated that he should have guessed we were here when he could smell the aroma that is Fisch Chettinad.

This must be the Driest Curry served anywhere. Dr. Stan later remarked that once upon a time it was Fisch with Masala poured over, the Dish has evolved. The Grittiness formerly achieved from Coriander Stems is maintained through Curry Leaves. The Intensity of the Flavour is achieved through the Spices and that naturally given off by the Fish. Smokey too. The Spice Level today was Eye Watering Hot, The Best of Everything. Excellent – was Clive’s summary. He has been here often, he knew what to expect, it was delivered. The Aloo Paratha was well stuffed but a bit Limp, was it needed?  Bunkers.

The Bill
€39.80. Somehow this included three Waters.

The Aftermath
See you in November – was Hector’s farewell. And so it was time to join The Company at an Augustiner Tent…

Somehow three of five contrived to miss the planned train back to Nürnberg, Hector included.   Disaster, Not!

Taxi to Zweibrückenstraße.

With two hours to the next optimum train back to Nürnberg, there was time for Lamm Chettinad.

I am back, I hear you sell Curry here.
The Staff were not surprised to see Hector twice in one day, Ganz Normal. When one can be here so sparingly, one might as well…
The Lamb was cut Small, but not Bradford-small. Chewy, but still Tender, the Lamb version of the Chettinad may have the same Fundamental Flavour as the Fish, however, the difference is significant. The Lamb takes in the Spice rather than emit the Flavour that Fish possesses.

One wonders how many people in the UK would take to this. The Company have seen it over the years, some prefer Lamb to Fish. How close is this Curry to Stir Fry? It is a Karahi Gosht interpreted for The Hector Palate. Magnificent.
Both Waiters asked after – Your wife -. It was somewhat ironic when Marg phoned as I put the first piece of Lamb in my mouth.

The Bill
€16.85. Lamb is cheaper than Fish.

The Aftermath
Herr Battra presented a portion of Mango Cream, essentially Lassi on a plate, this was refreshing.
What does a man do for an hour before a train in München? Edelstoff at the Augustiner House.