London – Olympia – Mr. India – A Mainstream Curry House

Hector finds himself in that London volunteering at the Great British Beer Festival – GBBF. Jim has enticed me down from Scotland to work at the German-Czech Bar in Bieres sans Frontieres, a few familiar faces on Curry-Heute are here too.

Walking from the Ibis Sheperd’s Bush to Olympia this afternoon, the first Curry House I encountered was Mr. India (6A Baconsfield Terrace, Olympia, London W14 0PP), this appeared to be a Mainstream Indian Restaurant, table cloths. Just after 20.00 a dinner break was arranged, The Hector nipped out to investigate.

Three Diners were studying the Menu when I entered, given their conversation it was evident where they spent their afternoon. I was offered a table for two nearest the door, a 750ml Bottle of Sparkling Water (£3.25) was ordered. I had no idea at the time of ordering what Drinks cost, a risky move in London.

The Menu was very Typical, a Standard Curry Menu. Green Peppers were listed in too many Dishes for my taste. Lamb Bhuna (£6.95) and Special Fried Rice (£3.25) was Hector’s Choice today. I asked for – Spicy – and – No Green Peppers. The Waiter returned later to ask if Peas were ok.

The Fellow Diners were still munching on Poppadoms and discussing their order when my Food appeared in the Dumb Waiter. This was very fast indeed, but suited my purposes, I hoped to be back in well under an hour.

The Special Fried Rice had Egg mixed through plus Peas, the Quantity was Realistic, a Good Portion for one person.

The Lamb Bhuna looked like any Curry served in a Mainstream Indian Restaurant, the Masala was Indian Standard, Thicker than Shorva, just. Eight Large Pieces of Meat were decanted along with some Tomato, I had a Sufficiency.

The Seasoning and Spice Levels were Fine, the more I ate the more the Spice did its job. In terms of Flavour there was nothing Outstanding but nothing also to dislike. The Meat was Tender, the Masala was not Excessive. I had not been given a Plate of Soup. This was a Competent Curry, as much as I could hope for.

I enjoyed that – I said to the other Waiter when he cleared the table, Well spiced.

Thank you – was his reply.

The Bill

£13.95. Given the location one could expect to pay more, also I had a Large Bottle of Sparkling Water.

The Aftermath

The Calling Card was given which the Waiter held upside down. I quickly explained what Curry-Heute was about, back to work.