The opening of Cafe Zafran (Brennerstraße 42, 96052 Bamberg, Deutschland) was cause for great celebration. Finally Hector enjoyed a Bamberg Curry, however, Swarg having changed hands is now greatly improved. I have made my peace with Swarg.
With a 14.00 rendezvous at the ZOB, Brunch had to be early. After yesterday’s Lamb Overdose at the Erlangen – Curry House – Hector was in the mood for something Lighter. Fish would have been ideal, but not on the Menu. The realisation dawned that the Menu here is not that extensive. Mix Veg (€10.40) would have to do. As ever, Basmati is included, the standard in most German Curry Houses.
On entering I was shown through to the other room. Four Diners were in what I consider the Main Room, Solo Diners are expected to sit at the Bar or one of two small tables along the Bar. One Chap had the rear seat, I couldn’t sit with my back to him, so we sat for the duration facing, two table widths between us. He has his book, I had my Replacement Samsung. It is Election Day in the USA, surely it couldn’t happen?
A Large Bottle of Sparkling Water (€4.00) was a welcomed Accompaniment. Liquid without Alcohol, dearer than Bier in Bamberg.
The Waiter brought The Goods. The Curry Portion did look on the Small side, though these Karahi can be deceptive. What was glaringly obvious was that the Quantity of Rice presented was Ridiculous. I scraped off the top, covered my plate, the metal bowl was still three quarters full. Relating this to The Chaps later, I resolved to add – The Blatant Wasting of Rice – to – The Curry-Heute Campaign. I studied my Fellow Diner when he too received his Rice, same story.
The first evaluation of the Mix Veg was Vegetables swimming in Shorva. Once decanted there was next to no Shorva sitting at the base of the Karahi. This attempt at Masala was decidedly Thin, it was at least Minimal. The Curry was Well-seasoned and Moderately Spiced. It could have done with more, noted especially when I realised I could taste each individual Interesting Vegetable rather than the Shorva.
The Portion size was most satisfying: Potatoes, Peas, Green Beans, Cauliflower, Carrots, Courgettes, Tomatoes and Ginger Strips featured. I like the way the Carrots and Courgettes were cut lengthways.
This was a very Simple Curry, Pleasant.
The Bill
€14.90 (£13.30) Within acceptable parameters.
The Aftermath
And so to Dörfleins.
