My favourite map source of information flagged up two Curry venues that were within walking distance of our accommodation in Eugene, Oregon. We arrived just after noon and could not check in until 15.00, selling Poppi’s Anatolia (992 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401 USA) as a stop off point for Lunch to Dr. Stan was not a problem.
Poppi’s Anatolia, a Greek-Indian Restaurant. Anatolia, the Eretz name for what is now called Turkey. Still, Indian food and an alternative for those who do not wish to have Curry every day, as if such a beast existed.
We were greeted by a young Chap who was as exuberant as has become the norm, so why mention it? Parking our luggage was not a problem, the window table had suitable space but had yet to be cleared. We were told a mother and wean had made a mess, evidently.
The Board had Aloo Matar ($9.95) as the Daily Special, it was – off. Pity. The Main Indian Courses were Chicken Curry and Chicken Vindaloo. Hector tolerated Chicken Curry in Portland two days ago, enough already. Bhindi Bhaji ($5.95) did not sound sufficiently filling. So, no Curry-Heute.
Dr. Stan ordered Egyptian Moussaka Stew ($9.95) which strangely was served on Rice. Moussaka on Rice? Moussaka Stew? Reading the Greek script, I asked for Giros ($7.50) with Fetta ($1.25). We both took the offer of adding a Cup of Hungarian Goulash Soup for an extra $2.75. With Cream? Of course.
The Soup was Thin, Tepid, Bland. Goulash? Aye right. Goulash has chunks of Meat.
Dr. Stan ate his Stew, Hector had his wrap. The Fetta was as Salty as… Why can Curry Chefs not all be so bold?
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Lemon Curry
Anyway, a group of girls came in and sat opposite; two ordered Curry, one of each, else this Blog would be impotent. My eyes were peeled. When they were served I went for a walk, rubber necking. That was Curry? What appeared to be a half Chicken served on-the-bone smothered in a Brown Masala filled the plates. At least the Masala was Brown. It took guts to serve this as – Curry.
The Bill
$24.00 (£17.91) No sales tax added.
The Aftermath
There was still time for Bier at Falling Sky Brewing before the 15.00 check-in. Fear not, Evergreen Indian Cuisine is on the agenda for tomorrow.
Pity about the overall curry experience but for a curry correspondent a really great read . I have really enjoyed reading about you n your amigo’s trials etc in Trump’s neck of the woods. Thank God he is in Singapore and not in Oregon !!!. Look forward to reading more about your trip.
Hector replies:
Hi Doug, good to hear from the Land where Quality Curry is taken for granted.
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