Since retirement in 2015, the November trip has featured München, Buttenheim and Bamberg, not this year. The Bier scene in Praha has improved so much, it’s hard to stay away. The number of Curry Houses also increases on every visit, I found four venues today just in passing.
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Sada Punjab is not far from the accommodation, that will be tomorrow’s venue. Today, the Curry-Heute Test was in vogue, could Amritsar Mail (Vodickova 701/34, 110 00 Nové Mesto, Czechia) impress as much as they did earlier in the year?
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Arriving @12.00, there was a queue at the Buffet (119Kc – 139Kc), every table inside was about to be occupied. Those queuing at the till were paying for the Buffet in advance and were given a metal plate. The tray of Aloo Gobi looked appealing, another time. I asked for the Menu and sat at one of the tables in the arcade wondering if they would remember to come and serve me. Seconds later a chap came out, Lamb Madras (255Kc) and Mutter Pulao (75Kc) was noted. The house lemonade I had last time was not available, Sparkling Water (30Kc) completed the Order.
It was another chap who brought the food. Perhaps the staff were pleased at being given tasks other than supervising the Buffet? The Rice portion was way more than I could ever eat. Cumin Seeds were mixed in along with the Peas, both would enhance the Flavour of the Curry.
Lamb Madras
The presentation impressed once again, the Toppings were elaborate. Coriander Leaves, Wedges of Tomato and Ginger Strips were accompanied by flecks of what I took to be Garlic. A single dried Red Chilli was the icing on the cake, Chef had taken his time to arrange all of the garnish. The Masala was worryingly – Red – and was rich in Onion/Mustard Seeds. The occasional piece of Curry Leaf was encountered. I counted the Meat well into double figures as I decanted the Meat and Masala. 
Seasoning makes or breaks a Curry, this was spot on, and so the intensity of Flavour was released from the blend of Spices. There was a distinctive tang which added more to the experience. When the Cumin Seeds kicked in, so the Curry became better and better. The Meat was firm but not chewy. There was also a sense of the Lamb adding more Flavour. This Curry had not been simply thrown together, this was a work of art. Once again, the Lamb Madras had impressed.
The Bill
360Kc (£12.17) I feel it is worth paying the extra to have better.
The Aftermath
I showed a chap, who had to be Mein Host, the blog entry from my previous visit. He was quite taken by it. He told me there is another branch called Golden Tikka. Having looked at their website, the Menu there is pretty much the same as at Amritsar Mail. Yet another Praha Curry House to visit, there are so many, it will take me years to get around them all.
