Something is happening in Curry-World Polska. I have already mentioned the doubling of Curry Houses in Poznan as observed at the start of this trip. A similar occurrence has happened in Kraków.
There is now a veritable axis of Curry Houses along Starowislna leading across the Vistula to the impressive Zayka. Sadly, the venue I was hoping to return to – Parampara Indian Cuisine & Culture – has gone. The long recommended Indus Tandoor have opened a second branch in these premises. The lady Chef at Parampara could cook, this is a major loss. It is going to take Hector years to get around the new venues. Spice of India (Starowislna 48, 31-035 Kraków) was chosen for this evening.
Leaving our accommodation in the heart of Kazimierz, we encountered Everest Curry which has yet to make it on to Google Maps. Everest Curry, an Indian-Nepalese venue, is around the corner from Craftownia, the multitap Craft Beer pub. Similarly, Mural Kazimierz (Nowa 3/4, 31-056 Kraków) is close to Strefa Piwa, another of Hector’s favourite Craft Beer outlets in Kazimierz. Mural is a snack bar, neither of these venues will be high on Hector’s must visit list.
Starowislna runs down the eastern extremity of Kazimierz, closest to the Vistula is Manjurani (Starowislna 97, 33-332 Kraków). Their online menu shows great potential. Northwest of Dietla one finds Indian House (Starowislna 17, 31-038 Kraków) who also have a worthy menu.
To the west one finds two well established and adjacent venues Gate of India (Stradomska 11, 31-068 Kraków) and Bhajan Cafe (Stradomska 17, 31-068 Kraków), the latter is Vegetarian.
After two days of schlepping around Kraków in the rain, it was Curry o’clock. Other sources had made Spice of India appear to be the most attractive of the above listed venues.
One lady customer sat alone. We took a table in the otherwise empty restaurant. The Menu was brought, the waiter told us that they only had – Soup – for Starters, no Appetisers.
The Lamb and Fish pages were extensive. Fish Methi (33Zl) was a possibility despite the Masala having a nut base. Cashew Nuts is usually associated with – mild – but can also be an excellent – thickener. Lamb Bhuna Masala (42Zl), their signature dish, slow cooked, had me won. Veg Pulao Rice (15Zl) would accompany. For Marg, Lamb Rogan Josh (38Zl) accompanied by a Tandoori Roti (8Zl).
The waiter came over to take the Order.
We have no Lamb.
Goodbye.
The Calling Card was handed to the waiter as we left. It’s a Thursday night and major parts of the Menu were not available. This is a venue I shall never take seriously. I doubt if it will last long. And so to Indus Tandoor (Starowislna).
Spice of India menu extracts
