The return to Indian Mango (Zweibrückenstraße 15, 80331, München) was never a matter of – if – but – when. In times gone by I have ordered both the Fisch Chettinad (€13.00) and the Lamm Chettinad (€15.00) at one sitting. The logic is not about greed but the realisation that sometimes one is clearly more outstanding than the other. So why miss out? This is about comparing – excellence.
Marg had her Kaffe und Kuchen at Cafe Piedmont, she was then happy to come and witness Hector indulge.
OK, I’ll have a Starter, maybe the one we were given last night.
Arriving at 14.00, Indian Mango was much quieter than last night. The Lunchtime Menu was on the table along with the Main Menu. Herr Battra took my Order, 0.4l glasses of Sparkling Water (€3.00) were brought. Marg verified that we did have the Hara Bhara Kebab (€5.00) last night. Herr Battra offered to bring her something different, off menu. Agreed.
I took the opperchancity to photograph the new décor. There are fewer tables and chairs in the main dining area, this may be temporary.
Marg had envisioned a snack, that which came took her aback. Marg ate the lot, without assistance.
Dosa Pizza
This is new, a Dosa base covered in a gallon of Cheese. On analysing, Marg listed – Lentil, Onion, Capsicum, Carrot and Tomato being mixed through the Cheese, all topped with Herbs.
A very thin base – Marg observed further. Not the type of Pizza that suits Hector.
Full of vegetables – was her concluding remark as she tore in.
As much as Marg enjoyed the experience, I doubt if she would order this again. A snack is a snack, this was a meal.
Meanwhile, a few centimetres to her left, the main business of the day…
Lamb Chettinad Spezialität
Today, we had the full foliage, copious Ginger Strips and Coriander topped the mass of Curry. As with yesterday’s Fisch Chettinad, the pot was filled to the top and more.
Once again, I took a sensible portion of Rice from the other big pot and arranged my first portion of Curry on top.
Two versions, one meaty, the other fishy, so quite different. Today, a big Meaty-Smoky blast of Flavour. The Seasoning was below that served last night, and thankfully, Chef had held back on the Chillies. Still, both Red and Green sliced Chillies were encountered along with the characteristic pieces of half cooked Tomato. The caramelised Red Onions were again present. The same Masala therefore, if indeed this is a Masala. With no blending, each component could be identified discretely.
The Meat count was well into double figures, beautifully Tender Lamb, it feels like an age since I had a Lamb Curry. As I approached the end, I knew the quantity of Rice would defeat me. I also realised that it will be well into next year before I can get back here. A München trip has been cancelled three times in the last eighteen months. Hopefully no more disappointment.
The customary Complimentary Dessert was brought, two small portions of Mango Lassi. Strangely, Marg opted not to have hers.
The Bill
€33.90 (£28.73) I was then able to establish that the Dosa Pizza was €12.90.
The Aftermath
Herr Battra had already departed as the end of the lunchtime shift approached. Chef once again waved with enthusiasm as we took our leave.
And so to Kloster Andechs, another München ritual.