Mags was up for a late night Takeaway Curry, Lord Clive of Crawley sought a Donner Kebap, ah well, I may as well have something, but to sit in. It was 23.10 when we entered delhi2go (119 Oldham Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 1LN), our long established, late night, Northern Quarter venue. The front of house staff have changed since our regular pre-Covid visits. I initially stood back and let the others get in their orders.
On asking for an Aloo Gosht, the response was puzzled looks. Mags’ favourite Curry is standard, it may not be on the Menu, but has been provided in the past.
I stepped up: Is Chef Shahid here?
The Maestro heard his name and emerged from the kitchen:
Who is asking for Aloo Gosht?
Fists were bumped as is the present safe greeting. Shahid is always keen to cook for me. Marg is planning a Curry for her niece and partner later in the week. I arranged Lamb on-the-bone for the chaps on Thursday. That should be quite an event.
This evening, I asked for Lamb Chops, slow cooked but with burnt exteriors.
The number of Chops was then discussed, a portion is four, I asked for six. Not a problem. Clive’s Donner (£5.90) was ordered, we were asked to pay later and so took a seat.
Mags’ Aloo Gosht plus Roti was presented, she disappeared out into the night.
Next, Clive went up for his Donner – with everything on – including – extra Chilli.
Donner Kebap
Plenty of Meat, topped with the usual array of Vegetables, how can this not be healthy?
Having enjoyed his Donner, Clive made it clear that it still needed – more Chilli.
Whole Pickled Chillies and sliced Jalapeños were available. Alas, Clive would not have seen them.
Lamb Chops
Five Lamb Chops is so much more satisfying than four, therefore six could be the ultimate quantity – for one. This was a mass of suitably cremated Lamb Chops.
The Chops had been cooked through as I had instructed, the exteriors up to standard. There was an underlying flavour which spoiled the experience, I took this to be Mint, not a favourite. I deduce that the offending Flavour had been incorporated in the marinade. Six Lamb Chops, pleasure in the extreme, regardless.
The Bill
£7.00 For six Chops, great value.
The Aftermath
The short walk round the corner to Great Ancoats Rd. The Northern Quarter, where one really has to stay when in Manchester. Note the current opening times. Hopefully by the summer the late night midweek openings will be restored.