Anyone fancy a Curry? – was Hector’s hourly mantra throughout the afternoon. Despite the feast earlier this afternoon at Lahori Badsha, everyone knew that Chef Rashid at delhi2go (119 Oldham St., Manchester M4 1LN England) was cooking Lamb Achari (£9.99) for us.
Us? Hector anyway, and anyone else who would come.
Six of us arrived at delhi2go at 23.40, four entered. Neil and Howard weren’t hungry, Mags was having something – not Curry, leaving Clive and Steve to accompany Hector. Three felt like a respectable number.
As with last night, it was the kitchen staff who recognised us on entry. Rashid had the Order confirmed, Three Naans (£1.99) would accompany. No Drinks, not even the offer of tap water.
Damien, who usually – does the sauces – was the only front of house staff member I knew, tonight he was in and out dealing with deliveries.
During the Covid era, delhi2go cleared out their crockery and cutlery. It is somewhat infra dig to eat from a foil container with a plastic fork. Such is the way it is, I suppose we were mostly eating with our fingers anyway. The Naans looked a bit peely wally but were quite decent. There had been some rising of the dough despite the large perforations across their middle. Should I start asking for my Naan to be – not perforated? At least they were served – whole.
Lamb Acahari
The dark brown Masala looked vicious. With sliced Green Chillies on top, and an extra pot of Chillies provided, there was going to be nothing bland about this Curry. The slice of Lemon was squeezed, a bit of Citrus always enhances a Curry.
The Meat count was into double figures, but had been cut small compared to what we have been served this week at Kabana and Lahori Badsha. Any notion that there wasn’t enough was soon dispensed with.
The Big Pickle Blast was there, this Curry was full on. The ladies on this trip keep reminding me that when they order Curry at delhi2go they find it too Spicy. This was one of Rashid’s – Specials, so no holding back. Seasoning can take a back seat when having Achari, if one can tolerate this level of intensity of Flavour, then go for it.
There were sounds of approval coming from my left. At 0014, Clive uttered a – Wow! That’s quite a rare event. Steve declared – pretty good. When Chef came out to take his bow, this was raised to – Bloody good!
Stunning, fantastic! – was Clive’s further contribution.
Being the Hector, there was a moment of reality. I asked why we couldn’t have proper plates and cutlery:
We don’t do that now – was the reply.
Tea has to be drunk from a china cup, Curry is best enjoyed on a plate, when not eating directly from a karahi.
Still, we evidently enjoyed what was served.
Remember, Wednesday is Chef Rashid’s day off.
The Bill
£35.94 After the phantom cola was removed. Were they out to get us in Manchester today?
The Aftermath
Until next year? Trains permitting, we might get back down the West Coast Line again this year. There is one certainty, no Curry for Hector tomorrow, or was that Curry-Heute?
