Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – A Quick Return

Omar did the double take when he saw me sitting alone in The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) for the second consecutive Saturday afternoon. With all Hockey cancelled today due to a heavy frost, Marg was able to offer a lift across the river, this had me arrive in the Southside at a somewhat early 13.00. Marg had arranged lunch with a teammate, so it goes. A mere six customers were present when I arrived, the place was deserted when I left an hour later. Where was the crowd from last week?

Today I fancied a Desi Korma, and with Handi by Darbar still yet to reopen, that left The Village. Last Saturday’s notion for Kofta Palak (£11.95) took me here also, maybe one simply has to accept that The Village has the largest array of Desi Curry, available at all times, in this city.

The somewhat diffident young waitress took the Order: Lamb Desi Qorma (£12.95), Mushroom Rice (£3.50) and a 750ml bottle of Sparkling Water (£3.95). On-the-bone – was confirmed, as was – above medium – Spice.

After an appropriate wait, the waitress brought the food. The aroma of the Desi Qorma already had me won. I know it’s not exactly the same as was served here in the Noughties, one always hopes. Perhaps the distinctively flavoured Vegetable Rice, which was once a featured accompaniment, was fundamental to the overall enjoyment. The Veggie Rice (£3.50) which is available, bears little resemblance to what was, however, at the time of writing, there is the realisation that it should be given another chance.

Today’s Mushroom Rice once again arrived in a bowl too hot to touch. Hot food, always a good start.  It has to be Rice with a Desi Korma.

Lamb Desi Qorma

The Sucky Bone stood out in the Toppings of Ginger Strips and Coriander. I reached double figures whilst decanting the Meat to the Rice. Two other bones had next to no Meat, still, there was plenty to enjoy.

The Seasoning was instantly apparent, the Spice less so. Within a few minutes I was reaching for the napkin, yes, this Curry was Spicy. The Tenderest of Meat gave off an explosion of Flavour whilst chewing.

Why do I rarely spot Cardamom before I bite into them? A Green Cardamom and some whole Cloves were duly set aside. Whole Spices, an important feature of a Desi Curry, but one can choose what to digest.

The Masala was sufficient, no more than required. I kept some back for the second half, always a rewarding tactic. The Village Curry Taste was there creating the warmth of Flavour on the palate which brought me here all those years ago, and keeps me coming back. The Citrus? Read on…

The Bill

£20.40

The Aftermath

There was time to watch some football on the Oppo whilst finishing the Sparkling Water. Maybe the – afterglow – should become a fixture in Curry-Heute? The Citrus revealed itself for the next hour or so thereafter.