This was visit #4 to Curry Leaf Cafe – Brighton Lanes (60 Ship St., Brighton BN1 1AE England), they must be doing something right. The prices, however, have become a bit off-putting. The Hyderabadi Lamb Thali (£18.95) has previously been the attraction, however at 13.10, the appetite was not there. Neither Rice or Bread felt appropriate, time to try something else. £18.95, for lunch, as steep as the hills of Brighton.
In Marg’s visit here, she had Goan Pork Ribs (£10.95), time for Hector to try these. Bombay Potatoes (£5.95) should make this a meal. Having read the entire menu to Clive, Lamb Geelafi Seekh (£10.95 / £15.95) became his choice. Having asked the waiter how large – large – was, Clive went – large. At the last minute, he added Aubergine Bhajis (£7.50). Quite an investment.
The first bottle of tap water disappeared in seconds, another was secured. At least today we were not inflating our bill with drinks.
Curry Leaf Cafe was busy today, a group of ten sat at the rear of the premises. The tables near the window were also occupied. A popular place.
Goan Pork Ribs
Not the biggest portion of Ribs ever seen, four bones. The cremated edges were a plus, hot food, also appreciated. The accompanying Salad and Dip offered distraction.
Succulent Pork, tasty, but not very much of it. Four skinny strips, hardly a meal. The Spicy coating differentiated these from any other Ribs previously encountered. Double the quantity or halving the price would have enhanced enjoyment.
Bombay Potatoes
Potatoes encrusted with Spices, such a simple Dish. Potatoes make a meal, so by decanting to the plate of Ribs, lunch suddenly looked more substantial. An earthy Flavour with a hint of Citrus came across. Combined with the Salad and Dip the Hector had a plateful of Diversity.
Aubergine Bhajis
Behold, six slices of Eggplant in a batter. What a rip-off! How the price of these was justified only – they – know. Maybe the Tamarind Dip justified the price?
Clive made short work of these, his enjoyment was declared.
Lamb Geelafi Seekh
This was the – large – portion? The Seekh Kebap were made from a mixture of Chicken and Lamb. Crumbly, finger food, however, Clive did employ a fork to tackle the Salad. Yet more Tamarind meant there was a lot to dip.
Excellent – Clive always enthuses about his food.
But not too sure about value for money – was his caveat.
Indeed, we should have gone for the Thali, then we would have been fed. A lesson learned.
The Bill
£18.60 and £25.80 A service charge? They’re at it.
The Aftermath
And so for the real business of the day.
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