A Noon Curry was mooted. Lord Clive, Lady Maggie. Marg, Steve and Hector crossed the Isar to drop our luggage off at Ostbahnhof. On the return, Maggie admitted that Curry was not foremost on her mind. Strange woman. Marg had Breakfast foremost in hers. The Chaps were misled. Steve wandered off along the river bank. Four went to the Glockenspiel Café, One had Frühstück, Three had Coffee. The inevitable was merely postponed.
Just after 13.00 we wandered back down towards the Isar and the final meal of this trip at Indian Mango (Zweibrückenstraße 15, 80331, München). Mr. Jolly Kunjappu, Musician, Poet, Philosopher and Proprietor of the Indian Mango came out to greet us. Our first ever photo of Jolly before we had entered the premises. What a welcome.
Jamie had been warned of our later arrival but was already in situ, he and Steve were waiting. As if Steve could walk past Indian Mango. Once again we were a table of Six.
Jamie had already partaken of Fish Pakora, Steve was finishing off a Mango Coconut Curry Soup. With – ginger and chillies, it’s really good – remarked Steve. The was Bier on the table, such a demonstration of patience.
Hector had to finish the trip as it had started – Fish Chettinad. Maggie asked for – a toned down version. Steve and Clive went for the Lamb Chettinad. Jamie surprised us by ordering Lamb Tikka. Marg would spectate.
Clive was somewhat distracted and so took a while to get into his Lamb Chettinad. I was interested in Steve’s take. He had sneaked in here on Friday and had been totally satisfied, like Hector’s second intake, today’s had less of an impact. Very hot, lacking some of the flavours. No complaints, a high standard.
When Clive finally got around to his – Lipsmackingly good. Very good meat, extremely tender lamb, all meat, no straggly bits.
Conclusion – have the Lamb Chettinad once per trip.
The Fish Chettinad could not be anything but impressive.
The Minimal, Dry Masala was Well-seasoned as it must be when Fish is on the plate. The Expected Earthy Flavours were present. Why can I get nothing like this in the UK?
Maggie enjoyed hers too – not so spicy I couldn’t taste it.
Jamie’s Lamb Tikka intrigued.
A Plate of Lamb with Salad, the accompanying Boiled Rice, and a Bowl of Masala. Hector was not offered a sample. The Lamb was excellent, tender, and very tasty. The sauce was mild but flavourful, and complemented the tikka.
I shall never know.
Jolly came over to say – Farewell. He mentioned he had visited 123 countries. In all of his travels he has found The Scots to be – the nicest people he has ever met. Four of Six appreciated this. Maggie and Clive know their place.
The Bill
€98.10. But we weren’t finished.
The Aftermath
Herr Battra brought Dessert – from Jolly.
A Date flavoured Firm Jelly was set before all Six.
But, Marg, you didn’t eat.
She did now.