Steve knew there would be a second Curry-Heute but was expecting a bus ride up Cheetam Hill to Dera. Instead he was shown the location of delhi2go (119 Oldham St., Manchester M4 1LN England), a few metres around the corner from Ancoats Travelodge.
After an evening of suitable Ale it was time to once again enjoy our Favoured Cuisine. That delhi2go is open late makes it a welcome feature of the Northern Quarter Curry Cafes.
Steve decided to have a Starter, Spinach Potato Pakora (£2.80) followed by Classic Lamb Apna Style (£8.30), a Keema Naan (£2.70) would accompany. I heard him ask for – No Capsicum – but was advised it was blended into the Masala. This may still count as – Ballast – but cooked in does not give the lingering after-taste.
I had decided in advance, for research purposes, to have Fish Karahi (£7.70) also in the – Apna (Desi) style. I was about to approach the counter when Marg phoned, this put me a few minutes behind. Having enjoyed my Brunchtime Sabji in Erlangen (Bayern, Deutschland), a Bombay Aloo (£6.00) on the side felt like a good idea. Finally a Keema 
Paratha (£3.20): Fish, Mince and Potatoes, a first.
The Bill
£16.90. We ordered separately and so paid accordingly. I like the clarity of printing here.
As expected, Steve’s Pakora arrived first, but only seconds before his Mains. He was given a choice of Sauce to cover his Pakora, four large pieces. The Pakora looked Freshly Cooked, not Double Cooked which sadly prevails.
Classic Lamb Apna Style
Phwoar! – was Steve’s exclamation as soon as he dipped some Naan into his Masala.
Sliced Green Chillies, Ginger Strips and a generous amount of Fresh Coriander topped the Thick Masala. This was Curry.
The interior of the Keema Naan was also studied. With discrete grains of Mince, this is the cooking method Hector seeks, no sign of Pink, Donner-style Meat here. An impressive Naan at a sensible size.
Delicious, bursting with Flavour. A balance of Tender Meat and Spices, just right.
How did you find this place?
The story is told – here.
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A Side of Potato is what I had in mind originally, I ended up with what appeared to be a Potato Curry, full portion. With the Keema Paratha, a Feast lay before me. The Paratha was inspected before commencing, again it had separate Mince Grains. Initially it was Excellent, then suddenly it was not. There was a taste I did not like, as if – Off. Half of the Paratha was left, Hector was taking no chances.
Fish Karahi Apna Style
I had been assured there was no Capsicum in this Dish, either in the Blend or stirred in. No Green Chillies topping this Dish, just Ginger Strips and Fresh Coriander. The Fish Flavour hit the palate, an instant – Wow! Having eaten here twice previously and been impressed by their Lamb Curry variants, I had hoped the Pedigree would be there to have Fish. The Fish was Soft, sufficient in Quantity, a delight. Once could see the Quality of the Blended Masala, so Rich, Viscous. Had it been blended then more solids added? One cannot hold – Soup -in a fork, this Masala impressed. The Spice, the Seasoning, the Spice Flavours all impressed. Hector has found a venue serving a worthy Fish Karahi in Manchester.
Bombay Aloo
The Masala looked no different from my Companion Dish yet the taste was totally different. Given the Quantity I invited Steve to partake, Hector shared…
The best Potato Curry I have ever tasted – said Steve – what are these wee black things?
Mustard Seeds – I guessed, though they could have been Onion Seeds.
That was rare – was Steve’s concluding remark at the end of the meal.
The Aftermath
delhi2go was becoming busier, people were eating Kebaps, even Chips with Cheese. I made a point of showing Mein Host the Curry-Heute Website, I have to make myself known here, I shall be back often.
In the short walk around the corner to the Travelodge, we tried to put in perspective what we had experienced. The Flavours were new. The Curry was Wonderful, but putting it in perspective, not at the Dera benchmark. This is a Fast Food Curry Cafe, we wondered what Chef could create given time.