The first time I dined at Mata Indian Restaurant (Wroclawska 25, 61-833 Poznan, Polska), I treated myself to a Vegetable Biryani as an accompaniment to my Curry. Knowing this would lead to the inevitable Euro Mountain of Rice, I can only conclude I was hungry. Today, I managed to persuade Howard to join me at Mata and share the Vegetable Biryani, sold by weight. Dare we go for the larger portion (Zl35)?
Howard was waiting for me in the basement as I entered Mata at 16.15. Mein Host directed me downstairs to join my friend. The lighting seemed better this afternoon, a better atmosphere and no TV to distract. Howard was sitting alone at the far end of the room.
As before, the menu was an A3 laminated sheet.
With five Fish options, this became the focus of my attention. I decided to be brave and go for Andhra Fish (Zl45) with the three Chilli rating. Howard chose the meat equivalent – Andhra Mutton (Zl45).
Note that in Europe, Fish Curry tends to be cheaper than Meat.
As we waited for Mein Host to take our Order, another group of diners took their places behind me. In time, Mein Host appeared at our table.
The Order was relayed, the response unbelievable.
No Fish, no Mutton, only Chicken.
Apparently, the delivery chap hadn’t come. So why not go out and get supplies?
I made it clear that I was not about to order a Chicken Curry.
No Fish, no Mutton, no Hector.
We left.
Having chosen to return to Mata was in the belief that this was the best Poznan Curry House found in recent times. There would be no Curry Heute., instead we ate Polish at Wiejskie Jadlo.
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