It was a long day, songs shall be sung about the wait for lunch at Naan Heaven. As closing time approached, Clive and Maggie declared a severe case of – The Munchies. Imran’s Diner on Wicker was reportedly open until 02.00, places nearby even later, sorted. Despite there only being one visit to date, Hector has celebrated the Curry at Wicker Kebabish, nothing to do with a chain of a similar name. This splendid Desi Curry House does not stay open late. Having had a decent Lamb Curry earlier, despite what else is written, no more Curry-Heute, bring on the Kebap.
As we reached the end of Stanley Street, behold, food Disneyland. Imran’s was open, but the tables were standing only, we took a look at Khyber Diner (54 Wicker, Sheffield S3 8JB, Yorkshire, England).
Bright, spartan décor, but there was a line of chaps, each with their role clearly defined. A Donner Kebap was a possibility. Lots of Chicken on display, an illuminated board with lots of Chicken Burgers. Chicken, solid meat, never really a Burger, whereas Chapli Kebab is ground Meat.
Despite ever eschewing Chicken Curry, Hector is partial to a KFC, or better still – Nando’s. Hang on, the last board, loadsa Chapli.
Naan and a drink included? I did not need Bread, time to negotiate a combination not on the board.
Two Chapli, one piece of Chicken, nothing else.
The Bill
£9.00 Haggling didn’t work.
Clive was having Donner Meat on a Naan, lots of Chilli Sauce.
For Maggie, a piece of Chicken and a mass of Wedges. Wedges, a fine alternative to Chips.
Chapli & Chicken
A token Salad, I had asked for the Tomatoes, the greenery was in the tray before I could stop it. Chilli Sauce and two large Chillies, just in case.
The crunchy batter and the Chicken skin is where all the interesting flavours were absorbed. Beneath, white meat, fun to eat, fingers of course.
These Chapli were unlike anything encountered previously. The looser Texture suggested they had been been hand made, and recently. The well-fired exterior masked a less well cooked interior. I would have preferred a balance here. Had they been deep fried or grilled? Possibly both.
The Spice Level took me by surprise, some would not have coped. This accentuated the comparative mildness and sweetness of the Chilli Sauce. These Chapli definitely required more Seasoning, Spicy yes, Sodium Chloride, no. A pity.
Two Chapli, always an indulgence. I deserved it.
Instead of heading back across the Don to Shude Hill, I popped into the other brightly lit venue across the street.
Abaseen Dinner (39-41 Wicker, Sheffield S3 8HS, England) is slated by many online, such assaults make me wonder who is out to destroy them?
A vast place, empty, there was only one chap ordering Takeaway. Expecting only the usual late night Fayre, on spotting what was definitely – Desi Curry on the menu, I had to ask.
Do you serve Curry this late?
Indeed, so next time in Sheffield, who knows what might happen on Wicker?