Curry Club - Thursday 7 March 2019 - venue TBC

[AllyCat]

Sorry I can't make tonight - am helping to entertain out of town guests.... hopefully can make the next one though... x

[nualacoll]

Good morning,

I had great fun last night; it was lovely to meet everyone. The food was wonderful, I definitely eat too much as I?m still full this morning. I?m looking forward to the next outing.

Have a happy Valentine?s Day.

Nuala

[Michael Palaeologus]

It was a good evening with Nualacoll, Hibbs, Georgia, Mr Georgia, Mrs CitizenED and me in attendance.

Service in The Pistacchio club was attentive, there was only 1 other small group in the place and when we walked in we were greeted like long lost relatives.

The decor is an interesting mix of modern Indian restaurant - actually quite tasteful but then by the door there is a mock mirrored atrium and a chandelier - which were just odd.

The menu is interesting, many "Indian" restaurants in the UK are owned and run by Bangladeshis' but it is unusual to find a menu which includes Bangladeshi specialities - mostly fish and shell-fish.

We shared pops and pickles - nice and three starters, veg samosas, onion bhajis and something called Lacey Paties (were they?) which were vegetable paties - all being nice without being outstanding.

My main course was a chicken dhansak - pleasant, spicy and not oily and sag aloo - same comments apply. The rice and nan bread were - rice and nan bread. The serving bowls were standard white pottery and looked a little plain, an attempt I think to be a little different.

Cost was ?16 per head which included an amount of Cobra and soft drinks.

So, a reasonable meal at a reasonable price from what could be described as a good, honest curry house.

Finally, as I left the Manager whispered "Happy Valentines Day" in my ear - which was nice, I think.

Our designated Lavatory Correspondant will no doubt post a few words about the conveniences in due course. Hibbs?

Would others like to post their views? Ta.

[georgia]

I thought it was ok, nothing special, but I enjoyed the evening and the company. Next Curry Club in March?

[wee quinnie]

The Pistachio Club is definitely my fave curry restaurant of the LL ones - never disappointed. I also like the strange mix of Pared down with a chandelier - the human touch there!

[hibbs]

Obviously the company was top notch but I'm not too sure about the food. The staff were great but I thought food wise there was room for improvement e.g. the dips to start with were very watery. My curry was ok but there was nothing tantalizingly exciting about it.

Re: Washroom facilities, I must say I was rather scared. Upon going through the fire exit door the whole mood changed, you had to walk up a rickety very narrow wooden staircase with all paint hanging off the walls to arrive at loos that were definitely a throwback from the seventies?which is a shame as they didn't reflect the decor of the downstairs restaurant (where's Linda Barker when you need her).

Anyways lovely to see you all, looking forward to the next one!

x

[Michael Palaeologus]

I think that we were talking about the next one, at Ganapati down Bellenden way after the next EDF drinks in early March. Being utterly selfish I have limited availability week commencing 3 March, but I could do Wednesday 5 March after Badminton.

[Keef]

I can't do the 3rd, but could do any other night that week... Keen on Ganapati, but have been loads of times, so don't worry if the 3rd is best for everyone else.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

What about going to the one that we think is selling up at the end of the Green? Name escapes me - The Mirash? It may be a last chance to test it.

[georgia]

Weds 5th March fine for me

[Michael Palaeologus]

Hmm - thats true. The future of the Mirash is in question (sob!). Perhaps we should go there before the Chicken Makhni disappears forever.

Do you mean the 5th Keef? If you cant do the 3rd - you can do the 5th, or do you mean you can do the 5th? Confused of SoGo (South of the Gowlett).

[Keef]

Actually, in the last hour I've found out I could be busy on both, so just plan whatever, and I'll tag along if I am free.

[AllyCat]

Weds nights are not great for me as I have dance classes - but could give it a miss one week if its the only night everyone else is free, as I'd really like to try Ganapati... but if another night is good for everyone then great!!

[georgia]

Are we still up for Weds 5th March for Ganapati?

[Michael Palaeologus]

Yes for me. I am in Tamworth all day - but should be back in time if we eat at say 8.30?

[KalamityKel]

Yet another pass for me... some of us have to work ya know :p

*edited coz my computer is stupid and can't read my mind*

[hibbs]

Yes please count me in.

[Keef]

I'll check the diary with Mrs Keef and let you know... I assume this will take place after badminton???

[georgia]

Do we need to book a table?

[Keef]

Definitely! I've only seen it quiet once, usually it's pretty full even on week nights.

[georgia]

Ok thanks - I will try to book

[georgia]

Ok have reserved a table at Ganapati for next Weds (5th Mar) for 8.30pm. Booked for 10 people but will need to confirm exact numbers nearer the time.

[Annasfield]

Oh I was going to ask if I could join you, but will be in Liverpool that night.

[citizenED]

Mrs Citizen is up for it so count her in.:))

[georgia]

Anyone else?