Julian is doing a series of videos.

https://youtu.be/QCGN5bjGq8o?si=D6_ceKUoEPvzimDD

Look at the plate of chopped green chillies (and ginger) at the second place. This is pure class!

Rob

Braised liver and onions. Creamed potatoes, peas and gravy. No bread & butter.

Rob

Quote from: curryhell on May 07, 2025, 06:47 PM
Lol, you forgot the large flat cap mushroom Rob.

And a fried egg. Although, now we are well on the way to a mixed grill

Rob

Another classic dish from memory lane. Grilled gammon, served with a tinned pineapple ring on top. A single grilled tomato cut in two. Chips and garden peas. White bread and butter. Salt and vinegar on the chips. I learned how to make my first chip butty with this one.

Rob

Had a couple of Kashmiri lamb chops as a starter myself last night.



No cutlery either.

Rob

Quote from: tempest63 on May 07, 2025, 02:56 AM
Lots of good stuff going on in that kitchen. Initially I thought it may be going down the Dishoom path but I believe it is trying to elevate the BIR curry to a higher level, after years of dumbing down it is something desperately needed.

If I had one near to me I would definitely give it a go.

Both places are local for me. Harborne menu looks a bit over the top. Contemplated the chicken curry with samphire fries in Hall Green. However, it's just up the road from the Balti Triangle. So I would be driving past the Shahi Nan Kebab on Stratford Road. Knowing me I would be straight in there for a balti instead. M&S have samphire. £2.20 for 90g. Never tried it. Sounds like it would be good with masala fish.

Nice kitchen though and the food looks great. "Hotel" style cooking, I guess.

Rob

Here are the menus. Two branches. Not cheap. £4 for chips. The TA link has pictures of most things. I am seeing some good ideas for presentation. The Harborne branch has a more extensive (and expensive) menu. I think we should send someone to check it out. Goat biryani for you Phil?

https://rajamonkey.co.uk/menus/

Rob

Interesting video by Steven Heap:

https://youtu.be/8IbzWuZPDUw?si=TnLjlDRWATgRJOhu

Rob

Quote from: livo on April 21, 2025, 08:53 AM
I hope it is as good as he says.  I've just made a full batch, to specifications, Tomato Paste and pre-cook Chicken (thigh and breast in 2 separate batches).  I've just cooked 5 different curries and not tasted a thing in the process.  Just followed the instructions and cooked it, which is normally against every bone in my body.  Anyhow, we are 30 minutes away from giving it all a try out.

Hope it went well livo. Can you remember?

Rob

London's West End.

https://youtu.be/hF6ypeW3wlU?si=YnlNr9QCTKNOfPj3

This place is grim. £10 for two lamb chops! And one needs binning.

Rob