Hector knew at some point there would be a Bradford Curry this weekend, that it came so soon was a Pleasant Surprise. With Free Parking on the Brownfield Site next to the Sheesh Mahal (6 St. Thomas’ Road, BD1 2RW, Bradford) this is easy access. Well easy after one has sat behind ridiculously slow vehicles in the A65. When is this road going to be upgraded between Skipton and the M6 at Kirkby Lonsdale?
Marg and Hector arrived Thirty Minutes after the planned 15.00 mid afternoon Curry. There was a Dinner in York later, Chicken no doubt. Lamb for Lunch.
Sadaqat was not on the premises, time off? Instead Taj, the Owner, resplendent in Traditional Costume was sat in his Spot, a Young Protégé was assisting. As the Lone Diners we could have sat anywhere. I chose the table Two from Taj’s, conversation would be simplified.
Poppadoms, Dips and Salad were brought without discussion, as they should be. Hector’s Preferred Curry may or may not be on the Menu – Lamb on-the-bone with Extra Methi. Marg ordered Masala Fish, A Starter, to come simultaneously with Hector’s Main Dish. Marg would have to be seen to eat The York Dinner.
The Masala Fish arrived moments before the Lamb Karahi. I had to insist that Marg decant the Fish to her Plate else she would most certainly have touched the Hot Cast Iron whilst eating. Helping herself to One of Hector’s Three Chapattis, enjoyment was guaranteed. This Fish reminded me of somewhere. Could it be Yadgar?
Lamb Karahi
From the First Morsel, Hector was in that Special Bradford Realm of Pleasure. There is nothing like a Bradford Curry and as served at the Sheesh Mahal, this is as Good as it gets. Methi has been understood to be at the Foundation of the Flavour, however, the Overall Combination of Flavours is much More Complex. Seasoned as Curry must be, Dry as only Bradford Curry can be, and still the Oil accumulates at the Base of the Karahi. Mmmm. Who says that?
Marg could sense my Pleasure. She is used to the Bradford Detour. Is there a faster way to York from Glasgow? Is there a faster way to Bradford?
I promised Taj I would be back in Four Weeks, and late at night. The Norm.
Omar, Bring it on.
The Bill
£13.50. No Charge for Chapattis, Poppadoms, Dips, Salad, Chutney… This is Bradford.
The Aftermath
Is it true that whilst taking a Photo of York Minster, the B&B Key-card fell out of Hector’s pocket and blew in the wind through a set of locked Iron Gates. Now get out of that…
Chicken for Dinner…
Food looks great and what value for money. I guarantee that in my local in East Kilbride, and in most main stream restaurants in Glasgow, you would pay around £25 for what was served in Bradford for £13.50. Well lads who are the mugs ?. Scotland for ever my ass.