Glasgow – New Karahi Palace – The Weekend Concludes

The Monthly Trip to The Staggs, Musselburgh was behind us. Nigel had won his Rightful Award. Who wins Awards? Craig, Yvonne and Mags would join Hector for the Ritual Post Staggs Curry at the New Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ). Arriving around 20.30, the Downstairs tables were mostly occupied and it was draughty, Upstairs it was. Ah, Noises from Upstairs. What might have been a Kiddies Curry Party was drawing to a close. There was a lot of Kids, Curry had been served, that’s how The Brain of Hector interpreted the situation.

Mags was having – The Best Aloo Gosht in Glasgow. Yvonne, making her visit here in years, followed the Mags’ Recommendation. Craig would re-experience the Dish he so enjoyed two weeks ago – Chicken Karahi. He was offered Palak but stuck to his guns and had the Chicken version of the Hector Lamb Karahi with Dry Methi sprinkled on top.
The Spanish Lady was missing tonight, instead we had a new Young Waitress who speaks English. Remarkable. Ayaz, Mein Host, was still on hand to take the order. All was well.
The Modest Salad and Raita were nibbled by The Ladies, The Chaps observed.

Ayaz brought the Curry and Chapattis, plus one Portion of Rice. The Chapattis were halved, please do not do this!

The Aloo Gosht had seriously large pieces of Potato. I must try this Dish.  However, the Masala is in the Shorva-style, not the Dry-Thick Masala Hector prefers.
With Bones, the Half-kilo is easily manageable. Superbly Tender Lamb in a Minimal Masala Mush, a Curry Fantasy. A Fantastic Curry. There is only one Glasgow Curry Venue which can outperform this.

With a Standard Portion, The Ladies were finished long before The Chaps. Still the best Aloo Gosht in Glasgow – confirmed Mags. Yvonne was in Raptures.
Absolutely amazing… with a kick to it I haven’t had since Café Salma. A good hit without being overpowering. Yvonne will be back.

Craig ate on regardless. With no knife to hand, it took him an age to complete his Chicken Karahi. Edinburgh-types evidently do not use their fingers to eat Chicken.  Before he had a chance to make his report we were joined by Taxi Marg. An early close to the weekend’s proceedings for Hector.

The Bill
£36.90. This was for Four!

The Aftermath
There was time on the journey home to take stock of the weekend. It has been hectic. Now to entertain our house-guests.