After the intensity of Curry consumed in Bradford this week, Hector was hoping to slip home after the monthly trip to the Staggs (Musselburgh). However, The Rule of Curry kicked in. Mags suggested a visit to the Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) as is our norm. It had to be.
As I took my customary exterior photo @20.30, Ayaz, Mein Host, waved from his spot behind the counter. We entered the empty premises and took the preferred table. No Menu, No Discussion, Ayaz recited what we would have. Two Chapattis (70p) was my only contribution to the Order: Lamb Karahi (£7.90) and Aloo Gosht (£6.50).
A Jug of Water was provided along with the Modest Salad. Mags was willing to use the Downstairs Facility, Ayaz sent her upstairs. An Opperchancity to discuss Ramadan which will be upon us soon. I have never come to Karahi Palace during this time, I was told they will be busy and a Buffet will be set out upstairs. Tempting.
Whilst we waited, the TV was showing an annual ritual involving dubious music from around Europe. Qaiser, who had just returned from a delivery, brought the Curry.
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Lamb Karahi
There was an attempt to make a video on the new Sony in addition to the normal stills, not tonight. Hot and Sizzling, the way it comes at Karahi Palace, here we go again.
The Masala was so different from that seen in Bradford, no blending here, this was the Real Deal. With the Heat and the Spice totally – in your face – care was taken not to overdose on the Chubby Fresh Green Chillies. The Toppings are Magnificent, the now common Ginger Strips present too.
After the Shahi Kofta at the International (Bradford) which made me take stock of – Seasoning Levels -, this was how it should be, no Erlangen influence here.
Lamb Chops and more were present in the Karahi, Tender as ever. The Flavour from the Meat and the Masala was everything I have come to expect at this venue. The Masala, rich in Tomato and Herbs, so different from The Bradford Curry, yet the origins must be similar. The Oily residue collecting at the base of the Karahi was dipped with the Chapatti – Wow! To think I nearly passed on this.
Aloo Gosht
The Potato content looked to be quite Substantial this evening.
It’s on the bone – remarked Mags.
I reminded her that all Lamb Dishes have been served this way since the New Menu was published.
Too good to talk, it’s lovely actually. Cue a song.
Sometimes, Mags eats half and takes the rest home, not tonight. We both finished all that had been set before us. Ah yes, the Baker in Musselburgh was closed this afternoon.
The Bill
£16.00. Ayaz rounded up by 20p.
The Aftermath
Rashid was summoned to the counter. He had to be congratulated, this was Wonderful Curry.
It was still partially light as we departed, not a good time of year to fast.
Cheetham Hill Rd Dera, should’ve made that clear!
Hector replies:
One of – The Very Best – venues.
Ended indeed up at the Village said evening, sublime buffet as expected, though I should’ve been more focused in my choice of dishes. Visited Dera for the first time last weekend too, sadly arrived a few hours too early to indulge in their £9.99 Ramadan buffet, excellent lamb karahi was still consumed though! Will need to visit the Palace again soon though, despite the lack of buffets…
Hector replies:
May I ask, which – Dera?
Phoned them up this afternoon asking if they were doing a Ramadan buffet, was told “we don’t do buffets”…
Hector replies:
I was at Karahi Palace yesterday and asked the question again and was given a different answer. Last month Ayaz told me they would be putting out food upstairs during Ramadan. Yesterday he told me:
Just normals.
So it goes.
I take it you have been to the Ramadan buffet at The Village…always excellent, and book in advance.