Whilst Hector &Co spent the afternoon in Paisley, the rest of – The Company – were at a different Venue from our Norm. The Vale, at Queen St. Station, had publicised the availability of Oakham’s Green Devil, the Ale of The Moment. Robin, Jonathan, Howard and Hector decided we had better go and help The Others finish the Cask. Mission accomplished it was time for Curry-Heute.
Mags was taken prisoner, The New Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) is on her way home, and she loves the Aloo Gosht served here. Hector has probably never tried this Dish at this Venue- Other Distractions.
A Upstairs Party of Eighteen were departing as we arrived, it is good to see this Venue attracting numbers, they deserve it such is the Outstanding Quality of the Fayre. A Couple were also finishing in the Downstairs Café area where we took our seats.
Ayaz greeted us and said to Mags – Aloo Gosht. He knows.
Curryspondent John sent a Comment a couple of weeks back stating that The Hector Special version of the Karahi Gosht had lost its edge. I decided to remind Ayaz – Extra Methi, Extra Seasoning. A Perfect Chapatti (70p) each should suffice.
Chef Rashid was – in his spot – Ayaz, no mean Chef himself, would assist in the preparation.
Lamb Chops to share
Ordering Lamb Chops does prolong the visit. The Modest Salad lost a Tomato wedge before I could get the Trusty Samsung to record the moment. No Raita.
Four Chops (£6.00) take about the same time as it takes Rashid to produce the Curry. Once again, the Portion was diminished instantaneously. Someone was hungry. Still no Raita.
The Chops were slightly Drier than the Total Succulence normally served here, but still Full of Flavour. An Observation, not a Criticism. Two Lamb Chops each is just enough to get the juices flowing. The Main Event was not far behind.
Mags’ Plan on visiting New Karahi Palace en route West is to Eat Half, Takeaway Half. The Aloo Gosht has a Thinner, more Shorva-style Masala. I was permitted a Dip. Mags did not consider my description of 1960s style Curry to be positive enough. This is how Curry was once served, long before the days of Coconut, Cream and Blandness.
This is the Best Aloo Gosht I’ve ever had.
This is The Best Aloo Gosht, Ever.
Needless to say, she ate the lot and apparently enjoyed it.
The Karahi Gosht arrived Sizzling. The Trusty Samsung was at the ready. Finally, a first attempt at embedded video.
Something Happened
With Phone already in-hand, The Köln-Bonn Flughafen Ping drew my attention to incoming email. Incoming does not normally distract The Hector from his Curry, however, the name…
Ian Cowie? Ian Cowie! It’s Mr. Snax, himself, contacting Hector. The Irony of the moment.
Mr. Snax and Hector shall Dine together, but where? Is there really Curry in Edinburgh? Maybe Glasgow – Yadgar?
This raised a Smile. For once, Dear Reader, Hector beams before eating! Fear not…
The Hector Special Karahi Gosht
Lamb on-the-bone. Wonderful, Outstanding, The Flavours, The Ginger Strips, The Tender Lamb, The Spice, The Minimal Masala, The Fresh Chillies, The Oil, The Flavours – again, The Kick was Unforgiving. There was Satisfaction mixed with Sadness at the end. I should really consider ordering Karahi Gosht by the Half Kilo as my Standard Portion.
The Bill
£21.90. Most Affordable.
The Aftermath
Tomorrow’s Curry was being set out. I showed Ayaz my notes. Tonight was one of the best visits ever recorded at this Venue.
Ayaz advised us – Don’t speak to me, I’ll just bring it.
Why are there not Hundreds queuing along the street? – I asked as we departed.
Now to find Marg…