It is two months shy of two years since the last visit to The Shenaz (17 Granville Street, Glasgow, G3 7EE). I bet the next two years pass more slowly.
A quote from the last visit: I asked if the Lahori Gosht would still be as good as it was eighteen months ago.
The Shenaz hasn’t changed in forty five years.
With this in mind, Dr. Stan, Kenny and Hector ordered the Special Beef. Dr. Stan had this Dish last time and it was the stand-out compared to the Lahori Lamb in the Desi section. With Methi, expectations were high, yet The Shenaz is what Hector would consider a Mainstream Curry House. As has been written before, a Curry House this well established and busy must know what they are doing.
We were asked on entry if we had booked. The place was empty just after 17.00. Shown to the same table as November 2012, we watched the place fill up. The Pre-theatre Menu must be a hit, we were a la Carte.
Parathas would accompany. For a moment I considered the Keema Paratha but spotted the Garlic, never had this. Kenny followed the lead, Dr. Stan stayed Plain. Dr. Stan suggested a share of Rice. The Special Rice contained …. which Kenny announced he detests. What Curry Blog has he been reading? Hector had to announce the order to the Waiter who I recognised from last time. The Staff were plentiful, no problems with Service here.
Three Special Beef, Two Garlic Paratha, One Plain. One Mushroom and Jeera Rice.
As The Waiter noted the order, he was heard to mutter – Perfect. This was followed with – You’ve ordered very well.
Simples – was Hector’s reply.
No Poppadoms or Dips came. Of course we hadn’t ordered them, what difference would that make? The Shenaz Custom of serving Onion, Tomato, Coconut and Pineapple with the Mains continues.
Wet Wet Wet
The Curry arrived, a Good Portion of Beef, unfortunately it was swimming in the Masala. This is not what was hoped for, however, had I looked at the Photo of this Dish in my own Blog then I would have known. It was just as well we had ordered the Rice to share.
The Special Beef was Under-seasoned and would have benefited from a Bigger Kick too.
Some of the Meat was so Soft it had evidently been in the Curry Pot for some time, fortunately there was some that did require a chew. Studying the Columnar Structure of the Beef, here is evidence that only Beef has this. How many times have I questioned the veracity of Lamb?
The Methi was visible in the Masala however after last night’s Methi Blast this was lightweight. The Strong Flavours that were experienced last time did not reveal themselves this evening.
The Waiter cam over to ask – How Special is the Beef?
I had to tell him the Dish was – too watery. Indeed, never have I seen a plate with such a watery film, not even when ordering Shorba. This Curry Disappointed.
The Garlic Paratha saved the day. This was exactly how I like my Parathas. There was Sufficient Flakiness and the Garlic did add Significant Flavour to the Dish overall.
Pet Shop Boys ‘r Us
Kenny was scheduled to see a Band later on.
Friday Night Face-Food. Not Bad, but not Good either.
What have I done to deserve this? may mean something to The Reader, it means nothing to me…
Dr. Stan was quiet, no – Mmmms from him this evening.
An East-end Curry from a West-end House.
The Bill
£42.50. This included Three Soft Drinks.
The Aftermath
The departure was without comment, no Calling Card. The door was held open, courteous service. The Shenaz was Full. I know they serve Better Curry than was experienced today. I shall only return when invited to sample Something Special.