This afternoon was spent at The Staggs, Musselburgh; it is the day of the Remembrance Sunday Beer Festival, not to be missed. It is also the day that Euan declared to be his Stagg Day, at The Staggs. Being the Consummate Professionals, Steve and Hector dragged themselves away in good time to be ready for work tomorrow, however a Curry-Heute was mandatory.
Marg collected us at Queen St and sped us across the Clyde to the ever-reliable New Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ). Shan, The Delivery Man, was behind the counter, no sign of Ayaz. Rasheed was in his spot, indeed it was he who stepped into the role of Mein Host and took the order. He knows. By the time Ayaz showed, all was under control.
Steve followed Hector’s lead – Lamb Karahi on-the-bone with Extra Seasoning and Fresh Methi – Dry. A Chapatti each would suffice.
Marg decided Two Starters would be in order, for herself. Vegetable Pakora followed by Prawn Puri. The Modest Salad was brought by Rasheed, but not the means of eating it. Fingers.
The Pakora was definitely in the category of reheated. So few Venues do properly Freshly Cooked Pakora, still the Seasoning was Fine, not a bad start. When Marg’s Prawn Puri arrived she gasped at the size of the Bread. Defeat already.
Hector made no attempt to sample, the Palate could not be contaminated with the anticipated Sweetness of the Puri Masala.
There is a point where raving about the same Curry tends towards Pointless, or is it a matter of confirming the Consistency of Output? Suffice to say, for Hector the Karahi was everything that was expected – Tender Lamb, Minimal Masala, The Kick, the New Karahi Flavours. The Topping, Chunky Slices of Fresh Green Chillies, do their job. Simply Sublime.
Steve was not so taken. The Bones appeared to cause him concern, he felt he has had better here. As was written last Saturday, Steve has become a victim of The Bradford Standard. However, I will claim that the Curry served at The New Karahi Palace is up there with the very best of Glasgow, Bradford, Wherever, and it’s Unique.
The Bill
£29.00. Two Curry Portions and Two Starters.
The Aftermath
Sleep.
Work.