Kenny has just under three weeks of his vacation left, so sad. We need a Govanhill Curry – he exclaimed yesterday, and so it would be.
Dr. Stan took no persuasion, even Marg would accompany us, her penultimate Curry-Heute before she gives up seventeen days of her vacation for the greater glory of her charges. That’s what – The Professionals – do.
We planned a 15.00 Friday Curry, this was not to be. Passing both Lasani Grill (223-225 Allison street, Glasgow, G42 8RU) and Yadgar, both were closed, the staff were not back from their Friday Ritual one assumes. I would phone the Lasani Grill from the Allison Arms, our Refuge, after 14.30. At 14.45 Saeed answered, – Curry- Hector! – when he recognised who was asking for Karahi Gosht for three to be served in an hour. One and a half kilos? he asked. Yes please, no Capsicum.
The table was set for three when Marg and Hector entered Lasani Grill at 15.45, it would have been too awkward to explain that Marg would join us but have a Starter only, she was dining with friends later. Hockey perchance? A Chapli Kebab was ordered for Marg, her first, as Dr. Stan and Kenny took their seats. Can I have a salad on the side with that? – asked Marg. Little did she now what awaited.
There was a considerable Police Presence along Allison Street, things have been kicking off here recently, I’m told. Daylight Robbery. Will would later remark that he was headed along to his chosen Kebab House one evening at Dusk and spotted an Unsavoury Collective in front of him. He turned back. No Police at night? Don’t let us have – no go – areas in our fine city.
Poppadoms were mentioned, Saeed looked at Kenny and remembered – Spiced Onions!
And more Spiced Onions – said Kenny.
The most Magnificent Lasani Grill Salad was placed in the middle of the table. This is the benefit of not just turning up. With Raddish, Olives and Pickled Green Chillies on top of The Standards, this was an Excellent Complement to the Poppadoms and Dips. We paid a modest sum for the Poppadoms and Spiced Onion, the Salad was Complimentary.
Marg had more Salad that she envisaged. Her first Chapli will not be her last. Way better than Shami. More than I expected, with good flavour.
Saeed asked if we were ready for the Main Event. Gosh!
Look at this, Chust Sublime. Three Grown Men who have starved themselves until after 16.00 were about to be sated. Three Generous Helpings were removed from the Karahi, what remained would be a Challenge.
The Lamb, on-the-bone, was so Tender. The Masala shrouded the Meat in the style that Hector holds so dearly. We have been here before, we know how wonderful this style of – Curry – is. This was a new treat for The Chaps today, a Yadgar-style Curry served at Lasani Grill. The Yadgar signature was written all over this. What is this Flavour? It is Joy! Only Three Chapattis were harmed by the Collective during the demolition. Dr. Stan managed the last piece of Lamb with a Sucky-bone. Eventually Chef would present himself. Dr. Stan was quick to ask when he had come to Lasani Grill, however the dates were confused. He did re-state that he had worked at Yadgar for Ten Years. He knows how to create Karahi Gosht. His name?
I like this myself – Chef admitted.
Dr. Stan emitted is usual – Mmmmmm. He even went as far as – Lovely, yes.
Kenny had more to say. There’s a surprise. Kenny will be making numerous appearances in Curry-Heute in the very near future.
Dem bones, dem bones, dem spicy bones.
It’s good to be back. If this curry was Bier it would be Green Devil.
(Whatever that is…)
Kashmiri Tea
Saeed proposed Kashmiri Tea (£1.50), not Hector’s cup of… a man who takes his Tea straight. Marg loves this. A Glass of Pink Milky Tea topped with Pistachio.
A lovely finish to the meal and I love the glass.
The Bill
£48.20. Three Chaps well fed and a happy Marg.
The Aftermath
Khalid joined Chef to bid us farewell. We cannot be everywhere at once, too many venues to get round. Lasani Grill has come through significant staff changes in 2015. The future looks secure.
Walking back towards Victoria Rd. for our bus to town, the Desi – Curry Palace, home of Waris, was passed. The new signage presumably keeps those who have to be – happy.
The (very) small seating area is no longer visible due to advertising on the window. Hector will have to investigate.
Update
Inspired by a certain Curry Blog, Martin went to Lasani Grill for his first Karahi Gosht.
The name – Habib – was forthcoming for Chef.
TBC…