Friday may just be another day in Hector’s week, but some traditions persist, Curry-Heute pre-Bier.
New Cafe Naseeb (351 Paisley Rd. West, Glasgow G51 1LX) was the chosen Venue, Lamb Tawa (£7.95) was the objective. The Chef at Cafe Nasseeb is a former employee of The Village, the Tawa belongs to him – was the seed planted in Hector’s mind on the last visit. A variant of the Splendid Village Desi Korma and wetter than the Hector Preferred, Rice would have to accompany. Fried Mushroom Rice (£2.00) sounded decent.
The Waiter looked familiar but there was no sense of recognition from him. Polite in the extreme, he took the order and noted – No Green Pepper – but had to ask what – What was the other thing? – in reference to Capsicum. He returned moments later to enquire about the required level of Spice – Spicy is good.
The lack of recognition was explained when another Young Chap appeared, the Brother! Two fellow Diners had ordered Pizza. This always amuses.
The wait was not long, a Plate of Earthy Rice accompanied the Bowl of Tawa. The latter was not the expected Light, Yellowish Colour. Less Yoghurt had been added so the Masala was less Soupy and much Thicker than would have been served back in the Halcyon Days of The Village as a Cafe. The Tender Lamb Portion was substantial and sat well in the Masala. Chunky pieces of Onion had also been added to the Mix, way too many Onions. One has to consider how much Capsicum could have been added had I not called for them to be withheld. Man could not eat all these Onions.
The Seasoning was Spot-on though the Dish was only Moderately Spiced, so much much for – Spicy is good. The underlying Flavour was very Familiar, Comforting, this was a Curry born in The Village and reminiscent of Cafe Salma. I could eat this every day.
The Bill
£10.25. This included the Sparkling Water.
The Aftermath
I was joined by The Brother who had served me last visit. I asked him how his Cooking Skills were developing. He admitted to an allergy when it comes to chopping Onions. This amused. Curry Houses of Glasgow and Manchester were discussed, why has everyone not heard of Lahori Dera?
The Chef (Father) promised last time that he would cook Something Special for me with notice.
What do you think it will be? I know but I’ll leave it as a surprise.
Hector will have to muster the Friday Night Curry Club Members in the coming weeks.
April 2016 Another one bites the dust…
Once again, a Southside Curry House has gone. The premises have been rebranded the – Dubai Grill.
Does Glasgow need another Kebab Shop?