Mark has returned to Glasgow, once more intent on experiencing the Best Curry available. He enjoyed his – Welsh Stew – Karahi Gosht – at Yadgar back in September, though did retire early in the aftermath, stuffed. This afternoon, Hector would introduce Mark to – The Other – Great Glasgow Curry Outlet – The New Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ).
We entered the Modest Premises around 16.30, three Chaps were finishing their scoff. This left us taking the draughtiest of tables at the door. I advised Mark that there is an upstairs restaurant but this was likely to be even chillier at this time. Once the chaps had departed, Ayaz, Mein Host, redirected the fan heater in our direction. Winter has arrived.
Ayaz came to take the order, pen and pad in hand. He wrote nothing, the order was simple – Lamb Chops Starter, then Karahi Gosht, in the Hector Style. (Extra Methi, Extra Seasoning.)
The Modest Salad and Dips were set before us, the Salad was never touched, the Dips would accompany the Lamb Chops.
Lamb Chops
It has been a while, despite what one commentator from Renfrew may think. Four Lamb Chops each, no cutlery. Perfect. I advised Mark that cutlery would be forthcoming if required, however, there is really only one way to eat Lamb Chops as both Yvonne and Maggie now accept.
Rashid had prepared these to Perfection, well cooked, Succulent, Spicy, Umami!
Mark declared that he had never experienced such Spicy Chops.
The spiciest Lamb Chops I’ve ever had. He was impressed.
Karahi Gosht
Just as we were licking our fingers, Ayaz brought The Mains.
Two Sizzling Karahi, piled high with Tender Lamb on-the-bone. The Masala Mash, which is the Signature Feature of the Karahi as interpreted here, surrounded the pieces of Lamb. 
The Surplus Oil was collecting at the base of the Karahi, here lies – Fun.
Two Large Chapattis were the accompaniment. Everything was hotter than everything else. Hot to touch, never mind eat, the start was tentative. Mark once again asked about cutlery.
You have a spoon! – was The Hector reply. Where did he think he was, The Ritz? The New Karahi Palace is certainly not a Pukkah Venue, but with Hygiene Standards fiercely enforced there is nothing to fear. Rashid, the Chef, had prepared the Karahi Gosht precisely to Hector’s Standards. Spicy and Well-seasoned.
I can see exactly what is in the Masala, but no way could I replicate the Flavour – was Hector’s narrative. Mark was emitting a series of short, sharp, descriptions of pleasure in addition to comments about how well the Lamb had been marinated.
Excellent.
Fantastic.
Top notch.
This is #1 for me.
Completely to my taste.
Hector believes Mark was impressed.
The Bill
£30.00. Lamb Chops and the Main Course, Mmmmm……
The Aftermath
As we headed towards the Squiggly Bridge and the next part of our evening’s relaxation, Hector had to stop and take note. Mark made a declaration –
That would go down in my book as the finest Curry I’ve ever had.
Follow that.