The Final Visit of 2015 to The Staggs, Musselburgh, may well have preceded the final visit to The New Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ). Mags was up for her Favourite Curry anywhere – Aloo Gosht. It was also she who suggested Lamb Chops, as if the thought had not drifted through Hector’s Subconscious. It was some time around 21.00.
Ayaz, Mein Host, took the order. The Usual for The Hector. Karahi Gosht, Extra Methi, Extra Seasoning. Hector assumed Two Portions of Lamb Chops, apparently we would share one. What does Hector know? Chef Rashid was in his Spot in the Kitchen. Mags has come to appreciate the presence of The Maestro.
During the period of preparation there was a photo session. It is unusual this late on a Saturday Evening to see so many Prepared Dishes on offer. Did a crowd not show, or were they getting ready for a busy Sunday? Hopefully the latter. Some of the Dishes looked Excellent. Perhaps Hector might sneak in a Late Lunch before the year end and try something different.
Lamb Chops
Four, Two each. Wonderful. Spicy, Succulent. Why did we order One Portion?
Tonight there was no Modest Salad.
The Mains
One has to assume that some may be reading this as the first critique of the New Karahi Palace. Suffice to say, both Mags, Hector, and many more of The Company, have gorged on these Dishes on many an occasion. We know what to expect, rarely is less than Total Satisfaction achieved.
The Aloo Gosht was on-the-bone. A Lamb Chop was part of the mix. Mags ate until she was sated.
Mags took the Doggy Bag option, just as well we shared the Lamb Chops then. Occasionally she does manage to eat the entire Portion, not tonight.
Aloo Gosht Chops. No sucky bones. Yum. Thank you, Rashid, again.
Meanwhile across the table, Hector got stuck in to the Sizzling Mash. The Ginger Strips and Fresh Coriander Toppings always add to the experience. There were no Sucky Bones or Lamb Chops in the Karahi Gosht, still….enough bones. With the Seasoning, Spice and Methi exactly as required this was once more simply a joy to eat.
A Word on the Chapattis
Alan and Tracy have described the Chapattis 
served at the New Karahi Palace as – the best served, anywhere. One suspects they will be back soon.
The Bill
£22.70. For, two!
The Aftermath
The Keema looked stunning. Maybe I can manage another visit in 2015.
Oh yes, just had mince (chicken…I know!) 2 Capattis and a can of Rubicon for £7.50…why is this place not busier? I am stuffed. On a more sad note, I noticed today that the first place I ever tried curry (when I was 15…38 years ago), the Rawalpindi has now closed and been replaced by an American styled burger joint! What’s happening to Sauchihall St? At least the Loon Fung is still open…anyone for Dim Sum?
Hector replies:
Maybe the New Karahi Palace have to make themselves more appealing.. fix their signage, make it obvious they are much more than a Takeaway? I still think the upstairs looks like an Ice Cream Parlour. I know of people who have left because they were not convinced of the efficacy of the venue.
Perhaps they are happy as they are?
as for the Rawalpindi – I am told it is the prevalence of Buffet outlets that is killing the city centre restaurants.