Once again Mark has tempted Hector out for a Sunday Curry Brunch. We had both starved ourselves all day in anticipation of a Curry Feast, but where? Mark’s decision was – if the Punjabi Charing Cross (157-159 North St, Glasgow G3 7DA) is open we go there, else…
Arriving just after 16.30 the lights were on, the door was unlocked, success. We were greeted with a firm shake of the hand, yes it has been a while. Why Hector limits his visits here despite the Superb Quality of the Cuisine will become apparent. 
The Punjabi Charing Cross is doing well according to Other Sources; it is across the Motorway from the City Centre in a Cluster of Seven Charing Cross Curry Houses. If one is not in the Southside, then surely the Charing Cross area is better than the West End proper, and offers more choice than the City Centre. The Traditional/Mainstream is catered for by The Shenaz, Heera, and the Koh-I-Noor. Mister Singh’s India may attract those who wish to spend more, whilst Akbar’s and the Punjabi Charing Cross offer the best Punjabi Cuisine, cooked the way Hector likes it. No. 7? Mia – Sugar & Spice is fast rising star.
Mark was offered The Menu, Hector was not, The Waiter knew. That Hector contrived once upon a time to conceive an integration of two Dishes – Lamb Karahi – and – Lamb Methi – now known as – Lamb Gurmeet (after The Chef on duty that day), then this is where he is trapped. Why go to the Punjabi and not order one’s own Dish? Mark had never tried this, he knew he must.
What is possibly the Greatest Starter served in Glasgow and only served here, the – Keema Padora – (£5.25) had to be shared. Far too much for one person, even then, expect to struggle with the Main thereafter.
Chapattis, although not seen on The Menu would accompany. For the record, Naan (£1.95) and Garlic Paratha (£2.50) were also considered.
Be Good to Yourself, at Least Once a Day
The Complimentary Poppadoms and Spiced Onion were brought timeously. Time for us to reminisce about the greatest Welsh Rock Band of all time – Man. Mark knows/knew all the members who featured back in the day.
Keema Padora
Mark was instantly taken by this – Excellent.
It is Stunning. A Methi laden Keema, served as Dry as Hector seeks his Curry. The Bread was Light, slightly Puffy, with a subtle Sweetness. The quantity of Mince today looked more than has been served previously. It is just as well we were sharing. One could have eaten this and left, contented. But no, we had more Curry to come.
Lamb Gurmeet
The Lamb was served on-the-bone, a mixture of Sucky Bones and Lamb Chops. I feel I have written this but a few hours ago. Quality Lamb, Tender. There was a lot of it, again a Larger Portion than I recall receiving in previous visits. It is the Masala that makes this Dish. Is this not what distinguishes all Curry Dishes? 
The Masala was Thick, Dry, the Methi mixed through to give the required level of Bitterness. Mark was impressed by the Intensity of the Flavour. The Spice and Seasoning were at the Peak of Normal. I explained my sporadic visits to this venue. One could not eat this every day, it is too Intense. But when one is here, how can Lamb Gurmeet be resisted?
The Chapattis were Huge, one each was more than enough. Did The Hector have too much Food today?
Mark – Very good. Intense taste, very sharp lime taste.
It’s the Green Devil of Curry!
‘Plogies
Mein Host, Hari, arrived whilst we were in the midst of the Mains. He came up to the dais to greet us.
Sorry for not being here yesterday, the day before, and the day before that.
I cannot be everywhere, but I have made the decision to visit Charing Cross more regularly. Did I mention the choice of Seven Curry Houses in close proximity?
The Bill
£32.20. For Two Mains and a share of a Substantial Starter.
The Aftermath
Taking the photo of the exterior I did not spot the banner for the Buffet, cooked to order.
Does this in effect mean – eat all one can off The Menu for £11.95? There is no information about this on the Punjabi Charing Cross Website, so perhaps I shall have to return soon and make further enquiries.
