Somehow, over a month has passed since Hector’s last visit to the New Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ), where has Hector been? Answers on a self-addressed postcard to…
With the shenanigans continuing for a further week at Queen St. Station, our return to Glasgow Central from the monthly trip to The Staggs, Musselburgh put Tradeston within minutes. One still wonders as to why much of this – zone of potential – lies derelict.
On arrival at 20.50, Qaiser was on delivery duty, Chef Rashid was at his berth, Ayaz – Mein Host – appeared eventually. Mags and Hector were here for – The Usual.
Mags mentioned more than once over the course of the day how Wonderful her Yadgar Leftover Aloo Gosht was last Sunday. That was – Boneless – at the New Karahi Palace the Aloo Gosht (£6.50) is served on-the-bone. For Hector – Lamb Karahi – (£8.00) again on-the-bone, a Chapatti (70p) each would be more than enough to accompnay.
The Modest Salad was nibbled by Mags, there was nothing of interest on the plate for The Hector. A Chap sat the adjacent table munching on something similar to Hector’s Order, accompanied by a Naan. Imran Khan was on the tv, we know not what pearls he was sharing. His image did confirm, if ever it was required, that the food served at the New Karahi Palace is from the north-western extremity of the Indian Sub-continent.
Aloo Gosht
The Plate was piled High, the Potato pieces were prominent.
This is good – Mags offered very quickly. Normally she gives up halfway so as to leave sufficient for a Doggy Bag, not tonight. Mags ate on and on, clearly she was thoroughly enjoying her Lamb and Potato Curry.
Lamb Karahi
The Meat was well higher than the rim of the Karahi. Topped with Ginger Strips and Fresh Coriander, the Standard Presentation, however, the Large Green chillies were also to the fore. As ever the Masala and Oil sizzled in the too hot to touch Karahi.
By the time the photo rituals were completed, the Chapattis were cool enough to touch, then dip – Wow!
How I have a let more than a month pass? Perhaps absence does make the heart grow fonder, tonight’s Lamb Karahi was a Standout. The Seasoning was on the limit, the Spice content was taking no prisoners, the tip of Hector’s tongue was being nipped, lips were throbbing. The Tender Lamb was partly Lamb Chops, partly Ribs. The Masala was decidedly Thicker than the Norm, the Tomato Seeds stood out. The Flavour was off the scale, this was an Unbelievable Lamb Karahi, the Best I have ever been served at the New Karahi Palace.
The Bill
£15.10. I had Qaiser itemise this since I know the Karahi is dearer than the Curry.
The Aftermath
I asked for Rashid to come to the counter. I had to tell him how Wonderful tonight’s Lamb Karahi had been.
Meanwhile Marg had phoned, halfway back from Aberdeen, a chance for Hector to visit The Laurieston along the road. I had to find out who had been filming in this Traditional Glasgow Pub the day before. John, Mein Host, informed me it is an ITV Drama about Peter Manuel, a Serial Killer, and the third last man to be hanged in Scotland back in 1958. Douglas Henshall and Martin Compston will feature, the latter being The Villain.