Unbelievably, Hector has not been to Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) since the start of last month, but then I have been busy elsewhere. Dr. Stan and Hector met in the West End for Curry at 14.00 but nobody there wanted to feed us at this time. A Return Ticket for the Subway was purchased, Bridge Street here we come. Why is Bridge St. Subway Station on Eglinton Street?
Ayaz, Mein Host, was manning the shop. The Usual was ordered by Hector: Lamb Karahi (£7.90) Dr. Stan as ever would do his own thing. We both studied the ready-made Curry on offer, a lot of Chicken.
Keema Mutter Aloo (£6.00) it would be. A Chapatti (70p) each would accompany.
One of the four tables is now located further into the room. The window area has been adorned with plants and other fascinations. Karahi Palace becoming – Cool?
Ayaz set the preparation of the Karahi in motion whilst dealing with phone orders. Takeaway Customers came and went. Qaiser appeared momentarily then went out with a Delivery. It was the middle of the afternoon and business was steady. The Number Two Chap brought the Modest Salad, it was never touched. We were here for Meat!
The Lamb Karahi was brought out first – Hot and Sizzling – in the too hot to touch Karahi, an amazing sight and sound. Dr. Stan’s Bowl came immediately after, this looked to be a more than Substantial Portion. Only one Chapatti was presented initially, strips were torn off, I had to interrupt the Good Doctor to secure the ritual photo. He was off. We ate in – Companionable Silence – thereafter. Not a Peep from Dr. Stan, not even his customary – Mmmmm.
The second Chapatti was presented, there was no stopping us now.
Hector too was in another place. The Spoon was used to scrape up some of the Oil which was collecting at the base of the Karahi, mixing it in with the Tomato Rich Masala Mash, Stunning!
Everything was Hotter than everything else. I had to wait a few moments to tackle the Meat, the Masala itself was Sheer Joy. The Spice and Seasoning were at – The Hector Standard – this was shaping up to be – The Perfect Lamb Karahi.
The Lamb was a mix of cuts. Chop Bones protruded from the Masala, some Meat was on-the-bone, some off. Tender – hardly describes the Quality. By the time the Chops were cool enough to tackle, the gnashers were in top gear. There is only one way to tackle this Dish, get stuck in.
That was astonishing – was my next utterance on completion.
Mmmm – responded Dr. Stan, finally. Very tasty that – he added when the table was cleared. Verbosity rules!
The Bill
£15.40 Very affordable.
The Aftermath
Farewells and thanks were exchanged. I am tempted to come back on Saturday, how can I deny myself this level of pleasure?
And so back on the Subway to where we began. Today saw the launch of – The Wednesday Afternoon – Friday Night Club.