Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Supper’s Ready

After an excellent day at the Hawkshead Brewery in the English Lakes for the – Northern Craft Beer Fest – there had to be Curry-Heute, but in Glasgow. Realising that our arrival back at Glasgow Central would be after 22.00, the Curry order was phoned in to the Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) as we were stationary at Motherwell: Lamb Karahi (£7.90) and Aloo Gosht (£6.50). The ETA was 22.15 Mags and Hector arrived bang on time.

Ayaz, Mein Host, was behind the counter, Qaiser busy between serving tables and dealing with Takeaways. Chef #2 was on duty. The best two tables were occupied, a familiar face was there, we sat mid room. I turned round to face Ayaz and confirmed two Chapattis (£0.70). The wait was not a long one, Supper’s Ready. Meanwhile we accepted the Jug of Water and noted the Modest Salad is no longer a guaranteed feature.

Yesterday, Steve from Malta contacted Hector to ask if I had ever eaten Curry there. The simple answer was – Yes – some thirty years ago in Sliema, there was a solitary Curry House. I recall impressive – strong, wooden, double doors, not the Curry. Neil and Hector spent a fortnight there suffering terrible Bier and Kinnie. We were also thirty years too young to be holidaying in Malta. As Marg approaches retiral, so I can plan a return. Marg and Hector have been invited out for Curry in Malta. Google Maps show a half dozen Indian Restaurants around Sliema, we might need two visits to get through all these. It’s a pity the Budget Airlines have abandoned direct flights from Central Scotland presently.

The Karahi Gosht arrived, seriously Hot and Sizzling. Let the Pleasure begin. The Chapattis were as Fine as ever, Strips were dipped into the Oily Residue at the edge of the Karahi, then the Masala-mash was savoured. Finally the Lamb on-the-bone was cool enough to tackle. Eight Bones were assembled on the plate after they had given up their Tender Lamb. The Spice was there, the Seasoning was Perfect, Chef #2 has graduated to be a Master. I should have ordered a Half-Kilo, I was hungry enough. I have not fully indulged for a while.

At Karahi Palace, all the Lamb Dishes are served on-the-bone. Mags’ Aloo Gosht had visibly fewer than the Karahi.

Still the best Aloo Gosht in Weegie-Land – was Mags’ verdict.

She has eaten a few, she should know.

The Bill

£15.80.

The Aftermath

I congratulated Chef #2 on the Quality of the Karahi. Ayaz suggested he was simply – The Chapatti Man.

Oh no he’s not!

I need a name.