Glasgow – Lahore Kebab House – The Name You Can Trust

I said I’d be back, and with Mother. After our Lidl Shopping, Hector and Mother managed to dodge the heavy showers and reach Lahore Kebab House (196 Albert Dr, Glasgow, G41 2NH) just before 14.00. Mein Host was manning the premises, no doubt thinking the Lunchtime Rush, if they have one, was over.

Kofta Anda was foremost in my mind, or Kofta Karahi (£7.50) as is listed. Having enjoyed the Lamb Karahi (£7.50) last week, I knew Mother would appreciate this. Boiled Rice (£1.80) as ever would required for Mother, a Chapatti (£0.70) for Hector.      

70p for a Chapatti.

I approached the counter containing the ready made – Karahi Dishes. With the Order noted, I asked for – Hot Plates – which appeared to puzzle Mein Host who reminded me they are a – Takeaway – primarily. We agreed on – Medium Spice. Hector had enough Green Chillies on Saturday.

Would you like Onions on your Salad? – I was asked.

Oh yes.     The Mint on the Onions was quite a revelation last time.

Having settled in at the table for four, Mother remarked on how much she liked this venue. The lack of – Musak – pleased. We could sit in peace.

Believe it or not, I’m hungry – was exclaimed during the short wait.

Kofta Karahi – Kofta Anda

I never seem to get enough of this, today I had a plateful. Six decent Kofta and two Boiled Eggs, halved. The Masala was the same Oily, Blended Masala I had experienced in the Lamb Karahi. Hopefully the Kofta Balls had been sat in the Masala for a sufficient length of time to take in some Flavour.

Having seen to Mother, it was time to tuck in. The Spice Level without the Topping of Chillies was still fine, as was the Seasoning. There was nothing to worry about here. Breaking open the first Kofta revealed a lighter colour than anticipated – Chicken. Ah well, The Curryspondents will be amused. Whatever blend of Herbs and Spices had been added to the Kofta-mix, it worked, this was a – Tasty Dish. The Eggs added another dimension, the Texture being markedly different from Meat or Vegetable. We should be adding a Boiled Egg to Curry as a matter of course.

The Chapatti was a decent size and girth, quite Standard. This was used to scoop up the Masala, the Kofta were spooned. The more I ate, the more I realised that the – Signature Taste – of the Lahore Kebab House was coming through. Peppery – I thought.

I would certainly have this again, and the Keema also looked interesting.

Lamb Karahi

Once again, this was presented on a flat, oblong plate. All could be seen. Ironically the plate was – Hot – but the accompanying Rice Plate was not. The Rice was – Steaming Hot – and so I decanted pieces of Lamb to the Rice as is the norm. I was careful not to take one of the four pieces of Meat – on-the-bone. The Meat was again well into double figures, so Mother had more than she could ever eat. The Lamb on-the-bone came in my direction, featuring two – Sucky Bones – full of Marrow. Mmmmm.

This is delicious – remarked Mother as soon as she started. A plan to come here with her friend was mooted, not that she could ever find her way back. The – Tenderness – of the Lamb was marvelled at.

The lack of excess Masala was proven by the rate at which it was absorbed by the Rice. This was a Curry fit for The Mother of Hector.

Let’s not overlook the Modest Salad. The Mint again added something different.

The Bill

£17.00 No charge for the Chapatti – said Mein Host.

The Aftermath

Did you enjoy that?

Excellent – was the Hector response.

Mein Host revealed that he plans to retire sometime sooner rather than later. This place has been his for years, he is the Chef also. As is a common problem throughout the Catering Community, the next generation are not interested in being tied down for so many hours a day.

I hope the next time I return to Lahore Kebab House, I find it in good fettle.

Update January 2020

Lahore Kebab House has gone.

Time will tell if the rebranded premises – Al Aqsa’s – will serve Curry or just Peri Chicken.