Hello Mr. Hector! – was the greeting when Dr. Stan, John and I entered Lahori Taste (36 Chapel Hill, Huddersfield, HD1 3EB, England) after our day in the best of Huddersfield’s watering holes. There are many Curry Houses in this town still to be explored, however, Lahori Taste is next door to the Rat & Ratchet, so it goes.
I am still getting used to the new board, – Go Large For £2.00 Extra – remains an option. Last time I had to admit defeat, this evening a normal portion of Lamb Karahi (£6.50) with Extra Methi would be accompanied by a Keema Naan (£2.50).
The Bill
£9.50. Who is going to argue?
We now have some confusion about – Extra Methi. I have always asked for it, tonight there was a disappointing statement:
We don’t put Methi in it.
That might explain the resulting flavours.
John opted for – The Same, but Large – (£8.50) plus his usual three Chapattis (£0.50). He too was charged 50p more than expected, though he did later ask for some Green Chillies on the side. Dr. Stan’s choice was Keema Karahi (£5.50) with two Chapattis. This would be washed down by a Mango Rubicon (£0.80). Who knows what Dr. Stan paid? A Salad was provided, the 50p?
Lamb Karahi
The Flavour was full on with a slight Sweetness. Methi would sort this. The Meat in the Standard Portion was numerous. The Spice Level and Seasoning could both be described as – Moderate. The Masala was delightfully – Thick – with Tomato Seeds very visible, a great Pedigree.
With Methi I would be changing the Overall Flavour, as it comes is the – Lahori Taste Karahi. Perhaps this is what I have to accept? I would still like on-the-bone to be an option.
Keema Naan
This was a good size. It was closer in style to a Kulcha Naan being flat and perforated. The appearance and texture was not that associated with a Tandoor. I split the Naan open as soon as it arrived, the much sought after Brown Grains of Mince were there. Different, enjoyable.
John’s Large Lamb Karahi did not last long. This man can eat. His pleasure was made evident from the start. Having secured the Extra Chillies he now thinks he should ask for Ginger too a la Kabana (Manchester).
That was a lovely, lovely Curry – he began.
See the Curry back home? Too much sauce, Soup!
Has John been reading Curry-Heute? He has.
A deep musky flavour with top class Chapattis, great value for money when you – Go Large.
This was John’s first day in Huddersfield, I think he now sees the attraction(s).
Keema Karahi
This was a major platter of Keema. Seeing a Mince Curry presented in this manner requires a second glance, one is used to – Bowlfuls.
I permitted Dr. Stan to employ the normally forbidden word:
Nicely spiced, it was a good Spicy Curry with plenty of flavour, moderate heat, and a good amount of it.
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The Aftermath
We started coming here because there were no late night Curry Houses in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, now there are. There are also late night bars. And so we had time to digest our Curry on the train back to Manchester and ponder.