Hector is the Last Man in Bradford, with a train at 13.28 there was time for Curry-Heute. The Kashmir Restaurant (27 Morley St, Bradford BD7 1AG England) is the ever-reliable venue in Bradford, open when you want it.
At 11.40 I approached my usual stairs on Wilton St. A venue opposite the car park which has lain derelict for years, sparkled in the sunlight, time to investigate. I crossed the road to Sabri’s Restaurant (3 Wilton St, Bradford BD5 0AX England).
I visited these premises in 1996, this was the cheapest of cheap Bradford Curry Houses. Sabri’s unsurprisingly was not open, the sign on the door was misleading. I believe they open daily at 17.00 and are not open late. If Sabri’s wish to attract customers, then maybe they might open earlier? Needless to say the usual Bradford Fayre appears to be on offer, one for another time.
Mein Host at Kashmir acknowledged my return, I said three days ago that I would be back. A different Waiter took my Order, same as before: Fish Karahi (£7.20) with Chapattis, three included. I decided to push the boat out and order a can of Mango Rubicon (80p).
One occasionally spots something new: I have referred to this Curry House as – Kashmir – for long enough. Today I actually read the signage – The Kashmir Restaurant – established 1958. This makes Kashmir the second oldest Curry House in Bradford after Karachi.
Mein Host brought the food, I even merited a smile.
I always enjoy this Curry, a Light and not too filling start to the day. With Tomato cooked into this much Thinner Masala than the Bradford norm, it packed a punch. The Fish flaked into smaller and smaller pieces, this Portion was Substantial.
Having barely touched the Modest Salad, I had an idea, they happen occasionally. I spread the Onions over the Fish Karahi, the – Interesting Vegetable – status was attained – Crunch.
Somehow I found myself starting the third Chapatti, this is unheard of. One should never have this Fish Karahi with Rice, Chapattis it is.
The Bill
£8.00. My type of Bill.
The Aftermath
By Noon others had arrived.
Hector might not have Curry tomorrow.
This was Hector’s 99th Curry-Heute Review in Bradford.