It is still difficult to believe that Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) is not queued out every night of the week. When will the planned upgrade take place? This is Hector’s 89th visit, so Karahi Palace should be next to receive the #100 Visit Curry-Heute Award as presented to Yadgar Kebab House only seven days ago. This could well occur in early 2019 ceteris paribus.
Ayaz, Mein Host, greeted me from the cooking position to the rear of the premises. Qaiser was out front tonight, he told me what I was having, my usual:
Karahi Lamb (£7.90) with extra Methi.
As with my last visit in January, I strayed from the solitary Chapatti and opted for a Chilli and Coriander Naan (£2.00). I heard Qaiser announce – Methi – to Ayaz as he relayed the Order.
Four Chaps had arrived seconds before me and took the window table. I sat at the adjacent table, well away from the door, winter has returned. There was little sign of activity upstairs which around 22.00 on a Saturday night does puzzle. The good people of Glasgow do not know what they are missing. By the time my food came, all four of the downstairs tables were occupied, as ever the Takeaway business flowed.
Karahi Lamb
The Curry was – Super-hot – too hot to touch, yet not enough to burn the palate with sufficient care taken. The Naan was a sensible size, I could foresee most of this being eaten at the start. Strangely, I found myself eating more of the Naan than I would normally eat of a Chapatti. The combination of Chilli and Coriander adds Spice and Herbs, is this not what Curry is about?
I didn’t bother counting the Meat, I knew the Portion was substantial. The Bone count was well within acceptable parameters, there was enough eating here to satisfy a Hector.
This was instant pleasure, the Oily residue was already collecting around the rim of the Karahi, seeping from the Masala Mash. With the provided spoon, I scooped some the Mash from under the Meat to eat with the strips of Naan. What a combination. This could become a new Hector Standard. A near Perfect Naan, Soft and well-fired around the edges, and no skimping on the Toppings. Perhaps just a bit on the Flat side. Tawa cooked?
Ayaz was taking no prisoners with the Spice Level. Some may have struggled with this, I was in my element, two months and eleven days since I was last here. I’m due back in under two weeks when we next visit Staggs (Musselburgh). The Seasoning and Herb content was as my prescription. The Bones were working their magic, so much Flavour in this Karahi. I spotted some Columnar Lamb as I took a Meat shrouded Bone, so this is where it originates. I have often suspected this – cut – was Beef given the fibrous texture, now I know for sure it’s Lamb. I appeared to have the top of the ribs, Hector-the-Butcher. To describe this Meat as – Succulent – would be an understatement. Pleasure? Immense Pleasure.
To The Point – what is this TV show?
Ayaz passed by, – thumbs up – were exchanged. Ayaz can cook.
Hector was in – awe – a – Seasonal Sentiment?
Awe, truly this was a great Karahi Lamb.
The Bill
£9.90. Simples.
The Aftermath
Marg came to fetch me from the nearby Laurieston which featured in this week’s – Still Game.
Free tea and biscuits for the designated driver.