Dr. Alasdair is resident at Hector’s House presently. As part of his ongoing education of the Best of Glasgow Curry, Sunday Lunch today was at Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ). I admitted that I walked past this place for years. He acknowledged that from the outside, it did not appear to be the sort of premises one would be drawn to. After a most enjoyable visit to Yadgar in 2016, he knew that if Hector recommends it, Karahi Palace must have pedigree. Ambala Deli Bar will be the chosen venue next time. What does that say about these three venues?
Marg drove us to Tradeston. She had been telling us all morning how hungry she was, but with dinner planned at home later, Marg was determined not to overdo it. Qaiser provided a Menu, Mince Samosa Chat (£3.50) was Marg’s choice. Dr. Alasdair followed Hector’s lead. He is a fan of Lamb on the Bone, so Lamb Karahi (£8.90) with extra Methi and a Chapatti (£0.70) was ordered, twice.
Four Chaps sat at the adjacent table. They were well through a large Karahi full of Chicken. Chef Rashid was back in his spot. Ayaz, Mein Host, entered the premises and greeted as he past the table. Karahi Palace was buzzing, three of the four street level tables occupied.
Mince Samosa Chat
This was a new experience. Two Meat Samosas were accompanied by a Chana Chat and some Salad. Marg was taken aback by the Quantity, her – snack – was enormous.
A lot of filling – was her opening remark re the Samosas. Her last Samosas were in Paris, those were tiny, these were monsters in comparison. The Chickpeas were in a Spicy Masala, not a Sauce I recognised. Not being a huge fan of Chickpeas I did not have a sample. If the proof is in the eating, then Marg enjoyed her selection, she was hungry initially, no more.
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Karahi Gosht
The Karahi today was a mix of Lamb Cuts topped with Ginger Strips and Fresh Coriander. One of the joys of eating at Karahi Palace is that the food is presented – piping hot. Care has to be taken initially else one’s palate will be burned. Dipping pieces of Chapatti into the Masala Mash is how to commence. With chopped Green Chillies mixed into the Masala, the Kick was adequate, not excessive. Last time here, Hector was tested.
Lamb on a – Sucky Bone – was was the first Meat I tackled, tasty. Pieces of Lamb Chops were also present. There was enough Meat here for a meal, if a – Portion – is not sufficient, then ask for the – Half Kilo. This was as good as Lamb Karahi gets, my Favourite Dish at Karahi Palace, but Dr. Alasdair’s first visit:
This is very good – was his immediate reaction.
Good Chapattis too.
The Chapattis were Large, Soft and remained so, Substantial. One is typically enough.
Not too Spicy at all, very tasty – Dr. Alasdair continued. He also commented on how the taste of the Lamb itself came through the melange of Spice and Herbs.
Excellent – was his concluding remark.
Another satisfied customer.
The Bill
£20.70. Three people, well fed.
The Aftermath
This was not the end of Curry-Heute. After a curtailed visit to the Allison Arms, Hector was back home preparing what appears here as Curried Eggs, Mango Lassi too.