After last night’s Midnight Curry at Sheesh Mahal, there was no way I was having Curry-Heute this early. At 12.10, here I am at Sultan Restaurant (219 Manningham Lane, Bradford, BD8 7HH England). Visit #1 to Sultan was back in February this year. Hector was keen to return to sample the Sultan Fish Karahi (£8.50).
Valley Parade marks the location of Sultan being almost directly opposite. There is a bus stop directly outside Sultan. Take the Shuttle -662- towards Keighley from Stand A at Bradford Interchange. I walked up from Forster Square to Manningham Lane but took the Bus back.
I took the same table on the left as last time, three chaps sat at the adjacent table. They were already eating which was very efficient given the Noon opening. One chap ordered Irn Bru, in Bradford.
The Waiter, who I recognised, brought the Menu, stood and waited. The Fish Karahi was ordered with a couple of Chapattis. Had he given me more time to study the Menu, I may have remembered to add a Vegetable for an extra £1.50.
A Modest Salad with Raita was presented on a Steel Plate, just enough to clean the palate. These and the Chapattis are inclusive.
Sultan Fish Karahi
Here lay a mass of Flaked Fish in an absolute Minimal Masala, there was no Oil residue. Two Chapattis would be enough to take care of this portion.
The Spice and Seasoning were within acceptable parameters at the outset. The Seasoning became more apparent as I ate on. Onion, Tomato, and Herbs were cooked in to the Masala. The Flavour was quite different from anything encountered to date in this style of Fish Karahi. I could taste the Fish, the Masala complemented this to create a new experience with a very full on Flavour. As is evolving into the customary practice, I added the Tomatoes and Onions from the Salad to vary the Texture, even better. After Indian Mango (München), this was the Driest Fish Curry I have ever eaten. This is what Hector desires.
How is it, Sir? – asked the Waiter.
Wonderful.
He smiled, Simples.
As I reached the final morsels, I was offered more Chapattis. Three may not be the limit here.
The Bill
£8.50 Superb Curry at an affordable price.
The Aftermath
I showed the Waiter the Blog entry from Visit #1.
Thank you very much, Sir.
The Taste of Fish Karahi lingered long afterwards.
Sultan is open daily from Noon until 21.00 Tuesday to Sunday. Be aware of a closure on Friday (12.30 – 13.30) for prayers).