Prior to Saturday’s truly outstanding Wakefield Curry, I had only ever stayed over there once before, approaching twenty years ago. No Curry was had in Wakefield that night as I had stopped off at The Kashmir Restaurant (27 Morley St, Bradford BD7 1AG England) en route. That was the only time I have ever sat in the upstairs seating area. I ordered a Naan, the three inclusive Chapattis also came, a – Bread Fest.
Bradford Curry was all, maybe Syhiba wasn’t there back then? Before heading back north today there was the opperchancity for a Bradford Curry, it had to be Kashmir. For the record, yesterday’s indulgence in L666s was a Falafel at Assembly Underground.
Walking down the stairs at my preferred Wilton St. entrance, I entered Kashmir at 11.40, Mein Host was not there today. The other chap acknowledged me and brought the Menu as I took my seat. I already knew I was having Fish Karahi (£7.20), I gave the Menu a cursory glance whilst Mein Host for today wiped the adjacent table.
Fish Karahi, Chapattis.
He nodded, not another word had been spoken, a tally of three, so far.
As always, the TV was on, another staff member was engrossed. Imran Khan was addressing his nation, there was wild applause in the room, I’ll never know why.
The Fish Karahi and three inclusive Chapattis were accompanied by a Raita sharing a plate with chopped Onion, Tomato and Cucumber. Today, no Poppadoms, just as well, I would have declined them.
Fish Karahi
Oodles of Flaked Fish sat in a Minimal Masala which I observed today as having two characteristics. The surface was the Thick Bradford Masala, beneath this was an Oily coating on the base of the plate. I smothered the Fish and Masala with the Onion, Tomato and Cucumber. The aroma was becoming.
The taste of Fish hit hard, I love this. The Spice had a serious – kick. The Seasoning was approaching – brave. This was going to be another Kashmir classic Fish Karahi.
I managed two and a half Chapattis, a record for Hector. I alternated between Curry/Chapatti and Curry/Vegetables. Just how much fun can a Hector have on a Monday morning?
Eight days ago at Lahore Indian & Pakistani Restaurant in Bratislava, I marvelled at the quality of the Fish Curry. Similar ingredients no doubt, two entirely different entities, yet both Fish Curry. Such is the joy of food from the Indian Subcontinent, one can order the same thing and receive such a variety of outcomes. Today’s Fish Karahi was quite simply a thing of beauty on the palate.
The Bill
£7.20 Such a simple system of pricing.
The Aftermath
Did you enjoy? – asked the chap who had served me.
Excellent.
Seven words, there was no need for more, the Curry spoke for itself.