With a big football match kicking off early this evening, serious bunkers were required this afternoon. Where should Hector go to guarantee major happiness at least for the afternoon? Well – Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) of course, it has been a while.
As I like to do when arriving as a solo diner, I would survey the – Daily Specials. Naveed was back from his travels and in his spot. He talked me through the Dishes on display. What looked like Chicken Palak, was in fact Palak Gosht. Never a particular favourite, it was the only Lamb Curry today. Made with five different Herbs, I was told some time back – Spinach, Methi, Mustard Leaves, Curry Leaves and Parsley – is my best guess. Yadgar’s is always way better than the Creamy interpretation I have found at too many venues, especially in Mainland Europe. One Chapatti would complete the Order, or so I thought. Naveed suggested a Mango Rubicon, his new colleague had one in my hand in a flash. Poppadoms were offered but graciously declined.
Naveed has a new hat! It’s not every day one can report this. Is it possible that Naveed travels more than Hector?
I took my seat at the small table nearest to the kitchen. Three other tables were occupied, a diverse company. We all knew why were here, no Pizza was being served this afternoon. The new chap brought the necessaries, the reheat did not take long.
The Wholemeal Chapatti was as light as a feather. One was just enough.
Palak Gosht
I shall always prefer a Masala with Herbs over a Herb Mash, however, Yadgar’s has pedigree.
The Lamb was – on-the-bone – a surprise. The – kick – was another surprise. The usual Spinach bitterness was not there, this was so Mellow, a complexity of Flavours, a very pleasant change from my usual.
Aloo Gobi
How does Chef get so much flavour into Potatoes and Cauliflower? I could see what looked like a Tomato-based Masala as the base. Maybe this is the same as used in their Meat Curry? Chef’s secret.
I drive past Yadgar at least once a week. Due to the parking restrictions imposed by the pedestrian lights, stopping outside is rarely possible, a pity. I would buy Aloo Gobi to take away frequently otherwise. What we need is the – Yadgar drive-thru.
Chef Arshad appeared beside me. I told him I could eat his Aloo Gobi every day. He likes to see people appreciating his Fayre.
The Bill
£10.00 My favourite round number.
The Aftermath
Naveed was keen to tell me why he had not posted photos of the food he had enjoyed on his last trip, decorum required. Everyone knows that Curry tastes better once photographed. Then there was his trip to a certain Chicken chain, eh? Even Hector has to admit to going to Pizza Hut in Agra to give Marg a break from – Indian Cuisine.
Do you want Rogan Josh on your Pizza?
So it goes.
Laters…
What a happy evening, the pain of Euro-disappointment has been postponed for a month – at least.