The train home tomorrow was chosen to permit one final lunchtime Manchester Curry. After this afternoon’s feast at Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1LQ England) even Hector has reached his limit.
Steve and Hector arrived at 13.40, having let the lunchtime rush pass through. Seven diners, plus one thankfully quiet wean, were replaced by a group of students whilst we ate. Prices at Kabana must suit the student budget.
Rizwan, Mein Host, knew we would return, one visit per trip is never enough. Steve was going to have – something else – but even he could not resist the opperchancity to have a final Karahi Lamb (£5.30) on-the-bone – with Rice (£1.50) for Hector, a Chapatti (£0.80) for Steve.
Did you enjoy the Quails? – asked Rizwan. He had sent us to the sister shop – Kabana (Cheetham Hill) for their – Wednesday Special. This could well become a new ritual Curry.
My final Manchester Curry is usually with luggage. Instinctively, I went to the rear of the restaurant and squeezed on to the table. It was a squeeze. When Rizwan brought the Curry he moved the table, Steve’s turn to breathe in.
The – foliage – was brought to the table.
Karahi Lamb
What more can I say about this wondrous creation?
Enjoy the photos of the neat Curry, on Rice, and then each with the added foliage.
Karahi Lamb (on-the-bone plus – foliage)
Being hours earlier than our Monday visit, I knew the quantity would be a challenge. I took my time and savoured every mouthful. Steve was wiping his plate clean as I did a Meat count, still in double figures. OK, Rizwan spoils us.
I asked Steve for a few words:
The seat was uncomfortable.
It was, front of house in future.
A slightly different taste from the other day – he added – spicier, more intense.
Can the Karahi Lamb at Kabana actually get any better? What we have observed this week is that Steve’s Curry experiences with Chapattis have been different from mine with Rice. Rice definitely acts as a Flavour filter.
As I write this, I’m missing it already. Steve, Dr. Stan, Howard, Neil, when is our next trip to Manchester-Bradford?
The Bill
£6.80 and £6.10 respectively.
The Aftermath
I had noted the football scarf adoring the photo on the far wall.
R.I.P. George Booth, a life too short.