The usual? – asked Ayaz, Mein Host, as I took my seat in Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) at 14.00. Hector’s stomach may well still be in Central European Time.
The usual? – asked Shery, formerly known as – the new chap.
Predictable, moi?
One might think that Karahi Lamb (£9.00) and a Chapatti (£0.80) is all that is available at this humble establishment. If I upped my visits from more than once per month then I would go exploring. However, these pages cover exhaustively the full range of Dishes on offer at Karahi Palace. Click on any link to discover more.
A couple were at – the table – finishing whatever. Two more chaps came in to share a Curry. Share? – does not compute.
Karahi Lamb
Hotter than hot, the peripheral Oil sizzled throughout the photographic ritual. As always, the start was tentative, no more scarring of the top palate. Ginger Strips and Coriander, Hector is home. Sliced Chillies were mixed through the Tomato-rich Masala Mash.
As ever, it was a case of attempt to eat the furnace hot Masala before tackling the even hotter Meat. Ample, fine, as the Chapatti was, I could not help but think back a couple of weeks to the delightfully softer and thicker Chapatti/Roti served by the Greek-Punjabi Curry Cafes in Athena. I see another phase of Naan in the coming days.
The distinctive taste that is the Karahi Lamb at Karahi Palace was there. The Spice Level was demanding, the Seasoning less so. Ayaz is not as brave as Chef Rashid who knows exactly how Hector likes his Karahi Gosht. Surely my favourite Chef will be back in his spot soon? It’s ridiculous the amount of holidays some people have… (?)
Some fatty attachments remained on the otherwise perfect Lamb. Tender, succulent, as you wish, one small rib and a solitary large bone formed the inedibles. There was plenty here to eat, but still I was left wanting more. It’s about time I had the half kilo once again.
The Bill
£9.80 The usual.
The Aftermath
I asked after Qaiser who I have not seen for some time. He too is on an extended holiday. I feel another trip is overdue, it has been six days.