A perfect day in Bradford has to begin with a visit to The Kashmir Restaurant (27 Morley St, Bradford BD7 1AG England). Hector was testing his limits, the third Curry in some twenty two hours, Marg would spectate.
The two less familiar waiters greeted as we entered at 13.30. There was no sign of my favourite waiter who appears on my Kashmir dedicated page.
A Salad, with Raita plonked on top, was brought instantly. The Poppadoms which followed were declined. After last night’s feeding frenzy at Sheesh Mahal, this would have been too much. The Order was given Fish Karahi (£8.50) with Chapattis. Marg jumped in with a Mango Lassi (£2.25).
Behind me sat a pukka couple with no control of their weans. Hopscotch on the tiles, young Sebastian, is not the acceptable level of behaviour in a restaurant. He was told, the parental command was ignored, and younger Michael copied everything Sebastian did. I hope we didn’t spoil the enjoyment of their meal. So it goes.
Fish Karahi
Nobody in Glasgow will serve me this. Flaked Fish, though some pieces were unusually large today, in an Oily, Tomato-rich Masala. Rest assured, the Oil was in no way excessive. No Oil no Seasoning, no Curry!
Three inclusive Chapattis accompanied. Who can eat three Chapattis?
There was immediate gratification, a big – Fishy Wow! This was an outrageously good Curry, the Spice and Seasoning were spot on. As has become my standard practice when having the Fish Karahi at Kashmir, I added the Onions from the Salad. This provided a crunch, a diversity of texture. The Pieces of Tomato and the Herbs mixed through the Masala added further pleasure. This was as good a Fish Curry as one can find in the UK.
With two Chapattis devoured, I found myself needing half of the the third. Where was this appetite coming from? This Fish Karahi was going down far too easily given that which had been consumed in the previous hours. Yesterday’s disappointment at Karachi was put behind me. Last night’s stunning Lamb on-the-bone at Sheesh Mahal, now this, it was good to be back in Bradford.
The Bill
£10.75 Cash only today the machine was down.
The Aftermath
All the staff bade farewell, including a beaming smile from Chef who was at the counter. Hector is recognised here, but names are never exchanged. Some day.