The first Curry after the trip to Türkiye was at Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ), no surprises there. The Saturday afternoon ritual was restored, quality Curry guaranteed.
Arriving at 14.45, Ayaz was busy in the cooking spot and remained so throughout my stay. There must have been a big order, or a party coming later. I took my favourite seat, Shery brought a jug of water and this time a plastic cup. After two weeks of mineral water, the tap water in Nelson Street tasted strange, but doesn’t it always?
The usual Karahi Lamb (£9.00) would be accompanied by a Chilli and Coriander Naan. The price of the latter is evidently variable.
I had the place to myself bar one Takeaway customer – Donner and Chips. Each to their own, but had he really come all this way for such an uninspiring choice?
Shery brought the food, the Naan looked out of sorts. Quartered, and served upside down, this was the beginning of the disappointment. Once righted, things did not improve that much. OK, the sliced Chillies and Coriander were well embedded, however, the Naan had hardly risen. Little puffiness here, Sunday’s Naan at Taj Mahal (Içmeler) was far more satisfying. Today’s Naan also maintained a watery residue until the very end. I don’t know what happened, this was not up to standard.
Karahi Lamb
Lamb on-the-bone, how this has been missed, Ginger Strips too! After my revealing experience at Karachi Darbar (Istanbul), today, I tipped the contents of the karahi on to my plate. This I had never done before at Karahi Palace. Normally, I dip my Bread into the Oily Masala-Mash and enjoy the heavenly pleasures which ensue. In doing so, I have never managed to appreciate the full magnificence of the Masala. When ordering a kilo on a flat Tawa at other venues, seeing the quality of the Masala is part of the pleasure. Today, mission accomplished. Behold the proof, if required, that the Masala at Karahi Palace does match that served at my other special places.
Super-Hot food, one never takes for granted. By decanting, the Curry would cool quicker, but I could get tore in sooner than normal. And tear in I did.
There was an immediate – Wow! It was good to be home. Spice, Seasoning and oh so much flavour. Methi at last. For once, I could happily have just had Bread and Masala. Is it time to try a Vegetable Karahi once again?
I counted the Meat, double figures were reached. Not all the Lamb was on-the-bone. My first intake was boneless, and comparatively bland after what had preceded it. Once the bony bits were tackled, all was well. The difference between on-the-bone and boneless once again so clear. The Tenderness was remarkable. I’ve had some excellent Meat in the last couple of weeks, this stood out.
With three quarters of the Naan eaten, it was time to consider what was left. A bit more Bread to mop up, otherwise it was Meat and Masala. I had considered ordering a Side given I knew my strategy today was to eat from the plate. Just as well I didn’t, as always the portion here was satisfying. Who needs the half kilo?
The Bill
£13.50 A bit random, or the prices have increased.
The Aftermath
There was little interaction today, Ayaz was still working flat out as I finished. Shery dealt with the card payment.