Curry was the last thing on Hector’s mind. Enough already. When The Man from Bradford assumed Curry-Heute, Hector initially declined.
We entered Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) at 14.15. Shery was bringing in supplies, note the super expensive tub of Cooking Oil.
Ricky had Kofta in mind, not available today. Kofta is on the menu, I’ve never seen it in all my years of visiting Karahi Palace, I must ask. Until today, Spicy Lamb Korma (£8.50) has appeared only once in these pages, the review is well buried. I did try to order it back in 2016, that day there was no Lamb, we had to settle for Lamb Chops!
The usual – asked Shery. I might not really have been in the mood for Karahi Lamb (£10.00) and a Chapatti (£1.20), but here I was.
Ricky ordered a Naan (£2.00). The prices I quote are not as advertised, but as charged. One assumes the displayed prices will be updated soon.
A jug of Tap Water was provided, plastic cups, ugh. The bleach taste from the Water appears to have subsided.
The four tables may have been empty when we arrived, they were soon filled, nine more diners. It’s good to see others appreciating – Curry – mid afternoon. Well, Curry for the few, Kebap for the many.
Ayaz was Chef for the day. One assumes Chef Rashid is still on his travels. I must ask.
Shery brought the Fayre. The Naan, served in quarters, was adequate. Ricky thought I had a Chapatti and a half such was the way it sat on the plastic dish. If only a Chapatti and a half was available. One does, just, two would be a waste. I did hear Shery explain to a customer the difference between a Roti and a Chapatti:
Chapattis are softer. Indeed, why order a Bread that goes crispy?
Karahi Lamb
How many times have I reviewed this? Certainly more than any other Curry, anywhere. Ginger Strips and Coriander sat atop the Meat and Masala, a good lake of Oil was collecting on one side of the karahi. I decided to return to the norm and eat directly from the karahi, no decanting to the plate today.
Oh, my… this was astonishing! Ayaz had got it just right, the Spice, Seasoning, Herbs a la Hector. This was an – Ayaz Special. The familiar Flavours from the Masala were pure Karahi Palace. A – Big Wow! This was going to be a Karahi to savour, and to think I nearly didn’t come out to play.
As is the way at Karahi Palace, Lamb is always on-the-bone. Usually I count the Meat, today I counted the bones, and reached double figures. Whilst there was enough eating in the beautifully Tender and Flavoursome Lamb, there did appear to be more Bone than Meat. Maybe I just didn’t want this Karahi Lamb to end. I’m never offered the half kilo. I must ask.
Spicy Lamb Korma
In the time leading up to the birth of Curry-Heute, The Village Desi Korma – served a few metres along the road, was Hector’s obsession. I simply couldn’t have enough of this remarkable Curry. Maybe it lost its edge, or the discovery of Karela brought a new level of expectation. Here it was, a Dark Brown Masala topped with enough Coriander to be described as – foliage. No Creamy Coconut, no Chicken, a Korma which bears no resemblance to the popular Curry for the Ladies.
Ricky had significantly fewer bones, which was probably just as well. I had to wait until he was finished before I could use my last scrap of Chapatti to swipe his bowl. Oh, yes, this had that Magical Taste. I shall surprise Shery one day soon and order this. That could be a dangerous, I may end up taking residence at Karahi Palace as once I did at The Village.
The Man from Bradford is never short of a few words:
It were a’ reet. I’ve never had anything from here that weren’t a’ reet. I don’t mind on-the-bone (really?) when you know already that’s how it comes, except you’re paying for food you’re not getting.
The Bill
£11.20 for Hector, £10.50 for The Rickmeister
The Aftermath
I gave Ayaz the thumbs up. He had been kept busy during our visit. This man can cook.