On December 17, I found Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) closed, again. Mein Host, Ayaz, was not responding to communications, the worst was feared. Two days ago, Howard reported Karahi Palace to be open, yay.
Arriving at 16.10, Ayaz was there to greet.
What happened?
I had to go to Pakistan.
Why didn’t you take me with you?
I took my favourite spot in the empty seating area. The usual order was recited: Karahi Lamb (£12.00) and one Chapatti (£1.00). A jug of tap water was brought, this I did not touch.
The Delivery Chap was sampling the fayre on display between orders. It was only later I saw a third staff member, a new assistant in the kitchen.
Ayaz got to work, another single diner arrived and settled down. I never heard him place an order, somehow his Curry & Chips arrived.
Karahi Lamb
The thought of never having this, as cooked at Karahi Palace, ever again has been foremost in Hector’s mind for the past thirteen days. Super hot food, such a familiar aroma, here we go, again.
Lamb on-the-bone, as soft as Lamb can be and full of Flavour. The Chapatti was used to scoop up the Tomato based Masala. What a Chapatti, a standout today, light and fluffy, one can take this for granted, perfect.
This Karahi was more than pleasure, a fix. The cooked in – sliced Green Chillies – upped the kick, the Seasoning may have been a tad below what is usually served to Hector.
Given what is now being charged for a kilo of Karahi Gosht, this portion was still excellent value. There was no stress involved in eating this Karahi, minimal bones, one sucky. Somehow I ate this Curry quicker than normal, at the end, still hot food. The final Curry of the year, what a way to end.
The Bill
£12.50 One may ask…
The Aftermath
I had to ask after Rashid. Ayaz hopes he will be back in the coming weeks and manage a few hours per day. He is – le Chef!