Hogmany – This is the Last Curry of 2015
Queensbury, the highest village in England, a perfect location for Curry-Heute. Ricky, Our Man in Bradford, has been raving about the only known Curry House in the Greater Bradford area which is staffed by The Fairer Sex. Whilst typically in this part of Yorkshire The Ladies may be busy at home making the Samosas, they never feature in the Curry House.
Sarina’s (25 High St., Queensbury, Bradford BD13 2PE) started in Sowerby Bridge. This Queensbury Curry Cafe has six tables seating fourteen, with three further chairs at the window, just in case. As is well recorded in these pages, this is the type of Curry Venue which The Hector prefers, here lies Authentic Cuisine.
The Rickmeister was collected from his Bradford Domicile which put Marg in the rear of the Hector Mobile with Craig and Yvonne. A ten minute drive up, and up. Ricky informed us that from Queenesbury one can see the Blackpool Tower and the Humber Bridge on a clear day. Why would you want to?
Parking in the Co-op Car Park we crossed the road to Sarina’s. Not surprisingly at 12.30 we were the First Diners of the day.
Our Hostess knows Ricky well and asked after his Mother. This is where Ricky brings his Mother for Lunch every Thursday, today is Thursday, no Mother. Fickle. She asked if I had been here before. No, that was Dr. Stan.
The White Board listed today’s Menu. For £5.95 one could choose any Curry with two included Chapattis or Rice (or Chips!). Knowing that Curry would feature again on this trip, Marg chose an alternative a – Chicken and Spinach Wrap (£3.20). As soon as Achari was spotted this was enough for Hector. A Meat Achari for Hector and Meat Spinach for Ricky. Craig and Yvonne both chose Chicken Bhuna. Craig took the Pilau Rice option, Seven Chapatis to accompany for the rest, Ricky needed his Third Chapatti incurring a further charge of 50p. Not the £1.95 for a Chapatti in Aberdeen.
Ricky, in Aberdeen it’s £2.95 for a Single Chapatti! We pondered this level of extortion for a moment. Craig also followed Hector’s request for a Methi Topping, Coriander was offered too, accepted.
Sarina, Owner and Chef introduced herself. Our Hostess then asked about the Ritual Photos, the Calling Card was submitted and the Website Revealed, all was well. I was then asked about my Favourite Bradford Curry House. The Sheesh Mahal appears to have been unknown until its locus was described – Next to The Beehive.
Marg’s Wrap arrived first with a Modest Salad which she particularly enjoyed. Lovely, a change for me – she said of The Wrap. She appears to have secured both the Mint and Desi Sauces.
The Curry Bowls were deceptive. A suitable quantity for Lunch was the first impression. 
When Craig decanted his Chicken Bhuna on top of the Rice, the Portion was Substantial. Ricky and Hector both ate from the Bowl. The Lamb was cut Bradford Small. The Grey-Green Masala was Thinner than that associated with the Classic Bradford Curry Houses, however – The Flavour! I have been trying to secure an Achari of note for weeks. 
This was it, an amazing Blast of Pickle. This is what The Hector Palate required to kick-start the day. Excellent Curry.
The Chicken Bhunas looked Decent, for Chicken Curry. Delicious– said Craig of his specially prepared Mild Curry. Just the right heat, medium to hot – said Yvonne. Where’s my calendar? – asked Ricky.
Five Diners, all well satisfied.
The Bill
£28.50. Hector broke with tradition an added a Can of Pop for an extra £1.00.
The Aftermath
The Ladies were happy to pose with Hector. This always adds the Personal Touch to any Curry Review. We could pass this way again on Sunday, alas Sarina’s is a Monday to Friday operation.
I trust Ricky will be back with his Mother next Thursday.
