One usually refers to the –monthly trip to The Staggs, Musselburgh, not this time, Hector was there on Wednesday. There was no subsequent Curry-Heute on Wednesday, Hector was too busy spreading the late evening good news from Crawley.
With a Festival on in The Capital, trains were mobbed today. To guarantee a seat both ways, Cross Country tickets were purchased, this meant a return to Glasgow Central. The New Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) feels the closest Outstanding Glasgow Venue to Central Station.
Stewart made speculative contact just after I had left Edinburgh: eta Karahi Place – 20.30. I was given the instruction to order – the same – for Stewart if I arrived first. We both arrived on Nelson Street seconds before the rendezvous time.
A Chap had just finished his meal, that was it, a quiet night at the New Karahi Palace, however Ayaz was busy bringing the largest pots ever seen into the premises. Some party that must have been.
My last visit here was memorable, the Best Karahi Gosht that Chef Rashid has ever prepared for me. How does one follow that? Knowing Stewart’s capacity I had a flash of inspiration – Let’s have a Kilo!
Ayaz came across to take the order.
Is a Kilo possible? (Sometimes they have run out of Lamb by this time on a Saturday.)
One kilo, two kilo, five kilo – was his reply.
One Kilo (£25.00), Lamb on the Bone, Karahi, Spicy, Extra Methi and Seasoning, two Chapattis (70p). We may order a third later.
Once more Rashid went to work his magic. The Modest Salad was brought with Raita, Stewart picked, Hector left it alone.
The Ginger Blast was instantaneous, then The Kick. The Fresh Green Chillies stood out in the Thick Masala Mash. The Seasoning was once again – how I like it. 
The Meat was a mixture of Lamb Chops, Ribs and Suckey Bones/Leg. The Flavour from the Masala Mash was once again right up there, a perfect Blend of Herbs and Spices. Having impressed myself at least with Hector’s Home-cooked Karahi in recent weeks I had to admit, for what lay before me – This was not simply a Wonderful Karahi, this was once again, Magnificent.
That was the easiest Kilo I have ever shared – was my remark to Stewart as the remnants of my Chapatti were used to scrape the side of the Large Karahi. I was hungry.
I always remark on the Oil which collects at the base of the Karahi when I eat directly from one, note how little had accumulated here.
Lovely to be back – said Stewart. It is a while since we have dined together, Hector no longer has to wait for people to finish their work first….
Stewart – Spicy without being eye-watering. A warming flavour. At this level of indulgence, just the right amount.
The Bill
£26.40. Very affordable.
The Aftermath
We adjourned to The Laurieston to await Marg.
There was even better news from Crawley today!