The Lamb Karahi (£4.80) served yesterday on-the-bone was – that good. Hector was back at Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1LQ England) for more. Only Clive joined me for Lunch before our return to the Manchester Beer & Cider Festival. He opted for the Boneless Lamb Karahi (£4.80), we both had Rice (£1.50).
Rizwan, Mein Host, was probably not too surprised to see Hector back so soon. Arriving at 11.50 there were a handful of customers, by 12.10 the place was filling up. Departing at 12.30 the queue reached from the counter to the door. Kabana is but one of many similar Curry Cafes selling value for money Lunchtime Curry in the Northern Quarter, the number of visits on Curry-Heute should confirm that I regard this as – The Best.
Rizwan carefully arranged the Meat and Masala over the Basmati, this was quite a Portion. Today I was able to help myself to the Toppings of Ginger, Green Chillies and Fresh Coriander from the metal bowls at the counter. I saw to Clive and we returned to our table. We would have space to enjoy our Lunch.
The Masala appeared to be Thicker than normal yesterday, today’s batch was a continuation. The Curry-Heute Test when Hector is served – Outstanding Curry – is – can you do it again? The Test was passed.
It’s all in the Seasoning – I said to Clive as he put away what lay before him.
How did you find this place? – was his response.
Other sources of information about Curry do exist and pre-date Curry-Heute.
This is really good, even the Rice is good, it soaks up the sauce.
This was simple Curry done well. I noted some of the Lamb cuts had the Columnar structure which has intrigued me over the years. I have come to recognise this as – Lamb, finally.
Rizwan looked over, I gave the thumbs up. I was already rehearsing my compliment for later.
Very, very good – was Clive’s concluding comment.
The Bill
£6.30. We paid separately as seems to be the sensible way at Kabana.
The Aftermath
To say – Excellent – would be an understatement – I said to Rizwan – you have hit a purple patch.
If you think the Lamb Karahi was good, try the Lamb Biryani tomorrow.
That is a possibility.