At some point last night, it was agreed that there would Curry-Heute at Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1LQ England) this morning at 11.50. The plan was to get there before the lunchtime rush.
Entering punctually, Mags was already tucking into Lamb Karahi (£4.80) on-the-bone and a Chapatti (£0.70). Rizwan, Mein Host, was assembling quite an elaborate Takeaway for the one customer ahead of me. The Chap glanced at me and said:
I read your Blog.
It is always gratifying when this happens.
A photo opperchancity was missed.
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Once again, it was Rizwan’s Assistant who served me. The same Karahi for Hector but with Rice (£1.50), he fairly shovelled it on. As is the Kabana way, I then covered my Karahi with lashings of Ginger, Fresh Coriander and Chopped Green Chillies.
Mags and I were well through our – Comfort Food – when Dr. Stan showed up. Now we had a problem. The seats do not provide much room, how would we all squeeze in? Somehow we managed it. Dr. Stan had the Classic Manchester – Rice & Three (£6.30). His choices: Lamb Karahi, Keema Peas and Cauliflower Potato. The three of us sat in companionable silence, thoroughly enjoying our Kabana Curry.
Steve arrived around the bottom of the hour:
I thought it was 12.50.
He had been passing and looked in anyway.
Steve joined the queue then sat down, somehow we had much more room than when it was just Mags and I. He had ordered Bread which is freshly made to order. In a few minutes, his Chicken Balti, Keema Peas and Aloo Gobi were presented with the Naan.
We were four happy diners. Simple Fayre, well done and at affordable prices.
The Bill
£6.30. We each paid separately.
The Aftermath
Mags received a Text, Donkey (sic) Dave was next door at Al Faisal. They are still doing good business in their final days at this location.