I couldn’t let July pass without a visit to Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ).
The usual ? – asked Ayaz, Mein Host, as I entered @16.30. I gave the thumbs up – One Chapatti (£0.90). There was no sign of Chef Rashid today. Either Chef Anwar, or Ayaz himself, would prepare Hector’s Karahi Gosht (£7.90).
Initially, one other customer was present, then a family came in and occupied the table mid-room. I may have seen them before at Karahi Palace. Four Chapattis went upstairs, strange, that was all.
Last Saturday, Ron MacKenna of – The Herald – wrote a very favourable review of Karahi Palace. Having consulted – Curry-Heute – he too ordered Karahi Gosht, though the published photo was of a leg of Chicken and a very wet Curry. Karahi Gosht is entirely different, well it is when served properly as it most certainly is – here.
Ayaz brought a jug of water then a Modest Salad. I declined the offer of – Mint Sauce.
The wait was not long, a simple spread.
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Karahi Gosht
I have posted videos of the Karahi Gosht as served at Karahi Palace on previous occasions. Once again, the Karahi sizzled in the karahi. How much – tepid – food has Hector been served in the last month? This was remarkable.
Beneath the Toppings of Ginger Strips and Fresh Coriander, there was visibly more Tomato-based Masala this afternoon. Beneath, I could see the Big Bones with a mass of Lamb attached, but couldn’t touch them, far too hot. The Chapatti would later be used as an oven glove such was the temperature of this meal.
Having forgotten to take my – magic pill – I had to eat very, very, slowly. If anything, this made me savour the magnificent Masala even more. Sliced Green Chillies were encountered, which explained why this Karahi Gosht was decidedly Spicier than the norm. When I was able to take in the Lamb, so once again I was made to appreciate why I have been here over a hundred times. Soft, Tender, beautifully cooked and then the Flavour. The Masala, the Oil, the Meat, everything working in harmony.
As Ayaz approached the family so he nodded in my direction. This was enough, he could tell how much I was enjoying this Karahi Gosht.
The Bill
£8.70. Buttons – as was written in – The Herald.
The Aftermath
Ayaz was on the phone taking an order as I departed, so no chance to chat, but then he is a man of few words.
Aloo Gobi – I have never ordered it here.
