A third visit to Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1FR England) in four days, it must be good. Actually, it’s simply the best venue for lunch in the Northern Quarter, and as we always stay in Ancoats, convenient.
Today, the Hector had his own Masala Fish Creation in mind: Fried Fish (£6.00) with Fried Rice (£2.00) importantly, plus a bowl of the Masala from the Karahi Lamb on the side. Tried and tested, the accompanying Salad and Spiced Onion with the Fried Fish makes this a diverse treat.
No Fish today – was Rizwan’s bad news as Marg and I arrived at the agreed 13.30.
Ah well, the usual.
Once again, no Curry for Marg today, having just filled herself with carrot cake at a nearby coffee shop. Hector was there to witness her indulgence. Or was the indulgence mine? Indian Tea (£3.00) for Marg.
We claimed the optimum table opposite the serving bar. In the back corner of Kabana, Josh, Yvonne and Mags were well into their lunch. Yvonne would speak later about how much she enjoyed her Channa (£5.50). The others were having Karahi Lamb (£7.00), Hector’s fallback choice today.
As I stood at the serving bar, so Rizwan piled on a huge portion of Rice to the plate. On Monday I managed this no problem, today, we’ll see. I am still convinced that one is served more Meat and Masala when it is ordered with Rice than is served in the alternative bowl. Having stood, I was then able to add my own – Foliage. There’s no such thing as an excess of – Foliage.
Karahi Lamb on-the-bone
Having described the wonder that is this Curry as recently as Monday, the challenge is to write something different. If there is repetition, then that is consistency re the quality of Curry served, and this reviewer
Loads of Lamb, ensuring I would eat all the Meat was priority #1. s Tender as always, Rizwan’s Butcher has been praised oft in these ages.
There was a – wow! – moment when the Marrow was extracted from a Sucky Bone.
This already made today’s choice a winner.
With Clove to the fore, the well Seasoned Masala was complemented by the Ginger Cubes, sliced Green Chillies, and the forest of Coriander. The Spice Level was therefore – as you like it. A piece of Cinnamon Bark confirmed the – Desi – credentials.
Day #4 and my third Lamb encounter of the week, I did well to finish the Meat.
As for the Rice, the limit was reached.
As I ate, so Marg once again enjoyed her Indian Tea, again with no formal comment supplied. Clive & Maggie took the table behind me, Clive repeating his Tuesday lunch, whilst Maggie had Chicken Balti (£7.00) no review required.
Dr. Stan last to arrive, squeezed in beside me. His customary Rice & Three (£9.00).
Rice & Three: Keema, Channa, Spinach & Potato
Today, I gave everyone the day off. But who knows, comments may arrive later.
The Bill
£12.00
The Aftermath
Earlier this week, I mentioned the Spiced Onions in the bucket at the display counter. These are they, do try them.
Farewell to Rizwan. With no more Manchester visits planned for this year, this might not be the last I hear from him. Rizwan has promised to send photos of all those who mention either Curry-Heute or yours truly.