It is two months shy of two years since the last visit to The Shenaz (17 Granville Street, Glasgow, G3 7EE). I bet the next two years pass more slowly.
A quote from the last visit: I asked if the Lahori Gosht would still be as good as it was eighteen months ago.
The Shenaz hasn’t changed in forty five years.
With this in mind, Dr. Stan, Kenny and Hector ordered the Special Beef. Dr. Stan had this Dish last time and it was the stand-out compared to the Lahori Lamb in the Desi section. With Methi, expectations were high, yet The Shenaz is what Hector would consider a Mainstream Curry House. As has been written before, a Curry House this well established and busy must know what they are doing.
We were asked on entry if we had booked. The place was empty just after 17.00. Shown to the same table as November 2012, we watched the place fill up. The Pre-theatre Menu must be a hit, we were a la Carte.
Parathas would accompany. For a moment I considered the Keema Paratha but spotted the Garlic, never had this. Kenny followed the lead, Dr. Stan stayed Plain. Dr. Stan suggested a share of Rice. The Special Rice contained …. which Kenny announced he detests. What Curry Blog has he been reading? Hector had to announce the order to the Waiter who I recognised from last time. The Staff were plentiful, no problems with Service here.
Three Special Beef, Two Garlic Paratha, One Plain. One Mushroom and Jeera Rice.
As The Waiter noted the order, he was heard to mutter – Perfect. This was followed with – You’ve ordered very well.
Simples – was Hector’s reply.
No Poppadoms or Dips came. Of course we hadn’t ordered them, what difference would that make? The Shenaz Custom of serving Onion, Tomato, Coconut and Pineapple with the Mains continues.
Wet Wet Wet
The Curry arrived, a Good Portion of Beef, unfortunately it was swimming in the Masala. This is not what was hoped for, however, had I looked at the Photo of this Dish in my own Blog then I would have known. It was just as well we had ordered the Rice to share.
The Special Beef was Under-seasoned and would have benefited from a Bigger Kick too.
Some of the Meat was so Soft it had evidently been in the Curry Pot for some time, fortunately there was some that did require a chew. Studying the Columnar Structure of the Beef, here is evidence that only Beef has this. How many times have I questioned the veracity of Lamb?
The Methi was visible in the Masala however after last night’s Methi Blast this was lightweight. The Strong Flavours that were experienced last time did not reveal themselves this evening.
The Waiter cam over to ask – How Special is the Beef?
I had to tell him the Dish was – too watery. Indeed, never have I seen a plate with such a watery film, not even when ordering Shorba. This Curry Disappointed.
The Garlic Paratha saved the day. This was exactly how I like my Parathas. There was Sufficient Flakiness and the Garlic did add Significant Flavour to the Dish overall.
Pet Shop Boys ‘r Us
Kenny was scheduled to see a Band later on.
Friday Night Face-Food. Not Bad, but not Good either.
What have I done to deserve this? may mean something to The Reader, it means nothing to me…
Dr. Stan was quiet, no – Mmmms from him this evening.
An East-end Curry from a West-end House.
The Bill
£42.50. This included Three Soft Drinks.
The Aftermath
The departure was without comment, no Calling Card. The door was held open, courteous service. The Shenaz was Full. I know they serve Better Curry than was experienced today. I shall only return when invited to sample Something Special.
She brings the rain, it feels like spring
This evening’s Curry at the 
though the Photographic Integrity was maintained. The Curry Camera was restored two days ago, alas, it has acquired a new problem (in transit?) and will have to be sent back to the camera hospital. Photographs are possible, just…
The Mint Coriander Masala was described by Jamie: – It was Hot, I could taste the Mint, it wasn’t overpowering, an Excellent Curry. Having tasted everything else on the table, it was as good.
Arriving First, Hector advised Khalid that we would be Five today. The table had been set for Four in the middle of the room, I was invited to take the large double table at the rear of the Dining Room. Saeed stated that another Half Kilo was not a problem, they had prepared a large batch as Three Further Diners were due at 18.00 to enjoy this Remarkable Creation. We agreed to give Stewart the choice.
Saeed brought out a Large Karahi with a plate of Chapattis to accompany. A Smaller Karahi and more Chapattis appeared moments later.
Mags – The Spice was amazing, better than the White Karahi.
There was a Spintaneous call for Ale at The Sir Howard Young (sic). How we stayed so long is unfathomable such was the dreadful array of Ale on offer. The call for Curry-Heute was less than Spontaneous, it was written. 
Ashgar and Irfan as ever were determined to make the visit as memorable as possible. The Menu was waived by Jamie #2 and Steve who followed the Hector Lead – Bring us the Best Lamb Curry you can. Only Dried Methi was available.
Some ordered Yellow Fizz, Hector stuck to the Sparkling Water.
The Aloo Paratha was better than anything that has come Hector’s way of late. I still hanker over more Flakiness. This was Very Good. It was only towards the end of the session that Hector spotted the significance of the other Paratha on the table. A Keema Paratha, whose interior revealed Discrete Mince Pieces, not the slab of Donner-like Meat that too many present. This will have to be explored further, next visit.
Ashgar showed Hector an Advert which they place periodically in a Local Publication. The number of offers available is now extensive. Friday and Saturday are the only days when the a la Carte Prices apply, for the rest of the week one can dine a la carte but enjoy significant savings. Look how little we were charged this evening. As always, any Curry Dish one can describe, the 
The Lady may have more to say…
Whilst Hector &Co spent the afternoon in Paisley, the rest of – The Company – were at a different Venue from our Norm. The Vale, at Queen St. Station, had publicised the availability of Oakham’s Green Devil, the Ale of The Moment. Robin, Jonathan, Howard and Hector decided we had better go and help The Others finish the Cask. Mission accomplished it was time for Curry-Heute.
A Upstairs Party of Eighteen were departing as we arrived, it is good to see this Venue attracting numbers, they deserve it such is the Outstanding Quality of the Fayre. A Couple were also finishing in the Downstairs Café area where we took our seats.
This is the Best Aloo Gosht I’ve ever had.
With Phone already in-hand, The Köln-Bonn Flughafen Ping drew my attention to incoming email. Incoming does not normally distract The Hector from his Curry, however, the name…
Lamb on-the-bone. Wonderful, Outstanding, The Flavours, The Ginger Strips, The Tender Lamb, The Spice, The Minimal Masala, The Fresh Chillies, The Oil, The Flavours – again, The Kick was Unforgiving. There was Satisfaction mixed with Sadness at the end. I should really consider ordering Karahi Gosht by the Half Kilo as my Standard Portion.
An early start was decreed today, an Opperchancity for Breakfast at Babu Bombay Street Kitchen (186 West Regent St, Glasgow, G2 4RU). Arriving after 11.00, Hector hoped the Lunchtime Menu would be available, alas not, Noon. Last time I was told 11.00.
The Wrap made me pause monetarily. I do not have a huge amount of experience tackling Food served in this manner. A Bit of disassembly felt necessary, then the devouring began. As I have written previously, this redefines Beacon and Egg. The Quantity is Perfect for this time of day. Coriander for Breakfast, what a Tasty Way to start the day.
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Entering just after 17.00, I was pleased to see a Couple in front of me being greeted so warmly, there were embraces. Hector misses Hassan from 
The Smiling Waiter brought some Broken Poppadoms and Three Dips. Complimentary, as they should be. I sampled little of the Lime Pickle so as not to contaminate the Palate for the imminent Achari.
The Paratha was Halved, better than Quartered, but still – why? It was not as Flaky as is the Hector Standard. Too Doughy. Worth the price? No, Disappointing.
So the Website says. 
The Pakora arrived First, Eight Pieces for £3.85, Twice the value witnessed of late in Angus/Aberdeenshire. The Pakora was remarkably Fresh, Hector restricted his intake to Two Pieces as this was Marg’s selection. We were halfway through the Pakora when the remainder of the Dishes were brought out.
The Mince Palak Methi lacked Seasoning and would have benefited from more Methi. Keema Mutter is part of Hector’s staple diet, this disappointed. 
The Associate brought an Oblong Crockery Plate and a Basket. The latter had two Chapattis which I can only describe as being from the Oatmeal Flour version. Large, Chunky, Body, Hot, Superb.
The Chapattis performed well. The First Scoop of Masala was impressive. Seasoning, a Sense of Kick. This Curry would not be demanding, but it became very pleasing. This is not Hector being wishy-washy, simply enjoying The Pleasure of what is called – Curry. Of course the Lamb was Tender. Twelve Pieces, only Three with Bones. For the record, Two were – Sucky Bones. Marrow – Mmmm. This was a Satisfying Portion. I missed an Interesting Vegetable, but was more than happy to accept what had been given. The Plate was wiped clean. I would certainly eat this again. With some of the Egg Curry as a Side.
Mein Host accepted the Calling Card.
I shall come back and try the Keema, it looks Good.