The Friday Evening Curry-Heute Ritual in the company of Dr. Stan has been restored. With Kenny and Mags on board, Four would Feast at Yadgar (148 Calder St., Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) at 17.00. As ever the order was texted to Shkoor, Mein Host earlier this week: Two Kilos of the Wondrous Goshat Karahi (with bones). Whilst Chapattis should accompany, One Portion of Vegetable Rice to share, and if a Portion of the Yadgar Vegetable Curry is available, the visit will be even more memorable. As ever, no Capsicum, anywhere please.
This would be Kenny’s First Visit, the Sides had to be sampled.
Dr. Stan was First to arrive, seriously early at 16.40, with Hector a few minutes later. Kenny and Mags were in situ by 16.50. Punctuality rules, here we go.
A New Chap is serving at tables, a Family straight from school were finishing, two other tables were occupied initially. Naveed was holding the fort as ever. This is not as expected – was Kenny’s first take on Yadgar. He is relatively new to the Glasgow Curry Cafe Scene, wait until we squeeze him into the Desi – Curry Palace or treat him to Glasgow’s finest Keema Mutter at Cafe Reeshah.
Dr. Stan-dup
A Pile of Poppadoms, Two Dips, a Salad and Spiced Onion were delivered without comment. As these were devoured Dr. Stan asked – Is that it? Can we go now? Our Chap emerged from the Kitchen with a Platter of Spiced Haddock and another Salad. Usually the Fish is presented when the Order is – To be Fed. This was a surprise inclusion. Three Pieces, but they were Whale sized, and all this before the Karahi.
The Haddock was Subtly Spiced, Fresh and cooked in foil to Perfection. The Dips and the New Salad came into their own, a Wonderful Combination.
The Fish went down a treat, a First for Mags and Kenny who realised that in any Restaurant this Starter would be Pricey. At Yadgar, it simply arrives. Dr. Stan was emitting – Mmmms – already as he methodically cleared his plate. Dr. Stan repeated his question – Can we go now?
Mt. Karahi
Our Chap presented the Highest Mountain of Goshat Karahi ever set before the Hector. Two Plates of the Excellent Yadgar Vegetable Rice accompanied with Three Chapattis. They got this bang on. A Plate of Aloo Gobi and another of Light Daal also accompanied. Archie, when you read this – Drool! Anytime.
The Karahi was too hot to handle and so everything was carefully passed around the table. Mags was permitted First Go at the Karahi. Methinks this Photo may appear elsewhere in weeks to come. The Potato content of the Vegetable Rice and the Aloo Gobi would make her day, Potatoes are her Favourite Food.
My Favourite Food – remarked Mags. How’s this for accurate reporting? Unlike Nick Robinson’s (BBC) self-flattering editing of his question to Alex Salmond midweek.
Shkoor, Mein Host appeared as we were tucking in.
You are not expecting serious conversation at the moment? I asked. We were up to our elbows in Curry.
This may be your last Yadgar Curry in the United Kingdom. – was his declaration as he gave us the necessary Time and Space.
Kenny was below par today and was hoping the Yadgar Experience would clear his head. Having taken his First Portion, he Dipped the Masala, down, down, deeper and down. He remarked on the Intensity of Flavour coming from the Base of the Karahi. The Masala is what creates the oft quoted – Yadgar Experience. This was so Rich, Thick, yet the Oily Tint remains. Glorious Curry.
Two Kilos of Lamb may sound ridiculous to some, with the Bones it is well manageable. Hector and Dr. Stan’s plates had Bones stripped bare piling up on the side. Kenny has yet to learn how to strip a bone. Sucky Bones.
How The Chef can create so much Flavour in an Aloo Gobi remains a Mystery to this Commentator. This and the Daal added to the share of Vegetable Rice provided an Array of Interesting Vegetables. It has been a while since we had Rice here. Chef Arshad was apparently not on the premises at this time, though he may well have prepared the Karahi. Somehow Slivers of the Dreaded Capsicum had sneaked into the Rice. These were dealt with appropriately. A Half Kilo and Rice used to feel excessive, it appears we do take the Meat Quantity in our stride. What Diet? It’s Friday.
Second Portions were taken by all. The end game approached, Dr. Stan swept the Base of the Karahi, Hector scooped the last of the Masala. Dregs of Rice and Chapatti was all that remained.
Shkoor was able to join us again briefly, the Venue was filling up and the succession of Folk seeking Takeaways was continuous. Mags stated she had never seen Yadgar so busy, normally it is a mid-Saturday afternoon when she has visited.
Dessert? – offered Shkoor. One day I’ll get you to have Dessert.
I reminded Shkoor of Dr. Stan and Hector’s days at Cafe Salma when we would order a share of Kofta Palak for Dessert. Dr. Stan was quick to interject – We don’t want that.
Shkoor observed the Hector note-taking.
I’m writing Lies for a Blog I write, saying favourable things about the Food here.
He knows you well – observed Kenny. He has the measure of your banter.
The Favourable Comments
…. or how impressed was Kenny?
Stunning, Intense Flavours coming from The Sauce. (Sauce?) I didn’t think Lasani Grill could be bettered, however, this was Deeply Satisfying.
Dr. Stan was waxing too: Brilliant as ever, hard to imagine a Better Curry. Can we sleep now? Is there a bed upstairs?
The Bill
Yadgar was stowed. Shkoor was busy carving Donner. Naveed and he were being overwhelmed by the demand for Takeaways. Every Table was full. The New Chap was issuing Menus, a rare sight. A Huge Naan covered in Tikka Something wowed Kenny. There was Speculation as to The Cost. I approached the Counter and asked Shkoor if we could settle up.
The Haggle
A Sum was quoted. No way! Marg is the only other person known to Hector who Haggles Inversely. A Higher price was quoted. Then you”ll just get a Bigger Tip. The Customary £15.00 Sterling, Our Currency, per head was paid. Honour was maintained.
So long, and thanks for the Fish..
The Aftermath
The Four went their separate ways. Dr. Stan would join Hector later at the Camperdown for the unveiling of this season’s NZPA. The Prognosis is Excellent. Oh, Yes!
This may be Hector’s last Glasgow Curry for some time. The next posting may be from a soon to be Foreign Land and subsequently – The Far East.
Curry was advertised on the exterior signage, posters on the interior walls advertised various Chicken Dishes and Kebabs. The illuminated boards behind The counter showed the array of burgers, Kebabs and Pizza. Where would we be without Pizza? No Curry?
The Masala accompanying the Kofta was Thin, Shorba. Once again the Kick was there, and The Seasoning was Superb. The Masala was genuinely full of Flavour. Splitting the Koftas in half to prolong the pleasure, they looked Pale. Not Vegetable Koftas, surely? I had to ask. Shahed thought they were Chicken and called to the rear to verify this. Hector was eating Chicken Kofta, and enjoying it! I feel a Lamb Overdose is now required, watch this space.
Mein Host took the Cash. He offered me a Takeaway Menu, the Curry List at last! I note that Desi Breakfast is available on Saturdays and Sundays. I congratulated Mein Host on the Quality of Curry served and on his seven years in business. He told me there are some thirty Takeaways within a mile radius of these premises.
The monthly visit to 
A New Young Chap brought the Modest Salad and a Jug of Water.
The Vote for Scottish Independence is looming. All the Staff at 
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.
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.
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.
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?
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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