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Karims Restaurant Manchester

  • March 22, 2008
  • Rated 4 of 5 by MichaelJM from Nottingham, England
Karims Restaurant Manchester

I had no intention to eat at an Indian Restaurant but as I was strolling through the streets I spotted the impressive frontage of Karims. It looked well up-market and I suspected that it would have been out of my budget for a mid week meal, but as I approached an impressively dressed concierge smiled and offered me a flyer relating to the restaurant. Indeed it was offering me 20% discount on my evening meal and as there was a good choice of Chinese, Indian or Asian Fusion dishes I decided to give it a go.

As I was guided into to the restaurant I couldn’t help but be struck by the vast space occupied by the restaurant. Two giant domes look down into the body of the restaurant and dressy chandeliers and period wall lights provide a good source of light into the restaurant. There are marble pillars supporting the tall ceilings and as a sheer contrast the modern drinks bar sits brightly in the corner near to the kitchen entrance. For the duration of my visit a chef was busy preparing bread dough and I’m sure that he was involved in the making of the delicious fruity Peshwari Naan that I had to accompany by meal.

After a careful perusal of the extensive menu I’d opted for a Lamb Karahi, tempted by the description of a “rich curry” traditionally cooked with “green chillies, fresh ginger and coriander” and an order of egg fried rice. Settling back to enjoy my surroundings I supped on an iced coke (this is an alcohol free restaurant although they do serve 0% beer and wine) and as I was re-reading the menu (what else can a lone diner do?) I noticed that the Karahi was served with plain boiled rice.

I managed to attract the waiter’s attention and was in the process of explaining my mistake when he called over the manager. There was nothing sinister in this, but I reckon many of the waiter’s are a little restricted with their English, and he promptly advised the kitchen to cancel the rice. Shortly after my meal arrived, and everything was piping hot and self served out of separate covered bowls. The rice was white and fluffy and the lamb Karahi was beautifully spiced, full of flavour and nicely complimented by the naan bread. In a separate bowl was a small mixed salad of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and onions – not particularly attractively served but obviously fresh.

I thoroughly enjoyed the meal and my only criticism was that perhaps the meat serving was a little on the small size – indeed when asked by the manager what I thought of the meal I did mention that the portion could have been a little larger. He took it well and I genuinely think he might take the criticism on board.

Despite my dietary pledge I ordered a pudding - well I couldn’t resist chocolate fudge cake with ice-cream.

A good meal – I will return.

From journal Manchester - A Taste of India

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