Monthly Archives: December 2011

Ulverston – A Taste of Balti on Hogmanay

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Hector

Taste of Balti (23 Market St, Ulverston, LA12 7LR) is next door (almost) to the Piel Castle where The Friends of Hector made their rendezvous. A table for twelve was booked for 20.00. Arriving punctually it was evident we would … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Punjabi Charing X – The proof is in the repetition

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Hector

When I first encountered the wonder that is the Goshat Karahi last year at Yadgar, the first thing I did was arrange a quick return visit.  Was this a unique dish created by a particular Chef, could it be replicated? … Continue reading →

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A word from our Pakistan Correspondent – Ahmed in Islamabad

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Hector

Dear Hector,  I am in Peshawar (North West, the gateway to Afghanistan and Central Asia). Just came back from dinner at “Charsi”. Charas is “hash” in Urdu and a Charsi, therefore, is a hash addict. The story is that one … Continue reading →

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Aberdeen – Jewel In The Crown

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Hector

Plus ca Change There is still scaffolding on the outside of this famous Curry House in Aberdeen, and this still used to be my favourite Aberdeen Curry House. On the last night of our almost Tropical Trip to Aberdeen there … Continue reading →

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El Andalus, must mean Turkey no more

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Hector

The term Cold Turkey usually refers to something else, Hector has been forced to eat European food for too many days. As the overseer of the preparation of the xmas dinner for fourteen hungry souls I was not even permitted … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Punjabi Charing X – is Hector in Bradford?

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Hector

Had Chelsea beaten Spurs this evening, Hector would have stayed in the Bon Accord and no doubt enjoyed a certain namesake’s hospitality and Pink Champagne could well have been flowing. Instead, I found myself sitting next door in the Punjabi … Continue reading →

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Köln – Kamasutra – Curry #3 of Three

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Hector

Hector has tried on many occasions to actually eat in this award winning restaurant. Kamasutra (Weyerstrasse 114, 50676, Köln) is not open at weekend lunchtimes, and on the evenings is packed out. Having met the owner earlier this year I … Continue reading →

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Köln – The Indien Curry Basmati House – Curry #2 of Three

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Hector

A visit to Indien Curry Basmati House (Severinstrasse 40.  50678, Köln) is very much a highlight in visiting this fine city. Opening at 13.00 on a Sunday one did not expect to enter a find a dozen fellow diners sat … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Bombay, Köln – Curry #1 of Three

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Hector

Hector is on holiday in Köln, just in case there is anyone left on the planet who does not this. Perhaps you may not appreciate that work does not resume until January 9th? This has given plenty of time to … Continue reading →

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Dalmuir (Clydebank) – Diva – or is it Shimla Palace?

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Hector

‘Tis the night before the end of term, the eve of the trip to Köln. Weather permitting, there will be a few Curry-Heute reports this weekend. In the meantime Hector and Marg are staying local. Diva (7 Stewart Street, Clydebank, … Continue reading →

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