Category Archives: Scotland

Glasgow – Chimes of India – A Big Night Out

Having read  review #1 of the Desi Lamb (£11.95) as served at Chimes of India (914-916 Sauchiehall Street, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 7 TF), it was a given that Alan would be keen to try it. Tonight, Hector was here to … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Handi By Darbar – By Arrangement

It’s the first week of Ramadan so Moiz, Mein Host at Handi By Darbar (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) is opening at a later time this week, however he agreed to open today at 13.30 to feed our … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Banana Leaf – Still good value, despite the sneaky price increase…

The Bill £24.60, however, it should have been – £20.50 ! The prices at the till should be the same as the prices listed on the menu, Banana Leaf (192 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow G2 5SG) are putting themselves in … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Chimes of India – The Return : The Curry-Heute Test

First visited two weeks ago, – the return – to Chimes of India (914-916 Sauchiehall Street, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 7 TF) should have been sooner. There was just the matter of the – Curry overdose in Lisboa – in the … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Handi By Darbar – Compliments Pay Dividends

It’s approaching two months since Hector last had his staple Karahi Gosht, unheard of. In the interim there has been a focus on Desi Korma and South Indian Curry, Chukka in particular. It’s even longer since Hector walked across the … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Chimes of India – Wow! – I’ll Be Back!

There was almost no Curry-Heute, after the indulgences of the past week, even the Hector considered a break. Marg, declaring herself free for lunch – on a Saturday – was the motivation to try a new West End venue. Chimes … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Handi By Darbar – Triple Lock

The third visit to Handi By Darbar (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) in five days, just lock me in and throw away the keys. Today, Dr. Stan joined Hector in order to reacquaint himself with the Desi Korma … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Handi By Darbar – Second Go-Round

OK,  so this week, Hector is unashamedly promoting Handi By Darbar (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ). Having waited so long for the re-opening, it’s a matter of getting some in. Once this is achieved, Ambala may well be … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Handi By Darbar – The Transformation

The renovation and transformation of Handi By Darbar (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) from Karahi Palace took five months. The Hector was at a loss in the interim, South Indian Curry has appeared disproportionately of late in these … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Banana Leaf – Revisited, already!

Two days after visit #1 of – Rediscovery – the Hector was back at Banana Leaf (192 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow G2 5SG), this time, Marg accompanied. The strategy today was to make myself better known and capture interior photos … Continue reading

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