Category Archives: Dumbarton

Dumbarton – Delhi Darbar – Desi Lamb, appraised

Visits to Delhi Darbar (151 Glasgow Rd., Dumbarton G82 1RH) could be described as occasional. This is only the fifth post in the era of Curry-Heute and only the second sit-in Curry. Pakora, my usual purchase over the last three … Continue reading

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Helensburgh – Annaya’s Indian – Two Years, and more Awards, Later

It is two years since Hector had lunch at Annaya’s Indian (80-82 West Princes St., Helensburgh, G84 8XD) and even longer since I dined with this evening’s company. Hector doesn’t get out much. Eleanor had made a booking for eight … Continue reading

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Dumbarton – Taj Dumbarton – Mughlai Korma

After the disappointment of Hector’s Home-cooked Lamb Masala a mere two days ago, there was the need for a quick fix. Amar at Taj Dumbarton (12 West Bridgend, Dumbarton G82 4AB) came back with a well timed response to my … Continue reading

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Dumbarton – Taj Dumbarton – The Best Curry had in West Dunbartonshire, by Far!

A Takeaway from Taj Dumbarton (12 West Bridgend, Dumbarton G82 4AB) was purchased last month. I did establish that there is no connection with my local Taj at Dalmuir. Having been recognised by Amar, Mein Host, in both of our … Continue reading

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Dumbarton – Taj Dumbarton – It’s in Dumbarton!

This afternoon, Hector drove 13km north-west from Clydebank in search of Desi Curry, the next few months may well reveal how few venues in West Dunbartonshire attempt serving anything beyond the – Mainstream. Hector first became aware of Taj Dumbarton … Continue reading

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Dumbarton – Bollywood Lounge – Next time, Glasgow or Annaya’s, Helensburgh

Alan was in touch last night suggesting an evening of Curry & Cider in Dumbarton. Curry in Dumbarton is quite a rare event. I believed  Dining Room @ No 10 to have gone, apparently not. Haveli eventually opened as a … Continue reading

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Dumbarton – The Dining Room @ No 10 – The First Visit

Across the River Leven from the town centre of Dumbarton lies the newest Curry House in the former capital of Strathclyde. There is still no sign of Haveli at Dumbarton Central Station ever opening. The Dining Room @ No 10 … Continue reading

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Dumbarton – Bollywood Lounge – A Warm Welcome on a Winter’s Night

With the Akash in Helensburgh still being refurbished after the fire earlier this year, Hector, Marg and Eleanor took the opperchancity to visit a relatively new outlet in Dumbarton. Bollywood Lounge (61a High Street, Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire, G82 1LS) is located … Continue reading

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Dumbarton – Delhi Darbar – Pakora Pit Stop

After a Celebratory Evening, Hector jumped off the train at Dumbarton East to meet up with Marg.  This meant there had to be Pakora from the Delhi Darbar (151 Glasgow Road, Dumbarton, G82 1RH). It was late, staff had their … Continue reading

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Dumbarton – Delhi Darbar – Better by far

Jamie and Dr. Alan convinced Hector that a Bier at The Sir Henry Bell was a good way to end the week. There was a promise of Curry too, but where? The Akash (Helensburgh) is reportedly closed though Hector was … Continue reading

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