Category Archives: Glasgow’s City Centre

Glasgow – Masala Twist (Hope St.) – The Long Overdue Return

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Hector

Masala Twist (261 Hope Street Glasgow G2 3PS), almost a blast from the past. My only other visit to the Hope Street branch was not to these premises. Back in 2013, Masala Twist was further down the hill. My lasting … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Curry Cottage – #1 Glasgow Curry 2022

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Hector

Some may be wondering if this is still a Glasgow Curry Blog. As the tagline states, it will hopefully always be much more. Hector is home, but with the announcement this afternoon of the end of Covid testing for travel … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Rishi’s Indian Aroma – The Meat Portion Remains Miserly

Posted on October 16, 2021 by Hector

Curry north of the river was overdue, but where? Charcoal’s on Renfield Street was choice #1. Despite only three tables being occupied at 14.30, I was told they were fully booked. This I found hard to believe. As one who … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Madras Cafe – More Molillee

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Hector

A Saturday afternoon in the erstwhile Curry Capital, Hector had Kofta Anda at Sheerin Palace in mind. When Marg announced she was free, the opperchancity to keep a promise was realised. Sea Bass Molillee as served at Madras Cafe (82 … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Madras Cafe – Sea Bass Molillee

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Hector

Madras Cafe (82 Howard St., Glasgow G1 4EE) is the third Curry House to occupy this locus. Mama’s Rasoi, a favourite venue of my late Mother, became Dawaat back in 2014, it didn’t last. Madras Cafe appeared last year, due … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Green Gates Cafe – Eat Out to Help Out

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Hector

Hector dining in the Merchant City? It is nearly three years since Hector and Marg dined at The Dhabba, by invitation. Three new venues have opened in that time, Madha was reviewed in 2018, Swadish will have to wait. Tonight … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Chilli Thrill – Chef Khalid keeps his promise

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Hector

noHector had a cunning plan. Working the three days of the Glasgow Real Ale Festival (G-RAF) presents three Curry opperchancities near to the Briggait. Chef Khalid at Chilli Thrill (35 High St, Glasgow G1 1LX) promised Hector that given a … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Chilli Thrill – Mughal Cuisine

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Hector

Chilli Thrill (35 High St, Glasgow G1 1LX) at Glasgow Cross advertises itself as being in the Merchant City. Had it been on the other side of High St. it would have been classed as being in Glasgow’s East End … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Tuk Tuk – Indian Street Food – Two Wheels on my Wagon…

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Hector

The Wednesday Afternoon – Friday Night Club is slowly evolving. Hector found himself in the city centre for an early afternoon appointment, lunch had been missed. At 14.30 there was the realisation that if no food was taken in the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Chaakoo Bombay Cafe – The Pineapple Thief – O.R.k. – Bombay Bad Boy

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Hector

What a lot to get through, and it’s the Equinox, Hector thus declares the end of winter. Nigel, landlord of Staggs Bar (Musselburgh) was through in Glasgow to join, Marg, Hector, Howard and Steve at St. Luke’s to see The … Continue reading →

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