Monthly Archives: December 2012

Bradford – Sheesh Mahal – Last Curry of 2012

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Hector

Nine expected at the Sheesh The A65 is a frustrating road to drive. It is the main road in a south-easterly direction from the M6 into West Yorkshire, much shorter than the M62 alternative but frequently taking longer to negotiate. … Continue reading →

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Yadgar! Palak Gosht!

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Hector

 Occasionally Hector just turns up at Yadgar (148 Calder St., Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) to sample what is on offer. Normally the order is given in advance. As there was no plan for today’s Ale Festivities announced until last evening, … Continue reading →

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Curry, Strangeness and Charm

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Hector

Hector will be eating a lot of Curry in the next days and many miles will be travelled to consume them. This evening Hector was once again the Lone-Diner at the Punjabi Charing Cross (157-159 North St, Glasgow G3 7DA). … Continue reading →

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Chatni – Methven, a Worthwhile Detour

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Hector

Methven is a Village some 10km west of Perth, easily found on the A85 one junction north of the Broxden Roundabout.  After two days of eating what passes as Food during the Festive Season, a decent Curry was required. The … Continue reading →

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A Return to the Lahore Karahi – Aberdeen

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Hector

The Last Sensible Meal before… It is some eighteen months since the last visit to the Lahore Karahi (145 King St, Aberdeen, AB24 5AE), finding it was no easier than last time. King St. is an easy street to locate, … Continue reading →

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Akash – Helensburgh – Visit 1001

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Hector

Helensburgh has been a virtual Curry Desert since the Akash (45 Sinclair St., Helensburgh, G84 8TG) closed in the summer of 2012. Tales of illegals working in the kitchen and consequent fines had allegedly brought a long standing operation to … Continue reading →

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Glasgow’s Cafe Salma – Long time no see…

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Hector

Hector watched the other Chaps devour rolls, sandwiches et al during yet another afternoon in Musselburgh at the excellent Staggs. Not for me such frivolities, A Fish Curry was in the mind of Hector, somehow the body communicates with the … Continue reading →

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… The Heart Grow Fonder

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Hector

My name is Hector, it is seven days since my last Curry…. Unglaublich! The last Curry-Heute report was from the New Karahi Palace (51 Nelson Street, Tradeston,Glasgow G5 8DZ), it was such an outstanding experience I resolved to return as … Continue reading →

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Absence Makes…

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Hector

It has taken Hector a couple of weeks to get back to the New Karahi Palace (51 Nelson Street, Tradeston,  Glasgow, G5 8DZ) since the mood first took me.  Walking past last weekend, and how many times have I walked … Continue reading →

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3 Leaves Lamb – Hector-Style

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Hector

Cooked from scratch in under 90 minutes I have always believed that I can cook a Curry to look the same as any Curry served to me anywhere.  Matching the complexity of the Flavours is something else. Hot on the … Continue reading →

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