Monthly Archives: December 2017

München – Lahori Hajweri – The Last Curry of 2017

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Hector

The Company are in München for Silvester. At this time of year Indian Mango is closed so no Fisch/Lamm Chettinad for Hector. Last month I was in München on a Monday when Indian Mango is always closed, so took the … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Al-Faisal Tandoori – It must be a Saturday

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Hector

The consensus is that no matter where we go, it has to be via Manchester. An early morning train down from Glasgow for a late afternoon flight meant there was time for Lunch in the Northern Quarter. It’s Saturday, no … Continue reading →

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Hector cooks Machi Masala for Carnoustie

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Hector

There is a saying in Edinburgh- You’ll have had your tea? There is a tradition becoming established in Carnoustie – You’ll bring your tea, and cook it. Last year en route to Aberdoom it was Curry for Ten (Aloo Gosht … Continue reading →

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Aberdeen – Blue Moon – Red Curry

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Hector

Cumin Tandoori, the always empty Curry House – I have been told –  has been re-branded as The Essence – Indian Cuisine (401-405 Union St, Aberdeen AB11 6BX ), Curry-Heute will have to establish why. With this in mind, Hector … Continue reading →

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Aberdeen – Shri Bheema’s (Bridge of Don) – All’s well that…

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Hector

Having cooked for thirteen yesterday, it was Hector the Chef’s day off. Marg was convinced that the Aberdeen Curry Houses would all be closed this evening, why should Boxing Day make a difference? We have not been to Shri Bheema’s … Continue reading →

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Aberdeen – Ambal’s Restaurant – Extra Methi, Higher Prices

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Hector

This is Hector’s nineteenth visit to Aberdeen for the festive season, not that I’m counting… It was Graeme who suggested Ambal’s Restaurant (4 Bridge St., Aberdeen, AB11 6JJ), he and a friend had visited recently, they were impressed. Re-opened since … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Mother India’s Cafe – The Best Fish Curry in Glasgow?

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Hector

Mother India’s Cafe (1355 Argyle St, Glasgow, G3 8AD), always good, sometimes excellent, and Marg’s favourite Curry venue – Butter Chicken! (£5.75) For Hector it’s Machi Masala (£5.50), consistently the best Fish Curry served in Glasgow. It’s a pity that … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Hector gets his Methi Dose

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Hector

Hector had one thing in mind on entering Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ), Hector would have his Methi. Arriving back from the Staggs (Mussleburgh) at 21.45, only the east side table was free, it was … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – New Kismet Tandoori – A Game of Three Halves

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Hector

It’s that time of year again, staying in on a Friday night to avoid the Amateuris Drinkerus. After a few days of Deutsche Curry, a Glasgow Curry was calling. New Kismet Tandoori (311 Drumry Rd, Drumchapel, Glasgow, G15 8PA) is … Continue reading →

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Köln – Ginti Indisches Restaurant – This Place has the Potential to be Great

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Hector

Hector has been aware of the existence of Ginti Indisches Restaurant (Händelstraße 33, 50674 Köln, Deutschland) since 2014 when Ganesha across the street was visited. The Curry at Ganesha impressed hence the three visits in the same year, but what … Continue reading →

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