Monthly Archives: August 2018

Punjabi Tomato-based Masala – Hector’s Midnight Cooking

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Hector

Firstly take some leftover Namkeen Karahi… Marg’s leftovers from our visit to Namak Mandi last Saturday had been frozen then defrosted, it was time to use or chuck. No way was the latter happening, Hector had a cunning plan. A … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – KoolBa Union Street – An afternoon with Fattah

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Hector

Last Friday Hector spotted that the premises which were once Shahed’s (until 2015) had been re-branded and Curry was being served. The name – KoolBa – was recognised, Glasgow’s Iranian-owned Curry House in the Merchant City. We now have KoolBa … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Namak Mandi – Expectations Fulfilled

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Hector

The last time Marg and Hector dined with The Carnoustie Two was in Praha earlier this month at the Indian Happy Tandoori. Having given – the big build up – the night was a virtual disaster. Last week in Peterborough … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – The Venerable Venue

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Hector

A Tale of Three Curry Houses John contacted Hector earlier in the week to ask when the next visit to Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) would be. His introduction to Curry-Heute’s – Glasgow’s Top … Continue reading →

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Peterborough – The Banyan Tree – Tasty Curry

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Hector

With two hours between checkout and the train back to Scotland, Hector took the opperchancity to revisit The Banyan Tree (53 Westgate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE1 1QA England). It’s three years since my last visit, I have been busy exploring the … Continue reading →

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Peterborough – Embe2go – Marketplace Heroes

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Hector

Two days ago when I arrived in Peterborough, I planned to have Lunch at the Market next to the Travelodge. Hopefully Daniel at Viva Goa would have his splendid Fish Curry waiting. There wasn’t much sign of life at the … Continue reading →

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Peterborough – Desi Restaurant – The Return Visit

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Hector

After last night’s disappointing experience at the nearby Punjab Balti & Pizza House, Hector was determined to have his Methi Gosht. Lord Clive of Crawley and Steve joined Hector this evening in the taxi up to Millfield, our destination: Desi … Continue reading →

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Peterborough – Punjab Balti & Pizza House – Get Your Act Together

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Hector

Three nights in Peterborough, the home of Oakham Ales, an opperchancity to update all matters – Curry. Dr. Stan, Steve and Howard joined Hector at the Punjab Balti & Pizza House (298 Lincoln Road, Millfield, Peterborough PE1 2UL) aka New … Continue reading →

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Helensburgh – Annaya’s Grill House – Annaya’s Comes of Age

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Hector

Hector found himself in Helensburgh this afternoon supporting Marg at the F.P.’s Hockey Match. Alan must have been psychic, he texted on Wednesday in the off chance we were free today. Curry with Alan and Tracy, it has been a … Continue reading →

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Loanhead – The Radhuni – By Invitation

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Hector

It is – The Glorious Twelfth – Hector and Marg are dining at The Radhuni (93 Clerk St, Loanhead EH20 9RE Scotland) in the east of Scotland. In the aftermath of the 2018 Scottish Curry Awards, Scott of – Hotels … Continue reading →

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