Monthly Archives: November 2018

Manchester – Kabana – The Friday Menu, a Modest Lunch

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Hector

This is the last Curry of November, I promise, and the last Manchester Curry for at least a week. December is due to start with a Glasgow Curry Feast, a modest lunch at Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Al-Faisal Tandoori – A Crack in the Ice

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Hector

Thursday is Lamb Chops Karahi Day at Al-Faisal Tandoori (69 Thomas St, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1EG). I quote – 69 – as the new address, Yadgar Cafe next door is given as – 71 – so this should be … Continue reading →

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Sheffield – 7 Spices Balti – New Decor, New Menu, New Prices

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Hector

There was always going to be a Sheffield Curry after a day spent at the Shakespeare Ale Festival which could become another – must visit – in the calendar. Hector hoped that Howard would accompany on a return trip to … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – A Purple Patch

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Hector

I told Rizwan last week – I’d be back soon. Hector will be in Manchester quite a bit in the next couple of months though it could be January before a return to Dera (433 Cheetham Hill Rd, Manchester, M8 … Continue reading →

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Manchester – delhi2go – Bespoke Curry-Heute

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Hector

Five us spent the afternoon at the Cloudwater Brewery Tap, kerching! Hector may well have had a Wonderful Karahi for lunch at Kabana earlier today, Curry-Abend was inevitable. Howard and Mags were up for Curry at delhi2go (119 Oldham St., … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Zest – By Invitation

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Hector

Once again, Hector has been invited by Scott of Hotel PR to review a Curry House in the east of Scotland. This evening it was Zest (15 North St. Andrew St. Edinburgh, EH2 1HJ). More than just a Glasgow Curry … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Shah’s Kitchen – Saw Delight

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Hector

After the – Poor Curry – served at the once very impressive Cafe Reeshah on Wednesday, Hector was in the mood for something special. Banana Leaf was the intended venue for the Saturday afternoon – Ritual Curry. South Indian Cuisine … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – New Cafe Reeshah – A Tale of Three Disappointments

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Hector

Disappointment #1 News reached Hector a while back that New Anand (76 Nithsdale Rd, Glasgow G41 2AN) had changed hands. Passing last week as I made my way to Halal Kebab House, the lights were on at lunchtime. With Mother … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – Best Curry here yet?

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Hector

I could start with a rant about the diabolical trains in the north of England, but those who are exposed to them know the story already. Steve and Hector arrived at the infamous Piccadilly Platform 14 in time to arrive … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Al Faisal Tandoori – Distortion, Enhancement, Transformation

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Hector

The plan: Saturday Lunchtime in Manchester en route to see Jadis in Sheffield, except Gary Chandler bust his shoulder so the gig was cancelled a few weeks back. Having paid for trains and accommodation, Steve and Hector were not being … Continue reading →

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