Monthly Archives: May 2019

Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Ramadan Buffet

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Hector

I booked tonight’s table at The Village Curry House (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) for the Ramadan Buffet in passing on Tusday. Taking advice from the Manager, the table for four was booked for 21.00. How many cameras? … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Lazeez Tandoori – Ah well then

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Hector

The monthly trip to Staggs (Musselburgh) used to be on a Saturday and often concluded with Karahi Gosht at Karahi Palace (Glasgow). Since the move to Thursday trips to Musselburgh, midweek Curry on the return has become sporadic. Enter – … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Banana Leaf – Remember Glasgow Curry?

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Hector

Glasgow Curry? It has been a while. Since my last visit to Tuk Tuk on Sauchiehall Street, I have been keen to get back to Banana Leaf (76B, Old Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, G3 8RE) and enjoy the strong taste of … Continue reading →

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Hector cooks Butter Chicken & Paratha

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Hector

Finally, Hector presents the much promised Butter Chicken as inspired by watching Parveen’s Sunday morning TV programme. The Base Sauce of Tomatoes, Garlic and Green Chillies was cooked back in February, the day I first attempted Tandoori Chicken. That batch … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Rustom Restaurant – Questions answered, in The Heart of Midlothian

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Hector

On Thursday it was announced that The Company were going through to Edinburgh on Real Ale related matters at Monty’s. John who was present on the magnificent Visit #1 to Rustom Restaurant (2 Grosvenor St, Edinburgh EH12 5EG) was keen … Continue reading →

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Crawley – The Downsman – Lamb Chops, How Many?

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Hector

There had to be one final indulgence in this trip to Crawley, Lamb Chops (£8.95) for lunch at The Downsman (Wakehurst Drive, Southgate, Crawley, RH10 6DH). Clive took little persuasion. We arrived @12.30 to find signs for – wet paint … Continue reading →

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Whitechapel – Lahore Kebab House – Real Food

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Hector

Google Maps had us take the Tube to Aldgate from Farringdon, not the best way to get to Lahore Kebab House (2-10 Umberston St., Whitechapel, London, E1 1PY, England) as it turned out. Hector sensed that Clive was questioning the … Continue reading →

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Croydon – Saravanaa Bhavan – Prices!

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Hector

After a week of surprising football scores, everything went as expected today. Lord Clive of Crawley and Hector watched both matches simultaneously in Croydon. Clive reckoned there was nowhere left in Crawley with multiple TVs and decent ale, the recent … Continue reading →

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Worthing – Rajpooth Authentic Indian Cuisine – Halfway to Patia

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Hector

After a splendid afternoon spent at Anchored in Worthing it was time for Curry-Heute, Mahaan was nearby. On arrival, they told us we would have to wait half an hour. A couple of young chaps faced with the same dilemma … Continue reading →

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Crawley – Tamashah – Spice of Life

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Hector

Lord Clive and Lady Maggie collected Hector at Gatwick two hours after the scheduled arrival time, something to do with a French Air Traffic Controllers’ strike – yesterday. There’s a new Curry House in Crawley, The excellent – Downsman – … Continue reading →

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