Monthly Archives: June 2022

York – Rafi’s Spicebox – Madras Curry Kit

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Hector

It was back in January when Marg and Hector stumbled upon Rafi’s Spicebox (17 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LW England). I had known of Rafi’s existence for approaching twenty years but assumed it had gone. Since 2017 there is a second … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Murphy’s Pakora Bar – The Menu

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Hector

Murphy’s Pakora Bar (1293 Argyle St., Glasgow G3 8TL) is back!  And it’s located metres from the original premises in the former Green Chilli Cafe. Pakora – is as Scottish as Chicken Tikka Masala, England have their Onion Bhaji, the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Mela 2022 – Kelvingrove Park + West End Update

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Hector

Mela on a wet Sunday afternoon in Glasgow, not the best of conditions for the outdoor festival at Kelvingrove Park. So it goes. We took in some of the entertainment before getting down to the real purpose of our visit. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Madhras Dosa – The Menu

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Hector

Today I established that Madhras Dosa ((76B, Old Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, G3 8RE) should start opening at lunchtimes again as of next month (July 2022). I have emailed whoever to verify this. As and when this happens, I might actually … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Bombaywalla – Indian Street Kitchen – Sukka again!

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Hector

On Monday, the plan was to take Marg to Bombaywalla – Indian Street Kitchen (186 West Regent St, Glasgow, G2 4RU) in order to sample the Keema Matar (£11.50). Alas, Bombaywalla is closed on Mondays. Consequently, Marg had possibly the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Curry Cottage – The Return

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Hector

Curry with Marg on a Monday is becoming a semi-regular event. We arrived at Curry Cottage (91 Cambridge Street, Glasgow G3 6RU) at 15.30. The restaurant was void of customers, a friend of Mein Host departed as we took our … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace + Babu – Bombay Street Kitchen

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Hector

Fifteen minutes of preparation, seventeen minutes of pleasure – yes, another review of the outstanding Karahi Gosht at Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ). Reviewing the same – Curry – on every visit does provide a challenge … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – Kofta Anda, on a Monday !

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Hector

Yesterday there was a post on a social medium by Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) announcing that Kofta Anda was being added to their Daily Specials (£7.00). Hector had never had this favourite before at … Continue reading →

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Köln – Royal Punjab – Kofta in Köln?

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Hector

Two visits in one week to Royal Punjab (Venloer Str. 4, 50672 Köln, Deutschland), there must be something special happening here. When first discovered back in 2017 it was enough to have Steve and Dr. Stan come and sample the … Continue reading →

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Holthausen (Düsseldorf) – Pak Royal Tandoori Art – Curry Near Benrath

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Hector

Holthausen? Anyone who has travelled between Köln and Düsseldorf has passed through Benrath. Who has ever alighted there? Today Hector did just that. Research had unearthed a Curry House of interest: Pak Royal Tandoori Art (Henkelstrasse 18, 40589 Holthausen, Düsseldorf, … Continue reading →

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