Monthly Archives: October 2023

Glasgow – DumPukht Lahori – A Bright Light on Paisley Road West

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Hector

A timeous return to a favourite Curry Cafe was required. Marg and Hector arrived at DumPukht Lahori (39-41 Paisley Rd. West, Glasgow G51 1LG) at 17.25, Aqeel, Mein Host greeted with: Hi, Hector! Six chaps were feasting at our usual … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Lansdowne – Deep in The Afterglow

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Hector

Amit Sharma @ The Lansdowne (7A Lansdowne Crescent, Glasgow G20 6NQ), is one of three Curry Houses north of the river which Hector has yet to visit/review. Tapas appears to be the major theme, not how the Hector prefers to … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – Beef Karahi

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Hector

Dinner for one – what’s in the freezer? An unusually large portion of leftover, cubed Roast Beef, and Tomatoes which were frozen before the trip to Hellas/Italia. Curry-Heute – and why not? This also gave the opperchancity to try using … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Village “Curry House” – Thirty Days Later

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Hector

One month to the day since my last Achari Gosht (£12.95) at The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) the Hector was back for more. Expectations were high, last time the intensity of Flavour hit the … Continue reading →

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Helensburgh – Annaya’s – A Methi Blast!

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Hector

As storm Babet draws to a close in the East of Scotland, the West remains remarkably calm. A dry day in Helensburgh, always worthy of celebration. Five years have passed since Hector and Marg dined with Alan and Tracy in … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – Shan Korma

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Hector

The mission continues, to cook a Desi Korma at home as good as say Karahi Palace used to serve, and Punjabi Zaiqa (Berlin) currently do. It was on my last trip to Berlin where I picked up packets of Korma … Continue reading →

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Bologna – Gujranwala Restaurant + Tikka Point (Desi Nashta)

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Hector

With only a handful of Pakistani food outlets in Bologna, Hector was determined not  to miss out on anything special which might be available. Before crossing to the north side of the railways station to reach today’s intended venue: Gujranwala … Continue reading →

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Bologna – Mirch Masala – The Second Choice Is A Winner

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Hector

Bologna, the final leg of this tour, Bohemian or otherwise. Bologna, another first for Hector, another blank canvas in terms of Curry-Heute. Initial research highlighted one venue in particular: Tikka Point (Desi Nashta) on Via Federico Venturini which runs parallel … Continue reading →

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Pisa – Ristorante Indiano – India – A Curry and a Leaning Tower, what else might a Hector seek?

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Hector

During our three day stay, it was confirmed that there are no Curry Houses in Siena. Before Covid there was one, no more. There’s a business opperchancity. Pisa has many to choose from, one Pakistani source stood out. Google have … Continue reading →

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Roma – Asian Restaurant and Pizzeria – Cucina Indiana – The Return

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Hector

As has been the case on recent visits to Athena, there’s no point flying directly back to Blighty, especially when flights to Roma are so inviting. Curry in Roma, there are still a couple of Kerala outlets to be explored, … Continue reading →

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