Monthly Archives: January 2024

Salford – Maida Grill House – Across the River Irwell

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Hector

Salford, a city within Greater Manchester and the locus of Curry-Heute. Maida Grill House (36 Liverpool St., Salford M5 4LT England) was discovered in a routine search for new venues whilst in Manchester. Yesterday at Kabana, I declared to Rizwan … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – Quail Meat again

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Hector

Half past one, a good time to visit Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1FR England), before this, one might have to queue to get in. It’s Wednesday, Quail Day at Kabana (Cheetham Hill), but yesterday, Rizwan … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – Rendezvous

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Hector

The Company are in Manchester, even Craig and Yvonne are having Brunch Curry these days – Chicken Masala – (£6.50) at Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1FR England). They claim they were first in today. And … Continue reading →

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Bradford – The Kashmir Restaurant – Storm Isha no more, please

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Hector

Before leaving Bradford, there had to be another Bradford Curry. The Kashmir Restaurant (27 Morley St, Bradford BD7 1AG England) reliably opens first. With luggage in hand, we descended the stairs at 11.45. There was no Jan today, instead his … Continue reading →

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Bradford (Frizinghall) – JDC Grill & Chill – Husband Wife In UK

Posted on January 20, 2024 by Hector

Bradford, still the UK Curry Capital, though I believe Glasgow’s Curry can be as good and offers more diversity in styles.  I like to be here when I can. In such a brief visit, the temptation to revisit favourite venues … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – IQ (@ The Met – Bury) 2024

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Hector

The first gig of every year is traditionally IQ at The Met, Bury, 2024 is no exception. Hector, with Marg in tow, was here once again for the Friday night – seated – show. Let the kids in their fifties … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Halal Kebab House – Bring Something Simple

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Hector

Halal Kebab House (164 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2N6), today was Hector’s fifth visit.  This is usually when a Curry House is added to Hector’s Recommended Curry Houses, and locally to – Glasgow’s Top Rated. Does it deserve to be? … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala Pakistani Cuisine – A Different Tactic

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Hector

Whenever one has outstanding Desi Curry, the question – where next? – arises. Sometimes the Hector resorts to the Mainstream knowing that after a peak, the only way is down. Today, a different tactic. Zaheer at Ambala Pakistani Cuisine (11 … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – Five Have A Wonderful Time

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Hector

Towards the end of 2023, Jim suggested that the Hector organise another feast at Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) for himself and a couple of his Paisley buddies. To this Hector added Howard, Dr. Stan … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Sara – Donner Kebab – Portuguese Desi Curry on The Southside!

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Hector

At the end of November, the Hector checked out Sara – Donner Kebab (193 Allison Street, Govanhill Glasgow G42 8RX). More of a Takeaway than a Curry Cafe, the potential was spotted. With Kofta Anda at Sheerin Palace the fallback, … Continue reading →

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