Monthly Archives: February 2024

Lisboa – Caxemira – Relocated

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Hector

Caxemira – Conzinha Indiana – some may recognise the name and recall the down-town location on an upper floor. In last year’s visit to Lisboa, we never found it open, there was a simple explanation: Caxemira (Rua Antero deQuental 3, … Continue reading →

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Lisboa – Tasty Hut – Taste of Cabbage

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Hector

A few days in Lisboa, an opperchancity to enjoy quality Curry in the country which Hector believes must have been a huge influence in the development of this style of food. It was announced last night that Marg and Hector … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Chimes of India – Wow! – I’ll Be Back!

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Hector

There was almost no Curry-Heute, after the indulgences of the past week, even the Hector considered a break. Marg, declaring herself free for lunch – on a Saturday – was the motivation to try a new West End venue. Chimes … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Handi By Darbar – Triple Lock

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Hector

The third visit to Handi By Darbar (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) in five days, just lock me in and throw away the keys. Today, Dr. Stan joined Hector in order to reacquaint himself with the Desi Korma … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Handi By Darbar – Second Go-Round

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Hector

OK,  so this week, Hector is unashamedly promoting Handi By Darbar (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ). Having waited so long for the re-opening, it’s a matter of getting some in. Once this is achieved, Ambala may well be … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Handi By Darbar – The Transformation

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Hector

The renovation and transformation of Handi By Darbar (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) from Karahi Palace took five months. The Hector was at a loss in the interim, South Indian Curry has appeared disproportionately of late in these … Continue reading →

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Crawley – Dosa Plazza – The Return

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Hector

The final day of The Crawley Trip saw Hector & co in nearby Horsham. So many places are closed on a Monday, fortunately, Dosa Plazza (8 The Boulevard, Crawley RH10 1XX West Sussex, England), which impressed on visit #1 last … Continue reading →

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London (Whitechapel) – Lahore Kebab House – Maybe – hit & miss – But Still Has It

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Hector

Today was visit #5 to Lahore Kebab House (2-10 Umberston St., Whitechapel, London, E1 1PY, England), traditionally a significant one in Curry-Heute. By no means a perfect establishment, still another return to this venue. Having explored other areas of that … Continue reading →

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Brighton – Curry Leaf Cafe (Brighton Lanes) – There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch.

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Hector

This was visit #4 to Curry Leaf Cafe – Brighton Lanes (60 Ship St., Brighton BN1 1AE England), they must be doing something right. The prices, however, have become a bit off-putting. The Hyderabadi Lamb Thali (£18.95) has previously been … Continue reading →

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London – Drummond Villa – Euston, We Have A Problem

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Hector

Today, Hector finds himself in that London. The 08.40 from Glasgow arrived at Euston bang on schedule. Did the driver slow down in the last five hundred metres to arrive at exactly 13.12? Lord Clive and Lady Maggie of Crawley … Continue reading →

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