Monthly Archives: July 2024

Crawley – Dosa Plazza – More Potent South Indian Curry

After Saturday night’s truly farcical meal, the Hector was hoping to return to the tried and tested. The South Indian / Sri Lankan Cuisine as served at Dosa Plazza (8 The Boulevard, Crawley RH10 1XX West Sussex, England) was first … Continue reading

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Maggie Cooks In The New ‘Ouse – Who Says There’s Calories In Curry?

After a splendid day in Worthing and Brighton, Clive and Hector returned to the new ‘ouse in Northgate. Knowing that we would both be fading away, Maggie had promised us – something with Chicken. Her slow-cooked Cassoulet is legendary, however, … Continue reading

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Crawley – Ram Sports & Social Club – Farcical, and not amusing

In the early days of Curry-Heute, Ram Sports & Social Club (West Green Pavillion, Ifield Avenue, Crawley, RH11 7AJ England) was held in the highest regard. With SWAGAT and Lal Akash as other sub-monikers, this was the home of Lamb … Continue reading

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Horsham – Chak De India – Tears In My Eyes

Hector is Dan Sath for a few days, resident at Chez Lord Clive and Lady Maggie of Crawley. Whilst a Crawley Curry is likely, today Clive was keen to try a new place in Horsham. Horsham has an abundance of … Continue reading

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Hector’s Capacity Tested

Kofta Palak (£11.95), sometimes a great notion, only one venue in Glasgow  is guaranteed to have this available at all times: The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA). Last week at 29 States, the Hector was … Continue reading

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Glasgow – 29 States Indian Cuisine – In the West – West End

Curryspondent John, relax, Hector has now been to 29 States Indian Cuisine (6-8 Norby Rd., Broomhill Square, Glasgow G11 7BN). John has mentioned in a previous communication that the Chef is ex-Ashoka. I don’t know if that was to entice, … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Yadgar – Sit in, Takeaway

A bloodied ear for a would-be President was followed soon after by a bloodied nose for them Dan Sath. Standing under the new-ish sign at Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) added the yellow to Hector’s … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Kinara – The Hanging Gardens of King Street

Kinara (10 King Street, Glasgow G1 5QP) is the latest addition to the Merchant City’s Curry scene. Kinara has been in business for two months having replaced the Russian cafe/restaurant at this locus. Russia not too popular then? And given … Continue reading

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Aberdeen – Rehmat’s Restaurant – Still Great Curry, Still Great Value

Back in Blighty for exactly one month, Hector’s itchy feet needed a scratch. A well known and reliable Curry Blog reveals that the Hector has avoided going to Aberdeen for some sixteen months. Actually it’s not the city that is … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Chimes of India – There’s Something Special Happening Here

Hector has been home for a month. A month of visiting local venues, and two new ones at that. Yes, John, I’ll get to 29 States – soonest. Despite brazenly championing the Punjabi Curry Houses of the Southside, today, Hector … Continue reading

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