Monthly Archives: August 2026

Glasgow – Curry Cottage – Pratap Works Wonders

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Hector

The Curry-Heute coverage of Curry Cottage (91 Cambridge Street, Glasgow G3 6RU) began in 2022, today was visit #10, only Marg’s second visit. Four years ago, Marg declared the Keema Aloo (£13.95) at Curry Cottage to be the best ever … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Rustom Restaurant – C’mon, Chaps, what was this?

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Hector

On a certain day at the end of April, the Hector celebrated a Big Birthday. Colin and Margaret, who had travelled from the far east to be there, suggested a meet up for Bier & Curry in the Capital. Colin hardly … Continue reading →

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Crawley – Balti BLVD – Dr. Stan Does Breakfast

Posted on August 15, 2026 by Hector

Three days after Hector’s #1 visit to Balti BLVD (36 High Street, Crawley RH10 1BW England), Dr. Stan sneaked back to savour the much elusive Lamb Qorma (£11.99). He pronounced it to be authentic, as Charming Daughter had claimed previously. … Continue reading →

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Whitechapel – Lahore Kebab House + Dilpasand Restaurant

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Hector

Friday, a day out in – that London. We headed east, to Aldgate East, en route to Whitechapel, a happy hunting ground for Lahori/Punjabi cuisine. A return to Lahore Kebab House (2-10 Umberston St., Whitechapel, London, E1 1PY, England) was … Continue reading →

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Canterbury – Spice Spree – After The Eclipse

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Hector

After The Eclipse … a wonderful instrumental track by Prog legends – Twelfth Night. Today, The Glorious Twelfth, but not so wonderful for the grouse. Having watched today’s near total eclipse via a pinhole in a Calling Card projected on … Continue reading →

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Crawley – Tandoo’s – More Punjabi Curry In Crawley

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Hector

Whilst Marg’s – Masters World Cup – continues on the outskirts of Antwerpen, Dr. Stan and Hector have travelled, independently, of course, to Crawley. Lady Maggie of this Parish, recently visited Tandoo’s Crawley (24 Broadwalk, Crawley RH10 1HQ England), a … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – Aloo Palak Gosht

Posted on August 9, 2026 by Hector

Complex cooking was not part of the plan for today, however, a bowlful of Tomatoes had other ideas. It’s now or never – they seemed to cry. So much for being led to believe that storing Tomatoes in the fridge … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Curry Pot – A Glasgow Biryani

Posted on August 8, 2026 by Hector

Biryani was foremost in Hector’s mind on the last visit to Curry Pot (139 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G11 6PR) earlier this year. Today, with no Weekend Special to distract, mission accomplished. Chef Suriya greeted from the kitchen as I entered the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Shahi Mahal – Everyone Comes To Zahir’s

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Hector

It’s August Bank Holiday, the Scottish one. Our schools go back in a couple of weeks, there’s no no point having another holiday at the end of the month. A Bank Holiday, Civil Servants aside, nobody else seems to really … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Shish Mahal – “best place on earth” for…

Posted on August 1, 2026 by Hector

Today, Chicken Tikka Masala (£17.00) at Shish Mahal (60-68 Park Rd, Glasgow G4 9JF). Check the date: August 1st, not April 1st. Next, the Hector will be buying tickets for a musical, or even the ongoing Netball at the Commonwealth … Continue reading →

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