Monthly Archives: September 2026

Athena – Pak Tikka Restaurant – Kofta Anda Day

With a grand Greek meal planned for later today at one of our favourite venues in Plaka, Curry #2 of this trip had to be comparatively modest. I have come to know that Kofta Anda (€7.00) is available on Fridays … Continue reading →

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Athena – Punjabi Tikka – It’s That Time Of Year

It is fifty years since Hector first set foot in this city, and just for one day. This year, five nights in Athena, the Hector always manages to squeeze in a Curry or two when not indulging in Giouvetsi, Stifado, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Gurdwara Guru Granth Sahib – Open Day

It was Marg who spotted the open day at Gurdwara Guru Granth Sahib (37 Albert Drive, Glasgow G41 2 PE). Initially, she assumed it was the Gurdwara in Kelvingrove, however, for Curry-Heute, it was more fitting that it was the … Continue reading →

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Birmingham (Sparkbrook) – AapKe Meizban – Jon Anderson + The Band Geeks

Hector and Marg find themselves in Birmingham, primarily to see Jon Anderson (Yes, Jon & Vangelis), accompanied by The Band Geeks, a Yes tribute band he considered to be so good, he joined them. Our visit to Symphony Hall is … Continue reading →

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Antwerpen – Iman Hallal – aka Iman Halal Tandoori

Back to the tried and tested. One could walk from Antwerpen Centraal to Iman Hallal (Diepestraat 101, 2060 Antwerpen, België), but still ticketed from earlier in the year, the Metro was taken to Elisabeth. Just as well, the heavens had … Continue reading →

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Antwerpen – Nawaab – Buffet Chaud

The five venues reviewed on this trip have featured previously in Curry-Heute. After all, visits to mainland Europe are limited, and one has to ensure all is well at known places. A return to any venue is always a positive. … Continue reading →

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Brussel – Mithu da Dhaba – The Return to Anderlecht

Anderlecht, the happy hunting ground for Desi Curry in Brussel, managed to hide itself for some years, Hector Holmes is on the case. Today, the return to Mithu da Dhaba (Rue Brogniez 78, 1070 Anderlecht, Brussel, België), first visited last … Continue reading →

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Brussel – Chilli Grill – A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

Whilst it is always a pleasure to visit Chilli Grill (Rue Antoine Dansaert 172, 1000 Brussel, België), today, they were on a hiding to nothing. Friday’s outstanding Lamm Achari at Rice & Spice (Kaarst), followed by yesterday’s Lamm Qorma at … Continue reading →

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Aachen – Desi Dhaba – I said: I’ll Be Back !

Look who has joined the Hector for Curry-Heute! To get Dr. Stan to accompany me to Desi Dhaba (Promenadenstraße 44, 52062 Aachen Deutschland), firstly, I had to sell him the night in Aachen, then ensure that enough time had passed … Continue reading →

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Kaarst – Rice & Spice – The Veritable Taste of Pakistan

The Hector does turn up in some out of the way places. The trek to Kaarst from Düsseldorf via Neuss may seem arduous, but having done it twice, the Hector is getting the hang of it. When Marg and Hector … Continue reading →

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