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Glasgow – Akbar’s – Bradford Curry, in Glasgow

This evening’s Curry at Akbar’s (573-581 Sauchiehall Street G3 7PQ) has been in the diary for months, seemingly. The challenge of finding a Friday with five of us in the city at the same time. A booking was made for … Continue reading

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Poznan – Taj India – Classic Euro-Curry

The first trip abroad in 2026, a sneaky weekend in Poznan.  Last year in Poznan, there was a review of a Curry House without Curry, so it goes.  This time, the Hector was taking no chances.  This is the fourth … Continue reading

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Clydebank – Zeika by Chef Hakeem – One Door Closes, Another Opens

Hector has a new Curry House in his home town, about time. Opened in the last ten days, Zeika by Chef Hakeem (26 Alexander Street, Clydebank G81 1RZ) occupies the premises of the once New Cafe Punjab. The latter closed … Continue reading

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Iftar Buffet

It is Ramadan, and for this commentator, that means there must be a visit to The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA). The same price as last year, the Ramadan – Iftar Buffet (£21.95) has been … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Yadgar – Always Reliable

Hampden Park, the home of Scottish Football, I doubt if I have set foot in that ancient arena this century. Last week, a Muriel (sic) was unveiled on the gable end of an adjacent tenement featuring Scott McTominay’s, now world … Continue reading

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Helensburgh – Annaya’s – A Big Night Out

Our diaries coincide less than the stars. Tonight, after considerable consultation, Curry and Drinks with Alan and Tracy were arranged on their home patch. This meant a table booked for 19.00 at Annaya’s Grill House (80-82 West Princes St., Helensburgh, … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Sheerin Palace – The View From Table 4

Today’s plan, to visit a new venue in my home town, was thwarted by a too tempting fruit scone this morning. The Hector needed the extra hour to cross the river and have any chance of Curry-Heute. The 2026 tour … Continue reading

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Glasgow – New Cafe Reeshah – It’s worth waiting for

Another relatively new Southside venue was the intended port of call this afternoon. However, as Marg sped across the Kingston Bridge, so the Tradeston exit was deemed to be best avoided. And so a compromise, Marg dropped me off at … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Pakistani Street Food – A Dislocated Day

As established two days ago, despite their online menu suggesting otherwise, Pakistani Street Food (105 Albert Drive, Pollokshields, Glasgow G41 2 SU) does serve Curry! Hidden in plain sight – was going to be the headline banner for today’s review, … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Lahori Tawa – Albert Drive, The Home of Southside Curry

Always on the look out for new venues, Curry Cafes in particular, this week, Hector became aware of Lahori Tawa (181 Albert Drive, Pollokshields, Glasgow G41 2ND). Online reviews, clearly composed by friends and family, were only days old. Lahori … Continue reading

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