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Glasgow – Dawat – Another Fine Day

After Saturday’s pleasant surprise at Dawat Grill & Karahi House (253-255 Maxwell Rd., Glasgow G41 1TE), to give the full name, Hector promised the familiar faces – I’ll be back – and despite a lesser storm currently striking the West … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Dawat – Quelle Surprise!

With Storm Boelo raging, Hector headed to the Southside. Martin had made me aware of the existence of Dawat (253-255 Maxwell Rd., Glasgow G41 1TE) a bit since. Having reported on the current ongoings in Govanhill, it was time to … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Deira Lahore – The New-co

Deira Lahore (632 Cathcart Rd., Glasgow G42 8AE) has changed hands twice since Hector first visited in 2014. In 2016, Waris and his business partner took over Deira Lahore. Despite the potential for Curry of the highest quality, visits were … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Curry Pot – A Choice Well Made

Hector having a Curry in Glasgow on a Saturday afternoon, dining alone, nothing new there, but it has been a while. After last night at Akbar’s, definitely an indulgence, but Curry was calling. And not just any Curry, something simple. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Akbar’s + Big Big Train

The stars aligned, well five diaries. Hector, Dr. Stan, and Chapatti John were here to relive our Akbar’s (573-581 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G3 7PQ) experience from March this year. Marg and Howard would go their own way. A table booked … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Zaiqa Sweet & Curry House – Take your time, and give your best

Opened some ten days ago, this was Hector’s first opperchancity to visit Zaiqa Sweet & Curry House (661 Cathcart Rd., Govanhill, Glasgow G42 8AP). Being a Monday, Marg would accompany. We arrived at 14.15, the modest seating area was empty … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” + The War Of The Worlds

Everyone must recognise some of the music from Jeff Wayne’s’ – The War Of The Worlds – but how many have heard it all the way through? Not Hector, but Marg certainly. In a chance meeting with Damian Wilson, and … Continue reading →

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Roma – Rasai Indian Restaurant – The House With No Name

The fourth and final Curry of this trip: the tried and tested in Hellas, two new venues in Italia. I thought I might have managed more, however, both Greek and Italian food can be distracting.  Rasai Indian Restaurant (Via Francesco … Continue reading →

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Milano – Kashmir Grill Restaurant – Caiazzo For Desi Curry

Two nights in Milano, there had to be one Curry-Heute. I appear to have used those very words last time in this city. Apart from Hector, who could forget our first Curry in Milano? Quality, Desi Fayre, in less than … Continue reading →

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Athena – Pak Tikka Shop & Grill House – 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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