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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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Köln – Royal Punjab – Good To Be Back

It is four years since my last visit to Royal Punjab (Venloer Str. 4, 50672 Köln, Deutschland), South Indian Cuisine has been a distraction in the interim. Today a Fish Curry, after all I know what is planned in the … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Nakodar Grill – Wha’s Like Us 2 : The All Scottish Prog Fest

Wha’s Like Us 2 – suggests there was a Wha’s Like Us 1, but probably it was just called Wha’s Like Us. There will be a Wha’s Like Us 3. In no way does next year’s published lineup at this Glasgow … Continue reading

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Hector cooks – Aloo Gobi Gajar Mutter Palak – Patia

A Vegetable Patia? Never been had previously. Chicken Patia featured last week in these pages, this planted the seed. Why not try it with a mix of Interesting Vegetables? The Curry-Heute recipe for Chicken Patia was followed until the point … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Yadgar – It’s Monday

Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) opens daily at 14.00. Howard was waiting for Marg and the Hector as we entered a few minutes after. A couple from Central Scotland, who had also travelled to dine … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Curry Cottage – Pratap Works Wonders

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?

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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