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Wroclaw – The Curry of India – Hector’s 50th Curry in Polska, and it’s a Good One!

With an additional three city centre Curry Houses to choose from since my last visit to Wroclaw two years ago, there was hope that one might be decent. The Wroclaw Curry Scene is evidently developing, yet none of the venues … Continue reading

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Wroclaw – Himalaya Restaurant & Bar – Just OK

And so to Wroclaw where to date no outstanding Curry has been found. However, the number of venues has increased, so perhaps people are becoming more aware of Indian Cuisine. Before trying one of the new venues, the decision was … Continue reading

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Poznan – Kwiat Peonii – Chef needs to go on a Curry Course

Kwiat Peonii (plac Wielkopolski 5, 61-745 Poznan, Polska) was not the intended venue this lunchtime. Two new names popped up in a search for Indian Restaurants in Poznan, and both were due to open at 11.30 which was perfect, potentially. … Continue reading

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Berlin – Sadhu Pakistani Restaurant – Amazing Value!

There some venues one simply has to return to. On my first visit to Sadhu Pakistani Restaurant (Falckensteinstraße 41, 10997 Berlin, Deutschland) I had a very mainstream Lamb Vindaloo, it was only once I had engaged the staff at the … Continue reading

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Hector Cooks Beef Vindaloo – Plus a word about a sponsor

How does Beef Vindaloo sound for lunch? – Hector asked Ricky, The Man from Bradford. That’ll be awright. And so the ingredients were assembled, it had to Beef, leftover from a massive joint cooked a bit since. In case there … Continue reading

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Ramadan Buffet

I booked tonight’s table at The Village Curry House (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) for the Ramadan Buffet in passing on Tusday. Taking advice from the Manager, the table for four was booked for 21.00. How many cameras? … Continue reading

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Edinburgh – Lazeez Tandoori – Ah well then

The monthly trip to Staggs (Musselburgh) used to be on a Saturday and often concluded with Karahi Gosht at Karahi Palace (Glasgow). Since the move to Thursday trips to Musselburgh, midweek Curry on the return has become sporadic. Enter – … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Banana Leaf – Remember Glasgow Curry?

Glasgow Curry? It has been a while. Since my last visit to Tuk Tuk on Sauchiehall Street, I have been keen to get back to Banana Leaf (76B, Old Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, G3 8RE) and enjoy the strong taste of … Continue reading

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Hector cooks Butter Chicken & Paratha

Finally, Hector presents the much promised Butter Chicken as inspired by watching Parveen’s Sunday morning TV programme. The Base Sauce of Tomatoes, Garlic and Green Chillies was cooked back in February, the day I first attempted Tandoori Chicken. That batch … Continue reading

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Edinburgh – Rustom Restaurant – Questions answered, in The Heart of Midlothian

On Thursday it was announced that The Company were going through to Edinburgh on Real Ale related matters at Monty’s. John who was present on the magnificent Visit #1 to Rustom Restaurant (2 Grosvenor St, Edinburgh EH12 5EG) was keen … Continue reading

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