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Glasgow – Shah’s Kitchen – Saw Delight

After the – Poor Curry – served at the once very impressive Cafe Reeshah on Wednesday, Hector was in the mood for something special. Banana Leaf was the intended venue for the Saturday afternoon – Ritual Curry. South Indian Cuisine … Continue reading

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Glasgow – New Cafe Reeshah – A Tale of Three Disappointments

Disappointment #1 News reached Hector a while back that New Anand (76 Nithsdale Rd, Glasgow G41 2AN) had changed hands. Passing last week as I made my way to Halal Kebab House, the lights were on at lunchtime. With Mother … Continue reading

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Manchester – Kabana – Best Curry here yet?

I could start with a rant about the diabolical trains in the north of England, but those who are exposed to them know the story already. Steve and Hector arrived at the infamous Piccadilly Platform 14 in time to arrive … Continue reading

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Manchester – Al Faisal Tandoori – Distortion, Enhancement, Transformation

The plan: Saturday Lunchtime in Manchester en route to see Jadis in Sheffield, except Gary Chandler bust his shoulder so the gig was cancelled a few weeks back. Having paid for trains and accommodation, Steve and Hector were not being … Continue reading

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Sheffield – Apna Style – Visit #2 – The Potential is Realised

Had Jadis actually performed in Sheffield this evening I would never have made it back to Apna Style (27 Wolseley Road, Sheffield, England S8 0ZT). We needed time for our Lamb Karahi from Al-Faisal Tandoori (Manchester) to digest, so a … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Halal Kebab House – No Hiding from Hector

I promised to return within Three Years – was my farewell statement to Hassan at Halal Kebab House (164 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2N6), four years ago. Hector had previously met Hassan at an Awards Night in 2012. Hector has … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Ambala Deli Bar – New Decor, New-ish Menu, Same Prices

Forth Street is always a hive of activity with a place of worship, a Cash&Carry and of course Ambala Deli Bar (11 Forth St., Glasgow, Scotland, G41 2SP). Today I spotted two new businesses which have recently opened, Barfia (really!) … Continue reading

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Glasgow – The Village Curry House – Dish Of The Day

Mother expects Curry, Hector gets to select the locus. With tonight’s Dinner already planned, Hector needed something relatively light for lunch. The Lahori Lunch (5.95) at The Village Curry House (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) should be sufficient. … Continue reading

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Bamberg – Swarg – Apology Accepted

There was no Curry-Gestern (yesterday). Even Hector needed a day off. With the appetite restored it was off to Swarg (Frauenstraße 2, 96047 Bamberg, Deutschland) just after noon. As I have come to experience in my visits to Swarg, people … Continue reading

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Erlangen – Sangam – The Return Visit

The morning after the Löwenbräu-Buttenheim Bockbieranstiche, the intrepid Curry Explorer set off to Erlangen, the Curry Capital of Frankonia. Having been to all of the Curry Houses in this university town, it was time to return to a venue where … Continue reading

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