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Manchester – Al-Faisal Tandoori – A Crack in the Ice

Thursday is Lamb Chops Karahi Day at Al-Faisal Tandoori (69 Thomas St, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1EG). I quote – 69 – as the new address, Yadgar Cafe next door is given as – 71 – so this should be … Continue reading

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Sheffield – 7 Spices Balti – New Decor, New Menu, New Prices

There was always going to be a Sheffield Curry after a day spent at the Shakespeare Ale Festival which could become another – must visit – in the calendar. Hector hoped that Howard would accompany on a return trip to … Continue reading

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Manchester – Kabana – A Purple Patch

I told Rizwan last week – I’d be back soon. Hector will be in Manchester quite a bit in the next couple of months though it could be January before a return to Dera (433 Cheetham Hill Rd, Manchester, M8 … Continue reading

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Manchester – delhi2go – Bespoke Curry-Heute

Five us spent the afternoon at the Cloudwater Brewery Tap, kerching! Hector may well have had a Wonderful Karahi for lunch at Kabana earlier today, Curry-Abend was inevitable. Howard and Mags were up for Curry at delhi2go (119 Oldham St., … Continue reading

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Edinburgh – Zest – By Invitation

Once again, Hector has been invited by Scott of Hotel PR to review a Curry House in the east of Scotland. This evening it was Zest (15 North St. Andrew St. Edinburgh, EH2 1HJ). More than just a Glasgow Curry … Continue reading

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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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