Author Archives: Hector

Glasgow – Namak Mandi – Expectations Fulfilled

The last time Marg and Hector dined with The Carnoustie Two was in Praha earlier this month at the Indian Happy Tandoori. Having given – the big build up – the night was a virtual disaster. Last week in Peterborough … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – The Venerable Venue

A Tale of Three Curry Houses John contacted Hector earlier in the week to ask when the next visit to Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) would be. His introduction to Curry-Heute’s – Glasgow’s Top … Continue reading

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Peterborough – The Banyan Tree – Tasty Curry

With two hours between checkout and the train back to Scotland, Hector took the opperchancity to revisit The Banyan Tree (53 Westgate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE1 1QA England). It’s three years since my last visit, I have been busy exploring the … Continue reading

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Peterborough – Embe2go – Marketplace Heroes

Two days ago when I arrived in Peterborough, I planned to have Lunch at the Market next to the Travelodge. Hopefully Daniel at Viva Goa would have his splendid Fish Curry waiting. There wasn’t much sign of life at the … Continue reading

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Peterborough – Desi Restaurant – The Return Visit

After last night’s disappointing experience at the nearby Punjab Balti & Pizza House, Hector was determined to have his Methi Gosht. Lord Clive of Crawley and Steve joined Hector this evening in the taxi up to Millfield, our destination: Desi … Continue reading

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Peterborough – Punjab Balti & Pizza House – Get Your Act Together

Three nights in Peterborough, the home of Oakham Ales, an opperchancity to update all matters – Curry. Dr. Stan, Steve and Howard joined Hector at the Punjab Balti & Pizza House (298 Lincoln Road, Millfield, Peterborough PE1 2UL) aka New … Continue reading

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Helensburgh – Annaya’s Grill House – Annaya’s Comes of Age

Hector found himself in Helensburgh this afternoon supporting Marg at the F.P.’s Hockey Match. Alan must have been psychic, he texted on Wednesday in the off chance we were free today. Curry with Alan and Tracy, it has been a … Continue reading

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Loanhead – The Radhuni – By Invitation

It is – The Glorious Twelfth – Hector and Marg are dining at The Radhuni (93 Clerk St, Loanhead EH20 9RE Scotland) in the east of Scotland. In the aftermath of the 2018 Scottish Curry Awards, Scott of – Hotels … Continue reading

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Glasgow – A Southside Update

Curryspondent Ed has been busy finding out what is going on in and around Allison Street. Here is a recent email: I asked in the next door Asian grocers about the demise of the Lasani Grill. The owner said that … Continue reading

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Praha – An Update on the Prague Curry Scene – 2018

When Hector had his first Praha Curry back in 2006, there was only a handful of Curry Houses to choose from. In 2012, once Curry-Heute was underway, Marg and Hector went to Indian Jewel. A return there is long overdue. … Continue reading

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