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Praha – Indian Happy Tandoor – Not Tonight

What a difference a year makes In January last year, Steve and Hector dined at Indian Happy Tandoor (Zenklova 232, 198 00 Praha 8, Ceská republika), the Curry was outstanding, the Lamb which we deduced had been marinaded in Vinegar … Continue reading

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Praha – Mailsi-Pakistani Restaurant – Counterpoint

Hector and Marg are in Praha in the company of – The Carnoustie Two – Margie and Dr. Alasdair. As keen enthusiasts of Curry, it was a matter of when, not if. Hector planned two Curry sessions in the four … Continue reading

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Prestwick – Taj Tandoori – The Prestwick Curry Lesson

Picking up Marg at Prestwick Airport at midnight was today’s priority, or was it? Updating Curry-Heute to report on Macs Spice Route, the new version of Balbir’s Route 77 (38 Kilmarnock Rd., Symington KA1 5PW) was the original plan. On … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – The Halcyon Days?

Staggs (Musselburgh) three Saturdays in a row? Unheard of until today. Having stood all the way back from Edinburgh, on the train, well one doesn’t expect anything less at the best of times, but during the Festival… we were mostly … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Banana Leaf – Back by Popular Request

There had to be Curry before meeting up with The Chaps this afternoon. Hector asked Lord Clive of Crawley if he had a preference. Given that so many venues are not open at a Lunchtime even on a Friday, I … Continue reading

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Can Hector Prepare a Fish Curry in 30 Minutes?

Lord Clive of Crawley is resident for the next few days, cue the Curry. Last night it was an impromptu Stir Fry around midnight, a success. Tonight Hector decided to offer Fish Curry and ignore the tried and tested Machi … Continue reading

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – A Slow Burner

Lunch with Mother, and time to return to The Village Curry House (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA). I was surprised to see one of the Managers on duty this early, all shall be revealed. Mother’s Order would be … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Eleven, Plus

How could Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) possibly match the Quality of Karahi Gosht (£7.90) served to Hector exactly one week ago? It is one of the great challenges to match Perfection. Mags has … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Shinwari Restaurant – Charsi Lamb Karahi

Hector dropped in to Shinwari Restaurant (331 Langside Road, Glasgow G42 8 XT) in November 2016, it was like a scene from an imaginary western: the place fell silent. The Menu was simple, Afghani Cuisine remained. The premises have been … Continue reading

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Clydebank – Hot & Spicy – Even Hector gets The Munchies

This afternoon’s Charsi Lamb Karahi at Shinwari (Glasgow) was early. At 22.00, with an almighty downpour underway, it was decided a taxi was necessary from Clydebank Station to Hector’s House. How could I not visit Hot & Spicy (18 Alexander … Continue reading

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