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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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A Better Fish Karahi – Home cooked – Laziza Karahi Mix

Why a photo of Mykonos? Today’s Fish Karahi is an example of  – experimental indulgence. As – Spicy – as Hector seeks his Curry and the Spices from a packet. The Laziza Karahi Mix was purchased in Mykonos (Hellas-Greece) a … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Eleven

Having missed the visit to Staggs (Musselburgh) in June, there was an impromptu visit today. It should come as no surprise that the day was concluded with Lamb Karahi (£9.70) at Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Ambala Deli Bar – An attempt at Fish Karahi

After a lengthy trip, the choice of venue for the first Glasgow Curry has to be carefully considered. This time the accolade was given to Ambala Deli Bar (11 Forth St., Glasgow, Scotland, G41 2SP). Lamb Handi would be the … Continue reading

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Manchester – Dera – Hector finally gets to eat, without being eaten

Knowing in advance that there was no Curry in Istria (Hrvatska-Croatia) Curry-Heute in Manchester would be the natural conclusion to this twenty two day trip. With some of – The Company – due in Manchester tomorrow there was ironically no … Continue reading

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