Author Archives: Hector

San Francisco CA – Shalimar Restaurant – Authentic Punjabi Fayre

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Hector

Shalimar Restaurant (532 Jones St, San Francisco, CA 94102 United States of America) was ignored back in 2018 in favour of Chutney Indian Restaurant across the street. What a mistake to make. Day 46 of this trip and once again … Continue reading →

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Honolulu HI – Bombay Palace Restaurant – A Good Call By Hector

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Hector

In the spirit of why does a birthday have to last one day only, another Curry felt justified. There was a Curry House minutes from our hotel in Ala Moana,  a lunchtime visit was agreed upon. Somewhat peculiarly, Bombay Palace … Continue reading →

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Honolulu HI – Desi’s Indian Curry – The Birthday Dinner

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Hector

A whole week without Curry! Time to make up for it. Today is a day to celebrate, it’s Hector’s birthday. Traditionally, Marg takes Hector out for a big meal, Curry of course. Today was somewhat different. New Zealand is no … Continue reading →

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Dunedin – Two Fat Indians – Some Came From Scotland

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Hector

Day 34 of – Around the World In 80 Days : Dunedin, the south-east of the South Island of New Zealand. This is the furthest Curry from home Hector will ever experience. It is also likely to be the last … Continue reading →

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Christchurch – Dosa Kitchen – A Riverside Curry

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Hector

Dosa Kitchen (Riverside Markey 96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011 New Zealand) was spotted a couple of days ago when Marg and Hector strolled through the Riverside Market. The food on display featured one Lamb Curry, yet three … Continue reading →

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Christchurch – Mumbaiwala Christchurch – Tales of The Unexpected

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Hector

Hector and Marg continue the journey south. As with each city visited to date in New Zealand, we meet a friendly face. This time it’s Brine, another former colleague who is familiar with Curry-Heute from her time in Helensburgh. It … Continue reading →

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Motueka – Simply Indian – Curry, Why Else Would One Visit Motueka?

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Hector

Nelson, Motueka and blink and you’ll miss it, Riwaka.  Some may know, these are the sources of the killer Kiwi hops which have transformed Bier. More on that elsewhere. How could Hector therefore find a Curry House in Motueka and … Continue reading →

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Nelson – The Indian Cafe – South Island Curry #1

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Hector

Nelson, New Zealand, not on everyone’s – Bucket List – but if you know your hops, then it becomes a pilgrimage. Marg and Hector are being hosted by Julia’s mum. Julia last appeared in these pages in 2015 at another … Continue reading →

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Wellington – Indian Alley Wakefield Restaurant and Bar – What Were The Chances?

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Hector

Three nights in Wellington, one Curry opperchancity, it had to be a good one. Avoiding the dreaded ingredient from too many a venue, my choice became clear: Indian Alley Wakefield Restaurant and Bar (3/290 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011 … Continue reading →

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Des Traditions – Auckland – #1 Curry in New Zealand – Outstanding Lamb Karahi

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Hector

Curry-Heute, the fourteenth anniversary. My thanks to all those who continue to read this Blog, and especially to Neil who does the proof-reading. As I write Neil has figuratively reached Australia, so it will not be long before he is … Continue reading →

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