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Glasgow – Curry Pot – I Know Where This Is Heading

Twelve years passed between visit #1 and visit #2 to Curry Pot (139 Dumbarton Rd., Glasgow, G11 6PR). That it is only twelve days since visit #2, should confirm that the Hector was keen to sample more of the menu. … Continue reading

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Wroclaw – Indieflavours – Mainstream Euro-Curry

Unlike two days ago, back in Poznan, today the Hector had a Curry to review. Howard’s place has been taken by James who was last tested at Akbar’s (Glasgow). Wroclaw appears to have a new Curry House on every visit, … Continue reading

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Poznan – Mata Indian Restaurant – You Couldn’t Make This Up

The first time I dined at Mata Indian Restaurant (Wroclawska 25, 61-833 Poznan, Polska), I treated myself to a Vegetable Biryani as an accompaniment to my Curry. Knowing this would lead to the inevitable Euro Mountain of Rice, I can … Continue reading

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Berlin – Punjabi Zaiqa – Not Their Best Day

The majority are flying tomorrow, directly to Wroclaw for Festival Dobrego Piwa, not Hector. Flying to Berlin, then having a day en route in Poznan, ticks way more boxes. And a day in Berlin presents the opperchancity to have Curry … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Curry Pot – Amongst The Tastiest Indian Takeaways You Will Find In The West End

… of course, the Hector was at Curry Pot (139 Dumbarton Rd., Glasgow, G11 6PR) not for Takeaway, but to sit in, and for this there is a different menu. Having avoided the imminent thunderstorm, it was 14.00 when I … Continue reading

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Edinburgh – Mera Lahore – Sunset Near Leith

It is many years since a visit to Staggs (Musselburgh) was followed by Curry. When Dr. John suggested that he, and his brother – Dr. Henry, should join Hector for Curry in The Capital, goblets (sic) were thrown down. Hector … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Banta Wala (Masala Twist) – It Has Been A While…

On leaving home this afternoon, Hector’s mind had traditional Curry & Rice foremost in mind, nothing exotic, something simple. En route to Partick it was realised that being a Monday, the intended venue opened later, i.e. too late. The premises … Continue reading

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Marg Cooks : Fish Tikka & Spicy Rice

As outlined back in January when Marg cooked Korma, the plan was for the Hector to be relieved of kitchen duties once per month. As if I cooked seven days a week. Today was #3, #2 was Kofta, but not … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Yadgar – Today, An Alternative to Curry

15.15, a Thursday afternoon, and Hector finds himself in the Southside. With time to snack, where’s better then Yadgar (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP)? Shkoor, Mein Host, was parking outside as I entered, bringing in supplies. Pleasantries were … Continue reading

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Glasgow – New Cafe Reeshah – That Was Rare!

Rainy Monday (Porcupine Tree), OK, I’ve used that before. Fortunately, Marg was in tow, so a lift across the river to New Cafe Reeshah (455 Shields Road, Pollokshields, Glasgow G41 1NP) was offered, in exchange for a Curry. A free … Continue reading

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