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Hector cooks Machi Masala for Carnoustie

There is a saying in Edinburgh- You’ll have had your tea? There is a tradition becoming established in Carnoustie – You’ll bring your tea, and cook it. Last year en route to Aberdoom it was Curry for Ten (Aloo Gosht … Continue reading

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Aberdeen – Blue Moon – Red Curry

Cumin Tandoori, the always empty Curry House – I have been told –  has been re-branded as The Essence – Indian Cuisine (401-405 Union St, Aberdeen AB11 6BX ), Curry-Heute will have to establish why. With this in mind, Hector … Continue reading

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Aberdeen – Shri Bheema’s (Bridge of Don) – All’s well that…

Having cooked for thirteen yesterday, it was Hector the Chef’s day off. Marg was convinced that the Aberdeen Curry Houses would all be closed this evening, why should Boxing Day make a difference? We have not been to Shri Bheema’s … Continue reading

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Aberdeen – Ambal’s Restaurant – Extra Methi, Higher Prices

This is Hector’s nineteenth visit to Aberdeen for the festive season, not that I’m counting… It was Graeme who suggested Ambal’s Restaurant (4 Bridge St., Aberdeen, AB11 6JJ), he and a friend had visited recently, they were impressed. Re-opened since … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Mother India’s Cafe – The Best Fish Curry in Glasgow?

Mother India’s Cafe (1355 Argyle St, Glasgow, G3 8AD), always good, sometimes excellent, and Marg’s favourite Curry venue – Butter Chicken! (£5.75) For Hector it’s Machi Masala (£5.50), consistently the best Fish Curry served in Glasgow. It’s a pity that … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Hector gets his Methi Dose

Hector had one thing in mind on entering Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ), Hector would have his Methi. Arriving back from the Staggs (Mussleburgh) at 21.45, only the east side table was free, it was … Continue reading

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Glasgow – New Kismet Tandoori – A Game of Three Halves

It’s that time of year again, staying in on a Friday night to avoid the Amateuris Drinkerus. After a few days of Deutsche Curry, a Glasgow Curry was calling. New Kismet Tandoori (311 Drumry Rd, Drumchapel, Glasgow, G15 8PA) is … Continue reading

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Köln – Ginti Indisches Restaurant – This Place has the Potential to be Great

Hector has been aware of the existence of Ginti Indisches Restaurant (Händelstraße 33, 50674 Köln, Deutschland) since 2014 when Ganesha across the street was visited. The Curry at Ganesha impressed hence the three visits in the same year, but what … Continue reading

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Köln – Royal Punjab – Four Weeks Later

Dr. Stan announced last night that he had not booked Breakfast so that he could join me for Curry-Heute. Steve was not sure if he would want Curry again, why does he persist in kidding himself? The three of us … Continue reading

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Köln – Indisher Curry Hut – Spinach & Cream

Why all the travelling? – asked Curryspondent Raymond a couple of weeks back. It’s in the blood, and because I can. For the last decade, possibly longer, Hector has been making timeous visits to the Weinachtsmarkt in Köln. Being able … Continue reading

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