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Crawley – Fat Boy’s Joint Afghan Canteen – A Game of Two Halves

Third night of five in Crawley and the first Curry-Heute It was a close run thing, even Hector suggested Nando’s just to convince Clive and Maggie that they did not have to have Curry on their ninth wedding anniversary. Fat … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Sunshine on Nelson Street

It is an unbelievable two months and two days since Hector last enjoyed the Magnificent Curry that is served at Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ). I have been abroad, I have been to Yorkshire, and … Continue reading

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Aberdeen – Ambal’s Restaurant – Hector does Buffet + Chicken Curry !

It was Marg who suggested we have a Lunchtime Curry. Hector only needed half an excuse to return to Ambal’s Restaurant (4 Bridge St., Aberdeen, AB11 6JJ). On Monday evening of this very week, Mein Host told us of the … Continue reading

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Aberdeen – Wild Ginger – Some you win, Some you lose

Hector was made aware earlier in the year of a new Curry House in Aberdeen that would have to be visited. Stories of meals being cooked at the table and a connection with the excellent Echt Tandoori sparked an interest. … Continue reading

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Aberdeen – Lahore Karahi – Punjabi Cuisine at its Finest

Curry three nights in a row was not – The Plan – but sometimes one just has to get on with it. A rendezvous was made with Graeme at Lahore Karahi (145 King St, Aberdeen, AB24 5AE) for 18.30. At … Continue reading

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Aberdeen – Ambal’s Restaurant – Open for Business

Towards the end of 2016, news reached Hector that Ambal’s Restaurant (4 Bridge St., Aberdeen, AB11 6JJ) had closed. This was a major disappointment, Ambal’s had been offering – Something Different – away from the Mainstream. The Waiters/Chef were always … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Little Curry House – Still has Potential

It has been a while since Hector and Dr. Stan conducted our Saturday Curry Ritual, in Glasgow. Only two Glasgow Curry Posts in July, my Favourite Places must be wondering what has happened. What has happened: in the last month … Continue reading

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Whitby – Passage to India – If the Menu says – Hot – it is

Within an hour of arriving in Whitby, Hector found himself inside Passage to India (30-31 Windsor Terrace, Whitby YO21 1ET England). That was two days ago, I established that the Restaurant was open all afternoon and not just evenings as … Continue reading

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Whitby – Indian Moments – Something New, Something Different, Something Tasty

There are two Indian Restaurants in Whitby. Over Breakfast at our B&B this morning, a fellow resident mentioned he had visited Passage to India next to the Railway Station last evening and found it to be OK. Our Landlady said … Continue reading

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Sheffield – 7 Spices Balti – Impressive Massala Fish Handi

Having visited 7 Spices Balti (Mayfair Court, 120 Gibraltar St., Sheffield S3 8PP England) two days ago, there was a determination to try somewhere else, not to be. Shapla (26-28 Cumberland St, Sheffield S1 4PT England) was discovered by chance … Continue reading

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