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Glasgow – Shahi Mahal – Chicken (Desi) Korma

Monday Curry with Marg, this could almost be regarded as semi-regular. It also means the car is involved, so what better opperchancity to return to Shahi Mahal (452 Cathcart Rd., Govanhill, Glasgow G40 7B2) which could be the furthest of … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Sheerin Palace – Nihari Today

Saturday, 13.00, and the Hector is once again out for Curry-Heute in his home city. Sheerin Palace (300 Allison St, Govanhill/Crosshill, Glasgow, G42 8HQ) has Kofta Anda available on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Having had the appetite whetted last week at … Continue reading

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Berlin – Punjabi Zaiqa – We all came down to Osloer Straße

Once again the rendezvous time at Punjabi Zaiqa (Tromsöer Strasse 6, 13359 Berlin Deutschland) was 15.00. This time we would be ten, remarkable. Five of ten were making their first visit to Punjabi Zaiqa, and all to sample the much … Continue reading

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Berlin – Punjabi Zaiqa – Das Desi-Curry-Haus der Haupstadt

Berlin again, this trip was long in the planning. After a Big Birthday comes – The Big Birthday Trip – and the resurrection of – Hector’s Horrible Holidays. FYI, Hector’s is next year, ceteris paribus. Already, Athena has been mentioned. … Continue reading

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Glasgow – The Village – Ramadan – Iftär – Buffet

Many moons have passed since Hector and Marg last attended the – Ramadan Buffet – at The Village (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA). This evening we were joined by Lord Clive and Lady Maggie of Crawley, who are … Continue reading

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Glasgow – New Cafe Reeshah – Chust Sublime!

The Monday Curry Ritual appears to have advanced, becoming at least an hour before Hector’s dietary idyll. In other words, once more it was 13.30 when I arrived at today’s destination – New Cafe Reeshah (455 Shields Road, Pollokshields, Glasgow … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Chimes of India – Something Special

Alighting at Partick, the intention was to cross the river by Subway for a Southside Curry. Alas, many others had the same idea. Unusually, The Famous had a home match at 15.00, on a Saturday, another – sad story – … Continue reading

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – The Taste of Home

Marg was free for lunch today, thus there would be Curry-Heute before meeting up with The Monday Club. The Village (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) remains the most easily accessible Desi Curry House to the city centre, a … Continue reading

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Berlin – Yummy Kitchen – South Indian Cuisine

Having oft cited my favourite Curry House in Berlin, and having visited it yesterday, time to try a new place. Years back, I came to realise that the Mainstream Berlin Curry Houses were becoming regarded as – tiresome, same menu, … Continue reading

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Berlin – Punjabi Zaiqa – It’s a long way for a Desi Korma

The news that Bräugier in Berlin would cease trading at the end of this month only reached Hector last weekend. Having established that tonight, a Friday, would be – the last locals’ night – flights and accommodation were booked. Short notice, … Continue reading

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