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Antwerpen – Afghan Darbar – The Return

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Hector

This was unexpected. Late last night, Mr. O’Leary’s airline informed the Hector that there is a strike at Charleroi Airport, today’s fight cancelled. Rebooked for tomorrow, the challenge was to find a reasonably priced hotel at short notice, anywhere in … Continue reading →

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Brugge – Indian Tandoori – Definitely Worth A Visit

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Hector

Brugge, the final full day of this trip, and Dr. Stan has declared an interest in joining Hector for Curry. Last year I had a couple of decent ones in this city not necessarily associated with Indian food. As appeared … Continue reading →

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Antwerpen – Afghan Restaurant – Karahi in a Flash!

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Hector

If it’s Monday, it must be Antwerpen. Actually, Hector is still resident in Brussel, but Monday is a good day to make the day trip, places are open, unlike Tuesdays. By chance, two years ago, Hector found himself in a … Continue reading →

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Brussel – Chanab Tandoori – More Punjabi Curry In Belgie

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Hector

Going back for more glorious Desi Korma was the obvious thing to do on leaving Ibis Midi this lunchtime. For the sake of adding/evaluating more venues to/for Curry-Heute, Chanab Tandoori (Rue de Fiennes 19, 1070, Anderlecht, Belgie) was chosen instead. … Continue reading →

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Brussel – Chilli Grill – A Transformation

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Hector

One day I’ll find a DB-ICE that will actually run all the way between Köln and Brussel. Ninety minutes were lost after we were de-trained at Aachen. Maybe we should now accept that it’s better to take the RE to … Continue reading →

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Köln – Anna Lakshmi Sri Lankan Restaurant – Cheaper Than Chips

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Hector

A day in Köln, the only one planned for 2024. Having been other places this year, cramming in the annual rituals is currently underway. As with yesterday at Madina (Düsseldorf), the plan was to avoid Mainstream German Curry Houses. Back … Continue reading →

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Düsseldorf – Madina – Taste Of Orient

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Hector

It is six years since the last Curry-Heute post from the city of Düsseldorf. Five of the venues from 2018 have gone. Somewhat frustratingly, it took years to create a Düsseldorf Curry coverage to come anywhere near matching Köln. The … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Wee Dhaaba – The Return

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Hector

And so the rain continues, the second day of meteorological autumn and the Hector is still waiting for summer. Maybe, continental Europe can provide warmth and blue skies. Watch this space. Wading through the puddles between Govan Subway station and … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Chimes of India – Comfort Eating

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Hector

The scaffolding has gone! Having eaten enough Karahi Gosht of late (eh?), it was time for a good old fashioned – Desi Curry. With no hockey balls needing struck today, Marg accompanied Hector to Chimes of India (914-916 Sauchiehall Street, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Curry Cottage – August Bank Holiday

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Hector

A rainy Monday, another bank holiday, how many thought the Hector was Govan bound once again this afternoon? That project can wait, there’s still the ongoing one in the city centre: Curry Cottage – Indian Restaurant & Bar (91 Cambridge … Continue reading →

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