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Athena – Surma Restaurant – Has The Chef been to Bradford?

Geraniou Street starts near Omonia Square in Athena, here lies a cluster of Curry Cafes. Visits to the Curry Palace / Dhaka Palace predate Curry-Heute.  This venue is well covered. Nearby is Rajdhani which was visited last year, impressive. Across … Continue reading

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Athena – Pak Taka Tak – Still there, still Excellent!

There may be some who wonder if the next statement is true, regular readers will not be in doubt. Hector had to return to Greece/Hellas primarily to establish that the Mutton Karahi served last February at Pak Taka Tak (Menandrou … Continue reading

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Glasgow – New Karahi Palace – Hector Needs His Karahi

‘Tis a Friday afternoon, an hour before the usual rendezvous, some traditions die hard even though Friday is now just another day of the week. What has happened to the Friday Curry Club? Answers below please. After some bizarre Curry … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – Just a Snack…

To celebrate the arrival of the Indian Visa there had to be Curry-Heute. Rather than pre-order one of The Classic Dishes, Hector chose to simply turn up this afternoon at Yadgar (148 Calder St., Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) intent on … Continue reading

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Helensburgh – Akash – Communication Breakdown

Eleanor, conceived this evening’s reunion, an Eclectic Gathering. Kirsty had brought herself to Helensburgh for the first time since a certain Curry Blogger’s Retirement Dinner. There had to be Curry, in Helensburgh that means the Akash (45 Sinclair St, Helensburgh, … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Sheerin Palace – In Search of Kofta Anda on Burns Night

To mark the moment that Hector parted with his passport in order to secure a Visa for India, there had to be a Curry-Heute. After the Soupcon of Kofta Anda sampled at the Yadgar Cafe in Manchester a few days … Continue reading

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Lancaster – Mognies – I’m having a Kebap!

The week of the Manchester Beer Festival saw The Company retreat to Lancaster. Prices for Saturday night hotel rooms in Manchester are inflated, something to do with Fitba’. A chance to catch up with Kirsty and Simon and congratulate Hannah … Continue reading

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Manchester – Dera – Time For Something Different

Checking out of the Manchester Arena Travelodge at Noon, Hector made the short walk to the start of Cheetamhill Road. Boarding the 135 Bus, Steve was already in situ. The Plan was working, Lunch at Dera (433 Cheetham Hill Rd, … Continue reading

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Manchester – Yadgar Cafe – Rice with 3

Regular subscribers to this Humble and Reliable Website will do a double take when The Hector reports from the Yadgar Cafe (71 Thomas St., Manchester, M4 1LQ, England). The name – Yadgar – is Legendary in Curry-Heute, the Finest of … Continue reading

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Huddersfield – Lahori Taste – Yoo Doo Right

Every so often it happens, one is completely blown away by the quality of Curry served. What makes the experience even more memorable is when there has been no prior anticipation, no recommendation, Serendipity Rules. Lahori Taste (36 Chapel Hill, … Continue reading

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