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Glasgow – New Karahi Palace – Lamb Chops All Round

The monthly trip to The Staggs, Musselburgh always concludes with Curry at The New Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ). Last time they were out of Lamb by the time we returned West, Lamb Chops had to … Continue reading

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Glasgow – New Cafe Naseeb – The Tawa

Friday may just be another day in Hector’s week, but some traditions persist, Curry-Heute pre-Bier. New Cafe Naseeb (351 Paisley Rd. West, Glasgow G51 1LX) was the chosen Venue, Lamb Tawa (£7.95) was the objective. The Chef at Cafe Nasseeb … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Cafe Reeshah – A Very Late Lunch

How did Hector ever find time to do a Day’s work and have a life? Thirty minutes in a phone queue, longer possibly at the Vodafone shop. All matters hopefully resolved, is this replacement Samsung – Trusty? Then there was … Continue reading

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Strathaven – Curry Haven – In Search of The White Karahi (Afghan Cuisine)

This evening Hector, Marg, Dr. Stan and Mags were invited to Curry Haven, formerly Taara Tandoori (12 Green Street, Strathaven ML10 6LT) to sample Chef Bill’s – White Karahi. An honour indeed. Bill has been in communication with Hector since … Continue reading

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Helensburgh – Akash – The Hector Special

July and August have come and gone, Hector has not set in Helensburgh since June, there was no need. Hector is not Ubiquitous, though Mein Host, Rashid, may believe otherwise. Tonight is The Big Night Out with Alan and Tracy, … Continue reading

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Newdigate – Ali Raj – A Curry House in a Surrey Hamlet

‘Tis the last day of Hector’s first ever August Bank Holiday Weekend. In the past week, Curry has been consumed across several English Counties, today it would be Surrey. Newdigate may well be a village, the Surrey Oaks and the … Continue reading

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London SE1 – City Tandoori – Methinks Thou Dost Protest Too Much…

Seven took part in what was Hector’s second visit to The Bermondsey Mile, only four reached the Borough Market, thereafter it was time for Curry-Heute. Where to go? The City Tandoori (1B Southwark St, Southwark, London SE1 1RQ) had been … Continue reading

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Peterborough – Punjab Balti and Pizza House – It had to be here…

You like my curry – remarked Mein Host as Hector returned to the Punjab Balti & Pizza House (298 Lincoln Road, Peterborough PE1 2UL) some twenty four hours after Visit #1. Lord Clive of Crawley had joined The Company at … Continue reading

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Peterborough – The Banyan Tree – A Great Lunchtime Deal

Recommended last night by The Locals, The Banyan Tree (53 Westgate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE1 1QA England) was said to be pricey. However, the Two Courses for £10.00 at Lunchtime was worth a try. One cannot expect The Full Bhuna when … Continue reading

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Peterborough – Punjab Balti & Pizza House – As Good as Bradford Curry?

Since Hector’s last visit to Peterborough, Royal Spice has closed and is currently being transformed into Indiya Garden. Pity, that was a Good Venue. The Company are in Peterborough for the Beer Festival, the great indulgence this week has been … Continue reading

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