Author Archives: Hector

Bala Sweet & Tandoori Centre – Bedford

The Bala Sweet & Tandoori Centre (111 Midland Rd., Bedford, MK40 1DA) was recommended last evening by a Taxi Driver when asked if there were any Punjabi Restaurants in Bedford. It is Day Two of the Bedford – Bamberg Spring … Continue reading

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Bedford – (Bamberg Weekend) – Deshi Spice

Deshi Spice Indian Restaurant and Lounge, not Lunch. (60 Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RD).  How can Bedford have a Milton Keynes postcode? (New Town Geography) A supposedly well known and reliable Social Media Website has this first on their listings … Continue reading

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Hector under Pressure

Towards the end of Last Year, Hector purchased the Kaiserhof Gas Tandoor. It sort of worked, but did not give the results hoped for. At the Festive Season of Gift Receiving, it was the turn of the Tajine. The Dream … Continue reading

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Lasani Grill – Something Completely Different – Umami!

Three weeks ago Hector and Steve sampled the Lamb Karahi served at the Lasani Grill (223-225 Allison street, Glasgow, G42 8RU). We were impressed. Mein Host, Waris, spoke of a White Karahi that he could serve with advance notice. This … Continue reading

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The Award Winning Akash – Helensburgh

Earlier in the day I met Tim and after a lengthy discussion about the improvement in the Quality and Range of Ale in Helensburgh he added – I do read your (Curry) Blog. Later a Chap I barely recognised said … Continue reading

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Yadgar Used to be a Barber Shop – Where’s the BBC?

Sitting at the Place of Work this morning waiting for the Official Start of the day, Hector spotted an announcement on a well known media site. Naveed from Yadgar (148 Calder St., Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) had invited All to … Continue reading

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Curry on the Hill + Happy Birthday, Hector!

For the last few years the venue for Hector’s Birthday Curry was Scotland’s First Afghan Restaurant. Alas, this Highly Recommended Curry House is no more. It was Maureen of Sri Lankan Curry Night Fame who drew my attention to a … Continue reading

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A Busy Night at The New Karahi Palace

Steve was always up for a return to The New Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ). Mags said she would accompany but essentially was after a Takeaway. Another Saturday afternoon at The Staggs had reached its conclusion, there … Continue reading

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Breakfast at Babu Bombay Street Kitchen

Breakfast of Champions It is the Saturday in the month when the Friends of Hector invade The Staggs in Musselburgh. This means Ballast is required before the Noon Session of Imbibing the Best of British Ale. Normally this means a … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Danny Singh’s Gandhi – The Grand Opening

A few weeks ago, Danny Singh of Southside Takeaway fame contacted Hector to extend an invitation to the Grand Opening of his new Restaurant – Danny Singh’s Gandhi (441 Victoria Rd, Glasgow G42 8RW). Postponed from earlier this month the … Continue reading

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