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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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Bradford – The Kashmir Restaurant – Upstairs Curry

Fish Karahi (£11.90) was almost had yesterday afternoon at The Kashmir Restaurant (27 Morley St, Bradford BD7 1AG England) on arrival in Bradford, somehow coffee & cake was the outcome. It’s a Marg thing. This was postponed, last night’s eventual … Continue reading

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Bradford – Sheesh Mahal – A Tale of Recognition

OK, we did pass through Bradford yesterday en route to Manchester/Bury. No way was I missing out on a visit to Bradford, City of Culture, 2025. The bus station is open again after a lengthy hiatus. The road outside the … Continue reading

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Manchester – Kabana + IQ – The Met (Bury)

IQ performed their first of two differing sets this weekend at The Met (Bury) this evening. More on them later, firstly – Curry. Hector has long learned that a night in Manchester is way better than staying in Bury, and … Continue reading

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