Author Archives: Hector

Masala Twist – The Helensburgh Curry Scene Hots Up

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Hector

The Fourth Day of Operation There was a Strange Light in the Sky over Helensburgh this evening, a celestial sign? There is finally a Genuine Choice of Curry Houses in this coastal town in the West of Scotland, unlike this … Continue reading →

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An Anniversary Curry at The Village

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Hector

October 5, 1973, the day Hector started University. Forty years later, the The Five were reunited for the first time in over twenty years. An afternoon at The Staggs (Musselburgh) reached its Natural Conclusion. Sam and Hector found themselves back … Continue reading →

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Akbar’s – Bradford Curry in Glasgow

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Hector

There could have been a problem after last weekend’s Bradford Curry Extravaganza, how does one follow that? Hector was happy when Alan suggested that we book a table for this evening at Akbar’s (573-581 Sauchiehall St, Charing Cross, Glasgow, G3 … Continue reading →

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Bradford Curry Weekend – Curry #7 – Back to Kashmir

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Hector

Breaking Fast The Kashmir Restaurant (27 Morley St, Bradford, BD7 1AG) was not the intended Curry Venue this morning.  More Wonderful Food from The International at Noon was the original plan until Clive discovered his train was earlier than originally … Continue reading →

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Bradford Curry Weekend – Curry #6 – The International – Sublime Curry

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Hector

A Evening Curry at The International (40-42 Morley Road, Bradford, BD7 1BE), always a highlight of any Bradford Trip. So far Hector has had Good Curry and Not so Wonderful in the past couple of days.  Tonight would be one … Continue reading →

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Bradford Curry Weekend – Curry #5 – Breakfast at Mughals

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Hector

Hector nearly walked… The Plan was for the Traditional Breakfast served at Mughals (790 – 792 Leeds Road, Bradford, BD3 9TY). Ricky’s Plan involved a Rendezvous at Bradford Interchange at 10.45. This meant an early rise on a Sunday Morning, … Continue reading →

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Bradford Curry Weekend – Curry #4 – Rajpoot, Shipley

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Hector

Just about everyone we asked at the Saltaire Brewery yesterday said Rajpoot (73 Otley Rd, Shipley, Bradford, BD18 2BJ) is – The Best Curry House in Shipley. Having stopped off in Shipley on our way back from an afternoon at … Continue reading →

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Bradford – Kashmir – Bradford Curry Weekend – Curry #3

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Hector

The last time Hector visited the Kashmir Restaurant (27 Morley St, Bradford, BD7 1AG) the myth that – it is always open – was busted. 11.00 is as early as they welcome Customers. Clive and Hector entered this morning at … Continue reading →

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Bradford Curry Weekend – Curry #2 – Aagrah in Shipley

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Hector

Why was Hector Aagrah-phobic? Lord Clive had made it clear in the days running up to our weekend of festivities in Bradford that he wished to visit a Curry House in Shipley, part of one the great chains, not Akbar’s … Continue reading →

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Bradford – Sheesh Mahal – Bradford Curry Weekend – Curry #1

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Hector

This could well turn out to be a Weekend of Curry Madness, three nights in Bradford. This will mean Copious Quantities of Curry, and one or two ales along the way. Driving South with Robin as Co-Pilot, we arrived at … Continue reading →

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