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Bradford – Westgate – First visit to Bradford’s Westgate

And so Marg was walked home before midnight t’Travelodge, past the Sheesh Mahal, Mr. Holden had planted the notion of visiting the adjacent Westgate (8 Saint Thomas’s Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 2RW) earlier in the evening. Had it been … Continue reading

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Bradford – The International – First Curry of 2013

The International (40-42 Morley Street, Bradford, BD7 1BA) remains the venue where Hector famously ate his Mostest Favourite Curry of all Time. Quite an accolade. This afternoon we spent the obligatory couple of hours in Haworth completing the Marg Ritual, … Continue reading

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Bradford – Sheesh Mahal – Last Curry of 2012

Nine expected at the Sheesh The A65 is a frustrating road to drive. It is the main road in a south-easterly direction from the M6 into West Yorkshire, much shorter than the M62 alternative but frequently taking longer to negotiate. … Continue reading

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Yadgar! Palak Gosht!

 Occasionally Hector just turns up at Yadgar (148 Calder St., Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) to sample what is on offer. Normally the order is given in advance. As there was no plan for today’s Ale Festivities announced until last evening, … Continue reading

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Curry, Strangeness and Charm

Hector will be eating a lot of Curry in the next days and many miles will be travelled to consume them. This evening Hector was once again the Lone-Diner at the Punjabi Charing Cross (157-159 North St, Glasgow G3 7DA). … Continue reading

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Chatni – Methven, a Worthwhile Detour

Methven is a Village some 10km west of Perth, easily found on the A85 one junction north of the Broxden Roundabout.  After two days of eating what passes as Food during the Festive Season, a decent Curry was required. The … Continue reading

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A Return to the Lahore Karahi – Aberdeen

The Last Sensible Meal before… It is some eighteen months since the last visit to the Lahore Karahi (145 King St, Aberdeen, AB24 5AE), finding it was no easier than last time. King St. is an easy street to locate, … Continue reading

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Akash – Helensburgh – Visit 1001

Helensburgh has been a virtual Curry Desert since the Akash (45 Sinclair St., Helensburgh, G84 8TG) closed in the summer of 2012. Tales of illegals working in the kitchen and consequent fines had allegedly brought a long standing operation to … Continue reading

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Glasgow’s Cafe Salma – Long time no see…

Hector watched the other Chaps devour rolls, sandwiches et al during yet another afternoon in Musselburgh at the excellent Staggs. Not for me such frivolities, A Fish Curry was in the mind of Hector, somehow the body communicates with the … Continue reading

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… The Heart Grow Fonder

My name is Hector, it is seven days since my last Curry…. Unglaublich! The last Curry-Heute report was from the New Karahi Palace (51 Nelson Street, Tradeston,Glasgow G5 8DZ), it was such an outstanding experience I resolved to return as … Continue reading

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