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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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Absence Makes…

It has taken Hector a couple of weeks to get back to the New Karahi Palace (51 Nelson Street, Tradeston,  Glasgow, G5 8DZ) since the mood first took me.  Walking past last weekend, and how many times have I walked … Continue reading

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3 Leaves Lamb – Hector-Style

Cooked from scratch in under 90 minutes I have always believed that I can cook a Curry to look the same as any Curry served to me anywhere.  Matching the complexity of the Flavours is something else. Hot on the … Continue reading

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Lamb-on, Boyd-off – Yadgar!

As reported on Saturday, tonight’s Curry Extravaganza at Yadgar (148 Calder St., Govanhill, G42 7QP) was actually arranged towards the conclusion of our last Curry-Heute at The Village (129 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA). The request was placed with … Continue reading

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The Man from Bradford visits The Village – There ain’t no Sanity Clause…

Dr. Stan and Hector considered carefully the venue for Curry-Heute, when the rendezvous was decided, The Laurieston, this made The Village (129 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) the logical choice. The Man from Bradford was arriving after 17.00, then … Continue reading

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Punjabi Charing Cross, Glasgow – Chust Sublime!

If Dougie was here he would tell you himself You’ll just have to take Hector’s word for it… Dr. Stan was on a tight schedule.  He was determined to be in The State Bar by 19.00 for the launch of … Continue reading

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Singh’s Palace – Helensburgh

Indian Tandoori Takeaway Twelve months ago there were three Helensburgh Curry Houses, one remains. For the sake of convenience and diversity, it was time to try another local Takeaway.  Singh’s Palace (73 Sinclair St., Helensburgh, G84 8TG) has been in … Continue reading

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