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Glasgow – Green Gates – A Tale of Many Menus

Green Gates (285 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3HQ) recently took over the premises occupied by Glassy Central who have moved to Cambuslang. Green Gates opens at noon on Fridays and Saturdays, today was Hector’s first opperchancity to visit. With Green … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Tandoori Grill House – The Return

The sweep of the Southside Curry Cafes continues. Fast food was required before a 17.00 rendezvous in Strathbungo. Tandoori Grill House (170 Darnley St, Pollokshields, Glasgow G41) was first visited back in 2018, then it had been open for about … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Curry Cottage – Lamb Chops Masala

A Monday Curry, Curry Cottage (91 Cambridge Street, Glasgow G3 6RU) is always a reliable venue to visit, being open all afternoon. Two tables were occupied when I arrived at 14.00. At the window, three ladies were out for Curry … Continue reading

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Aberdeen – Rehmat’s Restaurant – Is There Better In This City?

A trip to Aberdeen in December, ganz normal. However, this year, a bit earlier, and Marg wants me back in January. So it goes. In a repeat of our July rendezvous, Graeme and Euan once again joined Marg and Hector … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Chimes of India – This is Magnificent Curry

Somehow, three months have passed since Hector had Desi Lamb (£12.95) served on-the-bone at Chimes of India (914-916 Sauchiehall Street, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 7 TF). Today, this was rectified. Marg decided to accompany, but only for a Starter. At 13.50 … Continue reading

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Glasgow – New Cafe Reeshah – Marg Returns

Despite being December 2nd, and St. Andrew’s Day being on November 30th, not all businesses were open today at lunchtime. A holiday for some, that put the kybosh on visiting Glasgow’s latest re-branding of a city centre Curry House. Next … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Akbar’s – The Start of The Silly Season

Chapatti John declared it was time for another visit to Akbar’s (573-581Sauchiehall Street G3 7PQ). A table for five was booked for 17.00, though Hector arriving early was in situ some twenty minutes before. 17.00 is the official opening time, … Continue reading

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München – Dessi Tadka – Hector, What Took You So Long?

Always on the lookout for new possible – Desi – Curry Houses, even in Deutschland, the photo of Home-Style Mutton Curry with Bone (€16.90) popped up on Hector’s trusty Oppo. Dessi Tadka (Hoffmanstraße 43, 81379 München, Deutschland), a bit out … Continue reading

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München – Indian Mango – An Institution

Both the ownership and the Fayre may have changed in recent years, however, Indian Mango (New co.) (Zweibrückenstraße 15, 80331, München, Deutschland) continues to be a draw. Lamm Chettinad (€16.90) remains on the menu, Fisch Chettinad (€15.90) disappeared yonks ago, … Continue reading

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Erlangen – Curry House – The Iconic Venue in Franconia

Erlangen, the University town between Nürnberg and Bamberg which features a seemingly disproportionate number of Curry Houses, has not been visited in the post-Covid era. Curry-Heute covers eight of the possibly ten bona fide outlets. It is seven years since … Continue reading

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