Author Archives: Hector

Mother India Cafe – Marg’s Choice

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Hector

Hector is off to Bradford this weekend, something to do with the Ale Festival, allegedly.  Mr Holden has already booked me a Lamb’s Liver Curry in the Hector-style, as the good people at the Sheesh Mahal put it. Tonight I … Continue reading →

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Lamb Chops @ Hector’s House

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Hector

Hector does not normally consider Lamb Chops to be a worthwhile buy in the supermarket, overpriced and undersized.  Regular readers will know that Lamb Chops have been fed to Hector on an increasing number of occasions in recent times: Manchester, … Continue reading →

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When Hari met Crawley

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Hector

Lord Clive and Lady Maggie are in Glasgow this weekend, there must be a Barrel of Bier or two being served at one of our castles.  The turnout at the Bon-Accord at 21.00 to greet the intrepid travellers was impressive, … Continue reading →

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Athena – Indian Masala

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Hector

Indian Masala (129 Ermou St, Thission, Athens) was first noticed by Hector and Marg during our brief but dramatic visit to Athena last summer.  As is recorded, the Dhaka Palace has been the venue of choice on previous visits, on … Continue reading →

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Athens, The Dhaka Palace – Superb!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Hector

‘Why are you going to Athens?’ Dr Rick asked us last Saturday. ‘I’m going to eat!’ was the firm reply. Hector loves Greek food, fortunately Marg is quite partial too although she does not cope too well with my favourite … Continue reading →

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Musselburgh – Halimah

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Hector

Surprisingly pleasant, but not perfect This was Hector’s fourth trip to Musselburgh and the first sit down Curry. A taste of Yvonne’s super-hot Yaadgar Takeaway last year would surely be bettered. The Chaps and Chapattis left Marg and Hector in … Continue reading →

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Lamb Makhni at the Akash, Helensburgh

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Hector

To celebrate the last late night of work commitments this session, a Curry Heute was called for.  The Akash (45A Sinclair Street,  Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, G84 8TG) is the best of the three choices in this Clyde Coastal resort, by … Continue reading →

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The New Karahi Palace – a Glasgow Gem

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Hector

The Friends of Hector numbered eight today, ?Stan! has not recovered from our Curry indulgence at Yadgar last evening, poor.  Today’s venue The New Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street  Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8DZ) was chosen due to its proximity … Continue reading →

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Yadgar retains The Crown

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Hector

As is normal practice, the order was texted to Shkoor, Mein Host at Yadgar (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP).  He replied asking if I wished Methi to be added to the order of 1 Kilo Lamb on-the-bone Goshat … Continue reading →

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Satuday night at the Punjabi Charing Cross

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Hector

This evening’s Curry-Heute was nearly an afternoon Edinburgh Curry, alas the lure of The Volunteer Arms in Musselburgh was too strong and the resolve became to visit Hari at the Punjabi Charing Cross (157-159 North Street, Glasgow. G3 7DA).  It … Continue reading →

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