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Brussel – Chilli Grill + Pendragon at Ittre

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Hector

Today, Curry on the east bank of the Brussel-Charleroi Canal, at Chilli Grill (Rue Antoune 172, 1000 Brussel, België), however, this post begins yesterday afternoon at the Zik-Zak music venue in Ittre/Tubize, some 26km further south on the west bank … Continue reading →

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Antwerpen – Imman Mahal – I Need Something Different

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Hector

Dr. Stan has returned to Blighty, the Hector has extended his stay in België for three nights in order to see Pendragon perform in Ittre. Antwerpen was the most affordable city in België to hold up for two nights before … Continue reading →

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Brussel – Anderlecht – Noor Tandoori – I’ll Be Back

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Hector

An online photo of a dark, rich-looking, on-the-bone Curry was enough to have the Hector investigate Noor Tandoori (Rue de Fiennes 42, Anderlecht, Koninkrijk België). Another Anderlecht Curry Cafe serving Pakistani Fayre. How many more are hidden away? As I … Continue reading →

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Brussel – Mithu da Dhaba – More Curry in Anderlecht

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Hector

As reported earlier in the week in the sister Blog – Bier-Traveller, Hector is enjoying an extended break in België. Arriving in Brussel early afternoon, the chaps at the much loved Chilli Grill had not responded to my message, and … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Shahi Mahal – Bateera Day!

Posted on September 1, 2025 by Hector

Monday lunch with Marg, it appears to be becoming a regular event. She don’t get fed otherwise. The major benefit is being driven to the Southside, and back, in time for the rest of the day’s activities. Monday is Bateera … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Darbar Grill – What was this?

Posted on August 30, 2025 by Hector

As reported at the start of the week, the Hector had arranged for a portion of Desi Qorma to be retained at Darbar Grill (140 Allison Street, Glasgow G42 8RP). This proper Korma is usually cooked in bulk for ceremonies, … Continue reading →

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The Glasgow Bell – The Interview with Hector

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Hector

Is this Glasgow’s — nay the world’s — most prolific curry critic? Curry-Heute has reviewed over a thousand curries across the city — here are his favourites ROBBIE ARMSTRONG | 27 August 2025 | It is impossible to convey the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Darbar Grill – The Moiz & Ahmed Show

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Hector

Moiz, son of Ahmed, has been keeping Hector up to date with the ongoing renovations at Darbar Grill (140 Allison Street, Glasgow G42 8RP), a new kitchen was recently installed. Arriving today with Marg at 13.30, the seating layout also … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Curry Pot – These Chaps Know What They’re Doing

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Hector

To say the Hector cannot get to Curry Pot (139 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G11 6PR) often enough may well be a clichéd understatement. Noon is the given opening time on Google, a couple of weeks ago, Simrat, Mein Host, wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Overcoming Self Denial

Posted on August 18, 2025 by Hector

Today’s Lamb Desi Qorma (£14.95) at The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) was very nearly Kofta Palak (£12.95), but as I travelled around the Inner Circle on the Subway to West Street, I wondered why … Continue reading →

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