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Harrogate – Jinnah Restaurant – A Monday Night Curry

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Hector

Harrogate? Marg and Hector appear to be repeating January 2022 in reverse. This is the final stop, fourth night only, feels like a week already. Bettys Tearoom was visited once again, the most expensive Tea in the North, possibly. There … Continue reading →

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Bradford – International – 3½ Years of The Next Generation

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Hector

The first/only Bradford Curry of the day was at 23.00? Back in the day, this could well have been the third. The distraction was Sunday lunch at Old Gate in Hebden Bridge, there the roast beef dinner is to be … Continue reading →

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Bradford – The Kashmir Restaurant – 364 Days Later

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Hector

And so to Bradford. I cannot believe it’s a year since the last visit. Why did nobody say – let’s have a trip to Bradford – in the course of 2022? Bradford for Curry, Halifax and Hebden Bridge for Bier, … Continue reading →

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Bradford – Sheesh Mahal – Meet The New Boys

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Hector

Time was, a midnight Bradford Curry could be the first/last of three in a twenty four hour period. Maybe those days have gone for good, just as well. After the ritual Fish Karahi at Kashmir Restaurant this afternoon, the plan … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – One Cannot Improve Upon Perfection

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Hector

Friday 13th, a good day to travel. Today trains were running to time, well almost. At least the trains were running. This is the annual weekend when IQ perform in Bury. Hector learned years ago not to stay in Bury, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – West End – Chaakoo – Overpriced, Underwhelmed

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Hector

On Saturday, Yvonne a regular diner at Chaakoo – Bombay Cafe in the city centre, informed me of a 40% January discount. Today, Hector took the opperchancity to make a first visit to their second outlet – West End – … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – Overindulgence, Hector’s avoidance of…

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Hector

Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) has been somewhat neglected in recent months, September last year being the most recent visit. Hector admits to celebrating the positives in Karahi Palace’s open/closed cycle since last summer. Last … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Happy New Year!

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Hector

Happy New Year to all readers of Curry-Heute which will soon be entering its fourteenth year, a lot of Curry, a lot of writing. A special mention to Curryspondents who were in touch: Doug, Archie, Ayaz, Zaheer and Tom, plus … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – We’re Back!

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Hector

On December 17, I found Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) closed, again. Mein Host, Ayaz, was not responding to communications, the worst was feared. Two days ago, Howard reported Karahi Palace to be open, yay. Arriving … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks for Carnoustie 2022 – Aloo Keema Mutter

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Hector

A night in Carnoustie en route home, all part of the ritual of xmas in Aberdoom. Can you cook for eight? – another part of the ritual. That Mags and Dr. Alasdair need a break, having entertained their hordes, is … Continue reading →

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