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Glasgow – Karahi Palace (New-co #2) – Visit #5 – My Favourite Curry?

Posted on August 26, 2023 by Hector

Moiz has now been in charge at Karahi Palace (New-co #2) (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) for three months. The Karahi Lamb (£12.00) has been restored to something resembling the wonder that has been served on these premises … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Namaste by Delhi Darbar – Bouncing Back To The Mainstream

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Hector

Having only become aware of the existence of Namaste by Delhi Darbar (St Enoch Centre 1st Floor, 55 St Enoch Square, Glasgow G1 4BW) in recent weeks, it meant there were now three venues in Glasgow on the – to … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Sometimes A Great Notion

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Hector

When Dr. Stan sat beside the Hector on Thursday at Kabana (Manchester) with his Rice & Three, the sight of the Spinach on his plate was enough to plant the notion. Back home, briefly, well it is the time of … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – All Good Things

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Hector

The final day of this trip: this means the Hector does not have to have Curry tomorrow, though thoughts of Kofta Palak on Saturday are already looming! In keeping with the name of this Blog, another Manchester Curry had to … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana (Cheetham Hill) – Bateera – It’s Wednesday!

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Hector

It’s Wednesday in Manchester, the opperchancity to have Bateera (Quail) at Kabana (Cheetham Hill) (133 Cheetham Hill Rd., Manchester, England M8 8LY). Strangely, none of the rest of The Company were attracted by the thought of – fiddly Quail, some … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Lahori Badsha – The Magnificent Seven

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Hector

The invitation was extended, those wishing to join Marg and Hector at Lahori Badsha (140 Cheetham Hill Rd, Manchester, England M8 8PZ) should meet in the lobby for 13.00. To share a kilo of Fresh Lamb Karahi (£25.00) requires multiples … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – A Symphony of Flavours

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Hector

The Company – are  mob-handed in Manchester this week. Whilst many will head to Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1FR England) over the next few days, Marg and Hector made Kabana the first calling point after … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Shinwari – Afghan Cuisine : Shinwari, A Name Resurrected

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Hector

Another Summertime Saturday in Glasgow, The Glorious Twelfth as it happens. Fear not, the Hector is not off to grab a brace of Grouse, however, if someone knows anywhere in this city serving Baterai/Quail without advance notice, do let me … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Sheerin Palace – Everything Spicier than Everything Else

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Hector

With Hector free from kitchen duties this Sunday afternoon, ah well, why not? Sheerin Palace (300 Allison St, Govanhill/Crosshill, Glasgow, G42 8HQ) hadn’t been visited for a while. Having highlighted the opening of their former Chef, Zahir’s – Shahi Mahal– … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace (New-co #2) – We’re on our way to perfection

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Hector

Imran Khan is in gaol, Donald Trump is not. Meanwhile in Glasgow, the city centre streets are blocked to traffic due to an ongoing international cycling event. With angry skies, Hector’s personal rain cloud looked as menacing as ever. Still … Continue reading →

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