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Newcastle upon Tyne – My Delhi – The Return

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Hector

The return to My Delhi (87A Clayton St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5PY England) was a given, but not for the The Emperor’s Stew (£13.50) which Mein Host, Tahmim had suggested yesterday. Hector had other things in mind. Arriving at … Continue reading →

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Newcastle upon Tyne – Spice of Punjab – Eureka!

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Hector

After a long, hot day drinking lots of liquids to stay hydrated, it was time to call it a night. Having had a Vegetable Curry for lunch at My Delhi, Hector the Carnivore was chomping at the bit. Yes, it … Continue reading →

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Newcastle upon Tyne – My Delhi – It’s Hot Outside!

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Hector

Curry in Newcastle, it’s been a while. Craig and Yvonne have previously visited My Delhi (87A Clayton St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5PY England) and planned to return this evening. Hector was the first customer of the day, arriving at … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Namak Mandi – Samstag Kindergarten

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Hector

When Chapatti John spotted this photo published on a certain social medium by Namak Mandi (21-23 Bridge St, Glasgow G5 9JB) back on June 15, he had to have it, a date was put in the diary. Today happened to … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Mother India Cafe – Steady on, Hector!

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Hector

Challenges, confrontations even, are rare in Curry-Heute, that this reviewer was in full Hector mode, before a morsel had been eaten, must be a record. Welcome to Edinburgh. This is the third consecutive Wednesday that Hector has found himself in … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – An Achari Craving

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Hector

Sometimes the craving is for Spinach, today it was Achari, a hangover, if you like, from last Wednesday’s visit to Cilantro (Edinburgh). I was just getting into their wonderful Achari Aloo when knew I had reached my limit. I know … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – On a Thursday Night

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Hector

Why is it called – Kebab House – asked Graeme as we departed from Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP)? On Visit #1, I wondered about this also, my first reaction was:  – Oh no, it’s … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Cilantro – By Invitation

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Hector

Following the review of Bo’ness Spice back in November, Hector and Marg have been invited to visit another Curry House. My thanks once more to Scott and Julia Thornton of – Hotel PR – for making it so. Today it … Continue reading →

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York – Rafi’s Spicebox – Madras Curry Kit

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Hector

It was back in January when Marg and Hector stumbled upon Rafi’s Spicebox (17 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LW England). I had known of Rafi’s existence for approaching twenty years but assumed it had gone. Since 2017 there is a second … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Murphy’s Pakora Bar – The Menu

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Hector

Murphy’s Pakora Bar (1293 Argyle St., Glasgow G3 8TL) is back!  And it’s located metres from the original premises in the former Green Chilli Cafe. Pakora – is as Scottish as Chicken Tikka Masala, England have their Onion Bhaji, the … Continue reading →

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