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Köln – Indian Curry Basmati House – It has been a while

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Hector

Hector is back in Köln for a few days, this time with The Chaps. Before settling down next door in the Altes Brauhaus to watch a game of footay, where the home team were robbed, Steve was happy to accompany … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Bombaywalla – Indian Street Kitchen – Hector Meets his Match

Posted on June 4, 2022 by Hector

Apart from the masses who were at the King’s Theatre today to see Mama Mia, the stage-show of the movie, actually a remake of – Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell – starring Gina Lollobrigida and Phil Silvers, Glasgow was empty on … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Darbar Grill + Danny Singh’s no more

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Hector

Earlier this year I noted on a social medium that Danny Singh of New Gandhi Indian Restaurant was looking to sell up. It is with sadness I report that his restaurant closed on May 22. The opening night back in … Continue reading →

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Clydebank – Curry Mix – Freddies no more

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Hector

At some point in the recent past, Freddies Food Club withdrew from their Clydebank outpost and retreated to Knightswood. In its place, Curry Mix (495 Kilbowie Road, Clydebank G81 2AX) was established. Still serving the complete array of anything one … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – There’s no place like…

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Hector

The first Curry after the trip to Türkiye was at Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ), no surprises there. The Saturday afternoon ritual was restored, quality Curry guaranteed. Arriving at 14.45, Ayaz was busy in the cooking … Continue reading →

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Içmeler – Taj Mahal – The Return

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Hector

Our last day in what has been a truly relaxing week, not all spent by our magnificent pool at Mitos Apartments. Apart from the European Cup Final (sic), that’s the football season over. Glasgow Rangers at least did feature in … Continue reading →

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Içmeler – Taj Mahal – Bradford Curry in Türkiye?

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Hector

Given the size of Içmeler, we couldn’t help but pass Taj Mahal (Içmeler, Kenan Evren Biv. No:27, 48720 Marmaris/Mugla, Türkiye) on our first night. The chap out front was insistent that the big, bold claim on their menu was accurate. … Continue reading →

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Içmeler – Masala – Curry for Tourists

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Hector

Hector and Marg in a holiday resort? Not our usual style of trip, not unheard of, last year we went to Girvan. I am not a beach person, though accommodation with a pool, where one manages to actually swim a … Continue reading →

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Istanbul – Nosh-E-Jaan – Desi Curry in Türkiye

Posted on May 14, 2022 by Hector

Until yesterday, my research had not revealed Nosh-E-Jaan (Kamer Hatun, Kamer Hatun Cd. No: 5-A, 34435 Beyoglu/Istanbul, Türkiye). They advertise themselves as serving – Authentic Desi Cuisine – an expression used often in Curry-Heute, in fact that which Hector seeks … Continue reading →

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Istanbul – Karachi Darbar – A Standard is set for Curry in Türkiye

Posted on May 14, 2022 by Hector

Istanbul, a pan-continental city, another tick on the Bucket List. On day three of five, bearings established and key sights visited, it was time for some real food. Anyone can stick Meat under a grill, cooking requires a level of … Continue reading →

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