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Glasgow – Chimes of India – Comfort Eating

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Hector

The scaffolding has gone! Having eaten enough Karahi Gosht of late (eh?), it was time for a good old fashioned – Desi Curry. With no hockey balls needing struck today, Marg accompanied Hector to Chimes of India (914-916 Sauchiehall Street, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Curry Cottage – August Bank Holiday

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Hector

A rainy Monday, another bank holiday, how many thought the Hector was Govan bound once again this afternoon? That project can wait, there’s still the ongoing one in the city centre: Curry Cottage – Indian Restaurant & Bar (91 Cambridge … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Wee Dhaaba – Where The Magic Happens

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Hector

Two days ago, Curryspondent Peter made the Hector aware of a new Curry Cafe on Glasgow’s Southside. With the aim of enjoying some more  Lahori/Punjabi Cuisine, hopefully served in the Desi-style, Hector took the Subway across to Govan at 13.30. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Shahi Mahal – Time, the great healer.

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Hector

Long overdue a Karahi Gosht, the Hector was across the river, arriving at Shahi Mahal (452 Cathcart Rd., Govanhill, Glasgow G40 7B2) bang on 13.00. Zahir, Mein Host, greeted and acknowledged, it is a year since the last visit. Shahi … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Darbar Grill – Fast Food Required

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Hector

A half kilo of Desi Karahi Gosht is what the Hector had in mind when setting off towards the Southside. On discovering that Scotrail had halved the local train service, time was lost. Buses across the river were clustered, late, … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana (Cheetham Hill) – Quail, But No Butt

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Hector

Bateera (Quails) (£7.00) at Kabana (Cheetham Hill) (133 Cheetham Hill Rd., Manchester, England M8 8LY) was not the intended Curry-Heute in Manchester. It had been mooted, but having consulted a well known and reliable Curry Blog, there was a reminder … Continue reading →

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Manchester – delhi2go – Times They Are A Changin’

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Hector

A late night Curry at delhi2go (119 Oldham St., Manchester M4 1LN England) has become a rare event. As starting the day with a Curry on a Manchester trip has become almost mandatory, the days of – two in a … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – Five Dine in The Northern Quarter

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Hector

The suggested rendezvous time at Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter,Manchester M4 1FR England) was 13.15. This should miss the peak of the lunchtime crush. Steve caught up with Hector and Marg en route, Marg having stopped to admire … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – Consistency

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Hector

A certain social medium highlighted that today was the anniversary of a visit to Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1FR England). Having brought this to Rizwan, Mein Host, at Kabana’s attention, I advised that another visit … Continue reading →

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Bradford – Karachi Restaurant – Tradition

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Hector

A Sunday brunch in Bradford, for a change, today’s chosen venue, the oldest Curry House in this favoured city: Karachi Restaurant (15 Neal St., Bradford BD5 0BX England). Entering at 13.15 on this fine day which resembles summer, a chap … Continue reading →

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