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Glasgow – Masala Twist (Hope St.) – The Long Overdue Return

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Hector

Masala Twist (261 Hope Street Glasgow G2 3PS), almost a blast from the past. My only other visit to the Hope Street branch was not to these premises. Back in 2013, Masala Twist was further down the hill. My lasting … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – Umami !

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Hector

Somewhat predictably, Saturday’s Curry at Karahi Palace is followed by a visit to Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP). Marg and Hector arrived at 14.15, the exterior seemed particularly bright today. Shkoor, Mein Host, was behind … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Karahi in Gasgow

Posted on February 19, 2022 by Hector

After an outstanding Lamb Achari at Royal Punjab (Köln) and a decent Mutton Vindaloo at Vedi’s (Berlin), it’s back to Curry in the Homeland. A Saturday afternoon in Glasgow, time to revisit Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 … Continue reading →

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Berlin – Vedi’s Indisches Restaurant – Curry in Berlin

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Hector

Curry in Berlin, not something that sets the pulse racing, as was borne out last November when Hector didn’t bother. Swera and Sadhu have proved that decent Curry is there to be had, there’s also India Club for fine dining. … Continue reading →

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Köln – Royal Punjab – The Wow Factor!

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Hector

I’ll start with the positive: after a three month Omicron induced hiatus, Hector and Marg are back in Deutschland! This trip is a replica of that booked for last December when the plan was to do the best of the … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – Hector’s Treat before – IQ in Bury

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Hector

Back to Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1FR England), and this time no holding back. Today, Hector was going for it: the customary Karahi Lamb on-the-bone (£6.00) would be accompanied by a Plain Naan (£0.80) in … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – Today is only Yesterday’s Tomorrow

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Hector

I thought you were abroad – was the greeting from Rizwan, Mein Host at Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1FR England) when I entered with Marg at a somewhat late 16.20. No, we’re down to see … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Lahore Lunch + Pakora Reinvented

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Hector

The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) was recently closed for refurbishment. I phoned last night to verify that they had reopened. Today, the Lahore Lunchtime Menu, slumming it after the comparative excess at Lahori Chaska … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Lahori Chaska – Visit #1

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Hector

Lahori Chaska (571 Cathcart Rd., Glasgow G42 8SG), an addition to Glasgow’s Southside Curry Cafes, and as the name of the venue suggests, Desi Cuisine is to the fore. Mein Host would tell me they have been established for a … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – Treated like Royalty, again

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Hector

One currently chooses to go to Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) unannounced, at the Monday (14.00) opening time, taking a chance on what’s available in the Daily Specials. Hector & co. have only managed one … Continue reading →

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