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Manchester – Kabana – Back in Blighty

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Hector

A flight to Manchester was the chosen route – Back to Blighty. At the time of booking, it was an evening arrival, too late for Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1FR England). A train was booked … Continue reading →

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Manchester – delhi2go – Supper’s Ready

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Hector

After a decidedly abstemious afternoon spent in the company of the Berlin Ladies, then watching the World Cup at Society, the munchies arrived. This was triggered by the friendly chaps, sharing my table, filling the table with food. They were … Continue reading →

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Bamberg – Sri Lankan Kitchen – Essen Wieim Urlaub

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Hector

Curry in Bamberg, once a bad joke when there was only Swarg and it were terrible, Swarg improved significantly, There are now an ever increasing number of outlets. One of three new venues is Saphir Sri Lankan Kitchen (Brose Arena, … Continue reading →

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Berlin – Punjabi Zaiqa – Living The Dream

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Hector

Day #3 in Berlin, and the third visit to Punjabi Zaiqa (Tromsöer Strasse 6, 13359 Berlin Deutschland). To say that Hector has found the Curry House that has been dreamt of in this city, could be an understatement. Competent Curry … Continue reading →

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Berlin – Punjabi Zaiqa – The Return

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Hector

There was almost an air of – too good to be true – on Hector’s return visit to Punjabi Zaiqa (Tromsöer Strasse 6, 13359 Berlin Deutschland). After years of frustration with the quality of Indian Fayre served up in Berlin … Continue reading →

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Berlin – Punjabi Zaiqa – Originale Pakistanische Küche – At Last, Authentic Curry in Berlin!

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Hector

Berlin, again? This was not the plan. München en route to Bamberg is what was originally booked, easyJet cancelled the flight a month or so back. Berlin became the means of reaching Bamberg. So, three more nights in Das Bier … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Akbar’s – Glasgow’s Busiest Curry House?

Posted on November 12, 2022 by Hector

It has taken months of trying, as it always does, for Alan and Hector to find a Saturday night when the two couples would be free to dine, together. Akbar’s (573-581 Sauchiehall Street G3 7PQ) was once again the chosen … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – Punjabi Karahi Gosht – almost

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Hector

At the end of August, Hector’s attempt at Karahi Gosht with a Tomato-based Masala was declared a success. The Curry-Heute Test, could this be repeated? The ingredients and a step by step, pictorial methodology, are given – here. The Recipe … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Look Who’s Back!

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Hector

Back from Berlin yesterday, plus another tour of Polska, nobody can be surprised to find Hector at Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) today. Marg didn’t fancy Curry for the second time in two days, she would … Continue reading →

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Berlin – Chutnify – Now We’re Talking!

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Hector

Prenzlauer Berg in daylight, quite a Bohemian atmosphere. A beautiful voice, accompanied by a sympathetic guitar and saxophone, wafted along the avenues. It was Bier which first brought Hector to Prenzlauer Berg, now it’s Curry! Chutnify (Sredzkistraße 43, 10435 Berlin … Continue reading →

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