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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Hector Orders Something Else!

Having spent five nights with Lord Clive and Lady Maggie of Crawley, it was decided, that was not enough. As Hector flew north on Thursday, they took the train. A visit to Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Is Back!

When Hector and Marg arrived at Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) late August and found the place closed, there was real concern. As we learned during Lockdown, it’s far easier to close than it is to … Continue reading

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East Grinstead – Curry Kitchen Takeaway & BYOB Eatery – Something Different

Find a Curry House in East Grinstead – was the instruction. Having studied the options, it had to be Curry Kitchen Takeaway & BYOB Eatery (194 London Rd., East Grinstead RH19 1EY England). Why? Their online menu showed two versions … Continue reading

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Brighton – Curry Leaf Cafe – More Thali Platters

Trips to Crawley sometimes feature a day in Brighton. Having visited UnBarred last year, Hector couldn’t get back to Brighton quick enough. It was therefore a bonus on returning to Curry Leaf Cafe – Brighton Lanes (60 Ship St., Brighton … Continue reading

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London – The India Club – Hotel Strand Continental – A Marathon Curry

It is the Sunday of the London Marathon, no Hector is not taking part. Marg is the athlete and she is in South Africa at the Hockey Masters World Cup for which Scotland have qualified. It is exactly one year … Continue reading

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Ifield (Crawley) – Zari Restaurant & Lounge – Adventures In Real Indian Dining

With Marg away, Hector is out to play. Lord Clive and Lady Maggie of Crawley are hosting the Hector, as is the custom, Curry is on the menu. Stop Press! Ayaz, Mein Host at Karahi Palace, texted today to declare … Continue reading

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Wroclaw – New Delhi – Not as expected

…the very aromatic New Delhi (Wojciecha Bogulawskiego43, 50-023 Wroclaw Polska) is how Hector described this venue, late at night, back in 2019 on the last visit to Wroclaw. The 2019 menu looked interesting, the décor the customary – faux, the … Continue reading

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Poznan – Yummy Punjaby – Riverside #5 + Curry in Polska #60

Today is the penultimate date on the Riverside – 20 – tour, and also for Howard and Hector in Polska. With so many new venues to choose from, Yummy Punjaby (Kantaka 8/9, 61-812 Poznan, Polska) stood out. Punjabi Cuisine in … Continue reading

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Poznan – Mata Indian Restaurant – Indian Curry-Heute!

Curry in Poznan? Who would have guessed? Especially after a night in Berlin which did not feature Curry. Howard and Hector are on tour, actually, it’s Riverside who are on tour. The next challenge is to see Riverside perform in … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – A Chapli Too Far, Almost

Given what awaits in the coming days, there was a moment when no Curry-Heute was considered. The stomach overruled the brain, Hector found himself outside Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) at 13.55, five minutes before … Continue reading

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