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Glasgow – Raunak Raseeli India – The Return

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Hector

Raunak Raseeli India (10 Clarendon St., Glasgow G20 7QD) was first visited at the start of this month, I promised to return with Marg. Having previously enjoyed the Delh Style Lamb (£7.95), Hector was keen to try the Laal Maas … Continue reading →

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Brussel – Chilli Grill – More Desi Curry

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Hector

After yesterday’s sublime Beef Karahi at Chilli Grill (Rue Antoune 172, 1000 Brussel, Belgium), the easy thing would have been to come back and say – same again. What credibility would Curry-Heute have if Hector had the same Curry in … Continue reading →

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Brussel – Chilli Grill – Sublime Beef Karahi

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Hector

Discovered by chance one evening in 2018, after I had eaten, Chilli Grill (Rue Antoune 172, 1000 Brussel, Belgium) has proven to be a frustrating venue to find open, and when so, provide the desired Fayre. However, when it has … Continue reading →

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Gent – Kulba Kabul – Afghan Karai + R.I.P. Ma’am

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Hector

Dr. Stan, Mags and Hector were monitoring events back home when the news broke. We shall always remember this visit to ‘t Brugs Beertje (Brugge). Earlier in the day, Mags joined Hector at Restaurant Kulba Kabul (Wondelgemstraat 11, 9000 Gent, … Continue reading →

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Antwerpen – Iman Hallal – The Return, plus a Revelation

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Hector

When in Gent, there has to be a day trip to Antwerpen. Today would turn out to be an almost carbon copy of our day here in 2018. Once again Dr. Stan’s – Friend – would be our guide, Hector … Continue reading →

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Gent – Royal India – Curry on a Tuesday? It has to be Royal India!

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Hector

Finding Curry in Gent on a Tuesday evening, how difficult can it be? Eventually, I was well fed at Royal India (Donkersteeg 19, 9000 Gent, Belgium) but this was actually my fourth choice. Punjab Tandoori (Sleepstraat 67, 9000 Gent, Belgium) … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Raunak Raseeli India – #1 Curry of the day

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Hector

Raunak Raveeli India (10 Clarendon St., Glasgow G20 7QD) has been open for about a year, Mein Host – Rohit – told me this afternoon. Somehow, Hector was only made aware of its existence in the past few weeks. Hector … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Madhras Dosa – #2 Curry of the day

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Hector

Curry – #2, or is it #3 – Heute? Having sat opposite Madhras Dosa (76B, Old Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, G3 8RE) this evening, I wasn’t going to pass on the opperchancity to finally have a Curry here under the new … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – Tomato-based Karahi Gosht, and finally succeeds!

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Hector

For years, Hector has been celebrating the wonder that is the Tomato-based Masala, an integral part of authentic Punjabi Karahi. The method has been hinted at by Chefs, previous attempts have fallen short. Creating the rich texture and killer taste … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Karahi Palace is closed – temporarily!

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Hector

Having had one of her legendary Salads for lunch, Marg was content today to come and watch Hector have his Curry at Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ). Imagine the shock when the shutters were found to … Continue reading →

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