Author Archives: Hector

Desi Murgh Aloo – Hector Cooks for Carnoustie

Please bring a dish – was the request received late on Tuesday night, the event, Julia’s Scottish wedding reception. Hector has been taking Curry to Carnoustie whenever invited to stay over with Dr. Alasdair and Margie, mother of Julia. Curry … Continue reading

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – An Egg Hunt

Lord Clive of Crawley declared that he had not had Curry with Egg for ages, this had to be rectified. I suggested that Kofta Anda is what he should have this afternoon. Before leaving Hector’s House, there was a mass … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Akbar’s – Wow! + Plus

Today’s visit to Akbar’s (573-581 Sauchiehall Street G3 7PQ) was mooted by Chapatti John to follow our recent visit to Namak Mandi. In the interim, Lord Clive of Crawley announced he was coming north, today we would be five diners. … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Yadgar – Sunday Lunch

Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) QED

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Glasgow – Punjabi (Ibrox) – Once Upon a Time

This afternoon, Howard, Marg and Hector went to see – Kurt Vonnegut : Unstuck in Time – at the GFT. Thereafter we met up with Tracey at Punjabi Ibrox (560 Paisley Road West, Ibrox, Glasgow, G51 1RF) at 18.15. Camera … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – In Memoriam

The Steak Pie lunch, a family tradition, the final part of saying goodbye. Today, to mark the passing of the last of the generation of blood relatives. Farewell, Uncle Joe. Thereafter, with Hector finding himself in Queens Park and Marg … Continue reading

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Newcastle upon Tyne – My Delhi – The Return

The return to My Delhi (87A Clayton St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5PY England) was a given, but not for the The Emperor’s Stew (£13.50) which Mein Host, Tahmim had suggested yesterday. Hector had other things in mind. Arriving at … Continue reading

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Newcastle upon Tyne – Spice of Punjab – Eureka!

After a long, hot day drinking lots of liquids to stay hydrated, it was time to call it a night. Having had a Vegetable Curry for lunch at My Delhi, Hector the Carnivore was chomping at the bit. Yes, it … Continue reading

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Newcastle upon Tyne – My Delhi – It’s Hot Outside!

Curry in Newcastle, it’s been a while. Craig and Yvonne have previously visited My Delhi (87A Clayton St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5PY England) and planned to return this evening. Hector was the first customer of the day, arriving at … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Namak Mandi – Samstag Kindergarten

When Chapatti John spotted this photo published on a certain social medium by Namak Mandi (21-23 Bridge St, Glasgow G5 9JB) back on June 15, he had to have it, a date was put in the diary. Today happened to … Continue reading

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