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Berlin – Punjabi Zaiqa – Living The Dream

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

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!

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?

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

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!

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!

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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Wroclaw – The Indian Island – Certainly Better Than Yesterday’s

The Indian Island (Swietej Jadwigi 10/1a, 50-266 Wroclaw, Polska) was recommended to us by Manoj at Delhi Curry House (Kraków). His friend Rajkumar works here, they are from the same town in Nepal . Marg and Hector arrived at The … Continue reading

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Wroclaw – Misa Hindusa – Thirty Five Minutes After

If you’re hungry on the way up, stop here. I couldn’t resist the aroma so had to eat. Lamb Madras was excellent. Thus texted Steve at 15.40, he even sent photos. Who takes photographs of their food? Lamb Madras The … Continue reading

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Kraków – Delhi Curry House – Is there Better Curry in Kraków?

Marg and Hector arrived at Delhi Curry House (Swietej Anny 4, 31-008 Kraków Polska) around 16.30 to find the ground floor tables fully occupied. A lady directed us downstairs which is where I intended sitting anyway. Steve arrived moments later. … Continue reading

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