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Edinburgh – Kebab Mahal – Back for More

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Hector

Edinburgh Curry, again? Kebab Mahal (7 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh EH8 9BH), again? Something is afoot. Even Marg decided to join the party. As we approached Nicolson Street, Marg spotted an interestingly named shop on the opposite side of the street. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – It’s Black & White !

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Hector

Black & White? The population of our fair city belongs in one of two groups: those who know how wonderful the Curry is at Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) and visit regularly, and those who don’t. … Continue reading →

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Renfrew – Times of Punjab – Established 2020

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Hector

Curryspondent David contacted me last week to recommend Times of Punjab (63 Hairst St., Renfrew PA4 8QU). A fellow Bankie, he too had taken to crossing the water in search of a worthy Curry. A midweek visit was considered, I … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Kebab Mahal – Bespoke Karahi

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Hector

Edinburgh in August, The Festival, not a good time of year to be in The Capital, unless one has tickets for an event or two. On Monday, someone mentioned Bier in the much praised Salt Horse, that was enough to … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Sheerin Palace – Kofta Anda + A look at Nan Factory

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Hector

Yet another horrible, wet, Saturday in Glasgow; if August continues to be so, then, a priori, September can only be drier. Plodding through the puddles along Allison Street towards Sheerin Palace (300 Allison St, Govanhill/Crosshill, Glasgow, G42 8HQ), I noticed … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – New Kismet Tandoori – A Post Lockdown Takeaway

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Hector

Eleven Takeaways in the eleven years of Curry-Heute from New Kismet Tandoori (311 Drumry Rd, Drumchapel, Glasgow, G15 8PA) and the first since February last year. Despite being Hector’s local Takeaway, New Kismet was strictly speaking – out of bounds … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – As You Like It

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Hector

The train home tomorrow was chosen to permit one final lunchtime Manchester Curry. After this afternoon’s feast at Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1LQ England) even Hector has reached his limit. Steve and Hector arrived at … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana (Cheetham Hill) – Quail, A Wednesday Special

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Hector

Having made the mandatory pilgrimage to Kabana in the Northern Quarter on Monday, Rizwan, Mein Host suggested we try the sister shop – Kabana (Cheetham Hill) (133 Cheetham Hill Rd., Manchester, England M8 8LY) run by his brother, Mani. On … Continue reading →

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Manchester – delhi2go – Anything Else?

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Hector

Come tomorrow for anything else – were Chef Shahid’s parting words as we left delhi2go (119 Oldham St., Manchester M4 1LN England) in the early hours of this morning. This felt like sound advice, Steve and Hector have eaten a … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Real Taste – One Curry Pot : Two Different Outcomes

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Hector

Real Taste (21 Broughton Rd, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 8LZ England) showed up on a search in Google Maps, a new venue, or one not spotted before? I agreed to meet Steve at 13.15 outside the Curry Cafe. En route … Continue reading →

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