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Manchester – delhi2go – Spice Recurring

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Hector

23.45, and the late night munchies reign supreme. Last night when I dropped into delhi2go (119 Oldham St., Manchester M4 1LN England) to reacquaint myself, Chef Shahid promised to cook for me, as in something – off menu. In January … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – Comforting Curry

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Hector

Due to the inflexibility of the Scottish Vaccination booking system, Hector’s last trip to Manchester at the end of May had to be abruptly ended. Steve also missed out, so it was fitting that a few days here were conceived. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Mother India’s Cafe – Saturday Brunch

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Hector

Noon on a Saturday, how many of Hector’s Recommended Curry Houses are open north of the river? When Marg realised that we were heading to Mother India’s Cafe (1355 Argyle St, Glasgow, G3 8AD) she was on board, no way … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala – Prawn Curry, don’t start me…

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Hector

… you’re reading this, so I have. Prawn Curry, a waste of Prawns, a waste of money, has been Hector’s opinion for decades. Marg disagrees, (insert name)‘s favourite is Prawn Curry, so be it. A significant percentage of people also … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – The Gladiators Gourmandizing

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Hector

It’s two months shy of two years since Dr. Stan last dined at Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP), that day we were five and demolished a mountain of food. It was Chapatti John, also present … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala – No Curry-Heute!

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Hector

Two weeks ago, due to chaotic opening times at The Downsman (Crawley), Hector was denied a portion of what, in these pages, has long been regarded as the best Lamb Chops in the nation. The notion could only be thwarted … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Madras Cafe – More Molillee

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Hector

A Saturday afternoon in the erstwhile Curry Capital, Hector had Kofta Anda at Sheerin Palace in mind. When Marg announced she was free, the opperchancity to keep a promise was realised. Sea Bass Molillee as served at Madras Cafe (82 … Continue reading →

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Renfrew – Green Gates – On the way to the Peak of Excellence

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Hector

On collecting Hector at Glasgow Airport, Marg announced she had made a booking for 20.30 at Green Gates (65 Ferry Rd, Renfrew PA4 8SH). One day, this will be on the route back to Clydebank, alas, the new river crossing … Continue reading →

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Whitechapel – Needoo Grill – Worthy of further investigation

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Hector

It is some five years since Curryspondent Neil made Hector aware of Needoo Grill (95 New Street, Whitechapel, London E1 1HH England). That was on the day of my first Whitechapel Curry at Lahore Kebab House. Tayyabs, around the corner … Continue reading →

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Whitechapel – Lahore Kebab House – Once upon a time

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Hector

Four of us dining at Lahore Kebab House (2-10 Umberston St., Whitechapel, London, E1 1PY, England), a first. Jonathan and Lady Maggie joined Lord Clive and Hector on the trek to Whitechapel, not made easy by disrupted Underground services. Bus … Continue reading →

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