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Brussel – Chilli Grill – Sublime Beef Karahi

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

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!

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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Barcelona – Haveli Restaurant – Impressive in 2018, Outstanding in 2022!

Barcelona!  How did Hector end up here? Those who have been following Marg and Hector’s travels in the past two weeks have witnessed Curry treats firstly in Athena and then Roma. It was all down to attractive flight prices. A … Continue reading

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Roma – Gandhi 2 Indian Restaurant – Mainstream Curry

After ten days of enjoying Desi Curry firstly in Athena, and then more surprisingly here in Roma at Asian Restaurant & Pizzeria – Cucina Indiana, it was time to return to the Mainstream. There is a cluster of Indian Restaurants … Continue reading

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