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Manchester – Kabana – Hector’s Treat before – IQ in Bury

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Hector

Back to Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1FR England), and this time no holding back. Today, Hector was going for it: the customary Karahi Lamb on-the-bone (£6.00) would be accompanied by a Plain Naan (£0.80) in … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – Today is only Yesterday’s Tomorrow

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Hector

I thought you were abroad – was the greeting from Rizwan, Mein Host at Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1FR England) when I entered with Marg at a somewhat late 16.20. No, we’re down to see … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Lahore Lunch + Pakora Reinvented

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Hector

The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) was recently closed for refurbishment. I phoned last night to verify that they had reopened. Today, the Lahore Lunchtime Menu, slumming it after the comparative excess at Lahori Chaska … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Lahori Chaska – Visit #1

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Hector

Lahori Chaska (571 Cathcart Rd., Glasgow G42 8SG), an addition to Glasgow’s Southside Curry Cafes, and as the name of the venue suggests, Desi Cuisine is to the fore. Mein Host would tell me they have been established for a … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – Treated like Royalty, again

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Hector

One currently chooses to go to Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) unannounced, at the Monday (14.00) opening time, taking a chance on what’s available in the Daily Specials. Hector & co. have only managed one … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Outrageously Spectacular!

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Hector

Yesterday, Curryspondent Archie sent me the photo above right: Recognise this place? Will be there tomorrow – was the reply. I went on to establish that Chef Rashid was on duty and all was well. Archie sent me a photo … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Mosque Kitchen – Rice and Three

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Hector

Having posted the review of my first visit to Mosque Kitchen (31-33 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh EH8 9BX) I realised that I had not fully understood their menu. Manchester’s – Rice & Three – has not reached these parts – was … Continue reading →

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Hector Cooks – Lahori Karahi Gosht – in thirty minutes

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Hector

How is this possible? Simple answer – it isn’t – I may have massaged the reality. Thirty minutes? More like thirty days. My favourite Curry Cafes can turn one out the authentic Curry one seeks in some forty odd minutes, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Curry Cottage – #1 Glasgow Curry 2022

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Hector

Some may be wondering if this is still a Glasgow Curry Blog. As the tagline states, it will hopefully always be much more. Hector is home, but with the announcement this afternoon of the end of Covid testing for travel … Continue reading →

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Manchester – delhi2go – Dining Inn, in anything but – style

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Hector

Marg’s niece, Claire, had her first ever Curry with us at Assam’s (Glasgow) some eleven years ago. She hasn’t had much Curry in the intervening years. In this time, Assam’s has gone. Marg was keen for Claire and Jason to … Continue reading →

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