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Içmeler – Masala – Curry for Tourists

Hector and Marg in a holiday resort? Not our usual style of trip, not unheard of, last year we went to Girvan. I am not a beach person, though accommodation with a pool, where one manages to actually swim a … Continue reading

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Istanbul – Nosh-E-Jaan – Desi Curry in Türkiye

Until yesterday, my research had not revealed Nosh-E-Jaan (Kamer Hatun, Kamer Hatun Cd. No: 5-A, 34435 Beyoglu/Istanbul, Türkiye). They advertise themselves as serving – Authentic Desi Cuisine – an expression used often in Curry-Heute, in fact that which Hector seeks … Continue reading

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Istanbul – Karachi Darbar – A Standard is set for Curry in Türkiye

Istanbul, a pan-continental city, another tick on the Bucket List. On day three of five, bearings established and key sights visited, it was time for some real food. Anyone can stick Meat under a grill, cooking requires a level of … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Bombaywalla – Indian Street Kitchen – The Return

This afternoon, a return to Bombaywalla – Indian Street Kitchen (186 West Regent St, Glasgow, G2 4RU), Hector had Fish Curry in mind. Arriving at 14.00, Sijin, Mein Host was in situ, once again the restaurant was empty. This time, … Continue reading

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Loanhead – The Radhuni – By Invitation #3

Hector and Marg were invited to the launch of the new menu at The Radhuni (93 Clerk St., Loanhead EH20 9RE Scotland) on April 10. Unfortunately we were in Berlin, where the task of tracking down worthy Curry finally bore … Continue reading

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Eid Mubarak – The Buffet

How I have missed the Ramadan Buffet at The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA). No other Buffet, ever encountered, puts on so many authentic Punjabi offerings, in addition to Curry that caters for the less … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Swadish – Modern Indian Cuisine

Hector dining in the Merchant City? It must either be by invitation, or a special occasion. Pukka Dining is not the Hector norm, however, Marg was happy to indulge the Curry Hound on a significant birthday. Swadish (33 Ingram Street, … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – A third of the way to the next – Hundred!

More Curry, just what Hector needed after Saturday’s excess at Khyber Pass Restaurant. Today Marg was available for lunch, something light was required, Vegetarian even, Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) never disappoints. Prior to our … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Khyber Pass Restaurant – Under New Management

Four days ago, a certain social medium flagged up that it is three years since my last visit to Khyber Pass Restaurant ( St. Andrews Road, Glasgow, G41 1PD). Despite having had Karahi Gosht on my last two Curry outings, … Continue reading

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Edinburgh – Kebab Mahal – Approaching Perfection

A train journey without wearing a mask, for Hector, today’s trip through from Glasgow was the first time in over two years there has been the choice. Today’s chosen venue for Curry was the tried, tested and always reliable Kebab … Continue reading

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