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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Business as Usual

15.00, a Saturday afternoon in Glasgow, time for Curry. Today was the day for what has become the monthly visit to Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ). This is Hector showing self restraint, it could easily be … Continue reading

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Lisboa – Food Garden Grill and Indian Restaurant – #1 Curry in Rua do Benformoso

Desi Curry in Lisboa, it was with an air of optimism that Hector led Marg down the slopes from Castelo de São Jorge towards Martim Moniz. It was only yesterday that Hector discovered the Curry Disneyland that is Rua do … Continue reading

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Lisboa – Taste of Pakistan – new Owner, same Chef, different Menu

My first Curry in conterminous Portugal was at Taste of Pakistan (Rua Sao Pedro Martir 37-B, 1100-555 Lisboa, Portugal) back in 2020. I was blown away, particularly by the Vegetable Biryani, which was ordered as an accompaniment to my customary … Continue reading

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Lisboa – Rua do Benformoso – If you’re serious about Curry

Instead of turning right as we left Taste of Pakistan and heading back towards the stairs at Taste of Punjab, we headed up the gradient reaching the stairs towards the north east corner of Praca Martim Moniz. This square is … Continue reading

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Lisboa – Caxemira – Conzinha Indiana – After The Misty Mountain Hop

Wednesday, the day the weather would turn, no more rain. Two weather apps, neither has been accurate. The day trip to Sintra went ahead regardless. The total cloud cover was unexpected, the mist up in the hills made photography a … Continue reading

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Cascais – Masala Indian Restaurant – Curry at the Seaside

Cascais lies forty minutes by train, to the west of Lisboa, on the Atlantic shoreline, a day at the seaside for Hector, Marg and Steve. Steve and Hector had independently conceived a day trip here, Steve didn’t know until yesterday … Continue reading

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Lisboa – Annapurna Anjos – Nepalese Cuisine, in Portugal

I first spotted Annapurna Anjos (Rua Angelina Vidal 82, 1117-375 Lisboa Portugal) on my first and only visit so far, to 21 Gallas Brewpub back in February 2020. One day, I thought, the perfect day, Curry then top quality Craft … Continue reading

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Porto – Vila Nova de Gaia – Spice Art Indian Restaurante & Bar – Award Winning Restaurant

After my impressive Lamb Vindaloo, yesterday at Am Indiano, we studied the Menu at Spice Art Indian Restaurante & Bar (Praceta 25 de Abril 111, 4430-257 Vila Nova de Gaia Portugal) which is located in the shopping parade at the … Continue reading

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Porto – Vila Nova de Gaia – AM Indiano Café & Restaurante – Vindaloo!

Marg and Hector find themselves in Portugal one year later than planned. A return to Lisboa was conceived soon after Visit #1 in 2020, then postponed in 2021. This time we have front ended the trip with a few days … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Cafe Serena – Still on the Radar

Ambala was today’s intended venue. Forth Street was wedged as usual, and as we were forced further and further west to find a parking spot, the gravitational force of another Southside Curry Cafe took hold. Having parked easily on Shields … Continue reading

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