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Crawley – Tamashah – Needed Food, Had Food

On Monday of this week, Hector enjoyed the classic Yadgar (Glasgow) Goshat Karahi, sublime. On Wednesday, Lord Clive and Lady Maggie of Crawley accompanied Hector to Whitechapel where, what was definitely a first visit to Dilpasand, proved to be beyond … Continue reading

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London (Whitechapel) – Dilpasand Restaurant – We’ll Be Back!

To date, Curry in Whitechapel has been consumed mostly at recommended venues. The only restaurant I have chosen myself turned out to be the least impressive. In a moment of serendipity, I did another search for Punjabi Restaurants and up … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – Today we eat Curry, for tomorrow …

The kilo of Goshat Karahi, on-the-bone of course, as served at Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) is one of Glasgow’s finest examples of Punjabi Cuisine.  A Curry so rich, it feels that morally, one should … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Masala Twist (Hope St.) – The Long Overdue Return

Masala Twist (261 Hope Street Glasgow G2 3PS), almost a blast from the past. My only other visit to the Hope Street branch was not to these premises. Back in 2013, Masala Twist was further down the hill. My lasting … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – Umami !

Somewhat predictably, Saturday’s Curry at Karahi Palace is followed by a visit to Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP). Marg and Hector arrived at 14.15, the exterior seemed particularly bright today. Shkoor, Mein Host, was behind … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Karahi in Gasgow

After an outstanding Lamb Achari at Royal Punjab (Köln) and a decent Mutton Vindaloo at Vedi’s (Berlin), it’s back to Curry in the Homeland. A Saturday afternoon in Glasgow, time to revisit Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 … Continue reading

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Berlin – Vedi’s Indisches Restaurant – Curry in Berlin

Curry in Berlin, not something that sets the pulse racing, as was borne out last November when Hector didn’t bother. Swera and Sadhu have proved that decent Curry is there to be had, there’s also India Club for fine dining. … Continue reading

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Köln – Royal Punjab – The Wow Factor!

I’ll start with the positive: after a three month Omicron induced hiatus, Hector and Marg are back in Deutschland! This trip is a replica of that booked for last December when the plan was to do the best of the … Continue reading

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

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

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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