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Glasgow – Curry Pot – Amongst The Tastiest Indian Takeaways You Will Find In The West End

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Hector

… of course, the Hector was at Curry Pot (139 Dumbarton Rd., Glasgow, G11 6PR) not for Takeaway, but to sit in, and for this there is a different menu. Having avoided the imminent thunderstorm, it was 14.00 when I … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Mera Lahore – Sunset Near Leith

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Hector

It is many years since a visit to Staggs (Musselburgh) was followed by Curry. When Dr. John suggested that he, and his brother – Dr. Henry, should join Hector for Curry in The Capital, goblets (sic) were thrown down. Hector … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Banta Wala (Masala Twist) – It Has Been A While…

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Hector

On leaving home this afternoon, Hector’s mind had traditional Curry & Rice foremost in mind, nothing exotic, something simple. En route to Partick it was realised that being a Monday, the intended venue opened later, i.e. too late. The premises … Continue reading →

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Marg Cooks : Fish Tikka & Spicy Rice

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Hector

As outlined back in January when Marg cooked Korma, the plan was for the Hector to be relieved of kitchen duties once per month. As if I cooked seven days a week. Today was #3, #2 was Kofta, but not … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – Today, An Alternative to Curry

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Hector

15.15, a Thursday afternoon, and Hector finds himself in the Southside. With time to snack, where’s better then Yadgar (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP)? Shkoor, Mein Host, was parking outside as I entered, bringing in supplies. Pleasantries were … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – New Cafe Reeshah – That Was Rare!

Posted on May 26, 2025 by Hector

Rainy Monday (Porcupine Tree), OK, I’ve used that before. Fortunately, Marg was in tow, so a lift across the river to New Cafe Reeshah (455 Shields Road, Pollokshields, Glasgow G41 1NP) was offered, in exchange for a Curry. A free … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Salt & Citrus, Who’s Having The Pizza?

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Hector

A threatening sky, after a month zero rainfall and even sunny days, Glasgow is back to its usual, and so is Hector. With no Desi Korma found in Lisboa earlier in the week, it had to be The Village “Curry … Continue reading →

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Lisboa – Royal Spicy Restaurant – Etran de L’Air + King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Hector

King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard, Howard’s favourite band, is the reason why – the six – are in Lisboa this week. Today, only two for Curry and three tickets for this evening’s gig at Coliseu dos Recreios. Royal Spicy … Continue reading →

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Lisboa – Taste Of Lahore – Six Happy Diners

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Hector

Curry in Lisboa has been celebrated in these pages since 2020. Imagine Hector’s delight in discovering a source of Desi Korma last year. With a two Curry opperchancity on this trip, the priority was a return to Taste of Lahore … Continue reading →

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Crawley – The Downsman – Still Going Strong

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Hector

It is approaching seven years since our last visit to The Downsman Curry Club (Wakehurst Drive, Southgate, Crawley, RH10 6DH), one of the first pubs in the UK to serve – proper Curry. In Crawley, South Indian Cuisine has proliferated … Continue reading →

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