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Sheffield – Ayubowan – Sri Lankan Street Food

On Monday night at Rutland Arms, the barman asked: Have you had any good Curry since you have come down? – or words to that effect. He was able to tell me that it was four years since my last … Continue reading

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Sheffield – Khyber Diner – Late Night in Wicker’s World

It was a long day, songs shall be sung about the wait for lunch at Naan Heaven. As closing time approached, Clive and Maggie declared a severe case of – The Munchies. Imran’s Diner on Wicker was reportedly open until … Continue reading

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Sheffield – Naan Heaven – If you have an hour, or more, to spare…

A few days in Sheffield, Hector has the opperchancity to go exploring new venues. Naan Heaven – Desi & Indian Restaurant (82 London Road, Sheffield S2 4LR England) showed up, part of a cluster of Curry Cafes on the west … Continue reading

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Manchester – Kabana – Your journey has been updated

Your journey has been updated – which is Avanti-speak for – your 10.38 train is cancelled, your seat reservation is no more, take either an earlier or later train, we don’t give a … it rained overnight, nobody designed a … Continue reading

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Glasgow – New Cafe Reeshah – It’s All About The Food

Hot food on a cold afternoon, winter has definitely arrived in Glasgow. Arriving at New Cafe Reeshah (455 Shields Road, Pollokshields, Glasgow G41 1NP) at 13.50, Arshad, Mein Host, was behind the counter dealing with a substantial order which included … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Yadgar – As Daylight Fades

Aware of the fact that I had not been to Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) since the July interview for The Glasgow Bell online newspaper, and the subsequent publication of the article in August, today … Continue reading

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München – Dessi Tadka – No Chef Pintu, No Chettinad

A day in München is not going to pass without a visit to Dessi Tadka (Hofmannstraße 43, 81379  München, Deutschland) which, as the name suggests, serves proper Curry in the – home-cooked – style. Again, to fit in with the … Continue reading

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Bamberg – Bella Tandoori – I didn’t think I’d ever come back here…

Steve, who is otherwise  not in this saga today, assured the Hector that Bella Tandoori (Schützenstraße 14, 96047 Bamberg Deutschland) was worth another visit. Visit #1 was not a great experience, but even nearby Swarg, once reported as the worst … Continue reading

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Erlangen – Curry House – On The Day Of A Memorable Football Match

It’s that time of year when the Bockbier of Franconia calls. Curry opperchancities are limited, to many restaurants are open in the evening only, which does not fit into the daily model. And so Hector headed off to Erlangen, the … Continue reading

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Perth – Praveen Kumar – Railway Lamb Curry

A Saturday night, and Hector is having Curry at home courtesy of Praveen Kumar (Unit 1, Islay Place, Perth PH1 3FU). Curry cooked in an industrial estate, it has been a while since I knowingly had one such. But then … Continue reading

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