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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Lahore Lunch + Pakora Reinvented

The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) was recently closed for refurbishment. I phoned last night to verify that they had reopened. Today, the Lahore Lunchtime Menu, slumming it after the comparative excess at Lahori Chaska … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Lahori Chaska – Visit #1

Lahori Chaska (571 Cathcart Rd., Glasgow G42 8SG), an addition to Glasgow’s Southside Curry Cafes, and as the name of the venue suggests, Desi Cuisine is to the fore. Mein Host would tell me they have been established for a … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – Treated like Royalty, again

One currently chooses to go to Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) unannounced, at the Monday (14.00) opening time, taking a chance on what’s available in the Daily Specials. Hector & co. have only managed one … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Outrageously Spectacular!

Yesterday, Curryspondent Archie sent me the photo above right: Recognise this place? Will be there tomorrow – was the reply. I went on to establish that Chef Rashid was on duty and all was well. Archie sent me a photo … Continue reading

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Edinburgh – Mosque Kitchen – Rice and Three

Having posted the review of my first visit to Mosque Kitchen (31-33 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh EH8 9BX) I realised that I had not fully understood their menu. Manchester’s – Rice & Three – has not reached these parts – was … Continue reading

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Hector Cooks – Lahori Karahi Gosht – in thirty minutes

How is this possible? Simple answer – it isn’t – I may have massaged the reality. Thirty minutes? More like thirty days. My favourite Curry Cafes can turn one out the authentic Curry one seeks in some forty odd minutes, … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Curry Cottage – #1 Glasgow Curry 2022

Some may be wondering if this is still a Glasgow Curry Blog. As the tagline states, it will hopefully always be much more. Hector is home, but with the announcement this afternoon of the end of Covid testing for travel … Continue reading

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Manchester – delhi2go – Dining Inn, in anything but – style

Marg’s niece, Claire, had her first ever Curry with us at Assam’s (Glasgow) some eleven years ago. She hasn’t had much Curry in the intervening years. In this time, Assam’s has gone. Marg was keen for Claire and Jason to … Continue reading

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Manchester – Kabana (Cheetham Hill) – Quail Meat Again

Wednesday is Bateera Day at Kabana (Cheetham Hill) (133 Cheetham Hill Rd., Manchester, England M8 8LY), the sister shop to the much celebrated – Northern Quarter Kabana. With three portions of Quail (£6.50) set aside for Hector, Mags and Lord … Continue reading

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Manchester – delhi2go – A Tale of Two Burgers

Midnight Munchies – delhi2go (119 Oldham Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 1LN), we go every night, it appears. Last night, Clive and Hector stopped off for a Gourmet Burger. Mian, once of this parish, explained that a – Gourmet Burger – … Continue reading

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