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Manchester – Kabana – As You Like It

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Hector

The train home tomorrow was chosen to permit one final lunchtime Manchester Curry. After this afternoon’s feast at Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1LQ England) even Hector has reached his limit. Steve and Hector arrived at … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana (Cheetham Hill) – Quail, A Wednesday Special

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Hector

Having made the mandatory pilgrimage to Kabana in the Northern Quarter on Monday, Rizwan, Mein Host suggested we try the sister shop – Kabana (Cheetham Hill) (133 Cheetham Hill Rd., Manchester, England M8 8LY) run by his brother, Mani. On … Continue reading →

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Manchester – delhi2go – Anything Else?

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Hector

Come tomorrow for anything else – were Chef Shahid’s parting words as we left delhi2go (119 Oldham St., Manchester M4 1LN England) in the early hours of this morning. This felt like sound advice, Steve and Hector have eaten a … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Real Taste – One Curry Pot : Two Different Outcomes

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Hector

Real Taste (21 Broughton Rd, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 8LZ England) showed up on a search in Google Maps, a new venue, or one not spotted before? I agreed to meet Steve at 13.15 outside the Curry Cafe. En route … Continue reading →

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Manchester – delhi2go – Spice Recurring

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Hector

23.45, and the late night munchies reign supreme. Last night when I dropped into delhi2go (119 Oldham St., Manchester M4 1LN England) to reacquaint myself, Chef Shahid promised to cook for me, as in something – off menu. In January … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – Comforting Curry

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Hector

Due to the inflexibility of the Scottish Vaccination booking system, Hector’s last trip to Manchester at the end of May had to be abruptly ended. Steve also missed out, so it was fitting that a few days here were conceived. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Mother India’s Cafe – Saturday Brunch

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Hector

Noon on a Saturday, how many of Hector’s Recommended Curry Houses are open north of the river? When Marg realised that we were heading to Mother India’s Cafe (1355 Argyle St, Glasgow, G3 8AD) she was on board, no way … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala – Prawn Curry, don’t start me…

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Hector

… you’re reading this, so I have. Prawn Curry, a waste of Prawns, a waste of money, has been Hector’s opinion for decades. Marg disagrees, (insert name)‘s favourite is Prawn Curry, so be it. A significant percentage of people also … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – The Gladiators Gourmandizing

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Hector

It’s two months shy of two years since Dr. Stan last dined at Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP), that day we were five and demolished a mountain of food. It was Chapatti John, also present … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala – No Curry-Heute!

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Hector

Two weeks ago, due to chaotic opening times at The Downsman (Crawley), Hector was denied a portion of what, in these pages, has long been regarded as the best Lamb Chops in the nation. The notion could only be thwarted … Continue reading →

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