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Cascais – Masala Indian Restaurant – Curry at the Seaside

Cascais lies forty minutes by train, to the west of Lisboa, on the Atlantic shoreline, a day at the seaside for Hector, Marg and Steve. Steve and Hector had independently conceived a day trip here, Steve didn’t know until yesterday … Continue reading

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Lisboa – Annapurna Anjos – Nepalese Cuisine, in Portugal

I first spotted Annapurna Anjos (Rua Angelina Vidal 82, 1117-375 Lisboa Portugal) on my first and only visit so far, to 21 Gallas Brewpub back in February 2020. One day, I thought, the perfect day, Curry then top quality Craft … Continue reading

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Porto – Vila Nova de Gaia – Spice Art Indian Restaurante & Bar – Award Winning Restaurant

After my impressive Lamb Vindaloo, yesterday at Am Indiano, we studied the Menu at Spice Art Indian Restaurante & Bar (Praceta 25 de Abril 111, 4430-257 Vila Nova de Gaia Portugal) which is located in the shopping parade at the … Continue reading

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Porto – Vila Nova de Gaia – AM Indiano Café & Restaurante – Vindaloo!

Marg and Hector find themselves in Portugal one year later than planned. A return to Lisboa was conceived soon after Visit #1 in 2020, then postponed in 2021. This time we have front ended the trip with a few days … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Cafe Serena – Still on the Radar

Ambala was today’s intended venue. Forth Street was wedged as usual, and as we were forced further and further west to find a parking spot, the gravitational force of another Southside Curry Cafe took hold. Having parked easily on Shields … Continue reading

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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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