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Den Haag – Delhi Darbar – Beware of the Red Dip!

The Hector has been back to Blighty since Sunday’s post in Brussel, if only to fetch Marg. We find ourselves in Den Haag, Nederland, at the start of a three nation sojourn following our favourite Norwegian band – Gazpacho – … Continue reading

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Brussel (Anderlecht) – Noor Tandoori – Buffet Sunday

September 2025 – Looks like Noor Tandoori could be my first port of call next time in Brussel, unless Chilli Grill is open.  The last day of this short trip to België finds Hector and Dr. Stan in Brussel. Flight … Continue reading

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Brugge – In-Dish – An Afternoon On Kemelstraat

It is three years since Dr. Stan and Hector last visited In-Dish (Kemelstraat 9, Brügge 8000 België). Kemelstraat is usually where we end an evening in Brugge. Today, we had a rendezvous with the members of Bieres Sans Frontieres, those … Continue reading

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Brugge – Afghan Lemar – Eid Mubarak

Afghan Lemar (Smedenstraat 55, 8000 Brugge, België) is located metres from Smedenpoort, the arch on the south-west of the ring canal which surrounds the Old Town of Brugge. It is but a few minutes walk from the bus station. Opening … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Akbar’s – Bradford Curry, in Glasgow

This evening’s Curry at Akbar’s (573-581 Sauchiehall Street G3 7PQ) has been in the diary for months, seemingly. The challenge of finding a Friday with five of us in the city at the same time. A booking was made for … Continue reading

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Poznan – Taj India – Classic Euro-Curry

The first trip abroad in 2026, a sneaky weekend in Poznan.  Last year in Poznan, there was a review of a Curry House without Curry, so it goes.  This time, the Hector was taking no chances.  This is the fourth … Continue reading

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Clydebank – Zeika by Chef Hakeem – One Door Closes, Another Opens

Hector has a new Curry House in his home town, about time. Opened in the last ten days, Zeika by Chef Hakeem (26 Alexander Street, Clydebank G81 1RZ) occupies the premises of the once New Cafe Punjab. The latter closed … Continue reading

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Iftar Buffet

It is Ramadan, and for this commentator, that means there must be a visit to The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA). The same price as last year, the Ramadan – Iftar Buffet (£21.95) has been … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Yadgar – Always Reliable

Hampden Park, the home of Scottish Football, I doubt if I have set foot in that ancient arena this century. Last week, a Muriel (sic) was unveiled on the gable end of an adjacent tenement featuring Scott McTominay’s, now world … Continue reading

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Helensburgh – Annaya’s – A Big Night Out

Our diaries coincide less than the stars. Tonight, after considerable consultation, Curry and Drinks with Alan and Tracy were arranged on their home patch. This meant a table booked for 19.00 at Annaya’s Grill House (80-82 West Princes St., Helensburgh, … Continue reading

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