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Gent – Horn OK Please – Keep on Truckin’

Once again, Hector meandered through the back streets of Gent to find Punjab Tandoori (Sleepstraat 67, 9000 Gent, Belgium) closed today. So, no Lamb Karahi for Hector. The same paper sign was on the door, why can businesses not be … Continue reading

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Gent – India Palace – Competent Euro-Curry

Four nights in Gent, the plan was simple, maximise the number of visits to the very impressive Punjab Tandoori (Sleepstraat 67, 9000 Gent, Belgium). Not open on Thursday and Friday lunchtimes, this would mean today and tomorrow were the only … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – The King of Glasgow Curry Houses

It was time to redress the imbalance in the Curry-Heute tally for Glasgow Curry. Curry at Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) was long overdue. Such is the richness of the Fayre served at Yadgar, one … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Pork Vindaloo – Michael Rother plays Sterntaler

Michael Rother is back in Glasgow, Hector, Howard and Marg were there. There had to be Curry afore, tonight, home-cooked Pork Vindaloo. The published – Pork Vindaloo Recipe – was the base for this creation, somehow, Tamarind found its way … Continue reading

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Paisley – Indian Scene – The Best of Paisley?

It was Helen in Paisley who suggested that Hector visit her favourite Curry House – Indian Scene (82 Glasgow Rd, Paisley PA1 3PN). Who better to accompany Hector today than three Paisley stalwarts: Jim, Aileen and Alan? With no full … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Akbar’s – An Excellent Night, but…

A Saturday night – Couple’s Curry – in Glasgow, where better than Akbar’s (573-581 Sauchiehall Street G3 7PQ)? However, it does mean that a fair proportion of – The Bill – is going to be for booze. When Marg and … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Basharat G’z – Visit #3 in Eight Days – Other Curry Houses Are Available

As soon as John heard about the wonder that is the Lamb Desi Karahi as served at Basharat G’z (223-225 Allison Street, Glasgow, G42 8RU), it was a matter of how soon could we go. Dr. Stan and Mags were … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Basharat G’z – ‘Allo ‘Allo! – It is I, Basharat!

Basharat G’z (223-225 Allison Street, Glasgow, G42 8RU) was not originally the scheduled venue for this afternoon. Last month, Curryspondent Helen suggested Indian Scene in Paisley. Hector was due to rendezvous there with Jim and Alan, however, after the outstanding … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Basharat G’z – Outstanding Lamb Karahi & The Warmest of Welcomes!

It is sixteen days since Hector became aware of Basharat G’z (223-225 Allison Street, Glasgow, G42 8RU), located in the premises which were briefly Al-Anwar. Last Saturday I went in to introduce myself and study the Menu, which is posted … Continue reading

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Glasgow – New Kismet Tandoori – New Menu – Support Your Local Takeaway

Curry was not planned for this evening. When Marg announced she had been invited to an impromptu soiree, Hector the Chef was stood down. Once again, a Takeaway from New Kismet Tandoori (311 Drumry Rd, Drumchapel, Glasgow, G15 8PA) became … Continue reading

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