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Bradford – Sheesh Mahal – The Ubiquitous Omar

It was around 21.00 when the taxi from Bingley Brewery dropped us off outside the original Sheesh Mahal (6 St. Thomas’ Rd, Bradford, BD1 2RW England), Omar was once again Mein Host. So what has he done to cousin Amar? … Continue reading

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Halifax – Sheesh Mahal – By Invitation – Happy Yorkshire Day!

Since the  earliest days of Curry-Heute, Hector has been making regular visits to Bradford’s most excellent Curry House – Sheesh Mahal (6 St. Thomas’ Rd, Bradford, BD1 2RW). When the sister branch was opened in Halifax – Sheesh Mahal (250 … Continue reading

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Manchester – Kabana – The Lone Diner

If there ever was such a thing as a – flying visit – then today was it. A night in Manchester and a train back to Scotland was the original plan.  However, as shall be written forthwith, there is about … Continue reading

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Bamberg – Bella Tandoori – One of Two new Curry Houses

For years, the only source of Curry in Bamberg was Swarg (Frauenstraße 2, 96047 Bamberg, Deutschland). This venue I slated, avoided, then began visiting when somehow instinct took me back. A change of owners meant a radical improvement. Cafe Zafran … Continue reading

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Forchheim – MahaRaja – Montag Ruhetag

Hector is resident in Bamberg for three days, the Annafest in nearby Forchheim being the primary attraction, not that there isn’t already enough Bier being poured every day in Frankonia. Erlangen for Curry – was the plan for today, however, … Continue reading

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Erlangen – Chai Roti – Aromatische Curry

Last November whilst dining at Sangam (Martinsbühler Str. 1, 91054 Erlangen Deutschland) I could not help notice the banner advertising the imminent opening of Chai Roti (Goethestraße 26, 91054 Erlangen Deutschland). The impression given was that it would sell – … Continue reading

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München – Indian Mango – The Last Lamm Chettinad?

Indian Mango (Zweibrückenstraße 15, 80331, München, Deutschland) opens at noon on a Sunday. Today’s train to Bamberg was chosen to allow a lunchtime Curry. After yesterday’s sublime Fisch Chettinad (€13.90), there had to be a Lamm Chettinad (€15.00). Herr Battra, … Continue reading

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München – Indian Mango – Fisch Chettinad

If there’s a better Fish Curry than that served at Indian Mango (Zweibrückenstraße 15, 80331, München, Deutschland), then it must be on a beach in Goa (India). I speak of course of the Fisch Chettinad (€13.90) which defines the perfect … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Just what Hector needed

I couldn’t let July pass without a visit to Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ). The usual ? – asked Ayaz, Mein Host, as I entered @16.30. I gave the thumbs up – One Chapatti (£0.90). There … Continue reading

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Aberdeen – Lahore Karahi – Da Capo al Fine

A few visits back to Lahore Karahi (145 King St, Aberdeen, AB24 5AE), Hector was served a Fish Curry (£9.50) with Methi, it was – Wonderful, truly – Outstanding. Chef had stirred some Methi in towards serving, it worked a … Continue reading

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