Category Archives: Belgium

Brussel – Chilli Grill + Pendragon at Ittre

Today, Curry on the east bank of the Brussel-Charleroi Canal, at Chilli Grill (Rue Antoune 172, 1000 Brussel, België), however, this post begins yesterday afternoon at the Zik-Zak music venue in Ittre/Tubize, some 26km further south on the west bank … Continue reading

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Antwerpen – Imman Mahal – I Need Something Different

Dr. Stan has returned to Blighty, the Hector has extended his stay in België for three nights in order to see Pendragon perform in Ittre. Antwerpen was the most affordable city in België to hold up for two nights before … Continue reading

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Brussel – Anderlecht – Noor Tandoori – I’ll Be Back

An online photo of a dark, rich-looking, on-the-bone Curry was enough to have the Hector investigate Noor Tandoori (Rue de Fiennes 42, Anderlecht, Koninkrijk België). Another Anderlecht Curry Cafe serving Pakistani Fayre. How many more are hidden away? As I … Continue reading

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Brussel – Mithu da Dhaba – More Curry in Anderlecht

As reported earlier in the week in the sister Blog – Bier-Traveller, Hector is enjoying an extended break in België. Arriving in Brussel early afternoon, the chaps at the much loved Chilli Grill had not responded to my message, and … Continue reading

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Antwerpen – Afghan Darbar – The Return

This was unexpected. Late last night, Mr. O’Leary’s airline informed the Hector that there is a strike at Charleroi Airport, today’s fight cancelled. Rebooked for tomorrow, the challenge was to find a reasonably priced hotel at short notice, anywhere in … Continue reading

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Brugge – Indian Tandoori – Definitely Worth A Visit

Brugge, the final full day of this trip, and Dr. Stan has declared an interest in joining Hector for Curry. Last year I had a couple of decent ones in this city not necessarily associated with Indian food. As appeared … Continue reading

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Antwerpen – Afghan Restaurant – Karahi in a Flash!

If it’s Monday, it must be Antwerpen. Actually, Hector is still resident in Brussel, but Monday is a good day to make the day trip, places are open, unlike Tuesdays. By chance, two years ago, Hector found himself in a … Continue reading

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Brussel – Chanab Tandoori – More Punjabi Curry In Belgie

Going back for more glorious Desi Korma was the obvious thing to do on leaving Ibis Midi this lunchtime. For the sake of adding/evaluating more venues to/for Curry-Heute, Chanab Tandoori (Rue de Fiennes 19, 1070, Anderlecht, Belgie) was chosen instead. … Continue reading

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Brussel – Chilli Grill – A Transformation

One day I’ll find a DB-ICE that will actually run all the way between Köln and Brussel. Ninety minutes were lost after we were de-trained at Aachen. Maybe we should now accept that it’s better to take the RE to … Continue reading

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Antwerpen – Afghan Darbar – A Day To Remember, and hopefully be repeated

September 2022, when Hector last had a day in Antwerpen, after a satisfying Lamb Desi Korma at Iman Hallal, an Afghan Restaurant came into view. With a full stomach, all the Hector could do was investigate, and what a revelation. … Continue reading

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