Category Archives: Belgium

Brussel – Chilli Grill – Hector on a Mission

The recurring thread this week in Belgium has been about turning up at venues to find they are not open at the advertised times. This has happened twice and on consecutive days, (…writes Hector,  trying to avoid a tautology) here … Continue reading

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Brussel – Chilli Grill – Hector is nothing, if not persistent

Having made the phone-call last evening to establish when Chilli Grill (Rue Antoine Dansaert172, 1000 Brussel, Belgium) would actually open today, Hector arrived just before 13.00 having been told – noon. As with yesterday, the shutters were down, no sign … Continue reading

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Brussel – La Tour du Midi – Moroccan Roll!

Hector had plans for Curry-Heute at Chilli Grill (Rue Antoine Dansaert 172, 1000 Brussel, Belgium) the foremost Curry House in Brussel, and source of genuine Punjabi-Desi Fayre. Dr. Stan has been regularly as he has passed through Brussel in his … Continue reading

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Gent – Indian Curry House – Curry that tastes like – Curry!

Today’s Curry venue – Indian Curry House (Sint-Michielsstraat 10, 9000 Gent, Belgium) proudly boast that they serve the – best Indian food in town. Punjabi Tandoori excepted, the competition isn’t up to much. Across the street from the Restaurant is … Continue reading

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Gent – Punjab Tandoori – Open at last!

Dr. Stan had us search for a Bar which is rarely open, tonight once again, it wasn’t.  The walk to DOK, our final port of call each night, took us past Punjab Tandoori (Sleepstraat 67, 9000 Gent, Belgium) which has … Continue reading

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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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Gent – Punjab Tandoori – There is Curry in Gent!

Hector has done well this week in Belgium. Having almost written off Curry in this land over the years, better IT has led to the discovery of venues which might actually sell Genuine Curry rather than the despicable blandness of … Continue reading

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Antwerpen – Iman Hallal – Worthy of Further Investigation

Dr. Stan had arranged for – Friend – to take us around Antwerpen today. Friend had been forewarned that Hector would disappear for an hour on arrival in search of Curry. He met us off the train from Gent at … Continue reading

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Brussel – Chilli Grill – At Last, Quality Curry in Belgium!

Chilli Grill (Rue Antoine Dansaert 172, 1000 Brussel, Belgium) was discovered by chance a year ago as Dr. Stan and Hector walked back towards the centre of Brussel. Located a few metres from the Brussels Beer Project it is easily … Continue reading

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