Category Archives: England

York – Rafi’s Spicebox – Madras Curry Kit

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Hector

It was back in January when Marg and Hector stumbled upon Rafi’s Spicebox (17 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LW England). I had known of Rafi’s existence for approaching twenty years but assumed it had gone. Since 2017 there is a second … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Mela 2022 – Kelvingrove Park + West End Update

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Hector

Mela on a wet Sunday afternoon in Glasgow, not the best of conditions for the outdoor festival at Kelvingrove Park. So it goes. We took in some of the entertainment before getting down to the real purpose of our visit. … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Al-Faisal Tandoori – The Reliable Alternative

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Hector

Manchester is lit in blue. And by 22.30 last night, the Glasgow team in blue reached the semi finals of the Europa League. Hector will not be in Deutschland for the next round, it’s two weeks too early. Al-Faisal Tandoori … Continue reading →

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Crawley – Tamashah – Needed Food, Had Food

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Hector

On Monday of this week, Hector enjoyed the classic Yadgar (Glasgow) Goshat Karahi, sublime. On Wednesday, Lord Clive and Lady Maggie of Crawley accompanied Hector to Whitechapel where, what was definitely a first visit to Dilpasand, proved to be beyond … Continue reading →

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London (Whitechapel) – Dilpasand Restaurant – We’ll Be Back!

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Hector

To date, Curry in Whitechapel has been consumed mostly at recommended venues. The only restaurant I have chosen myself turned out to be the least impressive. In a moment of serendipity, I did another search for Punjabi Restaurants and up … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – Hector’s Treat before – IQ in Bury

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Hector

Back to Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1FR England), and this time no holding back. Today, Hector was going for it: the customary Karahi Lamb on-the-bone (£6.00) would be accompanied by a Plain Naan (£0.80) in … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana – Today is only Yesterday’s Tomorrow

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Hector

I thought you were abroad – was the greeting from Rizwan, Mein Host at Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1FR England) when I entered with Marg at a somewhat late 16.20. No, we’re down to see … Continue reading →

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Manchester – delhi2go – Dining Inn, in anything but – style

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Hector

Marg’s niece, Claire, had her first ever Curry with us at Assam’s (Glasgow) some eleven years ago. She hasn’t had much Curry in the intervening years. In this time, Assam’s has gone. Marg was keen for Claire and Jason to … Continue reading →

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Manchester – Kabana (Cheetham Hill) – Quail Meat Again

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Hector

Wednesday is Bateera Day at Kabana (Cheetham Hill) (133 Cheetham Hill Rd., Manchester, England M8 8LY), the sister shop to the much celebrated – Northern Quarter Kabana. With three portions of Quail (£6.50) set aside for Hector, Mags and Lord … Continue reading →

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Manchester – delhi2go – A Tale of Two Burgers

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Hector

Midnight Munchies – delhi2go (119 Oldham Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 1LN), we go every night, it appears. Last night, Clive and Hector stopped off for a Gourmet Burger. Mian, once of this parish, explained that a – Gourmet Burger – … Continue reading →

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