Category Archives: England

Manchester – Kabana – One Cannot Improve Upon Perfection

Friday 13th, a good day to travel. Today trains were running to time, well almost. At least the trains were running. This is the annual weekend when IQ perform in Bury. Hector learned years ago not to stay in Bury, … Continue reading

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Manchester – Kabana – Home from Home

Today’s was the planned visit to Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1FR England), yesterday’s was a bonus. Without luggage, I could have altered my plans, however, going beyond the Northern Quarter, not on. I have never … Continue reading

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Manchester – Kabana – Back in Blighty

A flight to Manchester was the chosen route – Back to Blighty. At the time of booking, it was an evening arrival, too late for Kabana (22 Back Turner St., Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1FR England). A train was booked … Continue reading

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Manchester – delhi2go – Supper’s Ready

After a decidedly abstemious afternoon spent in the company of the Berlin Ladies, then watching the World Cup at Society, the munchies arrived. This was triggered by the friendly chaps, sharing my table, filling the table with food. They were … Continue reading

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East Grinstead – Curry Kitchen Takeaway & BYOB Eatery – Something Different

Find a Curry House in East Grinstead – was the instruction. Having studied the options, it had to be Curry Kitchen Takeaway & BYOB Eatery (194 London Rd., East Grinstead RH19 1EY England). Why? Their online menu showed two versions … Continue reading

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Brighton – Curry Leaf Cafe – More Thali Platters

Trips to Crawley sometimes feature a day in Brighton. Having visited UnBarred last year, Hector couldn’t get back to Brighton quick enough. It was therefore a bonus on returning to Curry Leaf Cafe – Brighton Lanes (60 Ship St., Brighton … Continue reading

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London – The India Club – Hotel Strand Continental – A Marathon Curry

It is the Sunday of the London Marathon, no Hector is not taking part. Marg is the athlete and she is in South Africa at the Hockey Masters World Cup for which Scotland have qualified. It is exactly one year … Continue reading

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Ifield (Crawley) – Zari Restaurant & Lounge – Adventures In Real Indian Dining

With Marg away, Hector is out to play. Lord Clive and Lady Maggie of Crawley are hosting the Hector, as is the custom, Curry is on the menu. Stop Press! Ayaz, Mein Host at Karahi Palace, texted today to declare … Continue reading

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Newcastle upon Tyne – My Delhi – The Return

The return to My Delhi (87A Clayton St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5PY England) was a given, but not for the The Emperor’s Stew (£13.50) which Mein Host, Tahmim had suggested yesterday. Hector had other things in mind. Arriving at … Continue reading

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Newcastle upon Tyne – Spice of Punjab – Eureka!

After a long, hot day drinking lots of liquids to stay hydrated, it was time to call it a night. Having had a Vegetable Curry for lunch at My Delhi, Hector the Carnivore was chomping at the bit. Yes, it … Continue reading

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