Category Archives: England

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

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Hector

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

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Hector

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!

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Hector

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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Newcastle upon Tyne – My Delhi – It’s Hot Outside!

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Hector

Curry in Newcastle, it’s been a while. Craig and Yvonne have previously visited My Delhi (87A Clayton St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5PY England) and planned to return this evening. Hector was the first customer of the day, arriving at … Continue reading →

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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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