Category Archives: Scotland

Glasgow – Tandoori Grill House – The Return

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Hector

The sweep of the Southside Curry Cafes continues. Fast food was required before a 17.00 rendezvous in Strathbungo. Tandoori Grill House (170 Darnley St, Pollokshields, Glasgow G41) was first visited back in 2018, then it had been open for about … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Curry Cottage – Lamb Chops Masala

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Hector

A Monday Curry, Curry Cottage (91 Cambridge Street, Glasgow G3 6RU) is always a reliable venue to visit, being open all afternoon. Two tables were occupied when I arrived at 14.00. At the window, three ladies were out for Curry … Continue reading →

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Aberdeen – Rehmat’s Restaurant – Is There Better In This City?

Posted on December 14, 2024 by Hector

A trip to Aberdeen in December, ganz normal. However, this year, a bit earlier, and Marg wants me back in January. So it goes. In a repeat of our July rendezvous, Graeme and Euan once again joined Marg and Hector … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Chimes of India – This is Magnificent Curry

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Hector

Somehow, three months have passed since Hector had Desi Lamb (£12.95) served on-the-bone at Chimes of India (914-916 Sauchiehall Street, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 7 TF). Today, this was rectified. Marg decided to accompany, but only for a Starter. At 13.50 … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – New Cafe Reeshah – Marg Returns

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Hector

Despite being December 2nd, and St. Andrew’s Day being on November 30th, not all businesses were open today at lunchtime. A holiday for some, that put the kybosh on visiting Glasgow’s latest re-branding of a city centre Curry House. Next … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Akbar’s – The Start of The Silly Season

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Hector

Chapatti John declared it was time for another visit to Akbar’s (573-581Sauchiehall Street G3 7PQ). A table for five was booked for 17.00, though Hector arriving early was in situ some twenty minutes before. 17.00 is the official opening time, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Cafe Serena – Under New Management

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Hector

What has become a systematic trawl of Glasgow’s Southside Curry Cafes, continues. Today, Cafe Serena (328-340 Maxwell Road, Pollokshields, Glasgow, G41 1PJ) last visited two years ago. In the week where we have lost Handi By Darbar, it was good … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Handi By Darbar – And the shutters came down…

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Hector

Hector has his favourite places, but cannot visit them every week. Where would that leave Curry-Heute? This evening, Moiz, Mein Host at firm favourite:  Handi by Darbar (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) texted to inform me, the business … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – New Cafe Reeshah – By Appointment

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Hector

Another visit to New Cafe Reeshah (455 Shields Road, Pollokshields, Glasgow G41 1NP) was required having established that here is a source of truly outstanding Lamb Karahi Lahori (Karahi Gosht). That was ten days ago, in the interim, Howard paid … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Sheerin Palace – In Search of Nihari

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Hector

Earlier this year at Sheerin Palace (300 Allison St, Govanhill/Crosshill, Glasgow, G42 8HQ) it was established that Nihari is a regular Dish, served daily, even. Reviewing their Nihari was today’s plan, however, the best laid plans… Arriving at 13.20, it … Continue reading →

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