Category Archives: Scotland

Glasgow – Yadgar – Always Reliable

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Hector

Hampden Park, the home of Scottish Football, I doubt if I have set foot in that ancient arena this century. Last week, a Muriel (sic) was unveiled on the gable end of an adjacent tenement featuring Scott McTominay’s, now world … Continue reading →

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Helensburgh – Annaya’s – A Big Night Out

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Hector

Our diaries coincide less than the stars. Tonight, after considerable consultation, Curry and Drinks with Alan and Tracy were arranged on their home patch. This meant a table booked for 19.00 at Annaya’s Grill House (80-82 West Princes St., Helensburgh, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Sheerin Palace – The View From Table 4

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Hector

Today’s plan, to visit a new venue in my home town, was thwarted by a too tempting fruit scone this morning. The Hector needed the extra hour to cross the river and have any chance of Curry-Heute. The 2026 tour … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – New Cafe Reeshah – It’s worth waiting for

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Hector

Another relatively new Southside venue was the intended port of call this afternoon. However, as Marg sped across the Kingston Bridge, so the Tradeston exit was deemed to be best avoided. And so a compromise, Marg dropped me off at … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Pakistani Street Food – A Dislocated Day

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Hector

As established two days ago, despite their online menu suggesting otherwise, Pakistani Street Food (105 Albert Drive, Pollokshields, Glasgow G41 2 SU) does serve Curry! Hidden in plain sight – was going to be the headline banner for today’s review, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Lahori Tawa – Albert Drive, The Home of Southside Curry

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Hector

Always on the look out for new venues, Curry Cafes in particular, this week, Hector became aware of Lahori Tawa (181 Albert Drive, Pollokshields, Glasgow G41 2ND). Online reviews, clearly composed by friends and family, were only days old. Lahori … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – Consistency

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Hector

Having reviewed three new Glasgow Curry Houses in recent weeks, today it was back to Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP). I have been here once or twice, indeed the two hundredth visit is on the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Biryani House – Wow!, Wow!, and thrice Wow!

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Hector

Biryani House (157 Allison St, Govanhill, Glasgow G42 8RY) was spotted from the bus on Monday en route to Shahi Mahal, another addition to the Southside Curry Cafe scene, and an obvious magnet for the Hector. Biryani, not Curry, though … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Shahi Mahal – Bateera Day!

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Hector

Back in Glasgow, for a very, very, long time, relatively speaking, time to restore the tour of the Southside Curry Cafes, 2026. After last week’s near excessive Lamb intake in Manchester, there had to be something completely different. Monday is … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Saravanaa Bhavan – The Feast of Pongal

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Hector

Saravanaa Bhavan (468 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3LW) declared its imminent opening in the middle of last year, it took a while. An international chain serving Vegetarian South Indian Cuisine only, not exactly a pull factor to have Hector visit, … Continue reading →

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