Category Archives: Scotland

Glasgow – Yadgar – It’s Monday

Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) opens daily at 14.00. Howard was waiting for Marg and the Hector as we entered a few minutes after. A couple from Central Scotland, who had also travelled to dine … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Curry Cottage – Pratap Works Wonders

The Curry-Heute coverage of Curry Cottage (91 Cambridge Street, Glasgow G3 6RU) began in 2022, today was visit #10, only Marg’s second visit. Four years ago, Marg declared the Keema Aloo (£13.95) at Curry Cottage to be the best ever … Continue reading

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Edinburgh – Rustom Restaurant – C’mon, Chaps, what was this?

On a certain day at the end of April, the Hector celebrated a Big Birthday. Colin and Margaret, who had travelled from the far east to be there, suggested a meet up for Bier & Curry in the Capital. Colin hardly … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Curry Pot – A Glasgow Biryani

Biryani was foremost in Hector’s mind on the last visit to Curry Pot (139 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G11 6PR) earlier this year. Today, with no Weekend Special to distract, mission accomplished. Chef Suriya greeted from the kitchen as I entered the … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Shahi Mahal – Everyone Comes To Zahir’s

It’s August Bank Holiday, the Scottish one. Our schools go back in a couple of weeks, there’s no no point having another holiday at the end of the month. A Bank Holiday, Civil Servants aside, nobody else seems to really … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Shish Mahal – “best place on earth” for…

Today, Chicken Tikka Masala (£17.00) at Shish Mahal (60-68 Park Rd, Glasgow G4 9JF). Check the date: August 1st, not April 1st. Next, the Hector will be buying tickets for a musical, or even the ongoing Netball at the Commonwealth … Continue reading

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Here, Peri-Peri

The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) have been promoting the addition of Peri-Peri Chicken to their menu. There is even added exterior signage, Mr. Baig, Mein Host, is taking this seriously. Peri-Peri Chicken is available … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Tharas Takeaway – More Fish, Less Rice, Please

Tharas Takeaway (55 Woodlands Rd., Glasgow G3 6ED) opened in 2025, it was Curryspondent Stewart who informed Hector that there are two tables. As with the comparable New Cafe Reeshah across the river, one can sit-in at this primarily – … Continue reading

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Glasgow – New Cafe Reeshah, New Anand, Peter Cooks, & A World Cup Final

Fear not, proper Footae returns soon. I had assumed that we would be watching the World Cup Final at home, last night, Marg suggested otherwise. We had been invited to The Wendy House for dinner afore, Curry had been mentioned. … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Namak Mandi – Four Years Later

At the end of 2022, Namak Mandi (100 Norfolk  St, Glasgow G5 9EJ) moved around the corner from the original premises on Bridge Street. It has taken the Hector some four years to set foot in the new premises. This … Continue reading

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