Category Archives: Edinburgh

Edinburgh – Kebab Mahal – Bespoke Karahi

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Hector

Edinburgh in August, The Festival, not a good time of year to be in The Capital, unless one has tickets for an event or two. On Monday, someone mentioned Bier in the much praised Salt Horse, that was enough to … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Rustom Restaurant + Lazeez Tandoori – A Two Curry Day

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Hector

This was not intended to be a two-Curry-day, sometimes it just happens. Craig and Yvonne announced their intention to stay over in Edinburgh this evening prior to our Staggs (Musselburgh) trip tomorrow. With Marg presently up north, Hector thought – … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Kebab Mahal – 55 Hours to Level 2, Restrictions on Freedom Continue

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Hector

55 hours, that’s how close Glasgow came to entering Level 2, alas the pubs which have been shut for over seven months shall remain in Lockdown for the foreseeable. One week – my arse. Hector again finds himself barred from … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Kebab Mahal – Mr. Khan likes empty plates

Posted on April 29, 2021 by Hector

Primarily, today was all about drinking ale in the refurbished Biergarten at Staggs (Musselburgh). With Marg offering to drive, the usual breakfast roll was eschewed in favour of something much more substantial. Our last Edinburgh Curry was on March 1st, … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Rustom Restaurant – Pendragon @ Kinross

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Hector

It is four years sincePendragon last played in Scotland, and six years since the somewhat disappointing studio album – Men Who Climb Mountains. There was much advance publicity about the February release of the latest album – Love Over Fear … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Desi Pakwan – Kharra?

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Hector

In the past month, Hector’s Curry intake has been quite diverse: Soupy Curry and Creamy Curry have appeared and have been enjoyed, even – Chicken Curry! – though I am still trying to get over the shocking Fisch Jalferezi served … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Lazeez Tandoori – Ah well then

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Hector

The monthly trip to Staggs (Musselburgh) used to be on a Saturday and often concluded with Karahi Gosht at Karahi Palace (Glasgow). Since the move to Thursday trips to Musselburgh, midweek Curry on the return has become sporadic. Enter – … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Rustom Restaurant – Questions answered, in The Heart of Midlothian

Posted on May 18, 2019 by Hector

On Thursday it was announced that The Company were going through to Edinburgh on Real Ale related matters at Monty’s. John who was present on the magnificent Visit #1 to Rustom Restaurant (2 Grosvenor St, Edinburgh EH12 5EG) was keen … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Rustom Restaurant – So Many Questions

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Hector

After Hector’s first visit to Rustom Restaurant (2 Grosvenor St, Haymarket, Edinburgh EH12 5EG) it was not a matter of – if – there would be a return, but – how soon? Nine days later Hector was back, this time … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh – Rustom Restaurant – Something Magical

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Hector

Mr. Snax posted a photo of the Lamb Karahi at Rustom Restaurant (2 Grosvenor St, Edinburgh EH12 5EG) on a Social Medium on April 13, he confirmed it had – the taste. Today was Hector’s first opperchancity to get through … Continue reading →

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