Category Archives: Glasgow’s City Centre

Glasgow – Dakhin – South Indian Cuisine in The Merchant City

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Hector

If there is a Curry equivalent of train-spotting then Hector has to admit that there is an ongoing programme of visiting every Curry House in Glasgow. After today there will be two city centre venues, and two more in the … Continue reading →

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Charcoals Cafe – Vielleicht Das Nächste Mal

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Hector

Mahogany – Teachers’ New Year Have I mentioned I’m on holiday? The Academic Year reaches a conclusion, Marg is dropped off at Glasgow Airport (Hockey in Wales), G-RAF – the First Glasgow Real Ale Festival in Eighteen Years (I still … Continue reading →

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Curry-Heute Visits – Glasgow Mela – 2014

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Hector

Glasgow Mela? Now in its twenty fourth year, this was Hector’s first visit. Eh? Maybe this event has needed more publicity. Posters? Never seen one. But then Glasgow is looking remarkably clean and fresh this year, something to do with … Continue reading →

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Breakfast at Babu Bombay Street Kitchen

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Hector

Breakfast of Champions It is the Saturday in the month when the Friends of Hector invade The Staggs in Musselburgh. This means Ballast is required before the Noon Session of Imbibing the Best of British Ale. Normally this means a … Continue reading →

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Babu Bombay Street Kitchen – Glasgow City Centre

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Hector

It was Tracey who drew my attention to the existence of this quite different establishment in the middle of last year. The Babu Bombay Street Kitchen (186 West Regent St, Glasgow, G2 4RU) has been in operation since May 2013, … Continue reading →

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Rawalpindi – The Return

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Hector

Hector has been presented with some very Dubious Bread throughout February and March, time to address this. There is also the likelihood of many Curry-Heute Blogs this week. The end of term approaches, Marg is busy every night, I ain’t … Continue reading →

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Daawat – Mama’s Rasoi, Re-branded?

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Hector

Hector has dined at Mama’s Rasoi (82 Howard Street, Glasgow, G1 4EE) Twice, and his Mother Once. JD had made quite an Impression on us Both, the Food had been Fair to Good. When I spotted the New Moniker – … Continue reading →

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Rawalpindi – Sauchiehall Street Completed

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Hector

It is perhaps twenty years since Hector last crossed the threshold of the Rawalpindi (321 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow, G2 3HW). This venue has been around for decades so far be it for Hector to offer any criticism, they must know … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Wee Curry Shop – Buccleuch St. – #2 Visit

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Hector

This afternoon was spent at The Drovers Rest, Monk Hill (outside Carlisle). A day trip to Englandshire. Hector, The Lone Diner, arrived at The Wee Curry Shop (7 Buccleuch St, Glasgow G3 6SJ) with quite an appetite. The last visit … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Masala Twist (Hope St.) – Hope St. Today, Helensburgh – Coming Soon?

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Hector

On Thursday evening, Alan emailed to advise of a new Helensburgh Curry House, a much needed addition. Masala Twist of Byres Rd. and East Kilbride, then of Hope St. appear to be expanding their Curry Empire. Do the Town Planners … Continue reading →

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