Category Archives: Glasgow’s South Side

An Original Kebabish Garden Party

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Hector

There was a Barrel Party today, as we have come to call it.  Two Barrels in fact: Pyraser Landbier and Mühlen Kölsch.  Sixteen people become very hungry after a Bier or two.  Normally the Host cooks, however with numbers this … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Kebabish Grill – Visit #1

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Hector

Kebabish Grill (323–325 Victoria Road, Glasgow, G42 7SA) is a venue I have passed often, especially when heading towards the magnificent Yadgar around the corner in Calder St.  The layout of this restaurant feels more like a Belgian Brasserie than … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Banana Leaf – A Southside South Indian experience

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Hector

When ?Stan! suggested we try the Banana Leaf this evening I assumed he meant the original venue in the West End, alas it was the newer Southside  restaurant (105 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2SU) he had in mind.  Dr Rick … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Cafe Serena – The Return

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Hector

Well it was predictable, was it not? It was still pouring down when Marg and Hector arrived for a late evening meal, in what I had promised would be – something special. Marg was unable to wear her brand new … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Cafe Serena – A Tip Off

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Hector

Harmony amongst the Bloggers It was the Chaps at TATTGOC who made Hector aware of Café Serena (328-330 Maxwell Road, Glasgow, Scotland G41 1PJ).  Their experience has been limited to takeaways and mostly of the Tandoori variety.  Today Howard joined … Continue reading →

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Mr India – Thali for Breakfast

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Hector

If it’s this cold here, what will it be like in Aberdeen? Before heading to the frozen north, Hector was duty bound collect his dear lady from the end of her sporting fixture on the South-Side. Breakfast on the hoof … Continue reading →

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Mr India – Thali, open tonight!

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Hector

Hector finds a midweek opportunity to get out for a solo venture and on John’s insistence, drives across the city to try and gain access to Mr India – Thali (470 Paisley Rd, Glasgow, G5 8RE).  I had to drive … Continue reading →

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Mr India, a recommendation…rescued at The Khyber…

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Hector

Having come to regard John as a virtual resident at The Village, he too has come to terms with declining standards and is exploring pastures new.  It is on his recommendation that Hector finds himself a few blocks further west … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Alishan Tandoori : it has been too long since Hector’s last visit

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Hector

One of the 5 places for a great Glasgow Curry … so wrote The Herald many years ago. From the mid 1990’s until 2004, The Alishan Tandoori (250 Battlefield Rd, Battlefield, Glasgow, G42 9HU) was easily Hector’s Favourite Curry House … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Halal Kebab House – Albert Drive – another Glasgow Curry Cafe

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Hector

Halal Kebab House (164 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2N6) is one of many takeaway premises in this ethnically diverse part of the city.  Students and taxi drivers are given 10% and 20% discounts, respectively. The normal Saturday ritual Curry outing … Continue reading →

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