Category Archives: Glasgow’s Top Rated

Glasgow – Darbar Grill – What was this?

As reported at the start of the week, the Hector had arranged for a portion of Desi Qorma to be retained at Darbar Grill (140 Allison Street, Glasgow G42 8RP). This proper Korma is usually cooked in bulk for ceremonies, … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Darbar Grill – The Moiz & Ahmed Show

Moiz, son of Ahmed, has been keeping Hector up to date with the ongoing renovations at Darbar Grill (140 Allison Street, Glasgow G42 8RP), a new kitchen was recently installed. Arriving today with Marg at 13.30, the seating layout also … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Curry Pot – These Chaps Know What They’re Doing

To say the Hector cannot get to Curry Pot (139 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G11 6PR) often enough may well be a clichéd understatement. Noon is the given opening time on Google, a couple of weeks ago, Simrat, Mein Host, wasn’t … Continue reading

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Glasgow – The Village “Curry House” – Overcoming Self Denial

Today’s Lamb Desi Qorma (£14.95) at The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) was very nearly Kofta Palak (£12.95), but as I travelled around the Inner Circle on the Subway to West Street, I wondered why … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Chimes of India – Never Disappoints

Hector has his favourite places, locally these are well recorded in Glasgow’s Top Rated. Chimes of India (914-916 Sauchiehall Street, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 7 TF) was first visited in February 2024, their Desi Lamb (£12.95) served on-the-bone, was immediately recognised … Continue reading

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Glasgow – The Village – Monday Lunch

Monday lunchtime finds Hector and Marg at The Village “Curry House” (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA). En route, Marg declared that she was happy to have the Lahore Lunch (£8.95) which features Vegetable Pakora, Keema and Chapattis, great … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Yadgar – The Interview

An interview? A few weeks back, Robbie of – The Glasgow Bell – an online newspaper, contacted Hector with an invite to take part in an interview on matters Curry related, and supposedly Curry-Heute in particular. Throughout the fifteen years … Continue reading

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Glasgow – New Cafe Reeshah – Authentic Desi Karahi

Lord Clive and Lady Maggie of Crawley have spent the weekend in Glasgow, hosted as ever by Marg and Hector. No visit would complete without Curry. A contemporary venue is always expected, today New Cafe Reeshah (455 Shields Road, Pollokshields, … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Shahi Mahal – Sometimes A Great Notion

14.30 on a wet Thursday afternoon, you’ll have had yer summer, and Hector finds himself on the Southside. Fortunately Marg has done the driving, so integrity and well-being had been maintained. Having stopped to take the exterior photo, Marg headed … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Akbar’s – A Subpar Evening

I wonder if they have fixed the hand drier! – texted Alan earlier in the day. November 2022 was the last time Alan, Tracy, Marg and Hector dined at Akbar’s (573-581 Sauchiehall Street G3 7PQ). Other Curry Houses are available, … Continue reading

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