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Glasgow – Akbar’s – A Birthday Treat

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Hector

Sixty five today and no State Pension, this is not what I signed up for when I made my first contributions to the scheme back in the summer of 1972. In these uncertain times there was only one given, the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala Pakistani Cuisine – Level 3, or Curry by Gaslight

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Hector

Mark the date, Scotland moved to Level 3 of Lockdown this very day, restaurants can once again serve food indoors unlike England where al fresco maintains. However, a somewhat arbitrary 20.00 curfew is in force. It is Ramadan, and so … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Original Khyber – Plus a tour of favourite Southside venues, because now I can

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Hector

Friday, April 16 When our First Minister aka – Jimmy Krankie – announced earlier in the week that one could finally cross a county boundary without fear of challenge or penalty, there was an audible cheer in Hector’s House. Ironically, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala – Southside Desi Curry

Posted on April 10, 2021 by Hector

Two weeks have passed since our last Southside Curry, this had to be rectified. Hockey coaching completed, Marg phoned Ambala (11 Forth St., Glasgow, Scotland, G41 2SP) to arrange – a Takeaway for Hector. Ambala was Marg’s choice, the Order … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – It’s Hard to Beat This Place

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Hector

Visits to Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) used to be frequent and regular, hopefully in four more weeks life will begin to return to an approximation of normal. The Restaurants and Curry Cafes should be open … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – A Modest Takeaway + Hector Cooks – Spicy Rice

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Hector

            On Saturday afternoon, Yadgar (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) posted a photo online of their – Daily Specials. This may be as close to a dedicated – Yadgar Hotline – as one … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – A Mammoth Takeaway

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Hector

The powers that be have made it clear to Marg that as of two days ago, the Lockdown rules re hockey are back to where they were last year – Marg can cross the county boundary to coach, but not … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala – An Essential Karahi

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Hector

Looks familiar? This is a repeat of the last Order from Ambala (11 Forth St., Glasgow, Scotland, G41 2SP): a kilo of Lahori Chaska Lamb Karahi (£24.99), Chilli & Coriander Naan (£2.99) and a Chapatti (£1.30). The Bill £29.20    This … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – An Essential Takeaway

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Hector

On Wednesday, Marg took a small detour on her way home from the QEUH, we haven’t had a Takeaway/Delivery from Karahi Palace (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) during Lockdown #2. On our last visit to Karahi Palace in … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – A Bespoke Delivery

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Hector

The advert for Yadgar (Kebab House) (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) popped up on a well known Social Medium yesterday afternoon. My subsequent visit to the website – yadgar.co.uk – was a combination of the curious and a … Continue reading →

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