Category Archives: Glasgow’s Top Rated

Glasgow – Chimes of India – Wow! – I’ll Be Back!

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Hector

There was almost no Curry-Heute, after the indulgences of the past week, even the Hector considered a break. Marg, declaring herself free for lunch – on a Saturday – was the motivation to try a new West End venue. Chimes … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Handi By Darbar – Triple Lock

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Hector

The third visit to Handi By Darbar (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) in five days, just lock me in and throw away the keys. Today, Dr. Stan joined Hector in order to reacquaint himself with the Desi Korma … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Handi By Darbar – Second Go-Round

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Hector

OK,  so this week, Hector is unashamedly promoting Handi By Darbar (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ). Having waited so long for the re-opening, it’s a matter of getting some in. Once this is achieved, Ambala may well be … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Handi By Darbar – The Transformation

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Hector

The renovation and transformation of Handi By Darbar (51-53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8DZ) from Karahi Palace took five months. The Hector was at a loss in the interim, South Indian Curry has appeared disproportionately of late in these … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Banana Leaf – Revisited, already!

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Hector

Two days after visit #1 of – Rediscovery – the Hector was back at Banana Leaf (192 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow G2 5SG), this time, Marg accompanied. The strategy today was to make myself better known and capture interior photos … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Banana Leaf – Rediscovered!

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Hector

One always tries to keep abreast of Curry developments, particularly in one’s own city. Somehow, the relocation of Banana Leaf (192 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow G2 5SG), and in effect a reopening, passed the Hector by. Having recently celebrated the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala Pakistani Cuisine – A Different Tactic

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Hector

Whenever one has outstanding Desi Curry, the question – where next? – arises. Sometimes the Hector resorts to the Mainstream knowing that after a peak, the only way is down. Today, a different tactic. Zaheer at Ambala Pakistani Cuisine (11 … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar – Five Have A Wonderful Time

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Hector

Towards the end of 2023, Jim suggested that the Hector organise another feast at Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) for himself and a couple of his Paisley buddies. To this Hector added Howard, Dr. Stan … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Mother India’s Cafe – Happy New Year – 2024!

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Hector

January 2nd, an opperchancity to wish everyone a Happy New Year, and have the first Curry of 2024. This year Hector plans to report from places even further afield than managed previously, a trip that was shelved due to Covid … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Akbar’s – A Big Night Out

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Hector

The middle of – The Silly Season – and a Friday, a good night to stay in. How many Takeaways has the Hector had on this equivalent Friday? However, Chapatti John reckoned we were overdue another visit to Akbar’s (573-581 … Continue reading →

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