Category Archives: Glasgow’s Top Rated

Glasgow’s Cafe Salma – Long time no see…

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Hector

Hector watched the other Chaps devour rolls, sandwiches et al during yet another afternoon in Musselburgh at the excellent Staggs. Not for me such frivolities, A Fish Curry was in the mind of Hector, somehow the body communicates with the … Continue reading →

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… The Heart Grow Fonder

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Hector

My name is Hector, it is seven days since my last Curry…. Unglaublich! The last Curry-Heute report was from the New Karahi Palace (51 Nelson Street, Tradeston,Glasgow G5 8DZ), it was such an outstanding experience I resolved to return as … Continue reading →

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Absence Makes…

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Hector

It has taken Hector a couple of weeks to get back to the New Karahi Palace (51 Nelson Street, Tradeston,  Glasgow, G5 8DZ) since the mood first took me.  Walking past last weekend, and how many times have I walked … Continue reading →

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Lamb-on, Boyd-off – Yadgar!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Hector

As reported on Saturday, tonight’s Curry Extravaganza at Yadgar (148 Calder St., Govanhill, G42 7QP) was actually arranged towards the conclusion of our last Curry-Heute at The Village (129 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA). The request was placed with … Continue reading →

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The Man from Bradford visits The Village – There ain’t no Sanity Clause…

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Hector

Dr. Stan and Hector considered carefully the venue for Curry-Heute, when the rendezvous was decided, The Laurieston, this made The Village (129 Nelson Street, Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8BA) the logical choice. The Man from Bradford was arriving after 17.00, then … Continue reading →

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Punjabi Charing Cross, Glasgow – Chust Sublime!

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Hector

If Dougie was here he would tell you himself You’ll just have to take Hector’s word for it… Dr. Stan was on a tight schedule.  He was determined to be in The State Bar by 19.00 for the launch of … Continue reading →

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Akbar’s Glasgow – Hector is becoming a Regular…

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Hector

Evenings out with Alan and Tracy are examples of synchronisation, getting four Diaries to surrender a mutual date takes months of planning. Tracy was declared unfit to travel and was an eleventh hour call off. This left Alan to entertain … Continue reading →

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The Shenaz, still going after 45 years…

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Hector

This evening was Dr. Rick’s choice of venue, it was written. However Hector admits to steering his choice through less than subliminal means. Realising last Saturday how few Glasgow Curry Houses are open in the  mid-afternoon, the feeling that the … Continue reading →

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Akbar’s – 8 out of 10

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Hector

Hopefully with Hector’s calendar free of Weekend Trips until the end of the year and Dr. Rick based in Glasgow for the foreseeable, we shall both be able to keep Dr. Stan company for the Ritual Friday Night Curry-Heute.  Having … Continue reading →

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Homemade Butter Chicken, with a little help from Yadgar

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Hector

The new TV series presented by Madhur Jaffrey has inspired Hector to make another attempt at Butter Chicken.  The last time I followed an online recipe, the result was disappointing.  Butter Chicken served at Mother India’s Cafe is Marg’s favourite … Continue reading →

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