Category Archives: Glasgow’s West End

Hector Cooks – The Pedlar & Spice – Home Curry Kit

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Hector

Curry Kits? Years ago, B.C-H., Hector tried the Curry Kits created by Rafi’s Spicebox in York. The Spices and Herbs were premixed in Oil. The outcome was excellent but the price was decidedly hefty. Still, they are certainly worth a … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ginger Garlic – A Delivery to Clydebank

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Hector

The – silly season – is over, Marg has had her birthday too, time to get things back to whatever normal we presently live in, and definitely time for the first Curry of 2021. Ah, the power of advertising, Ginger … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Curry #20 – Bawarchi – A Temple Takeaway

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Hector

Since the start of Lockdown, Hector has blogged some new recipes but not any new venues. This evening, with Marg on more picnic duties, there was an opperchancity to experiment. There is a remarkable number of Curry sources within the … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Curry – #9 – The Asian Tandoori – A Friday Night Takeaway

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Hector

In the six years since I last visited Asian Tandoori (5 Duntreath Avenue, Knightswood, Glasgow G13 4JG) the exterior has been re-branded as – The Asian, yet Google maintain the original name. The on-line ordering app has – Asian Tandoori … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – New Kismet Tandoori – Tenth Takeaway in Ten Years

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Hector

It is just as well for New Kismet Tandoori (311 Drumry Rd, Drumchapel, Glasgow, G15 8PA) that they are not solely dependent on Hector’s contributions to support their business. Having avoided the expense of an expensive Italian meal, Hector was … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Little Curry House – The Hector Challenge

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Hector

Having been impressed by the Lamb Massalam with Methi Aloo (£11.00) served four weeks ago at the Little Curry House (41 Byres Road, Glasgow, G11 5RG), Hector was keen to explore more of their Menu. In the three previous visits, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Little Curry House – A Solstice Curry

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Hector

Hector was in two minds today, where in the Southside would I have my Saturday afternoon Curry? In the end, I alighted at Partick. Had the bus timings been more favourable I would have ended up at Banana Leaf, however, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Koh-I-Noor – The End of an Era

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Hector

It is with some sadness, but not surprise, Hector hears that the owners of the Koh-I-Noor (235 North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DL) announced its closure. Three generations have reportedly run the Koh-I-Noor, is this another example of the next generation … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – New Kismet Tandoori – New Menu – Support Your Local Takeaway

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Hector

Curry was not planned for this evening. When Marg announced she had been invited to an impromptu soiree, Hector the Chef was stood down. Once again, a Takeaway from New Kismet Tandoori (311 Drumry Rd, Drumchapel, Glasgow, G15 8PA) became … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – New Kismet Tandoori – A Reliable Takeaway

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Hector

I picked up very appreciated feedback from Curryspondent Howard #2 whilst sitting on the tarmac at Wien Flughafen this morning. It put me in the mood for more Curry. When Marg announced she was off to watch some late afternoon … Continue reading →

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