Category Archives: Glasgow’s West End

Glasgow – New Kismet Tandoori – That Time of Year, again

The Silly Season is upon us, that time of year when our usual Berths at t’Local are occupied by Screeching Wumin. City Centre Pubs are a – No-Go Area – for the discerning Ale-Supper. It is a Friday Night, an … Continue reading

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Drumchapel – New Kismet Tandoori – Where Mein Host Knows Your Name

Another Friday Night Takeaway for The Hector? This is further proof perhaps that at this stage of life, Friday is just another day of the week. Whist Friday Night Ale may be eschewed, there has to be Curry-Heute. Priorities. New … Continue reading

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Drumchapel – New Kismet – A Friday Night Takeawy

A Takeaway, on a Friday Night? Wtf? T’is the Silly Season, when the Pubs are mobbed with those who venture outwith their comfort zone, and ruin it for everyone else. As I dropped Marg off in Helensburgh for her – … Continue reading

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Glasgow – New Kismet – A Local Takeaway, Outstanding Curry

Hector was nearly in The City to watch Scotland’s Exit from their latest competition, instead, a Local Takeaway was chosen to counteract the numbness and  supply Today’s Pleasure. Arriving just after 16.30 business at the New Kismet (311 Drumry Rd, … Continue reading

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Glasgow – The Shenaz is Open – Masala Zing is Closed

With Two Weeks until retirement, Hector was delighted to find a Congratulatory Card in the pigeon hole today from a former colleague. The card contained Funds towards a Curry. Thank you, Liz. The Shenaz (17 Granville Street, Glasgow, G3 7EE) … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Little Curry House – formerly: Wee Curry Shop/Mrs. Majhu’s

It was only in the last few weeks Hector noticed that the Wee Curry Shop (41 Byres Road, Glasgow G11 5RG) on Byres Rd had been rebranded as the Little Curry House. It was time to investigate. Summer may finally … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Masala Zing – Is Cafe Salma Slowly Being Resurrected?

Steve and Hector found themselves on the train to Glasgow. Before anything else there had to be Curry-Heute. Masala Zing (523 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G3 7PQ) has many advantages: it is open all afternoon, it is near Charing Cross Station … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Ashoka Ashton Lane – Fast Food

Hector finds himself at The Ashoka Ashton Lane (9 Ashton Lane, Glasgow, G12 8SJ) mid afternoon. Completing the visits to all Harlequin Curry Houses north of the River Clyde, Hector is delighted that it is possible to eat here all … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Masala Zing – An Evening with Akhtar

Six days ago Hector arrived at The Balti Club (66 Woodlands Road, Glasgow, G3 6HA) to find that it does not open until 17.00, hence the premature visit to Mr. Singh’s India. Serendipity or what? This evening Hector arrived at … Continue reading

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Glasgow – New Kismet – Early Morning Takeaway – Stir Frying Tonight!

For many, this is a Bank Holiday Weekend, but not for Marg or Hector. Settling down to watch the Sunday afternoon Football on Sky Sports, Marg received a text inviting us to join former colleagues… on a School Night? They … Continue reading

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