Category Archives: Glasgow’s West End

Usha’s – The Second Attempt at a Glasgow Vegetarian Indian Restaurant

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Hector

Glasgow’s only dedicated vegetarian and vegan restaurant An offshoot of nearby Tribeca, an American themed venue, Usha’s Indian Vegetarian (2 Byres Rd, Glasgow, G11 5JY) is to Hector’s knowledge the Second attempt at establishing a Vegetarian Curry House in Glasgow. … Continue reading →

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Neelim – Ten Years After

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Hector

Continuing the week of Curry excess, a chance to try a venue which although not far from Hector’s House, is not in an area where the paws hit the pavement. Neelim (1590 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, G14 9DB) is One of … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Asian Tandoori – Knightswood/Yoker

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Hector

A Friday Night Takeaway? There must be a reason. Today Hector was under the knife at the Western Infirmary. I managed to be discharged before dinner was served. I have plans for this evening – I told the Nurse. Lunch … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The India Quay – by the Squinty Bridge

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Hector

Why have I not been here before? Neil has been to India Quay (181 Finnieston St, Glasgow, G3 8HE) on a couple of occasions and has spoken well of the Fayre on offer. Hector is long overdue a visit. On … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Shish Mahal – Maryhill

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Hector

Not to be confused with its more Famous Namesake, the Shish Mahal (1348 Maryhill Rd, Glasgow G20 9DG) is lies on the northern frontier of what can still be considered Glasgow West. Situated opposite the Wyndford Estate this is close … Continue reading →

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Quick Lunch @ The Wee Curry Shop Byres Rd

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Hector

One does not go to a Barrel Party on an empty stomach. A substantial intake of Curry was required before partaking in the finest Brews from Löwenbräu (Buttenheim) and Pyraser. With Lord Clive of Crawley in tow, the two drenched … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Koh-E-Avadh @ The Killermont Polo Club

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Hector

And so Hector begins a systematic conclusion to 2013 – Ticking-Off – the remainder of the West End Curry Houses in Glasgow. This means foregoing the Recommended Venues, well at least alternately. The Killermont Polo Club (2022 Maryhill Rd, Glasgow … Continue reading →

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Mr. India’s Balti and Dosa House

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Hector

Dr. Stan once again accompanied Hector for the first Curry of the weekend. The choice of venue this evening was down to the realisation that there is ony a handful of Curry Houses in the West End of Glasgow that … Continue reading →

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The New Cafe Salma

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Hector

It was a sad day when Hector and Marg said goodbye to Hassan at Café Salma (523 Sauchiehall St, G3 7PQ) at the start of the summer. In the last week news reached Hector that the Venue had reopened as … Continue reading →

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Heera, PJ’s Renamed Again – and a Scottish Curry Award

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Hector

 Watching Rick Stein in India last evening put Hector in the mood for Fish Curry. A rare mid-week outing would permit indulgence, the Ravi Machi at Café Salma was the intended venue. If I knew I had forgotten, Tuesday is … Continue reading →

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