Category Archives: Glasgow’s West End

Chillies West End – Tapas-style Curry

Established in 2008, Chillies West End (176-182 Woodlands Road, Glasgow, G3 6LL) has been on the radar for sometime. It has the Aura of a Chain which is why I have not eaten here before, yet apart from here, they … Continue reading

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Glasgow – Indian Platform – Great Western Rd. @ The Pond

Indian Platform (1051 Great Western Road, Glasgow, G12 0XP) is housed in the Pre-Beeching Kelvinside Train Station. Although the Beeching Cuts now appear to be spurious given the rise in car ownership in the following years, it did leave many … Continue reading

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Curry-Heute Visits – Glasgow Mela – 2014

Glasgow Mela? Now in its twenty fourth year, this was Hector’s first visit. Eh? Maybe this event has needed more publicity. Posters? Never seen one. But then Glasgow is looking remarkably clean and fresh this year, something to do with … Continue reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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