Category Archives: Glasgow’s West End

Glasgow – A Warm Welcome at Masala Twist

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Hector

though there was a worrying draught at the doorway… As reported in August last year,  The Curry Leaf has changed to become Masala Twist (192-194 Byres Rd, Glasgow, G12 8SN). This is not a simple re-branding but a brand new … Continue reading →

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Rasoi Indian Kitchen

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Hector

The Barrel of Vierzehnheiligen Silberbock was empty, it was time for Curry-Heute. The Chaps permitted the Hector to select the venue. The Rasoi Indian Kitchen (120 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G11 6NY) tends to be closed mid afternoon when I seek … Continue reading →

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A Taste of Punjab

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Hector

Located in Finnieston the Taste of Punjab (1131 Argyle St, Glasgow, G3 8ND) is located a few metres form the former great Glasgow Curry outlet the Crème de la Crème.  Hector has passed this venue hundreds of times, most significantly … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Balbir’s in Partick, a very ordinary experience

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Hector

Hector and Marg ate at Balbir’s (7 Church St., Glasgow, G11 5JP) some years ago. The fact that such a time has passed before our return may speak volumes. This was not our intended venue, however, Mother India’s Cafe was … Continue reading →

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A late night Curry-Heute, the return to Papa Gill’s

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Hector

Long, long ago, well until about three years ago, Jonathan and Hector used to slope off for a late night Curry.  Papa Gill’s (337 Dumbarton Rd, Partick, Glasgow, G11 6AL) was a regular haunt.  Jonathan is well known in this … Continue reading →

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The Wee Curry Shop, Byres Rd.

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Hector

 It is exactly eleven months since Marg and Hector last ate at The Wee Curry Shop (41 Byres Rd, Glasgow G11 5RG). Normally if we set foot in the Mother India chain it is to the Cafe along the road. … Continue reading →

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New Kismet (Tandoori Take-Away)

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Hector

Some twenty years have passed since Hector last set foot in these premises.  By road it could well be the closest source of Curry-Heute to Hector’s House.  The New Kismet (311 Drumry Rd, Drumchapel, Glasgow, G15 8PA) is just across … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Lone Diner at The Madras Palace

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Hector

‘Hello, Tom, you haven’t been here for a while…’ aaarrrggghhhh….. I had to put the waiter right, he was doing his best.  What a mistake to make. Making up for the lack of a balanced diet, Hector was out early … Continue reading →

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The Koh-I-Noor, Glasgow

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Hector

One of the original Glasgow Curry Houses The Koh-I-Noor (235 North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DL)  is one of Glasgow’s original Curry houses dating back to its 1964 location on Gibson St, aka – The Khyber Pass. Hector did set foot … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – PJ’s, the Madras Palace, aka ‘Panjea’

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Hector

The theme for this week may become evident to the more discerning reader, or shall I give an obvious clue to  those whose powers of interpretation were limited some ten days ago… a new place is about to open in … Continue reading →

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