Category Archives: Glasgow

Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Chef Rashid works his wonders

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Hector

There was an early rise this morning, 03.45 (GMT) to accommodate a flight from Malta back to Glasgow-Prestwick. There was only one thing on Hector’s mind thereafter, a Karahi Gosht (£7.90) at Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Tradeston, … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Banana Leaf – Posh Surroundings, Modest Establishment

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Hector

Tomorrow night will see Hector create a mass of Chettinad Masala with the view to cooking a Lamb Chettinad initially. With the taste of Chettinad firmly planted in the mind, the autopilot took Hector to Banana Leaf (76B, Old Dumbarton … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Yadgar Kebab House – The Helensburgh Connection, continued…

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Hector

After Curry, Chez Steve, in Helensburgh last night, the diary showed that Alan and Tracy were due to join Marg and Hector for Curry in Glasgow this evening. Yadgar Kebab House (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) was the … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Pedlar & Spice – Casual Indian Dining & Takeaway – Visit #1

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Hector

Hector has not eaten at Punjabi Charing Cross (157-159 North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DA) since October 2017. Curryspondents have told me in the interim that changes were afoot, Hari, Mein Host, had retreated back to the Mother House in Ibrox. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Akbar’s – Marg’s Birthday Curry

Posted on January 5, 2019 by Hector

Marg chose to have her Birthday Dinner at a Curry House. The last time this happened was at The Village, either in the ill-fated Village In-the-Park, or before this at the upstairs of the original Village Restaurant. Whichever, it was … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Karahi Palace – Sunday Lunch – Visit #98

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Hector

Lasagne for eight, that was Marg’s request for dinner this evening – oh, and it’s for the girls round at the Wendy House. One cannot remove a portion, Hector needed fed, there was only one thing for it: Curry-Heute. Somehow … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Akbar’s – A Solstice Curry

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Hector

On the evening when the – Amateuris Drinkerus – are at their peak, Hector, Dr. Stan, and John found themselves at Akbar’s (573-581 Sauchiehall Street G3 7PQ). The last Friday before xmas, when no sensible chap goes near t’pub, what … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala Deli Bar – Lahori Chaska Karahi + much more

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Hector

In-laws had announced their plan to stopover at Hector’s House, this resulted in Marg, Kath and Graeme meeting Hector at Glasgow Central on his return from three days of Curry washed down by the occasional Ale in Manchester and Sheffield. … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Shah’s Kitchen – Saw Delight

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Hector

After the – Poor Curry – served at the once very impressive Cafe Reeshah on Wednesday, Hector was in the mood for something special. Banana Leaf was the intended venue for the Saturday afternoon – Ritual Curry. South Indian Cuisine … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – New Cafe Reeshah – A Tale of Three Disappointments

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Hector

Disappointment #1 News reached Hector a while back that New Anand (76 Nithsdale Rd, Glasgow G41 2AN) had changed hands. Passing last week as I made my way to Halal Kebab House, the lights were on at lunchtime. With Mother … Continue reading →

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