Category Archives: Glasgow

Glasgow – Akbar’s fails the Hector Curry Test

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Hector

It did not take too much persuasion to talk Marg into her first visit to Akbar’s (573–581 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G3 7PQ) and consequently Hector’s second visit in three days, yes it was that good. A restaurant of this size, … Continue reading →

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Bradford’s Akbar’s opens in Glasgow.

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Hector

Hector’s Dream – Bradford Curry on his doorstep! John, the Bradford Curry Blogger, informed me a few weeks ago that Bradford’s Akbar’s restaurant would be opening a branch in Glasgow. I got in touch with them to seek further information.  … Continue reading →

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Mother India Cafe – Marg’s Choice

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Hector

Hector is off to Bradford this weekend, something to do with the Ale Festival, allegedly.  Mr Holden has already booked me a Lamb’s Liver Curry in the Hector-style, as the good people at the Sheesh Mahal put it. Tonight I … Continue reading →

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When Hari met Crawley

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Hector

Lord Clive and Lady Maggie are in Glasgow this weekend, there must be a Barrel of Bier or two being served at one of our castles.  The turnout at the Bon-Accord at 21.00 to greet the intrepid travellers was impressive, … Continue reading →

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The New Karahi Palace – a Glasgow Gem

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Hector

The Friends of Hector numbered eight today, ?Stan! has not recovered from our Curry indulgence at Yadgar last evening, poor.  Today’s venue The New Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street  Tradeston, Glasgow G5 8DZ) was chosen due to its proximity … Continue reading →

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Yadgar retains The Crown

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Hector

As is normal practice, the order was texted to Shkoor, Mein Host at Yadgar (148 Calder St, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP).  He replied asking if I wished Methi to be added to the order of 1 Kilo Lamb on-the-bone Goshat … Continue reading →

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Satuday night at the Punjabi Charing Cross

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Hector

This evening’s Curry-Heute was nearly an afternoon Edinburgh Curry, alas the lure of The Volunteer Arms in Musselburgh was too strong and the resolve became to visit Hari at the Punjabi Charing Cross (157-159 North Street, Glasgow. G3 7DA).  It … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – The Banana Leaf – A Southside South Indian experience

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Hector

When ?Stan! suggested we try the Banana Leaf this evening I assumed he meant the original venue in the West End, alas it was the newer Southside  restaurant (105 Albert Drive, Glasgow, G41 2SU) he had in mind.  Dr Rick … Continue reading →

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The Sheerin Palace, Part 2

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Hector

The Sheerin Palace (300 Allison St, Glasgow, G42 8HQ) serves authentic food in the style and with flavours that have largely disappeared (from Glasgow) in the mist of time.  Cheap and Cheerful is an apt description for this Curry Café.  … Continue reading →

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Shahed’s, Union Street, Glasgow

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Hector

Established 1974 it says above the window of the latest Curry Café to be established in Glasgow.  Located in a main thoroughfare across the road from the side entrance to Central Station, Shahed’s (78-80 Union St, Glasgow, G1 3QS) is … Continue reading →

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