Category Archives: Scotland

Akash New-co, Eager to please…

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Hector

The Akash (45A Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, G84 8TG) has been re-opened for a month, time to bed in. Hector was the Lone Diner at 18.00 this evening. Determined to have the Dish that was presented – eventually – on the … Continue reading →

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The Village, Glasgow – Seats Upstairs

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Hector

The first visit to The Village ‘Curry House’ (119 West St., Tradeston, Glasgow, G5 8BA) of 2013 was written in the Diary some time back. This would be in the too infrequent company of Alan and Tracy. The rendezvous was … Continue reading →

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People say – Hector don’t you think you’re living here in paradise? … Yadgar!

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Hector

Whilst the rest of Britain struggles with a skiff of snow, Glasgow is merely Baltic, seriously. What better way to warm the cockles than a traditional Friday pre-Ale Curry-Heute at Yadgar (148 Calder St., Govanhill, G42 7QP). Dr. Stan pooh-poohed … Continue reading →

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The Mother of Hector is 80! Cafe Salma, Mother’s Choice…

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Hector

The Mother of Hector is primarily responsible for Hector’s Lust for Curry. The Mother of Hector is eighty years old this very day. It was she who decided the the Birthday Lunch would be a Curry and the venue would … Continue reading →

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Same again please! – Punjabi Charing Cross, Glasgow

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Hector

This is the mid-point of a Hectic Weekend. It will also optimise the intake of Curry. After yet another fine visit to The Staggs (Musselburgh) Hector bade farewell to his Co-Travellers and headed for the Punjabi Charing Cross (159 North … Continue reading →

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Keema Padora, a New Punjabi Experience

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Hector

Some of us don’t return to work until Tuesday, so what better than a Sunday afternoon Ale followed by Curry-Heute? Others had their own plans for food so I popped next door to the Punjabi Charing Cross (159 North Street, … Continue reading →

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Yadgar! Palak Gosht!

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Hector

 Occasionally Hector just turns up at Yadgar (148 Calder St., Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7QP) to sample what is on offer. Normally the order is given in advance. As there was no plan for today’s Ale Festivities announced until last evening, … Continue reading →

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Curry, Strangeness and Charm

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Hector

Hector will be eating a lot of Curry in the next days and many miles will be travelled to consume them. This evening Hector was once again the Lone-Diner at the Punjabi Charing Cross (157-159 North St, Glasgow G3 7DA). … Continue reading →

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Chatni – Methven, a Worthwhile Detour

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Hector

Methven is a Village some 10km west of Perth, easily found on the A85 one junction north of the Broxden Roundabout.  After two days of eating what passes as Food during the Festive Season, a decent Curry was required. The … Continue reading →

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A Return to the Lahore Karahi – Aberdeen

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Hector

The Last Sensible Meal before… It is some eighteen months since the last visit to the Lahore Karahi (145 King St, Aberdeen, AB24 5AE), finding it was no easier than last time. King St. is an easy street to locate, … Continue reading →

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